OLDS’ EXQUISITE DAHLIAS 

Andreas Hofer. (Cactus.) 
ANDREAS HOFER. (Cactus.) Plants two to 
three feet tall, flowers five to six inches across. 
The loveliest pink cactus so far developed, the 
sweetest shade of bright clear pink, blending 
to cream at center. Very early, most abundant 
bloomer, splendid keeper when cut. Ideal for 
decorative purposes, with very long strong stems 
making it ideal for basket decorations. Each, 
$1.00; 3 for $2.60, postpaid, 
AVALON. (Decorative.) The finest bright 
yellow decorative for cutting we have seen. 
stems, ideal for cutting, 
eut, very free-flowering. Plants three to four 
feet tall, flowers seven to eight inches across. 
Each, 75c; 3 for $1.80, postpaid. 
JANE COWL. (Decorative.) Color glistening 
bronze-buff and old gold. Flowers measure 10 
inches across. Plants 4% to 6 feet tall. A stem 
of unusual strength holds the giant flower. Each, 
75c; 3 for $1.80, postpaid. 
JERSEY BEAUTY. (Decorative.) One of the 
finest of all dahlias. A beautiful shade of rich 
clear pink that can hardly be described in words. 
The 7 to 8 inch flowers are carriéd high above 
the foliage on long, wiry stems. Plants 5 to 6 
feet tall. A wonderful keeper and excellent for 
exhibition or commercial purposes, Each, 90c; 
8 for $2.15, postpaid, 
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PROTECT DAHLIAS WITH EMO-NIK 
Emo-Nik is a complete contact spray 
containing nicotine in its most active 
form with Emo, a summer oil emul- 
sion of the highest quality. Recom- 
mended for mealy bugs, red spider, 
thrip, white flies, aphis, rust, mites, 
certain scale insects, and other gar- 
den pests. Prices: 44% o2., 35c¢;3 
pt., 65c, postpaid. 
Long 
splendid keeper when 


Mystic Mat provides greenhouse conditions by 
keeping pot walls moist but not over-watering 
plants. Results are amazing—greater growth, 
stronger, healthier plants and many more blos- 
soms. Two sizes.. Package of two 5%-inch or 
three 3%-inch mats. State size wanted, Pack- 
age, 10c; by mail, 15c. 
CULTURE: Plant roots with live eyes 
in hills or drills lying flat down, 6 inches 
deep. Do not stand the root on end, as you 
want the roots down fairly deep to provide 
ample moisture in dry weather. Commercial 
fertilizer, Vigoro, or well-rotted manure will 
produce better plants and larger flowers. 
However, care must be taken that the bulbs 
do not come in direct contact with the fer- 
tilizer. Work the fertilizer into the soil 
before planting and then apply about % 
inch of good garden soil over this before 
planting. Dahlias, for best results, should 
be spaced in rows at least 3 feet apart and 
at least 18 inches apart in the row. Keep 
well cultivated. 
After the frost has killed the tops, dig 
the tubers, remove the tops and turn upside 
down for a few hours, leaving as much dirt 
on the clump as possible. Store in a cool 
root cellar away from furnace heat. In the 
spring, divide the tubers, making sure that 
at least one live eye, which is on a portion 
of the crown, is on each division you plant. 
Bulbs without eyes are worthless. 
Please Note: Bulbs are not mailed until 
weather permits in March, 
CARE OF DAHLIA BLOOMS 
Dahlias will last several days when cut if 
properly handled. Strip the foliage except at 
the top and emerse in hot water. Do not have 
the water any hotter than what your hand will 
stand, After the water cools, transfer the 
flowers to a pail of cold water and place in the 
cellar over night. 
JERSEY’S BEACON, (Decorative.) <A uni- 
versal favorite as an exhibition and garden 
flower; color is a Chinese scarlet with a paler 
reverse, giving it a two-toned effect. Flowers 
are large and globular in shape, The plant is 
a vigorous grower, having splendid insect-resist- 
ing foliage. Each, 75c; 3 for $1.80, postpaid. 
LOIS WALCHER. (Decorative.) This large 
bi-color dahlia won five achievement medals in 
one season and we consider it one of the most 
attractive grown. The color is a true purple 
with the outer petals or one-third of flower pure 
white. Flowers are on good strong stems and 
Measure about 8 inches in diameter. Each, 
$1.50; 3 for $3.60, postpaid, 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON. (Decora- 
tive.) An exhibition type decorative of large 
size and great beauty. Color is white, veined 
lavender, Strong upright stems; dark green 
foliage. Free flowering. Each, 75c; 3 for $1.80. 
MONMOUTH CHAMPION. (Decorative.) A 
brilliant orange flame red glistening in light. 
One of the favorites. A good producer of per- 
fect blooms through entire season. Each, $1.00; 
3 for $2.60, postpaid. 
OLDS’ FINEST MIXED DAHLIAS 
A mixture of all choice named varieties 
showing every shape and color to be found 
in dahlias. 
These are grown as mixed and 
the varieties cannot be identified and we 
cannot send named yarieties from this mix- 
ture at prices quoted. If separate colors are 
wanted, order the named varieties. Prices: 
8 for 75c; 6 for $1.40; 12 for $2.70; 50 for 
$10.00, postpaid. 


