DAHLIA SEED 

MR. PAPE, GROWER OF THE SEED WE OFFER 
After extensive trials by ourselves and customers, we are prepared to make claims 
of distinct superiority for our seeds. These seeds are grown for us in Southern California 
from stock of our best varieties, which we send there for the purpose of seed produc- 
tion. The grower is a man of more than twenty-five years experience in dahlia growing. 
No small type dahlias are grown on his ranch. 
In California, more varieties will produce pollen and seed than in any other section 
of the country. This not only produces seed from a greater number of parents, but it 
also permits a far greater number of crosses, thereby enhancing the chance of some- 
thing new and distinctive. 
100 seed of large flowered decoratives........... 5.00 net 
[OO seed oftcacttszvariehestcyh knit mie es 5.00 net 
100 seed of large flowered semi-cactus........... 5.00 net 
L000 sseedi any sype: on mixed: 5 eee tae 40.00 net 
SEEDLING PLANTS 
The growing of dahlias from seed is rapidly becoming a "side hobby" of dahlia 
enthusiasts. Each dahlia produced from seed is a new variety, and the one who 
produces it is privileged to name it and control the stock of it. Altho a great majority 
of the new varieties produced from seed are inferior to existing varieties, the thrill of 
anticipation in watching the first blooms open on each plant, and the greater thrill when 
something outstanding appears, makes the growing of seedlings a most fascinating 
project. 
For those who do not have the facilities for growing the seedling plants (seed sown 
indoors March Ist to 15th), we are offering seedling plants. These plants are from the 
same high grade seed offered above. The plants are carefully grown and "hardened 
off,’ and are ready for the garden when received. Priced as follows: 
$2.50 net per dozen out of two inch pots. 
$1.50 net per dozen out of flats (no soil) 
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