
Dahlias from Seed 
It is easy and fascinating to grow dahlias from seed and enjoy the ae a 
surprise of new colors and forms. Seeds of the tall dahlias should be ie: 
started early indoors; the seed of the dwarf varieties may be sown in the 
open when the soil has become warm. Single and small-flowered varieties 
reproduce fairly true to color and type, but large-flowering types can be § 
expected to produce some singles and semi-doubles. ! ; 
Tall Dahlias (3 te 5 ft. high) ae ae 
1964 Cactus Flowered Mixed Select strain of double and semi- 
double cactus-flowered blooms in many colors and shapes. 3 to 4 ft._ : 
Pkt. 25¢; We oz. 75¢; 1% oz. $1.25 
1952 Decorative Double Mixed Large-flowered formal.and in- | 
formal decorative varieties in a wide range of the best colors. 3 to 5 ft. 
Pkt. 25¢; We oz. 75¢; Y% oz. $1.25 
1969 Exhibition Strain Seed has been saved from the largest blooms 
of the choicest* named varieties. It is from seed that you get new 
dahlias, and you are just as likely to obtain them as anyone else.. Each ifs 
packet contains 25 selected seeds of different types and colors. 3 to 5 ft. ges s 
Pkt. $1.00; 3 pkts. $2.50 
1953 Large Flowered Double Mixed Various types in a select r 
assortment of best colors and attractive markings. Excellent. 3 to 5 ft. 
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; 1969 ’ Pkt. 25¢; “6 oz. 75¢; Ye oz. $1.25 p 
pieniet ie 1956 Pompon Mixed The smallest of all dahlias; flowers are ball- . 
shaped in a wide color range on rather compact plants, 3 ft. tall. : 
Pkt. 25¢; %46 oz. 75¢; % oz. $1.25 
Dwar Dahlias (2 ft. or less high) 
1968 Mignon Mixed Nicely rounded single flowers in bronze, salmon, 4 
apricot, orange, scarlet, crimson, lavender, yellow, and purple shades, 
as well as some bicolor and striped. Ideal for bedding and cutting. 2 ft. 
; Pkt. 15¢; 46 oz. 40¢; % oz. 70¢ 
1971 Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids Early-flowering, semi-double dahlias 
Coltness Single Dahlias 
1970 Hybrids Mixed Lovely single flowers, about 3 in. 
across, with either smooth or slightly fluted petals in many 
desirable colors are borne very profusely on dwarf, compact 
plants, 1% to 2 ft. tall. Good length stems make flowers 
valuable for cutting, asthe blooms are produced on stout stems 
above the foliage. Quite a favorite with those flower lovers who 
: : : 5 in a varied assortment of colors. Bushy plants 1% to 2 ft. tall. - q 
prefer single, medium-sized blooms to the larger doubles; re- Pkt. 25¢; \% oz. 85¢; 14 oz. $1.50 4 
markably showy in beds or borders; always attract attention. 
Pkt. 15¢; 46 0z. 40¢; 1% oz. 70¢ 
For roots of Dahlias, see pages 116 and 117. 
1974 Zulu Black-leaved, dwarf double hybrids mostly in shades of 
crimson and scarlet enlivened by a few orange, gold and lilac blooms on 
strong stems. Grows 2 ft. tall. Pkt. 25¢; 46 oz. 75¢; Ye oz. $1.25 

| Dianthus — Annual Pinks 
Brilliantly colored, sweet-scented flowers for beds, borders, rock gardens, edgings and 
cutting. Plants grow about 1 ft. tall except where noted, are free blooming and produce 
flowers of different forms, 1 to 3in. across, from July until frost. Of easiest culture, succeed- 
ing in ordinary garden joam. May be grown as a biennial in mild climates. 
Single Flowered 
1991 Delight Beautiful single flowers, . 1982 Floradale Animproved strain. The 
1 in. and more across, in a bewildering 
range of colors from lightest pink through 
salmon, red to deepest purple, many eyed 
like a Sweet William, while others have a 
definite contrasting light or dark center. 
The neat, erect, profuse blooming plants 
are most attractive in the garden and the 
flowers are wonderful for cutting. 
Pkt. 25¢; % oz. 70¢; ™% oz. $1.25 
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Dianthus, Single Flowered 
1995 Heddensis Mixed Pkt, 25¢ 
24 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. 
flowers are very large, single, with deeply 
laciniated petals. Practically every color 
known in dianthus is in this mixture—from 
pure white to deepest crimson. Unusual. 
Pkt. 25¢; %oz.70¢; 1% oz. $1.25 
1995 Heddensis Mixed Beautifully 
formed, large flowers, 2 in. across, in all the 
lovely colors and markings to be found in 
dianthus. Stems average 16 in. long, strong 
and erect which makes this mixture espe- 
cially valuable for cutting and garden use. 
Pkt. 25¢; 1% oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
2022 Laciniatus splendens Brilliant 
crimson single flowers, 2 in. and more 
across with contrasting white eye. Petals 
are finely cut into a lace-like fringe. 
Pkt. 15¢; Woz. 45¢; 4 oz. 75¢ 
1983 The Bride Showy single, pure white 
flowers, 2 in. across, with a large, bright 
crimson eye. Light bluish green foliage. 
Pkt. 15¢; Y%oz.50¢; 1% oz. 90¢ 
1990 Westwood Beauty Flowers are 
large, 134 in. across, single, predominantly 
crimson, with other shades of red, scarlet, 
carmine to deep rose, some are attractively 
edged with white. Ali-A merica Winner. 
Pkt. 25¢; 4% oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00 
1989 Single Mixed Well-formed single 
blooms with smooth or laciniated petals. 
Includes many bright self-colors as well as 
bicolors, edged, spotted and eyed varieties. 
Pkt. 15¢; '%40z. 45¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 
Four Choice Dianthus 
Laciniatus splendens, 
Snowball, The Bride and 
Westwood Beauty 
112334 pkts., one each of 
these four varieties 50 
(value 70¢) for only OU¢ 



Dianthus, Single Powered 
1982 Floradale Pkt, 25¢ 
2032 Fordhook Favorites, Single and 
Double Mixed Splendid blend of ‘single 
and double dianthus, including all those 
offered here. and others. 
Pkt. 15¢; %40z.45¢; 14 0z. 75¢ | 
Double Flowered . 
2001 Snowball Large, pure white, double 
aS with finely fringed petals. Profuse. 
kt. 15¢; 14 oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
1981 Chinensis Double Mixed Fine 
blooms in clusters on upright, strong stems. 
White, pink, rose, scarlet, ¢rimson, with 
some pleasing bicolors. A showy type. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 40¢; 1 oz. 70¢ 
2021 Laciniatus Double Mixed Double _ 
fringed and laciniated carnation-like flow- 
ers in a wide range of colors, many with 
contrasting edges and fancy patterns. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢ 
1994 Double Mixed Many showy colors 
and markings. Double Heddewigi type. 
Pkt. 15¢; %4o0z.45¢; 1% oz. 75¢ 
1985 Dwarf Doubie Mixed Wide range 
of colors; dwarf, compact plants. 6 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; %4 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00 
Perennial Dianthus, see page 51. 

