A&M DAHLIAS 
Dahlia bulbs are available March lst to May 15th. A bulletin on Dahlia culture will be 
mailed free upon request and will be included with each order of Dahlias. Order your Dahlias 
early and they will be sent at the proper time for planting. 
Abbreviations: ID—Informal Decorative; FD—Formal Decorative; SC—Semi-Cactus; C—Cactus. 
AgM DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
The Decorative type of Dahlia is a large 
double flower, full to the center. Broad, flat 
petals with broad points or rounded tips. 
4 Adirondack Sunset (ID)—Orange and gold. 
2 Alice May (ID)}—Giant pure white. 
6 Azura (ID)}—Huge clear lilac. 
10 Ballegos Glory (FD)—Mahogany and gold. 
1 Blue River (FD)—The largest blue Dahlia. 
3 California Idol (ID)— Large clear canary 
yellow. One of the easiest giants to grow. 
5 Clara Carder (ID}—Cyclamen pink. 
11 Clariam Kelton (ID}—Red and yellow. 
14 Croyden Chief (ID)—Large deep pink. 
8 Croyden Glory (ID)—Giant lemon yellow. 
7 Eleanor Francis (ID)—Large blood red. 
16 Five Star General (FD)—Pink edged with 
soft canary yellow. 
9 Jane Cowl (ID)—Bronze and old gold shad- 
ing to a glistening apricot center. 
17 Mother Koenig (ID)}—Shrimp and yellow. 
13 Mrs. G. LeBoutillier (ID)—Huge brilliant red. 
12 Pink Giant (ID)—Huge tyrean pink. 
18 Royal Pennant (FD)—Royal rich purple. 
15 Salsbach White (FD)—Glistening white. 
19 The Universe (ID)—Dark rufiled red. 
20 Thomas Edison (FD)}—Rich royal purple. 
All above priced at 60c each: 3 for $1.70; 
6 for $3.30; 12 for $6.50. Postpaid. 
AsM POMPON DAHLIAS 
These are the babies in the Dahlia world. 
Pretty, compact, ball shaped flowers are borne 
on long, stiff stems holding the blossoms up- 
right and making a most wonderful display of 
color in the garden. They are very fine for 
house decoration and flowers will hold up a 
long time in water without boiling or burning 
the stems. No garden in California should be 
without Pompons. They are so different and 
so dainty. 
44 Arthur Kerley—Deep ruby red. 
45 Bantam—Small bright scarlet. 
46 Betty Ann—Clear rich pink. 
50 Joe Fette—Florist white. 
47 Mary Munns—Pure lavender. 
43 Regent—Silvery purple. 
48 Yellow Gem—Pure yellow. 
All priced at 50c each; 3 for $1.40; 
6 for $2.70; 12 for $5.25. Postpaid 
CACTUS and SEMI-CACTUS 
The true Cactus type flowers are fully double, 
petals long, narrow, incurved or twisted, with 
sharp, divided or fluted points. The Hybrid 
Cactus type flowers are fully double but the 
petals are shorter than those of the true Cactus 
type and are broader and more flat, though 
recurved and twisted. The stems of this type 
are usually strong and the plants prolific 
bloomers. 
25 Figaro (C)—Yellow with red penciling. 
26 Greater Glory (SC)—Very large lavender. 
28 Jersey Dainty (C)—Pure white. 
27 Mme. Juissant (C)}—Silvery violet. 
31 Mother Ballego (C)}—Rich scarlet. 
29 Mustang (C)—Huge clear pink. 
All priced at 75c each; 3 for $2.00. Postpaid 
AsM MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
These fascinating and dainty little Dahlias 
are rapidly growing in favor as they are more 
adaptable to home decoration than the large 
flowered types and are not so formal as the 
pompons. If you have not yet grown any of 
these we suggest that you try a few as we 
know that you will be delighted with them. 
35 Baby Fonteneau—A miniature informal 
decorative of bright rose. 
36 Fairy (ID)—Lavender pink. 
38 Little Red Bird (B)}—Bright scarlet. 
40 Market Jewel (C)—Rich velvety red. 
39 Queen of Yellows—Deep yellow ball that 
is a standout in the garden. 
41 Waite’s Min. Jersey Beauty (FD)—Rose pink. 
All priced at 50c each; 3 for $1.40; 
6 for $2.70; 12 for $5.25. Postpaid 
A&M Superfine GLADIOLI 
25 OF ANY VARIETY AT THE 100 RATE — AVAILABLE DECEMBER TO MAY 
Gladioli may be planted at any time the bulbs are available in Southern California, although 
February to May is the most suitable time. Plant the bulbs in a sunny location, 3 inches deep 
and 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 2 feet apart, or they may be planted in groups and borders. 
