


Jersey’s Beauty 
California Idol 
Pompon Dahlias 


>». Hart & Vicks DAHLIAS 
The tubers we offer are all grown here in the North by expert Dahlia men. They are 
dug and taken care of correcty and come to you in large divisions, healthy, and with at 
least one eye or sprout. 
LARGE FLOWERING 
KINDS 
We have selected this list of Dahlias as 
the most satisfactory for you to grow. A 
small group of twelve Dahlias that are easy 
to grow, not temperamental in their de- 
mands, produce plenty of flowers good for 
cutting, house decoration and exhibition. 
Avaton. F.D. Many call this the very best 
yellow of the Formal Decorative type. 
Blooms are large, 8 inches across, and un- 
usually deep. Petals of good substance and 
clear bright cadmium-yellow. Plant rather 
strong growing with an abundance of fo- 
liage. Tubers, 45c each; 3 for $1.25 
California Idol. |.D. A large, clear yel- 
low. Recommended for exhibition. One of 
the largest of yellows with long, canelike 
stems. Very deep with high full centers. 
This is one for the largest bloom class. 
Tubers, 75c each; 3 for $2.10 
Dahliamum. |.D. Clear, bright self-col- 
ored yellow. Well grown it will produce 
flowers 12 to 14 inches across. 
Tubers 75c; 3 for $2.10 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. |.D. Tyrian pur- 
ple blending into a true purple. Broad- 
petaled blooms of good size and depth. 
Stems somewhat short but hold a very strik- 
ing flower. Tubers $1.15; 3 for $3.25 
Jane Cowl. |.D. Exceptionally large and 
well-formed flowers of buff, gold and sal- 
mon. A tall, strong growing kind and very 
popular. Tubers, 60c each; 3 for $1.65 
Jersey’s Beauty. F.D. This fine pink was 
the first truly florist’s Dahlia, and still is a 
standard for cutting. The blooms should be 
cut prompty as soon as open and not al- 
lowed to fade on the bush. 
Tubers, 60c each; 3 for $1.65 
Jersey’s Dainty. C. Pure white straight 
Cactus. Very good for cutting and exhibi- 
tion; a prolific bloomer with long, straight 
stems beginning about midseason. Foliage 
dark and healthy. 
Tubers, 45c each; 3 for $1.25 
Michigan White. S.C. Here we think this 
the very best white, Semi-Cactus variety. 
The flower has splendid form and _ sub- 
stance, good size, 8 inches across and the 
4-foot plant can be depended on to furnish 
flowers in quantity. 
Tubers, $1.15 each; 3 for $3.25 
Mrs. George Le Boutillier. |.D. Deep 
rich carmine-red flowers grow to a very 
large size, about 10 inches across and 5 
inches deep. Healthy, vigorous grower and 
winner of many medals. Commands atten- 
tion wherever shown. 
Tubers, 60c each; 3 for $1.65 
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner. F.D. This is an 
exquisite shade of deep mauve-pink. Beau- 
tifully formed flowers that come very early. 
Tubers, 60c each; 3 for $1.65 
Son of Satan. S.C. The largest flower in 
this class of Dahlias. Huge bright scarlet 
blooms 11 inches across and 5 inches deep. 
Plant rugged, branching and grows 6 feet 
tall. Very free blooming. 
Tubers, 75c each; 3 for $2.10 
Thomas A. Edison. F.D. Royal purple 
flowers of staghorn petal formation. Plant 
grows slowly but strongly and does best 
with a little extra attention and fertiliza- 
tion. Tubers, 75c each; 3 for $2.10 
Classifications as made by the American Dahlia Society are as follows: Formal Decora- 
tive—F.D.; Informal Decorative—1.D.; Semi-Cactus—S.C.; Cactus——C 
Cultural directions are sent with every order of Dahlia tubers. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
A miniature of the Show or Ball type 
Dahlia, with flowers seldom over 2 inches 
in diameter, that has been a great favorite 
with Dahlia growers for many years and is 
now one of the most popular flowers in the 
gardens of many of our customers. These 
little Dahlias deserve your attention. They 
grow so freely and require so little care 
after planting. They reward the gardener 
with a wealth of bloom all during late sum- 
mer and fall. Beautiful in the garden and 
splendid when cut for house decoration. 
Amber Queen. A _ miniature Ball type 
Dahlia with button-like blooms of amber 
shaded with salmon. Long wiry stems. 
Tubers, 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Johnny Peppin. Jn our opinion this is the 
outstanding rich deep red pompon Dahlia. 
The plants are very strong growing and 
produce more flowers than any other kind. 
Tubers, 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Mary Munns. Ball-shaped flowers of clear 
lavender on wiry stems that hold the blooms 
well above the foliage. 
Tubers, 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Morning Mist. Flowers larger than most 
of this type, 2 inches across, have a white 
background heavily shaded with lavender 
at the center and each petal is heavily 
bordered with lavender. 
Tubers, 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Rosa Wilmouth. Ball-like little flowers of 
bright pink on long wiry stems. Plant 
strong growing with many branches all 
bearing a wealth of bloom. 
Tubers, 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Yellow Gem. The best yellow Pompon we 
have seen. Flowers ball-like, 11% inches 
in diameter. Plant very free flowering. 
Tubers, 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Collection of Pompon Dahlias: One each 
of the above 6 kinds—each labeled with 
variety name—6 tubers for $1.75, prepaid 
to you. 3 Collections for $4.85. 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Miniature Dahlias are pocket-size edi- 
tions of the various large-flowering kinds: 
Cactus, Decorative, etc. The blooms are 
about 4 inches in diameter and are borne 
profusely on sturdy low growing plants that 
make them ideal for planting in the border 
in the garden. They also are highly prized 
as cut flowers for house decoration. 
Corinna. Small, perfectly formed, brilliant 
yellow flowers of Miniature Decorative type. 
Tubers, 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Fairy. Soft violet-rose shading to mauve at 
the tips of the petals. Blooms continuously. 
Tubers, 35¢ each; 3 for $1.00 
Orchid Lady. Lavender-pink flowers 314 
inches across and 2 inches in depth on very 
free flowering, sturdy plants. 
Tubers, 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Princess Alba. Pure creamy white flowers 
without any other coloring. Plants are 
strong, thrifty and have an abundance of 
attractive rich green foliage that forms a 
perfect background for the flower. 
Tubers, 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Sylvia. A splendid little garnet-red flower. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Collection of Miniature Dahlias: Five 
tubers, one each of the above 5 varieties, 
for $1.45, postpaid to you. Three of these 
collections for $4.00. 
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