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BROTHERS SURE CROP SEEDS 
DAHLIAS 
We have only a limited number of the following prize winning dahlia tubers on hand. We strongly suggest that you order your selec- 
tion early in order not to be disappointed. We have 3 or 4 each of a few varieties that we are not listing. If the dahlia you 
want is not listed, ask for it. 
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 suc- 
cessfully—and enjoy one of the greatest pleasures that flower 
gardening affords. Dahlias vary in size, from ¥2 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. 
Dahlias should be planted between May 15th and July 4th. 
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 com- 
mercial fertilizer, or preferably, a handful of dry cow manure 
worked in each hill. Fertilizing with cow manure on top of the 
soil 6 to 12 inches away from plant until blooms appear is very 
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. 
Dusting, Dust or spray with Derris & Rotenone mixture as soon 
as plant is four inches tall. Continue every week or two. 
Culture. Cultivate frequently for about the first 10 weeks. Do not 
cultivate when flowers are in bud or bloom. Soak frequently in dry 
hot weather. Late in the evening is the best time for watering. 
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 
oll new lateral shoots except the two nearest the main stalk. This 
helps produce large blooms on low, bushy plants and encourages 
long stems. 
effective in producing show dahlias. 
CALIFORNIA PAGEANT  (I.D.) Golden 
informal 1947 introduction, blooms up to 
12 inches across. $3.50 each. 
CARL DAHL (I.D.) Extra good informal 
buff. Always takes a number of ribbons 
at Dahlia shows. $1.00 each. 
CHEROKEE BRAVE (I.D.) Rich oxblood 
red color. Most outstanding red. $1.00 
each. 
CLARION KELTON (1.D.) A free blooming 
variety of bronzy red with a yellow re- 
verse. $1.00 each. 
DIXIE WINEDOT (I.D.) White pencilled 
with reddish purple. Grows to good size. 
$1.50 each 
FREIDA GAYLORD (I.D.) Extra large pink. 
Blooms of immense size. One of the top 
pinks. $2.00 each. 
FIVE STAR GENERAL (F.D.) A_ formal 
golden and pink blend. Good bloomer. 
winner at many shows. $2.00 each. 
ELLA MAE (C.) Purple cactus. Approxi- 
mately 6 inches across. A constant win- 
ner in the purple cactus varieties. $1.00 
each. 

Pick blooms well after sun down to prevent wilting. 
GENERAL PERSHING (S.C.) Autumn color 
semi cactus. Sport off Virigina Rute. Can 
be grown up to 12 inches. $1.00 each. 
HILDA FIORENTIA (S.C.) Gorgeous semi- 
cactus pink. $1.00 each. 
JEAN TRIMBEE (S.C.) A _ bright royal 
purple. A winner at many shows. $1.00 
each. 
JAMES ROSS (I.D.) A beautiful deep 
velvet red. One of the largest of the 
red dahlias. $1.00 each. 
KNOBBY LIGHT (I.D.) A new large light 
yellow informal decorative imported from 
Australia. $2.00 each. 
LUCKY (C.) A very fine red. $1.00 each. 
MOON GODDESS (F.D.) One of the best 
formal light yellow. Immense size. $1.00 
each. 
MISS SANTIAGO (C.)_ Pink with yellow 
center. Good for shows and cut flowers. 
$1.50 each. 
BEGONIAS 
TUBEROUS ROOTED. Unexcelled for beds 
or borders in shade. In colors of red, 
rose, yellow, salmon, white, peach blos- 
som. Each 25c. 
CALADIUM 
CALADIUM, Fancy leaved. Pink Cloud, 
Crimson Wave, Red Polka, and Bleeding 
Heart. 40c each. 
CANNA BULBS 
KING HUMBERT. Immense orange-scarlet 
flowers. Foliage bronze. Height 4 to 
5 feet. 
THE PRESIDENT. Most popular red. Im- 
mense flowers of glowing color. Height 
4 to 5 feet. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. Flowers bright 
yellow, with contrasting crimson dots. 
Height 4 to 4) feet. 
Any of the above Cannas 15c each; 
$1.50 dozen. 
293° 
ROBT. RIPLEY (I.D.) Large lavender with 
blooms up to 12 inches across. $2.00 each. 
SHERWOOD PEACH (I.D.) | Huge light 
bronze. Has taken many first prizes for 
the largest bloom. $1.00 each. 
SON OF SATAN (C.) INTENSE flame red. 
Very showy. $1.00 each. 
SUNSHADE (F.D.) A reddish pink.  Im- 
ported from England in 1947. Very 
beautiful—different color than the normal 
dahlias. $2.00 each. 
THE REAL GLORY (F.D.) One of the best 
white formals on the market. Very pro- 
lific. It takes many ribbons. $1.00 each. 
VIRGINIA RUTE (I.D. to S.C.) Large bril- 
liant red. Exceptionally good stock. $1.00 
each. 
WAAC (F.D.) Pink and yellow formal. 
Tall grower. Blooms 10 to 11 inches 
across. $1.00 each. 
WHITE CHAMPION (I.D. to S.C.) Large 
white, strong bush. Very prolific bloomer. 
$1.00 each. 

CALADIUM ESCULENTIUM 
ELEPHANT’S EAR. Select size, 7-9 in., 
25c¢ each; Extra large, 11-12 in., 50c¢ each. 
ISMENE CALATHINA 
PERUVIAN DAFFODIL. Flowers are pure 
white, borne three or four on a stem, and 
are very fragrant. Not hardy. 35¢ each; 
6 for $1.50. 
LILIES 
REGALE. Large white flowers shading to 
yellow in the center with a pink tinge. 
One of the hardiest lilies in cultivation. * 
Each 40c; 12 for $4.20. 
TUBEROSE 
SINGLE MEXICAN. Pure white of unusual 
fragrance. Large bulbs. Price: Doz. $1.00. 
