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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 
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. Root, $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. Boot, $1.25. 
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. Boot, 75c. 
Formal Decorative 
CHEER LEADER. One of the finest com- 
mercial rose-pinks. Long, stiff stems, well- 
formed flowers, about 8 inches diameter. 
Florists like this one, Root, $1.25. 
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, $1.25. 
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. 
DAHLIAS 
THE REAL GLORY. A white flower with 
fine stems. Texture of bloom is firm. Is 
gaining more popularity every season. This 
one is a winner. Root, $1.25. 
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. Root, $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. 
DIXIE’S WINE DOT. An _ivory-white, 
streaked with brown to red markings. Sturdy 
growers. Insect resistant foliage. This nov- 
elty is a good one. Root, $1.25. 
PRODUCER. One of the earliest large Dah- 
lias to bleoom. Plenty of flowers of an orange 
to tan over dark yellow color. Is very re- 
liable. Boot, $1.00. 
PINK 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. Boot, $1.00. 
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. Boot, $1.25, 
KENTUCKY SPORTSMAN. This bicolor of 
orange and white is a reliable performer. 
Vigorous, good stems, plenty of blooms. A 
novelty that is tops. Root, $1.00. 
SPECIAL GLADIOLUS COLLECTIO 
TJwelue Number One Gladiolus Bulla 
A collection of 12 Number 1 Gladiolus bulbs— 
one each of-12 choice, distinct, different varieties. 
‘Cultural directions on each package. 
Per box 65c 






CONTROL INSECTS 
Use D-X Spray and Deenate 50, W Dust 
during the growing season. Dow spray 
17 for red spider. 
PREMIER WINSOME. Color clear light 
mellow pink. Very reliable and free bloomer. 
Very large and lasting flowers. Strong, vig- 
Boe 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. 
WORLD EVENT. Rose-pink in color, this 
fine Dahlia has met with great demand. Has 
all the good qualities desired. A Dahlia that 
you must have, Root, $1.25_ 
Pompons 
BETTY ANNE. A perfectly formed light pink 
that is very popular. A good grower produc- 
ing abundance of flowers. Boot, 50c. 
HONEY. Pale yellow with faint suffusion of 
red on edge of petals. Free bloomer, long 
stems fine for cutting. Boot, 50c. 
MORNING MIST. White with rosy lavender 
center outlined with lavender. Great bloom- 
er. Stiff wiry stems. Boot, 50c. 
Miniature 
ANDREAS ORANGE. True orange color. 
Profuse bloomer on fine long stems. One of 
the best Miniatures. Root, 75c. 
BABY SAGAMORE. Here is an amber col- 
ored gem that is always covered with fine 
formed flowers, Extra long stems. Vigorous. 
Root, 75c. 
DUBONNET. A fine formed oxblood-red 
Cactus. Excellent stems. Very floriferous. 
A real fine miniature. 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. 

Begonia 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED 
If early flowering is desired, start tubers in 
January or February. Provide a box or open 
flat. Cover the bottom with one inch of 
sphagnum moss or peat moss, placing the bulbs 
on the moss about 3 inches apart, slightly cov- 
ering the tubers. Keep moist, but not too wet, 
and in a warm place, well lighted, until 3 or 4 
inches of growth develops. Then plant in pots 
or permanent position. Bulbs may also be 
‘planted outdoors, about 8 inches apart, about 
the middle of May. Select a moist shaded situa- 
tion, under trees, in a light, loamy soil. Good 
drainage is essential. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA TYPE 
An improved double strain which greatly 
resembles the Camellia in form of flower. 
Pink White Yellow Orange Red 
Largest Size Bulbs, 2 inches and up: 
Each 35c; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
Fancy-Leaved Caladium 
Foliage plants with rich and gorgeous, yet 
soft coloring. For the conservatory or for out- 
door bedding in shady or semi-shady positions 
during summer. Bulbs do best if started in 
pots, planting one to a 6-inch pot, setting out- 
doors in late May. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
BULB FOOD 
A special food for Dahlias, Gladiolus, 
and all bulbs. 
5-lb. bag . 
10-lb. bag ... 

Cannas 
Dormant Roots 
Cannas do well in full sun and respond quick- 
ly to fertilizing with well rotted manure. Bloom- 
ing from early summer till frost. 
AMBASSADOR. 314 to 4 feet. Bronze foli- 
age; color poppy-red. 
KING HUMBERT. 41% feet. Scarlet flowers. 
Bronze foliage. 
THE PRESIDENT. 4 feet. A rich glowing 
scarlet. Green foliage. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. 4% to 5 feet. 
Flowers yellow, spotted red. Green foliage. 
WINTZER’S COLOSSAL. 
green foliage. 5 ft. 
WYOMING. 
liage. 4 to 5 
Price, Selected Roots: 
15c each; $1.50 per doz.; 810.00 per 100, 
Vivid scarlet, 
grand: flower with bronze fo- 
t. 
