Michell's Meritorious Dahlias 
TIME OF SHipMENT. Unless specially requested, tubers will be shipped March 15 to June 1; plants, May 15 to 
June 15. 
Cutture. Dahlias are at their best during the latter part of September or early in October. To get exhibition 
blooms, disbud plants up to August 1. Spade or plow the soil 1 to 11% feet deep; fertilize with manure or Hyper- 
Humus; scatter about 144 pound of bonemeal around each hill when planting. If soil is very heavy, corporate a 
liberal quantity of granulated peat moss. About August 1, apply about 14 pound bonemeal to each plant and work 
in thoroughly; sheep manure or potato fertilizer can be substituted for bonemeal at this time to good advantage. 
How to Keep Dahlia Tubers After They Are Shipped to You If Too Early to Plant 
Open package and allow tubers to remain in packing material. Do not expose to air or moisture too much; keep 
in a cool place, but not where they will freeze. 
ID., Informal Decorative; FD., Formal Decorative; MID., Miniature Informal Decorative; SC., Semi-Cactus: C., Cactus; 
Lee Incurved Cactus; Col., Collarette. 
New and Recent Introductions 
Aglow. ID. Amber-yellow heavily suffused 
scarlet on the center of each petal, en- 
hanced by a golden sheen over all. 
popular autumn shade. Roots, $1.50. 
Plants, 75c. 
Clariam Kelton. ID. Flame-red blended 
with yellow and with yellow reverse. 
Blooms are large and very showy in the 
garden. Plants are tall, open growers and 
hold the blooms on long, strong stems. 
Roots, $1.00. 
Faithful. SC. Bush growth is sturdy, with 
well-proportioned stems and glossy green 
foliage. Pure white blooms which are 
gleys full-centered. Roots, $1.75. Plants, 
Cc. 
Five Star General. FD. Amaranth-pink 
edged and shaded soft canary-yellow. A 
consistent bloomer of pleasing color. 
Roots, $3.00. Plants, $1.50. 
Garden State. FD. Our recent mtroduc- 
tion. The color ts amaranth-pink. The 
blooms average 7 to 8 inches across. Open 
in growth with healthy, medium dark 
foliage. Height 4 feet. Roots, $1.25. 
Greater Glory. C. Deep rose-pink tinting 
lighter at center. Flowers have excellent 
formation and are held on good stems. A 
tall, vigorous bush. Roots, $1.50. 
Gypsy Girl. FD. A variegated light rose 
flecked with dots and stripes of purple. 
Fine growing bush and a profuse bloomer. 
Roots, $2.50. Plants, $1.25. 
Jubilant. MID. Color ts cherry-red, in- 
clined orange, with a lighter reverse. 
There is just no end of blooms, which hold 
perfect centers. Makes a gay, bright spot 
in any garden. Roots, $1.00. 
King David. (Corbett-Dahliadel.) FD. A 
stunning 9 by 5-inch Formal of regal color. 
Rich deep purple, inclined to violet-purple, 
which does not fade. Grows about 41% feet 
with plenty of stem for cutting. Roots, 
$1.50 
Kirsten Flagstad. ID. The color is rich 
gold suffused lightly with apricot. Blooms 
very early and continuously throughout 
the season. Plants are tall, with flowers 
held above the heavy foliage. Roots, $1.50. 
Mary Noble. FD. Beautiful phlox-pmk to 
bright mauve. Blooms have size, depth 
and good quality. An outstanding cham- 
pion from Australia. Plants are tall and 
vigorous. Roots, $2.00. 
Miss San Diego. C. Artistic blooms with 
laciniated petals. Yellow centers with 
Amaranth-pink on outer petals. Roots, 
$3.00. Plants, $1.50. 
Mme. Chiang Kai-shek. ID. Deep lemon- 
yellow, with a soft peach and mauve suf- 
fusion on the reverse and tips of petals. 
Unusually wavy petals; plant strong and 
robust. Roots, $1.50. Plants, 75c. 
Mirs. Hester A. Pape. ID. A reddish purple 
anyone can grow and grow well. Bushes 
medium tall, with vigorous growth and 
fine foliage. A good bloomer over a long 
season. Roots, $3.00. 
Ogden Reid. ID. Bright rose with gold 
shadings. Produces exhibition blooms with 
very little special attention. Roots, $2.00. 
Plants, $1.00. 
Red Velvet. SC. Rich currant-red with 
cardinal shadings; soft Tyrian purple shad- 
Ings on the reverse. Healthy, strong stems 
growing well out of the foliage. Roots, 
$5.00. Plants, $2.50. 
Rhythm. (Dozier-Dahliadel.) IC. This 
8-inch Incurved Cactus is an exquisite 
beauty with its attractive double serrated 
tips. Cameo or shrimp-pink color with 
suffusions of soft rose and Iemon shadings 
at the base of the petals and center of the 
flower. Roots, $2.00. Plants, $1.00. 
