A RAINBOW OF SELECTIONS IN DAHLIAS 
Dahlias 
ias should not be planted until the ground is warm, usually around the first part of April. Dig a hole about six inches deep in rich, well 
Birtdiccd sell. Plane the reat on its side with the eye up and a stake firmed into the soil two inches out from where the stem will grow. Cover 
with two inches of soil and fill in the remainder of the hole as the plant grows. After several sets of leaves have developed pinch off the top so 
that it will grow bushy and strong. Cultivate often, feed regularly, and mulch with peat moss when the blooms appear 
BLUE RIVER. Immense bluish decorative 
type of dahlia. Its color is unusual and there- 
fore no collection is complete without it. 
CITY OF CLEVELAND. Large orange-suf- 
fused red flower on tall stems; very desir- 
able for cutting; a very profuse bloomer. 
MARIE. A very fine, bright pink decorative 
dahlia. This beautiful shade of soft pink will 
blend with many flowers in arrangements. It 
is very good for cuiting. 
MRS. GEO. LeBOUTILLIER. A huge velvety 
dahlia measuring about 10 inches in diam- 
eter. The flower head is borne on long, strong 
stems. Good for cutting and good for showing. 
PRIDE OF AUSTINBERG. Truly a dahlia to 
be proud of and rightly named Pride of Aus- 
tinberg. Large grenadine pink suffused yel- 
low. 
SAGAMORE. Very fine apricot buff, these 
glowing shades remind us of an autumn sun- 
set. No artist could blend colors so perfect as 
the colors of this dahlia. 
THE COMODORE. Huge canary yellow 
which shines like the gold braid of a como- 
dore’s uniform. Add this variety to complete 
your collection. 
Price of above, 40c each; $3.95 dozen, post- 
paid. 
ALICE MAY. The delight of every grower, 
this large, white dahlia will glisten in the 
sunshine and shine like the glow of a soft 
moonlight at night. 
AUTUMN SUNSET. The artist would delight 
in painting this dahlia, though the name does 
not fully describe this large yellow tinted- 
with-red flower. A fine collection item. 
CARL G. DAHL. Imagine the blending of 
apricot, buff, and pink, then picture a flower 
with these colors. Not just another dahlia. 
COLONEL LEWIS. The colonel is one of the 
betier decoralive type dahlias, pure, large, 
deep pink, irresisible. 
GLAMOUR. This is the princess of dahlias, 
huge lavender with silvery margin and re- 
verse. When you grow this tuber you will 
find the definition of the word glamour. 
INCANDESCENT. Is there any wonder that 
dahlias are becoming so popular? Plant this 
one and you will have the answer. Beautiful 
yellow and pink. 
THOMAS A. EDISON. True royal purple, the 
immense flowers are very large. They are 
held straight on long, strong stems; measures 
about iO inches across. 
Price of above, 50c each; $5.00 dozen, post- 
paid. 

DAHLIAS FROM SEED. You should also plant a 
few Dahlia Seed. You will be thrilled with your 
results and you can preserve the roots for plant- 
ing the following spring. 

TROPICAL ACCENT 



HARDY WATER LILIES—SUNRISE 
Hardy Lilies 
ROSE AREY. Starry, deep pink, of exceptional size. One 
of the most beautiful of the pink varieties. Price, $1.75. 
GLORIOSA. A lily that is correctly named. A gorgeous 
pet a shining red color far above the average. Price, 
JAMES BRYDON. Large, cup-shaped buds and flowers of 
a beautiful crimson red. Very f bloomer. Price, $1.75. 
COMANCHE. The best of all the sunset colors. Brilliant 
glowing amber red with heart of fire. With age the flowers 
deepen to a warm orange red. It blooms more persistently 
than any other variety. Price, $1.75. 
SUNRISE. The largest of all hardy Lilies. The blossoms 
ay 1] inches across. Color, glorious yellow. Price, 
Any three of the above, your selection for $5.00. 
Shallow 
Water 
Plants 
WATER POPPY. An old fa- 
vorite whose cheerful yellow 
looks like the California 
Poppy. Each plant throws out 
many runners«bearing blos- 
soms all summer. Price, 20c 
each. 
MARE’S TAIL (Hornwart). 
Long stems with needlelike 
leaves, dark green. Fine for 
spawning. Submerged fern- 
like bronze leaves, continu- 
ally bubbling with oxygen. 
25c per bunch. 
FISH GRASS or ANACH- 
ARIS. The most useful vari- 
ety for either the pool or 
aquarium. Graceful stems 
with whorls of deep green 
leaves. Price, 20¢ per bunch. 
WATER HYACINTHS. 
Beautiful plants for small 
pools. Price, 15¢ each; 2 for 
25c. 

Tropical 
Lilies 
Tropical Lilies will not 
be shipped until after 
May 15th. This is the 
earliest date for trans- 
planting with safety. 
Should your order for 
water plants amount to 
less than $1.00, please 
add 10c extra for post- 
age and packing. 
IN WATER LILIES AND PLANTS 
All our Water Plants are grown in outdoor pools. Our 
shipping season will be from April lst through September. 
May oe book your orders early, shipping at the proper 
season 
Owing to the limited space, we are listing in our catalog 
only what we consider the choicest and most beautiful 
lilies to be found anywhere at very moderate prices. 
Notice 
No order for plants will be shipped postage prepaid 
unless same amounts to as much as one dollar. 
Notice 
Water plants are shipped separate from seed order. NO 
WATER PLANTS SHIPPED TO MEXICO account of custom 
regulations, 
Tropical Lilies 
Tropical Lilies Will Not Be Shipped Until After May 15th 
MRS. GEORGE H. PRING. A beautiful pure white day 
blooming Tropical Lily. Price, $2.00 each. 
MRS. ED WHITAKER. Light Blue. Largest of all tropicals 
and very fragrant. $1.75. 
BLUE STAR. The blue shades are very deep and lum- 
inous. A constant bloomer, never a day without a bloom 
from the lst of June until heavy frost. Price, $1.25. 
ROSE TROPICAL. Starry brilliant rose pink flowers with 
fragrance of Lily of the Valley. Often 4 to 5 flowers bloom 
S ue same time. Flowers are 6 to 8 inches across. Price, 
SPECIAL TROPICAL LILY BULBS. Colors our selection. 
Price, $1.25 each. 
ORIENTAL TRAP DOOR SNAILS. (Live-bearing). 6 for 
$1.00. No order accepted for less than 6. 
SUT 
No matter how small your lily plant is, the 
larger the container you plant them in, the 
larger your bloom will be. They should be fed 
with Nicholson’s Bone Meal Fertilizer about ev- 
ery six weeks during the blooming season, 
using 2 ounces per plant each time to keep 
them blooming. 
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