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GENERAL LIST OF LARGE-FLOWERING DAHLIAS 

Selected Varieties for Exhibition, for Garden Display, for Cut-Bloom 
ALL AMERICAN. Semi-C. The color is a 
mulberry-rose, suffused with salmon; 
florets are waxy yellow at the base and 
are somewhat twisted. Immense blooms 
on straight stems. This Is a very rugged 
variety and a great prize-winner. $2 each, 
$18 for 10. 
BAKER’S BEST. I.D. Deep clear sulphur- 
yellow with plenty of substance and beauti- 
ful form. Splendid grower, free bloomer, 
and good root-maker. Score 85.8 at Storrs. 
$2 each, $18 for 10. 
BLUE BIRD. I.D. Large flowers of beau- 
tiful form; unusual and attractive color. 
Blooms freely. The nearest to blue of any 
Dahlia. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
BOB WHITE. F.D. Pure white, giant flow- 
ers, full and deep, freely borne on long 
cane stems that hold them absolutely up- 
right. Good clean grower; resistant to in- 
sects. A sensation. 50 cts. each, $4.50 
for 10. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL. I.D. An outstanding 
giant, and a prize-winner from coast to 
coast. Clear, bright, glistening yellow. 
Vigorous, healthy grower and good bloomer. 
$1 each, $9 for 10. 
CARDINAL KING. I.D. Giant deep rich 
cardinal-red blooms of fine form. Strong, 
vigorous grower. Very fine. 50 cts. each, 
$4.50 for 10. 
CHERRY STONE. I.D. Giant flowers of 
alluring cherry-red. New shade, should be 
very popular. $1 each, $9 for 10. 
COMMANDO. F.D. Huge 10 to 14-inch 
flowers of clear true phlox-purple. These 
strikingly beautiful blooms are held very 
erect on long, stiff stems. Very fine va- 
riety that will be much seen as a prize- 
winner. $2.50 each, $22.50 for 10. 
DAHLIAMUM. I.D. Very large, deep 
flower of cadmium-apricot, with a golden 
sheen. Strong stems. Honor Roll. $1 
each, $9 for 10. 
DIXIE WINE DOT. I.D. Wonderful bi- 
color variety. Flower is 10 to 12 inches 
across, pure white, flecked and striped with 
wine-red. Very striking and a sure prize- 
taker. On the Honor Rolls; Achievement 
Medal winner. $3 each, $27 for 10. 
GOLDEN ECLIPSE. F.D. Giant. Bright 
gold flowers; immense size; perfect form. 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER. I.D. Deep 
burgundy-red flowers up to 15 inches 
across. Roll of Honor and Award of Merit. 
$1 each, $9 for 10. 
JANE COWL. I.D. Deep, massive blooms 
of a bronzy buff and old-gold, blending 
darker toward the perfect center. A stem 
of unusual strength. Foliage is the leathery 
kind that Insects seldom injure. 50 cts. 
each, $4.50 for 10. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY. F.D. This is, with- 
out a doubt, one of the finest true pink 
Decorative Dahlias yet introduced. 50 cts. 
each, $4.50 for 10. 
JUDY. F.D. Bicolor lavender-pink, flecked 
red. Attractive, finely formed variety, 
flowering early until late. Good for cutting 
and garden display. $1 each, $9 for 10. 
Preparing Soil for Dahlias: 
spread one pound to 10 squar 
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KENTUCKY COLONEL. F.D. _ Soft 
creamy tan striped crimson. Very free- 
flowering, useful, and attractive variety. 
$1 each, $9 for 10. 
LAVENDER QUEEN. F.D. Large flowers 
of soft clear lavender. Good grower, also 
free bloomer. Fine for cutting. 75 cts. 
each, $6.75 for 10. 
LIDICE. I.D. Large, delicate cream, deep- 
ening to a yellow center. Very free flower- 
ing and a vigorous grower. $1 each, $9 
for 10. 
LOWELL THOMAS. I.D. Large, misty 
rose-pink with ivory linings. Charming 
flowers on long stems. $1.25 each, $11.25 
for 10. 
MAFFIE. Semi-C. One of the largest 
Dahlias grown. The lively carmine blooms 
outclass most others where shown. $2 
each, $18 for 10. 
MARIE MESSA. C. Charming variety, 
blooming very freely on long stems. Dainty 
light pink, lightening toward the center. 
Splendid cut-flower, keeping fresh a long 
time in water. Winner of many awards. 