Southern Thorobred. SC. Very large, 
mauve-lavender flower that has been grown 
to 13 inches across. The flowers are shaggy 
and are held facing on long stems. Bushes 
grow tall. Roots, $2.00 
The Dragon. ID. Petals are apricot in the 
center, edged lengthwise on both sides 
with rose-pink. A rugged, insect-resistant 
plant which can be grown by anybody. 
Roots, $1.50. Plants, 75c. 
Wings. SC. Large; dark amaranth-red. A 
vigorous grower with dark foliage and 
long, erect stems. Highly recommended. 
Roots, $1.50 
Winter Carnival. SC. Crystal-white. 
Stems are strong. Very popular, as it is 
easy to grow. Roots, $1.50. 
Decorative Types 
D., Decorative; ID., Informal Decorative; 
EDS "Formal Decorative. 
Blue Jersey. FD. A lavender-pink sport of 
Jersey’s Beauty with all its growing qual- 
ities. Roots, 50c. 
Blue River. FD. Soft phlox-purple or 
bluish mauve, as near to blue as we have in 
Dahlias. Fine bush and strong foliage. 
Distinctive in color and popular. Roots, 75c. 
California Idol. ID. A clear, bright self- 
colored yellow that ranks in size with the 
largest. It may be grown to measure 14 
inches or more across. Roots, 75c. 
Carl G. Dahi. ID. Apricot-buff shaded old- 
rose on reverse of petals. Loose petalage 
with enormous blooms. Roots, $1.00. 
Cherokee Brave. ID. Oxblood-red that 
holds its color in the sun. Blooms of great 
depth and measure 10 to 13 inches across. 
Roots, $1.00. 
Dahliamum. ID. A very large flower of a 
yellow-buff and amber combination suf- 
toe gold. Petals are twisted. Roots, 
00. 
Decorative Types, continued 
Darcy Sainsbury. FD. Very large, creamy 
white flowers of perfect form. Keeps well. 
Roots, $1.00. 
De Molay. (Dahliadel.) FD. A velvety 
crimson-red Formal Decorative with 
blooms 9 by 5 inches. A strong, rugged 
grower that does well in ordinary culture. 
Roots, 75c. 
Flying Fortress. 
/ ID. Soft scarlet with a 
lighter reverse. I 
Artistic in form and bril- 
liant in color. A profuse bloomer and a 
rugged healthy grower. Roots, $1.00. 
Gallant Fex. FD. An outstanding luminous 
dark red. Sturdy stem, fine color and good 
keeping qualities. Roots, 35c. 
Glamour. [D. An unusual color combina- 
tion of purple veined violet-rose. Tall, 
heavy grower; stiff stems. Roots, $1.00. 
Golden Eclipse. FD. Clear golden yellow 
with salmon and flesh shadings at center. 
Roots, 50c. 
Golden Prince. ID. Rich blended peach, giv- 
ing a bronzy effect. Most early and profuse 
bloomer. Roots, 75c. 
Improved Francis Larocca. FD. Pale 
sulphur-yellow, very satisfactory as a cut- 
flower. Blooms profusely on good stems. 
Vigorous grower. Roots, 50c. 
Jane Cowl. ID. Massive blooms of bronzy 
ates and old-gold, blending darker. Roots, 
ic. 
Jean Kerr. FD. A fine white Dahlia of me- 
dium size. Roots, 35c. 
Jersey’s Beauty. FD. Blooms high above 
the foliage on strong stems; flowers are im- 
mense, glowing pink. Roots, A0c. 
Jersey Red Beauty. FD. Rich deep red. 
Perfect form, good cut-flower. Roots, 50c. 
Jersey White Beauty. FD. Pure white. 
Exceptional keeping qualities. Roots, 
50c. 
Kentucky. ID. Pure salmon-pink, similar 
in habit and form to Jersey’s Beauty. 
Roots, 50c. 
Kentucky Sportsman. ID. Lemon-yellow 
center; outer petals golden amber with 
old-rose reverse, tipped pure white. Roots, 
$1.00. 
Kentucky Sun. FD. Clear light [emon- 
yellow. Large uniform blooms on strong 
stems. Glossy green foliage. Roots, 50c. 
King Peter. FD. A large, white tipped 
Javender-pink. Very striking. Roots, 
Tac 
Milton J. Cross. ID. Beautiful apricot- 
peach, with bright golden face. Flowers of 
enormous size, measuring 12 inches across 
and 8 inches in depth, are held well above 
the foliage on long, straight, stiff stems. 
Roots, 50c. 
Mrs. George LeBoutellier. [D. An exhi- 
bition variety of extra-large size and good 
form. Carmine-red. Roots, 50c. 
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner. FD. A deep mauve- 
pink, immense flower of perfect form. Very 
popular. Roots, 35c. 
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