Olds’ Finest Mixed Dahlias, 
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Mrs. I. De Ver Warner. (Decorative.) 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER. (Decorative.) 
Blooms 8-9% inches across, plants 5-6 feet tall. 
Rich clear lavender or violet-rose. Gigantic 
flowers, very long stems, most abundant bloomer. 
Highly recommended. Each, 75c; 3 for $1.80, 
postpaid. 
ROSE FALLON, (Decorative. ) Very fine 
flowers of amber and russet shaded salmon. 
Good size with long stems. Each, $1.00; 3 for 
$2.60, postpaid. 
SALEM PRIDE. (Decorative.) Blooms eight 
to ten inches across, plants three to four feet 
tall. Rich violet-red flecked white, making a 
marbled overlaying effect of white and violet. A 
giant among giants, flowers eight to nine inches 
in diameter produced early, continuously, and 
on very vigorous plants. Highly recommended. 
Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.60, postpaid. 

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ave you a garden friend to whom you 
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just what to buy? Our One-Dollar Merchan- 
dise Certificates are ideal for this purpose. 
Each certificate entitles bearer to one dollar’s 
worth of merchandise at any time selected 
from our catalog. Attractively printed like 
a check. Price each, $1.00, postpaid. 
MINIATURES AND POMPONS 
Miniature and Pompon Dablias are gaining in 
popularity. Their profuse ever-blooming nature 
and their small dainty flowers make them ideal 
for floral decorations and cut flowers, 
4 AMBER QUEEN. (Pompon.) Exquisite blend- 
ing of amber to apricot. Very free-flowering, 
splendid for table decoration. Strong, vigorous 
grower. Each, 75c; 3 for $1.80, postpaid, 
FAIRY. (Miniature.) A violet rose shading 
to mauve at tips, resembling a miniature Jersey 
Beauty Each, 75c; 3 for $1.80, postpaid. : 
JOE FETTE. (Pompon.) The best little white 
dahlia ever grown. Always loaded with small 
clear white flowers on fine graceful stems. Each, 
75c; 3 for $1.80, postpaid. 
LITTLE DAVID. (Pompon.) Deep or- 
ange, very free flowering. Excellent for 
cutting. Each, 75c; 3 for $1.80, postpaid. 
LITTLE HERMAN. 
ture Ball Dahlia.) 

(Pompon or Minia- 
Flowers 1% to 2 inches 
across. Plants 2% to 3% feet tall, very 
free-flowering. No two flowers alike. Flow- 
ers are all conceivable combinations of deep 
maroon red and white, some so evenly 
marked as to appear pinkish, others dark 
red with white blotches, some variegated, 
some mottled, others veined. A most in- 
teresting and fascinating variety. Seldom 
two flowers alike on the same plant. Each, 
75c; 3 for $1.80, postpaid. 
PINK PEARL, (Miniature.) Soft pink 
with yellow center. Fine long stems, very 
aa flowering. Each, 75c; 3 for $1.80, post- 
paid, 
Miniature and Pompon Collection 
We offer one each of these six dainty 
Miniature 
listed 
This is a 
and should not be over- 
and Pompon Dahlias 
above tor $3.00, postpaid. 
real bargain 
looked, 

