
ae 
MIX HUMUS in your Soil if it needs help . . . . . We offer 100-Ib. bag for $2.50 
| COLORFUL MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Flowers 31, inches in diameter or less 
These are increasing in popularity and imterest. After careful tests, we are including many 
new and meritorious varieties, giving a complete range of distinct colors and forms. AII 
types of Dahlias are to be found im this section, but the plants are dwarf and the flowers are 
perfect gems, ideal for cut-flower purposes. They are also invaluable for borders, hedges or 
plantig in the perennial garden. Since their height is between 11% and 3 feet, they need no 

~~ 
eS 
a 



POMPON DAHLIAS 
PLANTING DAHLIA ROOTS 
Drive in Dahlia Poles four feet apart each way, 
and dig a hole at the foot of each. Drop in a hand- 
ful of Sawco Dahlia Food, and mix well. 
Spread some unfertilized soil over the enriched 
earth. Place the Dahlia root horizontally five 
inches below the surface; fill the hole with soil 
and tread firmly. 
PRUNING DAHLIAS 
Limit main stems to two at most. Pinch the 
tops when the third pair of leaves shows; pinch the 
two main branches when the third pair shows. 
| Limit buds one to a branch. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS 
These are effective in the garden, and are 
wonderful for cut-bloom. 
- Four beautiful colors are available: White, 
Pink, Red and Yellow. Sold in mixture only. 
4A 3117 40 cts. each, $3.60 for 10. 

B 44 3073 Golden Eclipse. Gold. 
4A 3121 ORCHID-FLOWERING DAHL- 
IAS. This type is most interesting and 
popular for landscape effects, table deco- 
rations and charming floral arrangements. 
Florets are gracefully waved. Mixed colors. 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
| 
f 
| 
| 
List value $8.50 
Sold in a Collection. 
| to 
| brand new—colors are sparkling. 
| These are the varieties you get in Collection 443106 
4A 3081 Lavender Queen. Lay- 
_4A 3062 Blue Bird. Blue. 
/4A 3065 Cardinal King. Cardi- 
| nal-red. 
ender. 
| 4A 3076 Jersey’s Beauty. Pink. 
|4A 3079 King Peter. White, 
| tipped lavender. 
|4A 3078 Kentucky Colonel. 
New; orange-tan. 
yellow. 
INEW YORK 8, N. Y. 
Each tagged with its name. 
We offer these at a saving because they are kinds of which we 
hold large stocks, and all of them are good. It is your opportunity 
become acquainted with the delights of Dahlia-growing. 
| Enormous flowering kinds, all different, and four of them are 
4A 3099 Your 
Amaranth-pink, white center. 
j Twelve Exhibition Dahlias as named 
supporting stakes and may be used for bedding. Pinch them to keep the plants uniform. 
4A 3110 ROYAL BLUE. F.D. Flowers 2144 
to 3 inches across. An alluring blend of 
blue and royal purple, very striking; long 
stems and free flowering. 75 cts. each, 
$6.50 for 10. 
4A 3111 ROYAL BRONZE. F.D. Flowers 
3 to 34% inches across. Bright blend of 
orange and bronze; long stems and free 
flowering. 75 cts. each, $6.50 for 10. 
4A 3112 ROYALRED. F.D. (New.) Flow- 
ers 214 to 3 inches across. Brilliant scarlet; 
long stems and free flowering. 75 cts. each, 
$6.50 for 10. 
4A 3109 ROYAL SALMON-PINK. F.D. 
(New.) Flowers are large and produced in 
great abundance. Stalks are long. Ideal 
for room decoration, because the color 
holds well under artificial light. 75 cts. 
each, $6.50 for 10. 
4A 3113 ROYAL WHITE. F.D. Pure 
white; exceptionally free flowering. 75 cts. 
each, $6.50 for 10. 
4A 3114 ROYAL YELLOW. F.D. Never 
before on the market. Bright yellow, petals 
slightly edged buff. The general effect is 
yellow. 75 cts. each, $6.50 for 10. 
ROYAL COLLECTIONS 
Three of the above six new miniature Dahlias 
are illustrated on page 68. 
Collection 4A 3115. 6 roots, one each 
(GyaleT S450) Sia ee vot atte cg eee oa aN oe $4 00 
Collection 4A 3116. 12 roots, two each 
(value $9) 
i i ee ey 
4A 3046 BABY HALE. F.D. Very free- 
blooming variety. The color is an engaging 
bronze-orange. 
4A 3047 BISHOP OF LLANDAFF. Peony- 
flowered. Bright scarlet; duplex form. 
Attractive fern-like, reddish purple foliage. 
4A 3048 DOLLY. F.D. Finely formed 
blooms are freely produced; a charming 
light lavender. 
4A 3049 IKE. F.D. (New.) The numerous 
tight florets overlap and each has a laced 
tip. A profuse-blooming dark red. 
4A 3052 JAMBOREE. S.C. Well-shaped 
flowers are produced freely. Color is a 
combination of pink and salmon. 
4A 3050 RHODESIA. D. (New.) Salmon- 
pink. Free flowering. 
4A 3051 SYLVIA. F.D. Brilliant deep red; 
flowers of beautiful form. A low grower 
and free flowering. 
4A 3053 WHITE FAWN. F.D. Pure waxy 
white; fine for garden decoration and for 
cut-flower purposes. Foliage is dark and 
glossy. 
Above 8, 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10 
COLLECTIONS 
OF MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Collection 4A 3054. 8 roots, 1 each of the 
above (Value! P4) Pre ejecta eee nore oes $. 
Collection 4A 3055. 16 roots, 2 each of the 
above i(valtte $8)i en cicteras aaeueiey ata 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
We offer below a select list of these beautiful Pompon Dahlias, a miniature form of 
the Show Dahlias, having the same ball-ltke form, but much smaller. 
The plants are 
also smaller, of branching habit, and produce a profusion of flowers which are invaluable 
for table decoration and boutonniéres. 
AA 3122 Amber Queen. Amber-yellow. 
4A 3123 Barbara Ann. Dainty pik. 
4A 3125 Glow. Bright red. 
4A 3124 Mary Muns. Deep lavender. 
4A 3126 Snowclad. Pure white. 
4A 3127 Yellow Gem. Deep yellow. 
Above 6 varieties, 35 cts. each, $3.25 for 10 
P COLLECTION OF POMPON DAHLIAS 
Collection 4A3128. Six roots, one each of the above (value $2.10), for $1.75. 
$5 
for 
4A 3083 Marie. Bright pink. 
4A 3090 Red Champion. 
mine-red. 
4A 3097 White Beauty. White. 
4A: 3098 Yellow Queen. New; 
Car- 
Lucky Star. 

We supply non-tapering sticks, dyed green, suitable for supporting Dahlias at 
$3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. They measure 1 in.x 1 in. x 7 ft. 

COLLECTION— GIANT DOUBLE SORTS 
| Collection 4A 3106 Garden Full of Dahlias Collection 4A 3107 
Twelve Exhibition Dahlias $4 
List value minimum $6 fo 
Our selection of splendid varieties in mixture. They do not have 
name-tags attached, but each is different, and all are large—no 
miniatures, pompons, or singles. At Jeast one will be from the one 
dollar price group, and at least one will be a two-color novelty sort, 
not yet on the market. 
Collection 4A 3108 
Six Exhibition Dahlias, unnamed, $2.50 
Collection 4A 3108 is one-half Collection 4A 3107, but is other- 
wise identical. List value minimum $3. 
Dahlias 63 