Gladioli require plenty of water and should be watered copiously at least once a week until 
after the blooms have gone. To have a long blooming season bulbs should be planted in suc- 
cession, making plantings about two weeks apart. Large No. 1 bulbs. 
Barcarolle — Ruffled clear light orange. l5c 
each: 2 for 25c; $1.25 dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
Blue Beauty—Large lavender blue.. Throat deep 
crimson. 10¢ each; $1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Candy Heart — Apricot pink, red throat. 15¢ 
each: 2 for 25c: $1.25 dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
Chamouny — Very fine spikes of true bright 
rose. 10c each: $1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Commander Koehl— Rich deep toned scarlet. 
15c each: 2 for 25c: $1.25 dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
2-A 
Elizabeth the Queen—Clear ruffled lavender. 
10c each: $1.00 dozen: $7.50 per 100. 
Ethel Cave Cole—Large exhibition pink. 10c 
each; $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Fair Angel—Large ruffled creamy white. 10c 
each; $1.00 dozen: $7.50 100. 
Harmau—Fine deep salmon rose, throat flecked 
red. 15c each; $1.25 dozen: $8.50 per 100. 
J. VanKonyenburg—Very large garnet red. 15c 
each; 2 for 25c; $1.25 dozen: $8.50 per 100. 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
On Sale January 15th to May 
These flowers with their brilliant colors and 
ornamental foliage are almost indispensable 
for the summer garden. For outside beds, plant 
in a shady or semi-shady location. Any well- 
drained soil with ample humus and fertility 
is suitable. Plant tubers 1 to 1% inches deep, 
with rounded side down, preferably in a raised 
bed. For pot culture, use a mixture of one part 
steer manure to two parts soil and one part leaf 
mold. Use a 6-inch pot for each bulb. Give 
plenty of light but not direct sun. Keep damp 
at all times. 
Double (Camellia Flowered) — Huge camellia 
shaped blooms. Colors: Crimson, Pink, Orange, 
Rose, Salmon, Scarlet, White, Yellow. 
Picotee Double — Beautiful camellia shaped 
blooms with edges of petals picoteed in a dif- 
ferent shade of color. Mixed colors only. 
Carnation Flowered (Double Frilled)— Large 
double flowers resembling carnations in form. 
Colors: Rose, Scarlet, White, Yellow. 
Double Hanging Basket—A pendulous variety 
with up to a hundred double flowers to a plant. 
Splendid for hanging baskets or pots. Colors: 
Rose, White, Scarlet, Yellow. 
All Varieties Large Tubers 
30c each; $3.25 dozen. Postpaid 
Exhibition 
Gladiolus Collection 
These newer Prize Winning introductions 
will add charm and zest to your garden. 
Black Opal—Huge black red with a vel- 
vety sheen. 
Marie Antoinette — Bright salmon with 
twin red blotches. 
Silver Wings—Large ruffled satiny white. 
Spic and Span—Tall large ruffled rich 
pink. 
Above Four New Varieties 
15c each; $1.50 dozen; $8.50 per 100 
SPECIAL— 
1 each of above four varieties...$ .50 
4 each of above four varieties.... 1.85 
Postpaid 
King Lear — Rich coloring of velvety, peony 
purple. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Lady Jane—Tall ruffled light. 15c each; $1.25 
dozen: $8.50 per 100. 
Margaret Beaton— Pure white, with scarlet 
throat. 10¢ each; $1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 160. 
Margaret Fulton—Rich, deep salmon. 10c each; 
$1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Pelegrina— Pure dark violet blue. Truly a 
beauty. 15¢ each; 2 for 25c; $1.25 dozen: $8.50 
per 100. 
Picardy — Large delicate apricot. 10c¢ pack 
$1.00 dozen: $7.50 per 100. 
Rosa Van Lima—Tall, beautiful light pink. 10c 
each; $1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Royal Gold — Rich golden yellow. 10c each; 
$1.00 dozen: $7.50 per 100. 
Snow Princess—Large pure white. 10c each; 
$1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Spotlight Deep yellow, scarlet throat. I5¢ 
each; 2 for 25c; $1.25 dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
Stoplight—Deep red, yellow throat. 15c each; 
2 for 25c; $1.25 dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
A&M Extra Choice Mixed—A splendid mixture 
of large bulbs. 90c dozen; 25 for $1.65: $6.45 
per 100. 