Shown in full color on page 1. $3 each, 
$27 for 10. 
MARY TAYLOR. I.C. A fine, deep, flesh- 
pink and gold Dahlia—an unusual com- 
bination. Blooms are 9 inches in diameter 
and 4 inches through, held on fine stems. 
A good keeper. Grows 6 feet high. On the 
Honor Roll. $1 each, $9 for 10. 
MOON GODDESS. F.D. to I.D. Primrose- 
yellow flower of beautiful form, 11 to 12 
inches across, on extra-long stems. Gold 
Medal and Achievement Medal winner. 
$2 each, $18 for 10. 
PEARL HARBOR. I.D. Base color is a 
deep Javender splashed with dark red. 
About 10-inch flowers. On three Honor 
Rolls. $1.25 each, $11.25 for 10. 
PINK GIANT. I.D. A magnificent bright 
pink. Perfect blooms are very large, deep 
and borne in great profusion. They are 
boldly held, facing sideways, on strong 
stiff stem, well out of the strong, vigorous 
bush. 75 cts. each, $6.75 for 10. 
PINK REGALIA. F.D. to I.D. Lively in- 
tense real pink, 7 to 9 inches. Flowers held 
upward and facing on splendid long stems. 
The finest real pink for garden and cut- 
flowers; very free blooming. Flowers cut 
half open will unfold to full size and keep 
in fine condition in water for a full week. 
Mey be universally grown. $2 each, $18 
or 10. 
RED CHAMPION. I.D. Large blooms 11 
by 5 inches. Extra care pays big dividends 
with this beautiful carmine-red Dahlia. 
It has been grown 141% inches in diameter. 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
RHYTHM. I.C. Beautiful, dainty flower of 
unusual cameo-pink and rose, blending to a 
soft lemon center; 8 to 9 inches in diam- 
eter. Rugged grower and free bloomer. 
Awarded the Memorial Gold Medal, and 
has a long list of winnings. $2 each, $18 
for 10. 
ROTARY. F.D. An outstanding brilliant 
red and white bicolor; very large flowers. 
Blooms freely on strong stems. 75 cts. each, 
$6.75 for 10. 
Cultivation should be shallow; and very frequent, to keep the area free of weeds 
and to provide a moisture-retaining soil-mulch. 
SUNRAYS. I.D. Beautiful clear buff suf- 
fused apricot, with distinct peach-red on 
reverse of petals. One of the best Dahlias 
grown and will win in the best of company. 
ma be in every garden. $1 each, $9 
or 10. 
SUNSET. F.D. Gorgeous orange and red. 
Giant flowers produced very freely on 
splendid stems. $1 each, $9 for 10. 
VICTORY. F.D. Large blooms 10 by 6 
inches. Rose-pink, suffused with gold. A 
revelation for sheer beauty. Flowers keep 
well. Excellent stems and bush growth. 
One of the best. $1 each, $9 for 10. 
VIRGINIA RUTE. I.D. Rich oxblood-red, 
with broad, pointed petals and a tight 
center. Good form and substance, the 
flowers holding well out of the foliage on 
long, strong stems. Insect resistant. Fine 
for exhibition. $1.50 each, $13.50 for 10. 
WATCHUNG GIANT. I.D. Deep amber- 
yellow suffused orange-cadmium. Wins 
consistently. Profuse bloomer. Does well 
everywhere. 75 cts. each, $6.75 for 10. 
WHITE BEAUTY. F.D. Pure white, large- 
flowering Dahlia of beautiful form and 
good substance. Fine garden and cut- 
flower variety. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
WORLD EVENT. I.D. Very large, full 
flowers of deep rose-pink; good grower and 
bloomer. On all Honor Rolls. Grows well 
everywhere. $2 each, $18 for 10. 
YELLOW QUEEN. I.D. Bright clear 
yellow of fine form, good for cutting and 
garden. 75 cts. each, $6.75 for 10. 
YOUR LUCKY STAR. C. Amaranth-pink 
with white center, a color which demands 
immediate attention. The formation is 
also striking: regularly arranged, quilled 
florets form a perfect cactus. Ideal stems, 
plant healthy and a good grower. An 
Achievement Medal winner. 
for 10. 
$1 each, $9 

POMPON DAHLIAS 
These charming petite types are 
offered on next page. 
Spread one pound of Humus per square foot on sandy or clayey land; 
e feet of Sawco Dahlia Food on all types of soil. Dig and rake smooth 
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