DAHLIAS 
We have only a limited number of the following prize winning dahlia 
tubers on hand. We strongly suggest that you order your selection early 
in order not to be disappointed. 
BALLEGO SURPRISE (S.C.)—Large white. 60c¢ each. 
BILL SPLENDOR (I. D.)—Rose pink. 75c¢ each. 
BESS SMITH (I. D.)—Pure white—bloom about 10xé6 inches. Excellent keeper 
when cut. 75¢ each. 
CALIF. IDOL (I. D.)—Giant yellow. 65c¢ each. 
CARL G. DAHL (I. D.)—Large apricot buff, shaded old rose on geverse of 
petals. 75c each. 
CHEROKEE BRAVE (I. D.)—Rich Oxblood red color. One of the most out- 
standing reds. 75¢ each. 
COMMANDO (F. D.)—True phlox purple. Stems long 
and stiff. One of the finest of lavenders. 75c¢ each. 
CLARION KELTON (I. D.)—A free-blooming variety of 
bronzy red with a yellow reverse. $1.50 each. 
DIXIE WINEDOT (I. D.)—Red purple and white. 75c 
each. 
ESSIE SMITH (S. C.)—Beautiful amaranth pink. Sensa- 
tion in every exhibit. Winner of several medals and 
ribbons as the largest, best, and most perfect bloom. 
$1.50 each. 
GENERAL PERSHING (S. C.)—Autumn color. $1.25 each. 
GLAMOUR (I. D.)—An immense true purple with each 
petal deeply edged amaranth pink. Winner of 11 
firsts for largest bloom. $1.00 each. 
JAMES ROSS (I. D.)—Beautiful dark velvet red. Many 
growers say it is the finest and largest dahlia they have 
ever grown. $1.00 each. 
JEAN TRIMBEE (S. C.)—Beautiful petunia violet. 50c 
each. 
KERSTEN FLAGSTAD (I. D.)—Rich gold suffused apricot, 
profuse bloomer. Winner of the most perfect bloom. 
$1.50 each. 
MAFFIE (S. C.)—Huge flower, intense bright recy aro 
each. 
MORRIS TIERNEY (F.D.)—Blood red. 75c each. 
MOON GODDESS (F. D.)—Light yellow, immense size. 
75c each. 
OGDEN REID (I. D.)—Pink blended with rose pink, and 
striping of yellow, with a center of deep rose. $1.25 
each. 
REAL GLORY (F. D.)—White formal, highly recom- 
mended, bloom size 10x5 inches. 75c each. 
RITA WELLS (I. D.)—Grenadine pink on buff, very large. 
75c each. 
ROBT. RIPLEY (I. D.)—Soft golden purple with lilac rose 
blending. 75¢ each. 
SHERWOOD PEACH (F. D.)—Yellow. 75c each. 
SILVER LADY—Profuse blooms of pure white, edged 
and flushed with lavender pink. 75¢ each. 
SON OF SATAN (lI. C.)—Intense flame red, blooms up 
to 12 inches in diameter. 75c¢ each. 

Dahlia Fy 
STEPHEN FOSTER (I. C.)—Distinctive buff orange and 
tyrian rose. 75c¢ each. ' 
THE GOVERNOR (F.D.)—Bright yellow of perfect form, 
profuse bloomer. $1.00 each. 
VIRGINIA RUTE (I. D. to S. C.)—Huge red maroon, in- . 
formal. 75c¢ each. 
WHITE CHAMPION (S. C.)—Very large informal white. 
75c each. 
WHITE MAJESTIC—Large white. 75c each. 
WORLD’S EVENT (I. D.)—Amaranth Pink, flushed ‘with 
purple blooms 11x8 inches. $1.00 each. 
YOUR LUCKY STAR (c)—Amaranth pink with white cen- 
ter, bloom 12x7 inches, bush about 5 feet. 75c¢ each. 
DAHLIAS 
one of gardening’s finest thrills 
There was a time, not so long ago, when dahlia growing was com- 
monly considered as ‘’something for the experts.’ Not so today. 
Any reasonably careful gardener can grow dahlias easily and success- 
fully—and enjoy one of the greatest pleasures that flower gardening 
affords. Dahlias vary in size from % inch to 16 inches or more in 
diameter. The plants run from 18 inches to 7 feet in height. The 
colors include practically all hues except clear blue. 
Dahlia types and forms cover a vast range. And all of these varied - 
types are suitable for the average home garden. 
Soil needs of dahlias are no different than those of-a good vegetable 
garden. Drainage and porosity are important. 
Fertilizing calls for nothing more than a good balanced commercial 
fertilizer. 
Location should be where they will get at least 6 to 7 hours of sun, 
with free air circulation. Stay away from roots of large trees or ° 
shrubs. 
Planting is simple. Set stout stakes first. Plant the tuber in a hole 
6 inches deep, with eye up, and neck near stake. Cover with just 
enough soil to hide the tuber. As the eye grows, keep filling in soil. 
Culture. Cultivate frequently for about the first 10 weeks. Do not 
cultivate when flowers are in bud or bloom. 
Allow only one main stalk to grow. When stalk is about 10 inches 
high, pinch out the center just above the 2nd pair of leaves. When 
buds appear, pinch out all except the central one. Also pinch out 
all new lateral shoots except the two nearest the main stalk. This 
helps produce large blooms on low, bushy plants and encourages 
long stems. 
Pick blooms well after sun down to prevent wilting. 
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