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CULTURAL HINTS 
Plow or spade your soil deep. 
Use a balanced fertilizer. 
Plant 4 to 6 inches deep, 3 feet apart 
for miniature varieties, and 4 feet for 
larger varieties. 
Regular cultivation is essential. 
Cactus 
BALLEGO SURPRISE. One of the finest 
formed white Dahlias. Splendid long stems. 
Easily grown and one that will show with the 
best. Good root maker. Root, $1.25. 
HILLSIDE GOLD. A very beautiful golden 
yellow, with apricot suffusion early in the 
season. This is one of the most dependable 
Dahlias we know, since it blooms very early 
and continues faithfully all summer and up 
till frost. Root, 75c. 
NANCY ANN MITCHELL. Vivid scarlet. 
Perfect formation and stems have made this 
a consistent winner for the past two years. 
Bush growth satisfactory and very prolific. 
Root, $1.25. 
YELLOW GLORY. Color clear lemon-yel- 
low. Big, strong bushes 5 feet high. Perfectly 
formed flowers that have fine substance. This 
dahlia grows well anywhere. Boot, $1.00. 
Semi-Cactus 
ALL AMERICAN. A giant rose bloom with 
a flush of light orange at base of the petals. 
A vigorous, free-branching grower, one of the 
best of exhibition dahlias. We can recom- 
mend this very highly to all dahlia growers. 
Outstanding. Root, $1.50. 
GREATER GLORY. In our section nearly 
every bloom is Cactus. Bloom 10x5 in. Bush 4 
feet. A deep rose-pink with light yellow shad- 
ings at center. It nearly always wins in 
the pink class. Root, $1.25. 
MICHIGAN WHITE. A prolific bloomer. 
May be described as an improved Star of 
Bethlehem with good substance. A fine white 
commercial. Root, 75c. 
VIRGINIA RUTE. Color is rich oxblood-red 
shaded garnet on edge of petals. Resembles 
Cherokee Brave in color and form. Blooms 
have high, full centers. The long, strong 
stems need no support even when grown for 
exhibition. Root, $1.00. 
Formal Decorative 
COMMANDO. True phlox-purple. Large flow- 
ers averaging 10 inches in diameter. Long, 
stiff stems. Bush very healthy. One of the 
finest lavender-purple varieties, A giant that 
is tops among the big ones. Root, $1.50. 
D’ARCY SAINSBURY. One of the best 
white dahlias ever introduced. Beautiful 
formation, wonderful long stems with leath- 
ery foliage. No mistake about this being good, 
Root, 75c. 
MOTHER CABRINI. Carmine overlaid gar- 
net-red. One of the strongest growers we ever 
saw. Foliage heavy and stems long and free 
branching. Certificate at Cincinnati. Highly 
recommended for cutting and exhibition. 
Root, 75c. 
DAHLIAS 
MARIE. A real pink of the most vigorous 
habit and a big root maker. Flower 4 to 5 
inches. Plant 5 feet. Useful for cutting and 
one of the best garden Dahlias. Root, 60c. 
THE GOVERNOR. Color light yellow. Fine 
form and uniform centers. Early to bloom, 
it gives abundance of flowers. Blooms be- 
come larger throughout the season. Sub- 
stance is ideal with good stems. Boot, $1.00. 
VICTORY. Color golden pink. A _ robust 
grower with perfectly formed flowers. Here 
is a very reliable grower. Becoming more 
popular every season. Root, $1.00. 
Informal Decorative 
CHEROKEE BRAVE. Here is a red that 
does not fade or burn. Very artistic form and 
extra long stems. A variety that is reliable, 
Root, $1.00. 
CHEROKEE ROSE. Lavender-rose. This va- 
riety produces an astonishing number of 
blooms from midseason on. Bushes tall and 
naturally branching. Plant is vigorous with 
long, erect stems and uniform, full-centered 
flowers. Highly recommended as an exhibi- 
tion cut flower. Root, $1.00. 
DAHLIA MUM. Color deep orange. Large 
flower with twisted petals that roll back to 
the stem. Bush is massive. This is one of the 
best of the later varieties. An unusual dahlia 
and very reliable. Root, $1.25. 
GLAMOUR. Color purple. This is a strong 
grower producing flowers of uniform texture 
and of great size. Stems are perfect. For 
exhibition it is hard to beat. Root, $1.25. 
