
arcs’ DAHLIAS 
Dahlias will not be shipped until danger of freezing in transit is past. 
large Flowering Types 
The following 6 varieties have been selected by 
a dahlia expert as being just about “‘tops”’ in the 
dahlia world. 
Explanation of symbols: F.D. (Formal Dec- 
orative); I.D. (Informal Decorative) 
AVALON. F.D.—Clear bright yellow. Eight 
inch blooms are very deep and petals are of 
good substance. Vigorous grower. 
BLUE RIVER. F.D.—Lilac-blue; the nearest to 
blue of any dahlia. Large beautifully formed 
blooms. 
JANE COWL. I.D.—Beautifully formed im- 
mense blooms of glistening bronzy buff and 
old gold with blendings of apricot and gold in 
the center. Broad petals only slightly twisted. 
Good stems and an excellent cut flower. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY. F.D.—One of the finest 
true salmon pink formal decorative dahlias 
ever introduced. Soft warm pink with a silvery 
sheen. Excellent cut flower. 
MRS. GEORGE Le BOUTILLIER. I.D—A 
gigantic bright velvety red. Healthy, vigorous 
grower. 
MRS. WILLIAM KNUDSEN. I[.D.—Beautiful 
glistening white of large size. Adds distinction 
to any arrangement in which it is combined 
with other colors. 



PRICE of above six varieties: Each 55c; 3 of any 
one variety $1.50. 


Large Flowering Collection 
Please order by number 
D1-48—One each of the 6 Large Flowering Dablias. $2.85. 
GLOXINIAS 
The showiest of all house plants with large waxy blooms and attractive 
velvety leaves; very easily grown. Bulbs potted up in March will produce 
plants which flower all summer. Require little care other than a good 
loamy potting soil and a warm, bright (but not sunny) spot. Like tuberous 
begonias, the bulbs may be saved from year to year. Planting directions 
sent with each order. Colors: Crimson, white, rose, violet. 
Tigrina Mixed. This variety has tiny dots of deeper color on the above 
basic colors. 
Mixed Colors. Our selection from the five colors listed. 
PRICE: Each 45c; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.40; 12 for $4.50. 


Gloxinia blossoms have the color and texture of rich velvet. 
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Miniature Dahlias make charming flower arrangement. 
Pompons and Miniatures 
| The small dahlias have earned a place in every 
garden because they grow freely, require little 
care and produce an abundance of cut flowers in 
lovely colors. 
AMBER QUEEN. Clear amber shaded apricot. 
BISHOP OF LLANDAFF. A vivid bright 
| scarlet miniature. Plants only 24% ft. tall, bear 
an abundance of bloom. 
CATHERINE. Pure clear canary yellow with 
long stems. 
FAIRY. Soft violet rose shading to mauve at 
the tips. Early and prolific. 
MORNING MIST. White ground heavily 
shaded lavender at the center and bordered 
with pale lavender. Very long stems. 
NAESTECHEN. Salmon pink with waxy tex- 
ture. Miniature cactus type; very floriferous. 
PRICE of above 6 varieties: Each 40c; 3 of 
any one variety $1.10. 
Pompon Collection 
D2-48—One each of the 6 Pompon Dahlias 
$2.00. 

“The bulbs came safely (6 Henryit Lily and 3 
Tigrinum) and beautifully packed. They are a mag- 
nificent size and look perfectly healthy.” 
Sister Madeleine, C.S.M., 
} St. Mary’s Convent, Peekskill, N. Y. 4/16/47 

TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
GIANT CAMELLIA-FLOWERED TYPE. No one who has successfully 
grown these showy flowers is ever without a planting of them. The fact 
that they do best in a partially shaded place recommends their use 
especially to city gardeners who have the problem of shade. Give them 
fairly rich soil a reasonable amount of moisture and protection from 
strong winds and you will be rewarded with glorious color until frost. 
If the buds of the two small female blossoms are removed as soon as 
they appear on either side of the large male blossom, the size and beauty 
of the center flower will be greatly improved. Ideal for shady window 
boxes. Since they are not hardy, they should not be planted outdoors 
until all danger of frost is past. 
If the plants are brought into a cool cellar in the fall and dried off 
gradually, the bulbs can be planted out the following spring. 
Colors: white, pink, salmon, yellow, orange, red and 
mixed colors. (Our selection from the 6 colors listed.) 
PRICE: 3 for $1.10; 12 for $3.50; 100 for $26.00 (25 at 100 rate). Post- 
paid. 

Tuberous Begonias thrive in partial shade. 
