OLDS’ EXQUISITE DAHLIAS 

Decorative Dahlia 
AVALON. (Decorative.) The finest bright 
yellow decorative for cutting we have seen. Long 
stems, ideal for cutting, splendid keeper when 
eut, very free-flowering. Plants three to four 
feet tall, flowers seven to eight inches across. 
Each, 40c; 3 for $1.05, postpaid. 
COMMANDO. (Decorative.) One of the new 
varieties of exceptional merit. The large Lilac 
blue, or Phlox purple flowers are very striking. 
The bush is unusually vigorous and strong, and 
the flowers are carried on heavy erect stems. 
Each, 90c; 8 for $2.40, postpaid. 
GOLDEN STANDARD. (Cactus.) <A _ beauti- 
ful autumn color cactus dahlia. The 8-inch or 
larger flowers of a warm buff shading to amber, 
are borne on long, erect stems. Good grower 
aud free flowering. Each, 60c; 3 for $1.65, post- 
paid, 
JANE COWL. (Decorative.) Color glistening 
bronze-buff and old gold. Flowers measure 10 
inches across. Plants 4% to 6 feet tall. A stem 
of unusual strength holds the giant flower. Each, 
60c; 3 for $1.65, postpaid: 
JEAN TRIMBEE. (Semi-Cactus.) A semi- 
eactus of unique color. The graceful fully, 
twisted, and curved petals are a charming Pe- 
tunia violet in color. They are held on stiff 
rigid stems well above the foliage. Vigorous 
grower. Each, 95c; 3 for $2.40, postpaid. 
JERSEY’S BEACON. (Decorative.) A uni- 
versal favorite as .an exhibition and garden 
flower; color is a Chinese scarlet with a paler 
reverse, giving it a two-toned effect. Flowers 
are large and globular in shape. .The plant is 
a vigorous grower, having splendid insect-resist- 
ing foliage. Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
JERSEY BEAUTY. (Decorative.) A beauti- 
ful shade of rich clear pink that can hardly be 
described in words. The 7 to 8-inch flowers are 
earried high above the foliage on long, wiry 
stems. Plants 5 to 6 feet tall. A wonderful 
keeper and excellent for exhibition or commer- 
cial purposes. Each, 60c; 3 for $1.65, postpaid. 
JERSEY’S DAINTY. (Semi-Cactus.) A beau- 
tiful white slightly tinged lavender, with grace- 
ful curved and twisted petals. Flowers measure 
about 7 inches in diameter. Good strong bush, 
The exquisite flowers are excellent for cutting. 
Hach, 55c; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
LE TOREADOR. (Decorative.) One of the 
leading large red eut flower dahlias. Flowers 
measure 6 to 7 inches in diameter and are a 
most brilliant intense red color. Free flowering 
with long stems. We highly recommend this. 
Each, 45c; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
LOIS WALCHER. (Decorative.) This large 
bi-color dahlia won five achievement medals in 
one season. The color is a true purple with the 
outer petals or one-third of flower pure white. 
Flowers are on good, strong stems and measure 
about 8 inches in diameter. Each, 95c; 3 for 
$2.55, postpaid, 
MONMOUTH CHAMPION. (Decorative.) A 
brilliant orange flame red glistening in light. 
One of the favorites. A good producer of per- 
fect blooms through entire season. Each, 55c; 
3. for $1.50, postpaid. 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTELLIER. (Decora- 
tive.) Bloom 9-12 inches across. Plants 3-4 
feet tall. Mammoth rich deep crimson. One 
of the largest dahlias grown. Hach, 45c; 3 for 
$1.20, postpaid, 
MRS. I, DE VER WARNER. (Decorative.) 
Blooms 8-914 inches across, plants 5-6 feet tall. 
Rich clear lavender -or violet-rose. Gigantic 
flowers, very long stems, most abundant bloomer. 
Each, 40c; 3 for $1.05, posspaid. 
CULTURE: Plant roots with live eyes 
in hills or drills lying flat down, 6 inches 
deep. Care must be taken that the bulbs 
do not come in direct contact with fertilizer. 
Work fertilizer into the soil before planting 
and then apply about % inch of good garden 
soil over this before planting. Dahlias, for 
best results, should be spaced in rows at 
least 3 feet apart and at least 18 inches 
apart in the row. Keep well cultivated. 
After the frost has killed the tops, dig 
the tubers, remove the tops and turn upside 
down for a few hours, leaving as much dirt 
on the clump as possible. Store in a cool 
root cellar away from furnace heat. In the 
spring, divide the tubers, making sure that 
at least one live eye, which is on a portion 
of the crown, is on each division you plant. 
Bulbs without eyes are worthless. 
le Store your bulbs in Vermiculite. See 
page 74. 2 ; 
Please Note: Bulbs are not mailed until 
April 15th. 
NATHAN HALE. (Decorative.) A pop- 
ular florist variety in the autumn shades. 
For years it has been the leader in its color 
in the New York city florist market. Flowers 
average 7 to 8 inches in diameter, and are 
of a beautiful, striking, bronzy golden buff color. 
Very resistant. to insects and when cut will keep 
longer than most any other dahlia. Each, 45c; 
3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
ROSY DARLENE. (Decorative.) We believe 
that this is the first time that this dahlia has 
been offered to gardeners as the demand has been 
so great from florists that stock was not avail- 
able. This probably is the most beautiful pastel 
shade dahlia for cutting offered today. The 
color is a striking, attractive, light rosy pink 
with a darker rose center. Flowers measure 6 
to 8 inches in diameter, and bloom freely on 
good strong stems. You will certainly want 
this variety in your dahlia garden. Each, 60c; 
3 for $1.65, postpaid, 
SATAN. (Semi-Cactus.) This is a semi-cactus 
type with flame red horn-like petals rolled and 
incurved perfectly. Very tall, large leaves. 
Each, 75c; 3 for $1.80, postpaid. 
THOMAS EDISON, (Decorative.) Giant royal 
purple flowers growing on long stiff stems. While 
an old variety, it is still one of the most popu- 
lar in_its’ color class. Each, 70c; 3 for $1.80, 
postpaid, 
TOWERS EMPIRE, (Decorative.) A_ tall 
growing plant with dark green lacy foliage. 
Flowers are large deep golden yellow of informal 
formation. An early and very free bloomer. 
Each, 85c; 3 for $2.10, postpaid. 
WHITE KING. (Decorative.) A beautiful 
snow white Dahlia of perfect form. Medium 
size flowers are produced in abundance on stiff 
wiry stems, Ideal for cutting over a long period 
of time. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.35, postpaid, 
OLDS’ FINEST MIXED DAHLIAS 
A mixture of all choice named varieties 
showing every shape and color to be found 
in dahlias. These are grown as mixed and 
the varieties cannot be identified and we 
cannot send named varieties from this mix- 
ture at prices quoted. If separate colors are 
wanted, order the named varieties. Prices: 
3 for 65c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.35; 50 for 
$8.45, postpaid. 