GINGER ROGERS. A butter-yellow. Very 
vigorous grower. Fine blooms with plenty of 
substance. If you want a good all-around 
Dahlia, this is it. Root, $1.25. 
KING DAVID. This purple really has color 
and plenty of blooms. Stems are not long 
but are strong. A good garden variety. Foli- 
age insect-resistant. Root, $1.50. 
JANE COWZ. The original of the modern, 
vigorous, dependable Dahlias. Golden bronze. 
Flower 8 to 9 inches. Plant 6 feet. Perhaps 
ae most widely grown Dahlia of all. Root, 
C. 
GLADY IN RED. You can see this brilliant 
scarlet above all others when entering the 
garden. Fine, long stems. A red that pleases. 
Good grower and root maker. Root, $1.00. 
MONARCH OF THE EAST. Rich cadmium- 
yellow. Probably the strongest grower of all 
Dahlias. Bushes massive with heavy insect- 
resistant foliage. Here is one for the be- 
ginner who likes them big, Easily grown 11 
inches in diameter. Bushes 5 feet. Root, 75c. 
PINE GIANT. Tyrian-pink. This brightest of 
pink shades has long been lacking in a good 
dahlia. Pink Giant is a grand garden dahlia 
with big, strong, upright bushes, fine stems 
and plenty of bloom. Early. Root, $1.00. 
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CONTROL INSECTS 
Use D-X Spray and Rotenone Dust 
during the growing season. 
PREMIER WINSOME. Color clear light 
mellow pink. Very reliable and free bloomer. 
Very large and lasting flowers. Strong, vig- 
orous grower. One of the best pinks. Boot, 
WHIRLAWAY. This is a yellow of informal 
markings. Fine bloomer and stiff stems. A 
real aristocrat. Foliage excellent. Can com- 
pete with the best. Root, $1.25. 
WM. SHINEKFIELD. A beautiful big buff- 
yellow, suffused rose. Bush vigorous, Fine 
form. Color very pleasing. One of the best 
imported from Australia. Root, $1.75. 
Pompons 
BETTY ANNE. A perfectly formed light pink 
that is very popular. A good grower produc- 
ing abundance of flowers. Boot, €0c. 
HONEY. Pale yellow with faint suffusion of 
red on edge of petals. Free bloomer, long 
stems fine for cutting. Root, 50c. 
MORNING MIST. White with rosy lavender 
center outlined with lavender. Great bloom- 
er. Stiff wiry stems. Root, 50c. 
Miniature 
ANDREAS ORANGE. True orange color. 
Profuse bloomer on fine long stems. One of 
the best Miniatures. Root, 7 
BABY SAGAMORE. Here is an amber col- 
ored gem that is always covered with fine 
formed flowers, Extra long stems. Vigorous. 
Root, 75c. 
LITTLE DIAMOND. A little dream of a 
flower that has perfect formation. Excellent 
bloomer. A show Miniature hard to beat. 
Grows about 3 feet high and very reliable. 
Root, 75c. 
NELLIE SHEE. Color is clear light lav- 
ender. Best lavender Miniature. Bushes are 
tall and vigorous, with flowers held on long, 
Strong stems. Very prolific. Root, $1.00. 
ORCHID LADY. Amaranth-pink to mallow- 
pink. Flowering habit excellent. Good strong 
stems, fine cut flower, Root, 75c. 
PINK LASSIE. The odd formation of this 
miniature makes it excellent for arrange- 
ments. Color is shell-pink with abundance of 
bloom. A real beauty. Root, 75c. 
SNOWSPRITE. .Glistening snow-white in 
color with perfect stems and artistic form, 
Stands out in the garden as it is always in 
bloom. Centers are always good and flowers 
remarkably uniform. Roots, 75c. 
YELLOW EITTEN. Light yellow, tipped 
light pink. The pink fades out later in the 
season, leaving a solid yellow color. This is 
the best yellow Formal Miniature we know 
of and will make a first rate cut flower. 
Root, $1.00. 
SPECIAL GLADIOLUS COLLECTION 
Twelue Numter Oue Gladiolus Bulb 
A collection of 12 Number 1 Gladiolus bulbs— 
one each of 12 choice, distinct, different varieties. 
‘Cultural directions on each package. 
Per box 65c 

