



35c each 
Jersey’s 
Beauty 
the Perfect 
Dahlia 
NEW AND STANDARD GIANT DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
The following Giant Decorative, formal and informal Dahlias are those we consider the very best in 
each of the various color classifications. Some are new, others older and well known. 
with great care, and we are sure that you will be pleased. 
All were chosen 
In fact, we guarantee the roots we send 
you to be true to name, sure to grow, and will gladly replace the stock or refund your money on 
any which prove unsatisfactory. 
COMPLETE CULTURAL DIRECTIONS ACCOMPANY EVERY 
ORDER. Symbols used: FD—Formal Decorative; ID—Informal Decorative. 
BI—ALICE MAY (ID). The fines’ pure white 
Dahlia to date. Tremendous flower with beautiful 
artistic form, strong stems. 85c ea.; 3 for $2.25. 
B27—BLUE RIVER (FD). Almost a true blue— 
the nearest blue yet obtained in Dahlias. Deep 
lilac, a distinct color. 65c ea.; 3 for $1.65. 
B37—BURCH FORAKER (ID). Mammoth Flame 
Red. A new variety which is a constant prize 
winner. One of the largest and most brilliant. 
$1.00 each. One to a customer please. 
B32—CLARA CARDER (ID). The largest of all 
Pinks. The flower is clear Cyclamen-pink with a 
flush of yellow at the base. In a color class by 
itself. 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
B33—DAKOTA (ID). Brick red flowers, 
lent for cutting. 35c each; 3 for 95c. 
B38—D. M. MOOR (FD). A glowing satanic flow- 
er of giant proportions, maroon almost black. 
30c ea.; 3 for 95c. 
B4—DETROITER (ID). Giant decorative Dahlia 
of rich glowing red, borne on sturdy stems, and 
good for cutting. 80c each; 3 for $2.00. 
B5—ELLEANOR RADELL (ID). Beautiful 
graceful flower of glowing rose pink. 45c ea.; 3 
for $1.15. 
B6—FRANCES LA ROCCO (FD). One of the 
finest Dahlias we grow. Color light lemon yellow. 
35e ea.; 3 for 95c. 
B7—GLAMOUR (ID). Huge flower of shining 
purple made more brilliant by contrast with the 
silver reverse of the petals. New and exquisite. 
$1.00 ea.; 3 for $2.50. 
B384—HARRY MAYER or Blue Moon (ID) Rose- 
lyn Purple, 35¢e ea.; 3 for 95c. 
B8—HUNT’S VELVET WONDER (ID). Huge 
blooms of rich violet purple. Can be grown to 
immense size. A real show Dahlia. 55c each; 3 
for $1.45. 
BI—JANE COWL (ID). Warm buff and old gold 
blending to bright salmon center. 45c¢ ea.; 3 for 
$1.15. 
B10—JEAN KERR (FD). A fine white Dahlia of 
medium size. A bargain price. 30c ea.; 3 for 75c. 
B12—JERSEY’S BEAUTY (FD). Well known. 
Immense flowers of glowing pink. 35c ea.; 3 for 
excel- 
95c. 
B14—JERSEY’S WHITE BEAUTY (FD). Glis- 
tening pure white flowers of perfect form. 65c 
ea.; 3 for $1.50. 
B16—MINA BURGLE (ID). A giant flower of 
bright red which is sure to please you. 35c ea.; 
3 for 95c. 
B17—MISS OAKLAND (FD). Giant Exhibition 
Dahlia Prize Winner. Pure white, new and fine. 
75c ea.; 3 for $1.95. 
B18—MRS. GEO. LE BOUTTLIER (ID). Rich 
velvety carmine of giant size. 55¢ each; 3 for 
$1.45. 
B19—MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (FD) Popular 
fee “must have’—mauve pink. 35¢ each; 3 for 
Cc. 
B20—NEW GLORY (ID). Fine and new this 
large flower is perfection itself with maroon 
petals tipped white for bright contrast.75c ea.; 
3 for $1.95. 
B21—OCTOBER SUNSHINE (ID). A _ great 
golden yellow flower of supreme beauty. 40c ea.; 
3 for $1.05. 
B22—PREMIER’S WINSOME (ID). Giant Ex- 
Sturdy grower. 
hibition Dahlia of glowing pink. 
A consistent winner at the shows. $1.00 ea.; 3 
for $2.50. 
B31—PRIDE OF SPRINGHILL (ID). Beautiful 
rose-red. Prolific and fine for cut flowers. The 
color is one of the most pleasing. 60c each; 3 
for $1.50. 
SPECIAL OFFERS 
OF 
GIANT DAHLIAS 
FREE—One Lois Walcher root 
with any two collections. 
COLLECTION 081—One tuber 
each of Alice May, Blue River, 
Burch Foraker, Thomas Edison, 
Premier’s Winsome, for $3.85. 
COLLECTION 082—One tuber 
each of D. M. Moor, Elleanor 
Radell, Frances La Rocco, Octo- 
ber Sunshine, Pride of Strat- 
ford, White King, Harry Mayer, 
for $2.25. 
COLLECTION 083—One tuber 
each of Glamour, Jersey’s Beau- 
ty, Miss Oakland, Jane Cowl, 
Commodore, The Fireman, Pride 
of Springhill, for $3.85. 
COLLECTION 084—One of each 
of the Dahlias listed on this 
page. 82 Giant Dahlias, Value 
$18.24 for $15.95. This includes 
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GIANT DAHLIAS 
ALL DIFFERENT 
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GIANT DAHLIAS 
ALL DIFFERENT 
Taken from our surplus of named varieties listed above. Each separately labeled. 
Geo. W. Park Seed Co., —Park’s Dahlias are all Guaranteed true to name, sure to bloom. 
Lois Walcher Free. 
$2.25 
bloomer, 
bloomers, 
GIANT DAHLIAS 
Are easily grown from Park’s strong tubers. 
ABOUT OUR DAHLIA TUBERS. 
grown on fertile, ; 
They are grown by Mr. E. R. Ryno who has made growing 
Dahlias his life work, and we consider him the very best 
Dahlia grower in the world. His experience linked with the 
best Dahlia soil and location combine to give you the finest 
results from Park’s Dahlias. D I 
in size as are those grown on clay and heavier soils and 
they are always clean, 
to give you true to name, 
duce the finest flowers. : d 
THE VARIETIES LISTED here are selected with painstak- 
ing eare from the thousands of varieties in cultivation. 
Those listed on these pages are the best growers, freest 
and those listed as mammoth will give the largest 
flowers Dahlias can produce. Growing show dahlias does 
take careful disbudding, and proper care. | 
KEEPING CUT DAHLIAS. Strip the foliage except at 
the top, recut the stem and immerse in water as hot as 
the hand will ; 
Dahlias to cold water and place in the cellar overnight. 
Treated thus they will keep for several days and increase 
in size. 
Our dahlias are all 
sandy loam not far from Lake Michigan. 
Our roots are not over large 
plump and fully matured. Guaranteed 
healthy plants which will pro- 
bear. When water cools transfer the 
DAHLIA CULTURE. This subject including how 
to prevent disease and get rid of insect pests is 
covered fully in ‘The Gardener’s Handbook.” 
For bedding effects plant on or a week before 
frostproof date. For exhibition blooms plant late 
(May and June). Late planting brings the plants 
into bloom during late summer and fall when the 
cool temperatures promote better blooms. 
EXHIBITION DAHLIAS. Exhibition Dahlias and 
satisfactory tubers cannot be produced in the 
same hill. If you want 12 inch flowers, go after 
them with nitrate of soda, water and disbudding, 
but do not rely on the tubers produced for an- 
other year. 

