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Explanation of Symbols: F.D. (Formal Decorative); I.D. (Informal Decorative); 
S.C. (Semi-Cactus); I.C. (Incurved-Cactus). 
WE START SHIPPING DAHLIAS ABOUT THE FIRST OF MAY 
DAHLIAS 
This illustrates the form of Informal Decorative 
Dahlias. 
SELECTED 
LARGE FLOWERING DAHLIAS 
COMMANDO (F.D.) Enormous 10” blooms of 
an unusual color for dahlias—rich purple. 
Plants only 3’ tall with dark foliage make this 
a most striking garden subject. 
D-DAY (F.D.) One of the finest formal decora- 
tive pink dahlias with many awards to its 
credit. The 7” blooms with cane-like stems are 
7” across and a bright rose pink color. 
LADY IN RED (S.C.) Beautifully formed bright 
scarlet-red flowers 8” across are made more ele- 
gant by the dark green foliage. Vigorous grower 
producing quantities of bloom. 5 ft. 
MRS. WM. D. KNUDSEN (7.D.) Massive pure 
waxy white blooms 11” across. Should be planted 
early since it requires a long growing period. 
Vigorous grower. 5 ft. 
SUNRAYS (J.D.) Mammoth 11” blooms are a 
buff-apricot with peach red on the back of the 
petals. A most unusual and attractive color. 
Price of any one of the above 5 Selected Dah- 
lias: Each 65c; Any three $1.70. 
Tuberous Begonias do best in partial shade. 
The NEWEST 
LARGE FLOWERING DAHLIAS 
FAITHFUL (S.C.) (One of the largest and best 
white semi-cactus dahlias ever produced with 
blooms often 914” in diameter and always full 
centered. The sturdy plants grow 5 ft. high 
with glossy green foliage. Tubers are easy to 
winter over. 
GENERAL EISENHOWER (J.C.) Very bushy 
plants 2}4’—4’ tall branch near the ground so 
producing quantities of 8” to 9” blooms on long 
stems. The gracefully twisted cardinal red 
petals are of good substance. If disbudded, 
2’ to 3’ stems may be cut. Attractive foliage. 
GERRIE HOEK (F.D.) Medium size blooms are 
luscious light pink shading to soft yellow at the 
base of the petals. The 3 ft. plants produce 
quantities of 5” blooms which are easy to han- 
dle in flower arrangements. 
NAGEL’S SUPERB (J.D.) Huge sparkling golden 
yellow flowers 8” across are carried erect on 
strong stems. For this reason it is an excellent 
cut-flower. 
VICTORY (F'.D.) Plants 414’ high make excel- 
lent growth producing quantities of 9” to 10” 
blooms of carmine-rose with warm yellow at the 
base of the petals. Flowers keep well when cut 
and are really stunning. 
Price of any one of the above 5 Newest Dahlias: 
Each $1.10; any three $3.00. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
This group of dahlias with flowers fully double 
and ranging from 114 to 2” in diameter have 
always been popular for showy garden sub- 
jects as well as the abundance of cut-flower 
material they provide. 
CARDINAL. Brilliant red and very double. 
EDITH MUELLER. Golden orange at the base and 
salmon-red at petal tips. 
JOE FETTE. Best of the white pompons. Early 
bloom, erect growth. 
ROSA WILMUTH. Brilliant rose-pink. Lovely 
alone or in combination with other varieties. 
YELLOW GEM. Soft creamy yellow which is so 
adaptable in combining with other colors. 
Price of any one of the above 5 Pompon Dah- 
lias: Each 40c; Any three $1.10. 
Semi-cactus and Pompon Dahlias have been 
used in this arrangement. 
DAHLIA COLLECTIONS 
D1-53 COLLECTION of one each of the Select- 
ed Dahlias $2.60. 
D2-53 COLLECTION of one each of the 5 Pom- 
pon Dahlias $1.75. 
D3-53 COLLECTION of one each of the five 
Newest Dahlias $4.75. 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
HEALTHY BULBS 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER 
GIANT CAMELLIA-FLOWERED TYPE. No one who 
has successfully grown these showy flowers is 
ever without a planting of them. The fact that 
they do best in a partially shaded place recom- 
mends their use especially to city gardeners who 
have the problem of shade. Give them fairly 
rich soil a reasonable amount of moisture and 
protection from strong winds and you will be 
rewarded with glorious color until frost. Ideal 
for shady window boxes. 
Since they are not hardy, they should not be 
planted outdoors until all danger of frost is past. 
If the plants are brought into a cool cellar in the 
fall and dried off gradually, the bulbs can be 
planted out the following spring. 
If side buds are pinched off the center flower 
will be larger and more durable. 
Colors: White, Pink, Salmon, Yellow, Orange, 
Red. 
Mixed Colors. (Our selection from the 6 colors 
listed.) 
PRICE: 3 for $1.10; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50; 100 for $22.00. Postpaid. 
Illustrated in color on page 43. 
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