Olds’ Finest Mixed Dahlias, 
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Cactus Dahlia 
CARE OF DAHLIA BLOOMS 
Dahlias will last several days when cut if 
properly handled. Strip the foliage except at 
the top and emerse in hot water. Do not have 
the water any hotter than what your hand will 
stand, After the water cools, transfer the 
flowers to a pail of cold water and place in the 
cellar over night 


Cactus Dahlia with Pompons 
POMPONS 
Pompon Dahlias are gaining in popularity. 
Their profuse ever-blooming nature and their 
small dainty flowers make them ideal for floral 
decorations and cut flowers. 
AMBER QUEEN, (Pompon.) Exquisite blend- 
ing of amber to apricot. Very free-flowering, 
splendid for table decoration. Strong, vigorous 
grower. Each, 35c; 3 for 85c, postpaid. 
CARDINAL, (Pompon.) Bright flaming 
scarlet-red. Hach, 35c; 3 for 85c. 
JOE FETTE. (Pompon.) The best little 
white dahlia ever grown. Always loaded 
with small clear white flowers on fine 
graceful stems. Hach, 35c; 3 for 85c. 
MARY MUNNS. (Pompon.) A beautiful 
little pure lavender, which is excellent for 
cutting and exhibition. Each, 35c; 8 for 
85c, postpaid, 
PINK PEARL. (Pompon.) Soft pink 
with yellow center. Fine long stems, 
very free flowering, Each, 35¢; 3. for 
85c, postpaid. 
YELLOW GEM. (Pompon.) The best 
clear yellow Pompon, very free flowering 
on long stems. Flowers measure about 
1% inches in diameter and the bush at- 
tains a height of about 8 feet. Hach, 
35c; 3 for 85c, postpaid. 
POMPON COLLECTION 
We offer one each of these six 
dainty Pompon Dahlias listed above 
for $1.75, postpaid. This is a real - 
bargain and should not be overlooked. 

