120 s ' 6 
' Buist’s Prize 
Potash-Fed 
Dahlias 
HE ease with which the gar- 
den lover can_ successfully 
grow Dahlias makes them very 
popular. Modern Dahlias have 
many admirers. Each year newly 
developed varieties in endless 
shades and combinations of colors 
are recognized and we offer those 
having the most merit. 
Our Dahlias are Potash-Fed, 
which makes the best tuber de- 
velopment, resulting in the 
strongest plant growth and 
bloom, : 
CULTURE. Dabhlias will grow in any 
good soil, but do best in a light loam 
or sandy loam. Prepare the ground by 
deep digging and use well-rotted manure, 
bone meal and a top dressing of lime. 
After the ground is warm plant the 
roots on their side with eyes pointing 
upward, setting them 3 inches deep and 
3 feet apart. Watering is unnecessary, 
but frequent cultivation is desirable. 
Never allow the soil to crust and cul- 
tivate after rain. When plants are 6 to 
8 inches high, pinch out the center 
shoot to induce branching. 
In the Fall, after plants are blackened by the first 
frost, cut the tops off, lift the tubers carefully with a 
digging fork and let them dry out for a few hours. 
Then store in a cool frost-proof cellar or shed, until 
the Spring. To prevent shriveling, cover with dry 
sand or soil. 
BUIST’S COLOSSAL DAHLIAS 
Selection of Decorative Types 
FD., Formal Decorative; ID., Informal Decorative 
Colossal Dahlias are a selection of the outstanding 
and more recent Dahlia introductions. The flowers are 
giant in size and perfect of form carried on strong stiff 
stems. They are vigorous, healthy growers, free flower- 
ing and highly effective for display in the garden, cut- 
ting for house decoration, and for exhibition work. 
Alice May. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 4% ft. 
Pure white with slight yellow cast at base of petals. 
$1.00 each 
Barbarosa. FD., Bloom 7 x 5 ins., Bush 4 ft. The 
brightest scarlet in Dahliadom. Full centers and Diet 
stems .$1.00 ea 
Minnora. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 5 ft. Apricot 
and rose with a red reverse. Sturdy and_ strong 
stems fen ok ahs Cerna. OC Cach 
Pink Giant. 
Bright Tyrian pink.. An 
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early profuse bloomer. 
75c each 
Rudolf’s Giant. ID., Bloom 12 x 7 ins., Bush 4% ft. 
Buff with apricot and pink suffusions. Good size and 
depth. Sturdy plant. Blooms from mid-season on. 
$1.00 each 
The Governor. FD., Bloom 11 x 6 ins., Bush 514 ft. 
Bright sulphur yellow, with long broad petals, long 
strong stems, and excellent form ......$1.00 each 
Victory. FD., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 4'4 ft. Rose 
pink suffused gold. Excellent stem and bush growth. 
Good keeper. A ‘‘knockout’’ for sheer beauty. 
; 75c each 
Watchung Giant. ID., Bloom 11 x 6 ins., Bush 6 ft. 
Deep amber yellow suffused orange cadmium. A 
rugged grower, profuse in blooms.........5Oc each 
Collection: One each of Colossal, value $6.50 for 
$5.50. ¢ 
ID., Bloom 9 x 5 ins., Bush 5% ft. - 

Decorative Dahlia 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
FD., Formal Decorative. ID., Informal Decorative. 
Arelda Lloyd. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 5% ft. 
Color a clear lemon yellow with light rose suffusion 
on (etids: of petals .i\...< en aed ess ale ......5Oc each 
Bandoeng. ID., Bloom 9 x 5 ins., Bush 5 ft. Cinna- 
mon buff suffused and shaded russet orange and scar- 
let... Easy to grows sess vcccsecescdscnr ss BOC CAcn 
Blue Jersey. FD., Bloom 6 x 4 ins., Bush 6 ft. A 
beautiful lavender pink with large full-centered flowers. 
50Oc each 
Blue River. FD., Bloom 9 x 3 ins., Bush 4 ft. Lave 
ender mauve. The nearest color to blue in Dahlias. 
Very strong stems.... we eeees.- SOc each 
Francis Larocca. FD., Bloom 6 x 3 ins., Bush 4 ft. 
Pale sulphur yellow, a profuse bloomer....35¢ each 
Golden Prince. ID., Bloom 10 x 5 ins., Bush 4 ft. 
Color, a rich gold, blended peach, general effect 
being bronze with gold center...........75¢ each 
Haslerova. FD., Bloom 714 x 4 ins., Bush 4 ft. 
Light lavender flecked with purple. A striking varie- 
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oe neeeerer 
Josephine G. ID., Bloom 8 x 4 ins., Bush 4% ft. A a 
bright rose pink, petals tipped yellow. .....50Oc each 
Kentucky Sun. FD., Bloom 7 x 5 ins., Bush 44 ft. 
Clear light lemon yellow. Green glossy foliage. Pro- 
duces quantities of large uniform blooms on stron 
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parted LeBoutillier. ID., Bloom 11 x 5 ins., Bush 
Sits 
50Oc each 
White Winner. ID., Bloom 8 x 4 ins., Bush 4, ft. 
An excellent white with extra good substance. Early 
and profuse, and very satisfactory for cutting. 
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