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KING OF FALL FLOWERS 
Outstanding Dahlia varieties to make your garden abound with 
color when most gardens begin to lag. Plant tall growing Giant 
Dahlias in back rows for perfect summer-through-fall background. 
Plant stockier Cutting Dahlias in center of perennial borders or in 
beds by themselves—even among early vegetables. Provide count- 
less bouquets for cutting. Dainty puff-like Pompons ideal in mixed 
borders or as edgings. Wide range of all colors except blue. Outlive 
most summer flowers—injured only by killing frost. 
To obtain best results with Dahlias, plant 6 inches deep in spring 
only—after the ground becomes warm. Allow 2-3 ft. between 
plants and between rows. Do well in most soils but prefer well 
drained, loamy soil. Store bulbs in fall. For exhibition blooms, pinch 
off side buds and allow only center bud to mature. All Dahlias on 
these two pages are Shipped Prepaid direct from Nursery at proper 
planting time. Shipping information on Page 74. 
GIANT DAHLIAS 
Collection of 5 Giants Below (A, B, C, D, E)—5 for S50) 
Tall growing, often to six feet. Most greatly admired flowers in your 
late summer and fall garden. Breathtaking size, fascinating form 
and rich vivid colors. Every one a giant—worthy of honors in gar- 
den shows. Often 12 inches across. Grow all five Giants below and 
win the admiration of the entire neighborhood. 
91 NC 3460— Prepaid. All 5 Giant Dahlias below for........... $3.50 
(a) 91 NC 3400—KiInG Kona. Recently introduced Giant! Include 
this brilliant flame-purple Dahlia in your collection and be al- 
most sure of winning a blue ribbon at your next garden show. 
Deep, rich, red-purple heart shading to near white at tips of petals. 
Blooms grow to mammoth size without disbudding. Vigorous, tall 
growing, with long strong stems. Prepaid. Each.............. $1.00 
91 NC 3436—MARSHALL’s Pinx. Considered the best of the pink 
Giants. Large flowers of true, clear pink. Each petal has a dainty 
ivory tip. Flowers borne on long, sturdy stems. 
91 NC 3409—WhitTeE Beauty. Extremely large white flowerhead 
shading to lavender on tips of petals. Long stems. 
(0) 91 NC 3404—Son or Satan. Received recognition on four differ- 
ent honor rolls. Brilliant flame-red Cactus type Dahlia. Long, 
hornlike red petals incurved toward golden yellow center. Massive 
blooms. Strong grower with insect-resistant foliage. 
91 NC 3434—TuE Governor. Achievement medal winner. Wide 
sulphur yellow petals. One of the best Dahlias in its color class. 
Blooms freely. Produces massive blooms without special care. 
PRICES OF FOUR GIANT DAHLIAS ABOVE (B, C, D, E) 
Prepaid. State Catalog Number. Each......... 80c; 3 for $2.25 
CUTTING DAHLIAS 
Guile ieee SLASsiow AE Gili KL)—6 en. OO 
Bloom late summer through fall. Tall growing, sometimes to six feet. 
Flowers measure 6 to 8 inches across. Larger flowers may be 
achieved by pinching off all side shoots and allowing just one bud 
to develop on each stem. Bloom profusely on tall, strong stems. 
Bring sparkling new life to a summer-weary garden with the group 
of six below. Shipped Prepaid direct from Nursery. 
91 NC 3451—Collection. All 6 Cutting Dahlias below for.......$2.35 
91 NC 3410—Avaton. Canary yellow flowers on long sturdy 
stems. Holds its color well in bright sunlight. Heavy, luxuriant 
foliage mere pal ClaE arch itrn ase eta vate ed> 45c; SOEs ole2o 
(6) 91 NC 3415—Mrs. Georce Le BouTILuier. Large blooms of bril- 
liant, velvety ruby red. Prepaid. Edch...... SOc; 3 for $1.40 
91 NC 3413—Jersey Beauty. Large, clear pink—widely grown 
Dahlia. Among the 6 most perfect blooms in its group at 1945 
Central States Dahlia Show. Prepaid. Each...... 40c; 3for $1.10 
91 NC 3417—Mrkrs. I. DE VER WARNER. Immense bright pink flowers 
shade gently to soft lavender. Long, hardy stems make them 
popular for cutting. Prepaid. Each..............40c¢; 3 for $1.10 
(K) 91 NC 3416—New York MarKET. Full white blooms with faint pink 
blush. Splendid for cutting. Prepaid. Each. . .50c; 3 for $1.40 
91 NC 3414—Jane Cow. One of the finest Dahlias grown. Flow- 
ers are warm buff, blending to apricot and rose at the center. 
