


A RAINBOW OF SELECTIONS IN DAHLIAS 
Dahlias should not be planted until the ground is warm, usually around the first part of 
April. Dig a hole about six inches deep in rich, well pulverized soil. Place the root on its 
side with the eye up and a stake firmed into the soil two inches out from where the stem will 
grow. Cover with two inches of soil and fill in the remainder of the hole as the plant grows. 
After several sets of leaves have developed pinch off the top so that it will grow bushy and 
strong. Cultivate often, feed regularly, and mulch with peat moss when the blooms appear. 
DAHLIA—AVALON 

AVALON. Formal decorative variety. Flower 
is large yellow. This variety makes strong and 
sturdy plants. 
COMMODORE. Huge canary yellow blooms 
that shine like the gold braid of a comodore’s 
uniform. Add this variety to complete your col- 
lection. 
GALLANT FOX. A formal decorative dahlia 
in a red color that is truly out of this world. The 
flowers are large and the plants are strong. 
JANE COWL. A two-tone dahlia comprising 
buff and old gold blending into apricot and 
Tose at the center. This variety is a fine exhibi- 
tion variety and good for cutting. It is one oi 
the most universally grown dahlia tubers. 
WHITE KING. Bushes are compact with 
blooms held well above the foliage. The color 
is pure white. 
JERSEY WHITE BEAUTY. A white Jersey 
beauty somewhat similar in quality and size 
to Jersey Beauty. A good white that is excep- 
tional for its keeping qualities. 
JERSEY BEAUTY. A pastel pink shade that 
will be popular through the ages. Good size 
blooms on sirong, healthy plants. 
MRS. I .D. VERWARNER. The dahlia that will 
be popular forever. This is proven by the fact 
that these have been planted for the past 20 
yecrs. Very prolific, the color being lilac rose. 
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS AND ROOTS 
Butterfly Lilies 
(Hedychium Coronarium) 
Natives in the South Sea Islands use the 
intoxicatingly sweet white blossoms of the 
butterfly lily, sometimes called ginger lily, for 
their leis. Height 3 to 5 feet; foliage similar to 
that of a canna; sun or shade. but plentv ot 
moisture. Price, 35c each; 2 for 65c, postpaid. 
Tuberose 
SINGLE MEXICAN. This is the most satisfac- 
tory for the South. Very fragrant. Bulbs should 
be dug in the fall, and separated in the sprinc 
before planting. 95¢ dozen; 50 bulbs, $3.50; 100 
bulbs, $6.75, postpaid. 
TIGRIDIA 

Red Spider Lily 
Lycoris Radiata 
This plant is most generarey snown as Spider 
Lily. The attractive rose-colored blooms appear 
(like the amaryllis) without foliage about 10 
weeks after planting. The leaves appear after 
the flowers are gone. Bulbs available May to 
September. Price 15c each; 2 for 25c; dozen, 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Nicholson's Cannas 
Nothing Is More Attractive Than a Bed of 
Cannas 
CITY OF PORTLAND. 312 feet. The flowers 
are of the largest size, borne on heavy trusses. 
The color is a glowing shade of pink. The foli- 
age is substantial and strong, of rich green 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. 5 feet. Lemon yel- 
low, stippled red. Dark-green foliage. Similar 
to Red King Humbert, except in color of blooms. 
KING HUMBERT. 5 feet. Fiery red, with large, 
bronze, heart-shaped leaves. The flower heads 
are large, with ruffled blooms. 
THE PRESIDENT. 4 feet. Immense firm flowers 
ot rich glowing scarlet, produced on strong, 
erect stalks. Green stocky foliage. 
Price of any of the above: 20c each; 2 for 35c; 
$1.75 dozen, postpaid. 
Tigridia 
TIGRIDIA (Shell Flower of Mexico). Few, if 
any, flowers are more gorgeously colored or so 
beautiful. Very easily grown but like sunny 
location in well drained soil. Ideal for beds 
or borders. Blooms from the middle of July to 
September. Prices, Dozen, $1.25; 100 for $9.50, 
postpaid. 
Sprekelia 
Formosissima (Jacobean Lily) 
Closely related to the Amaryllis, bearing 
showy brilliant crimson flowers. These bulbs 
may be planted in the spring out-of-doors or 
can be used as a house plant during the spring. 
Price, 50c each; $5.35 dozen, postpaid. = 
Ismene 
Calathina 
A good summer blooming bulb with clusters 
of fragrant white flowers. Price, 35c each; $3.95 
dozen, postpaid. 
ROSE GLORY. A rose lavender color that will 
surprise you. The color is just soft enough to 
make it lovely. A formal decorative variety. 
THOMAS EDISON. True royal purple, the 
immense flowers are very large. They are held 
straight on long, strong stems. Measures about 
ten inches across. : 
Prices on above: 45c each; $5.25 per dozen, 
postpaid. 
Special Dahlia Collections 
LARGE DELUXE DAHLIA COLLECTION. This 
collection we have named our Paint Box Collec- 
tion and is pictured on the back cover of this 
catalog, all named varieties. Price of Collec- 
tion, postpaid, $2.35. 
LARGE DAHLIA COLLECTION No. 5. This col- 
lection is packed with five (5) distinct, large 
varieties selected by our own grower. Price of 
Collection, postpaid, $2.15. 
MINIATURE DAHLIA COLLECTION No. 6M. 
This collection is composed of six fine minia- 
ture Dahlia tubers. Each tuber different and 
selected from thirty-five of the best miniature 
varieties. Price of Collection, postpaid, $2.15. 
POMPOM DAHLIA COLLECTION No. 6P. You 
can complete your Dahlia garden with this col- 
lection of six good Pompom Dahlia Tubers. 
Price of Collection, postpaid, $2.15. 

CANNA—THE PRESIDENT 
Mexican Love Vines 
(Antigonon Leptopus) 
Also called Queen's Wreath. Should not be 
planted until ground is warm, as cold soil wil! 
cause the bulb to rot. We make shipment be- 
tore April lst only at Customer’s Risk. A beau- 
tiful perennial vine, with sprays of glowing 
pink flowers all summer. The vine dies in the 
winter and comes up again from the root in the 
spring. Always plant on the south side of the 
house. This is one of the most beautiful climbers 
grown. Everyone wanting beautiful vines 
should plant some of these Mexican Love Vines. 
65c¢ each, or 2 for $1.25, postpaid. 
Montbretias 
(Mixed) 
Hardy gladiolus, or best described as “little 
fountains of bright color.’ One of “heir great 
merits is their long blooming period. Plant in 
the spring in full sun and if left in the ground 
will propagate abundantly, but winter storage 
is advised unless protected. They grow to the 
height of 18 inches, red and yellow shades 
predominating.Price, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
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