Enormous 
40c ea.; 3 
B23—PRIDE OF STRATFORD (ID). 
flowers of brilliant cadmium orange. 
for $1.05. 
B24—PURPLE MANITOU (ID). Deep glowing 
purple. Sure to command attention. 35c¢ ea.; 3 
for 95c. 
B25—THE COMMODORE (ID). A fine bright 
golden yellow. Large flowers, strong stems. 50c 
ea.; 3 for $1.35. 
B28—THE FIREMAN (ID). Red and Gold. A 
brillant combination. Sturdy stems, large flowers. 
The brightest thing in your fall garden. 80c 
each; 3 for $2.00. 
B29—THOMAS EDISON (ID). Royal purple 
with brilliant rich finish, One of the finest 
Dahlias of all times. 80c each; 3 for $2.00. 
B26—WHITE KING (FD). A leading pure white 
for exhibition, cut flowers. 40c ae.; 3 for $1.08. 
B30—WILLIAM H. HOGAN (ID). A _ beautiful 
bi-color. Bright garnet-red tipped with white. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
035—MIXED GIANT DAHLIAS. Every year at 
planting time the last sorting of planting stock 
is thrown into one lot and planted as mixed. This 
lot represents at least a few roots of each of 
more than a hundred varieties of Large Flowered 
Dahlias. This mixture is undoubtedly the finest 
and most varied assortment of Dahlias ever of- 
fered, and is a real bargain at 6 for $1.35; 12 
for $2.45; 100 for $19.00. 
6 or more. 
Order only in lots of 

LOIS WALCHER (F.D.) 
The NEW and Beautiful Giant Dahlia LOIS 
eee with any two of Collections 081, 
or 2 
LOIS WALCHER. (F.D.) A gorgeous new creation. Color, 
deep amaranth purple that breaks sharply into pure white. The 
stems are ideal, 
The healthy bush is an early and prolific 
