
Choice Dahlias 
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 
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DAHLIAS—Continued 
POLAR SNOW—Dec. 
fect form, pure white in color. 
Flewers exceptionally large, of per- 
In every way a high class 
“|variety. Each 55c, 3 for $1.40, prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for 
$4.00. 
Rich Crimson. Each 55c, 
3 for $1.40, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 for $4.00. 
ROSE GLORY—Dec. Very desirable Dahlia. Flowers of 
medium size of bright beautiful deep rose pink, borne on 
long and very strong stems produced in abundance till frost. 
Early. Wonderful cut flowers. Plants of medium height of 
strong upright growth. Each 65c, 3 for $1.65, prepaid. Not 
prepaid: 10 for $6.00. 
SULTAN OF HILLCREST—Dec. Huge round orange yel- 
low. Plants bushy. One of the finest Dahlias grown. Each 65c, 
~*~ 13 for $1.65, prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for $6.00. 
|ERNESTINE WRIGHT—Dec. Lovely shade of light lavender 
"* -jjorchid. Very robust grower, many fine blooms. Each 65c; 3 

CULTURE—Dahlia thrives in any good garden soil, the 
richer the soil the finer the flowers. Time to plant: From late 
in April to July 1st and always in an open and sunny situa- 
tion. Lay the root flat in a hole in which the soil was well 
loosened by spading, cover with 6 inches of dirt and have the 
holes 3 feet part each way. Keep the weeds down. 
A. D. LIVONI—Show or Ball type. 
pink, first rate for cutflower purposes. 
prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for $3.50. 
AVALON—Decorative. Pure clear yellow of exceptional 
charm. Each 55c, 3 for $1.40, prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for 
$4.00. a: 
BERTHA HORNE—Cactus. 
ange. Good stems, free bloomer. 
paid. Not prepaid: 10 for $4.00. 
BRIDE’S BOQUET—Cactus. 
fine long stems, keeps long when cut. 
prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for $6.25. 
ELIZABETH SLOCOMBE—Dec. Purple. Vigorous grow- 
er. Hach 55c, 3 for $1.40, prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for $4.00. 
GOLDEN SONNE—Semi cactus. One of the finest in this 
class. Flowers large, most artistically formed. Color rich 
golden yellow lightly blended with soft rose. Each 55c, 3 for 
$1.40, prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for $4.00. 
JANE COWL—Dec. Giant in size, color warm buff yel- 
low. Each 55c, 3 for $1.40, prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for $4.00. 
JEAN KERR—Dec. 
for cutting. Fine long stems, color pure white. 
3 for $1.20, prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for $3.50. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY—Dec. 
purposes. Clear rich pink on long stiff stems. 
for $1.40, prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for $4.00. 
JERSEY’S BEACON—In the Jersey’s Beauty class, color light 
Scarlet. Each 65c, 3 for $1.65, prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for 
Petals quilled, color soft 
Each 45c, 3 for $1.20, 
Fine large flower of bronzy or- 
Each 55c, 3 for $1.40, pre- 
Pure white. Of splendid form, 
Each 70c, 3 for $1.75, 
One of the most valuable Dahlias 
Each 45c, 
Very popular for cut flower 
Each 55c, 3 
$6.00. 
LIBELLE—Cactus. Rich bright purple. One of the best for 
cutting. Each 85c, 3 for $2.40, prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for 
_ $7.00. 
MAUDE ADAMS—Show or Ball. A model of perfection for 
cutting. Snow white overlaid clear delicate pink. Hach 55c, 
3 for $1.40, prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for $4.00. 
MRS. JAMES ALBIN—Dec. 
the best commercial yellow. 
The fine large flowers on extra strong and long stems; 
‘plants of sturdy upright growth. Each 70c; 3 for $1.75, pre- 
paid. 
Not prepaid: 10 for $6.25. Each 70c, 3 for $1.75, prepaid. 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER—Dec. Beautiful dark 
Carmine-red. Each 55c, 3 for $1.40, prepaid. Not prepaid: 
10 for $4.00. 
MRS. I. de VER WARNER—Dec. Deep lavender. One 
of the finest Dahlias ever introduced. Each 55c, 3 for $1.40, 
prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for $4.00. 
MONMOUTH CHAMPION—Dec. 
large size. Color brilliant flaming orange. 
$1.65, prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 for $6.00. 
Considered by experts as 
Very floriferous and of 
Each 65c, 3 for 
for $1.65, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 for $6.00. 
WHITE WONDER—Dec. Huge glistening snowy white. Long 
shaggy petals. Hach 65c; 3 for $1.65; 10 for $6.00. 
WHITE KING—Ball. Of perfect form, pure white, popular 
for cutting. Each 45c, 3 for $1.20, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 
for $3.50. 
MIXED DAHLIAS—Well balanced mixture made out of 
choice double flowering named varieties. Not prepaid: 10 for 
$2.50. In lots of 25 and over at the rate of $20.00 per 100. 
Choice Gladioli 
Our Gladioli bulbs are young stock, clean and healthy, 
free of disease, full of vitality and blooming ability, grown 
from bulblets or cormels on rich, well drained ground under 
high cultivation, properly cured and there are none better in 
quality. Whenever we say in our description EXTRA EARLY 
we mean that that’variety will bloom about 75 days from date 
of planting. EARLY means 85 days. MEDIUM EARLY 95 
days. LATE, 105 days. VERY LATE 115 days. 
ABU HASSAN—Medium early. Dark violet blue. Tall and 
vigorous. 
ALBANIA—Medium early. Extra large, pure white, edges 
finely ruffled, vigorous grower. A high class florist variety. 
ALLADIN—Brilliant scarlet with cream throat blotch. Beau- 
tiful but rarely tall grower. Midseason. 
ANNEMAE—Very early. Pure white. 
BEACON—Medium early. Flowers 4 inches across on stout 
stalks 5 feet tall. Color the brightest scarlet, throat a big 
splash of very bright pale yellow. One of the most beautiful 
of all gladiolus. 
BLACK OPAL—One of the best dark reds. 
BLUE BEAUTY—Cornflower-blue. Medium blue. 
CAMELIA—Very fine light pink. Medium early. 
CHAMOUNY—Early. Rose pink edged cerise. 
CASA BLANCA—Late. Milky white, ruffled. Tall, vigorous, 
extra good commercial. 
CAPRI—Cream-white blending to flesh-pink. Tall, strong 
grower. Midseason. 
CARILLON—Ruffled light pink, cream throat. 
Midseason. 
CORAL GLOW —Orange red. Tall, strong grower. 
early. 
CRIMSON GLOW—Medium early. Glowing crimson. 
CORONA—Cream white edged light pink. Tall, husky grow- 
er, giant flowers. Medium early. 
DEBONAIR—La France pink. Medium early. 
DR. F. R. BENNET—Medium early. Immense in size, most 
vivid flame-scarlet in color; once seen always remembered. 
ELOISE—Medium early. Very fine lavender. Does well in 
all parts of country. 
EARLY ROSE—Dark rose. Very early. Tall, strong grower. 
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Midseason. 
Early. 
Very fine. 
Medium 