Borne on long, sturdy stems. Prepaid. Each......35c; 3 for. *95¢ 

POMPON DAHLIAS 
Garden of all Four Pompons Below (M,N, P, R)—4 for S50 
Bloom summer and fall. Medium height. Scores of blooms cover the 
compact, bushy plants—make a colorful showing. Flowers are 2 in. 
across, almost perfectly ball-shaped. Splendid for cutting. For gen- 
erous summer and fall bouquets, plant all four below. 
91 NC 3458— Prepaid. Garden of all 4 Pompons below for...... $1.50 
(m) 91 NC 3425—MorninG Mist. Profuse dainty little white flowers 
with rosy lavender centers and lavender petal outlines. 
(N) 91 NC 3427—Rosa Wiu~MoutH. Rosy-pink Pompon, fine for cutting. 
(P) 91 NC 3426—YELLow Gem. Considered by most growers the finest 
yellow Pompon. Blooms continuously throughout season. 
(R) 91 NC 3429—Rep Sy.tvia. Dozens of compact, rich sparkling car- 
mine red flowers on each stem. Excellent for cutting. 
PRICES OF FOUR POMPON DAHLIAS ABOVE 
Prepaid. State Catalog Number. Each............ 50c; 3 for $1.40 
DAHLIA SURPRISE GARDEN—4 DAHLIAS for 1.45 
Let us choose the plants—you'll be surprised and:delighted to receive 
four fine quality Dahlias in a complete color range. Would cost at least 
$1.75 if bought elsewhere, by variety. Prepaid. 
91 NC 3454—Dahlia Surprise Garden. Unlabeled. ........ 4 for $1.45 
DAHLIA FANCIER’S COLLECTION—11 DAHLIAS for 5.50 
A prize collection of leading Dahlia varieties to give your summer 
garden a happy fall ending. Plant all 11 Dahlids pictured opposite. 
You will not only have Giant blooms to display, but plenty of richly 
colored Dahlias for cutting purposes, too. 
91 NC 3462— Prepaid. 11 Dahlias pictured left (A-L) for......... $5.50 
INDEX 
For more Complete Index to all items, see Page 75. 
ASWELL GGUS eyes ssa esc s2m eels 49 Garden Supplies........ 3909 
Berries......«r+»..40-47, 49,92 (Paine Gobhbvaglslen 5 athonein en os ZO pea 
Bullsste: 4 siete aa 2, 3, 61-67 Grapes 4a erry ae hoe 48, 92 
Evergreens Hedqetainc. sien ence S230 
Broccileciimmmacc craacrenann: 29-31 Mandscenpin cisco Sky LS 
COniferss eawearee titres 18-21 Nursery Stock Warranty.....74 
Facts About Perennict]Saamersietetetccnsjolets 77-89 
Bulls eco air sanuaeh netoetice ota ae 60 Jab aybUcloaa oy, . Mee RSENS Sy aeraEe 49 
LawniSeedite ae cie sbiace ate. 50 ROSES ae etigthinies ora Meurer ae oe 4-12 
POLO Miclls erases sieserstele stats 76 Seed 
ROSES Hee etcasiaternie tease axe 13 FlOW ED cise cei meGr kere 92-54 
Shrub stes heme tasene ree sleek 22. Mawiirs oes on one cee Sy 51 
EE@GSraes> serrate crater ceas NES WES SP Vegetablerdprecan wee 95-57 
Fertilizer Spreader.......... 58 Shipping Information........ 74 
Bertilize neue mretceu-asineteieese te 58 OLUTUL Se weit Coes 15, 22-33 
Flowering Shrubs........ 22-31 Trees 
Flowers Byergneen oun saath 18-2] 
Bedding Plants........ TO eek: PIOWENNG wane cc ekerma Oe wor 
Biillos Salen corer 2, 3, 61-67 EPUlter etter nee . .387-44, 92 
Perennicisug sea nelaae 77-89 FROSE Rota eid nonce ete ae aes 12 
ROSe Speer tyra tevctindiee oe st8 4-12 SNGde wee ae 16-18 
Seema reiacteeees 52-54 Mini OSlererntee teiees cece 90, 91 
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