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PACKAGED DAHLIA TUBERS 
Featured here is an attractive package of 6 assorted 
Dahlia tubers. This box contains one each of six distinct 
beautiful large flowering Dahlia varieties, selected for best 
effect. A handsome box and a rare treat for the flower 
lover. Complete planting directions on every carton. Box 
$1.75 postpaid $2.00. 
SPECIALTY QUANTITY DISCOUNT 
For cash with order on all 10c packets 
1953 Flower Seeds 
Your choice of any 10c pkt. 
6 for 50c; 10 for 75c 
FLOWER SEEDS 
In keeping with the times we are adding new and dependable 
varieties of flowers, many “ALL AMERICAN” Selections and 
varieties of Special Merit to our list, along with the old 
fashioned or standard varieties. 
We are always on the lookout for outstanding strains and 
varieties, through the reports of the originator, the grower and 
from our own observation we obtain expert and helpful in- 
formation that we may pass on to the many flower lovers. 
The varieties of SHLECTED FLOWER SEEDS cataloged, are 
those that we know are best adapted to the soil and climate in 
our immediate and surrounding territory. 
We have divided our flower seeds into three classes: Annuals, 
Perennials and Biennials, Vines and Climbers. 
ANNUAL FLOWERS 
Flowers listed under this head are those that will produce 
bloom the first year from seed. For early bloom, seeds may be 
sown indoors in boxes or in hotbeds or cold frames and later 
transplanted to beds where they may bloom. Outdoors, seed 
can be sown as soon as all danger of frost is passed, usually 
April in this locality. With the exception of Sweet Peas, DO 
NOT PLANT FLOWER SEED TOO DEEP. Larger and finer 
flowers are produced if the beds are properly prepared, deep 
spading, thorough pulverization, and an application of fertilizer 
is absolutely necessary. 
Ageratum 
We consider this to be one of the best bedding plants grown, 
its bushy habit makes it fine for borders, also used for porch 
boxes or pot plants for Winter blooming indoors. 
BLUE PERFECTION—This is the deepest colored of all Agera- 
tums, an amethyst-blue. Pkt. 10c. 
MIDGET BLUE—Three inch globular plants are smothered with 
Ageratum blue flowers. Most uniform in habit, truest in color 
yet produced. The best we know for narrow ribbon planting. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Sweet Alyssum 
Plants are dwarf and compact, the most popular of all border 
plants, also useful for hanging baskets and porch boxes, 
LITTLE GEM—Height 4 inches, covered with small pure white 
blooms. Pkt. 10c. 
VIOLET QUEEN—This is a truly beautiful fragrant Sweet 
Alyssum of a bright violet hue, holding its colors through the 
hottest, driest summer. The best violet edging plant. Pkt. 10c. 
POMPOM DAHLIAS 
Plant as soon as danger of frost is past. 
Choose a location receiving maximum sun- 
light. Make the holes at least 18 inches 
apart, and 4 to 5 inches deep. Place the 
tuber on its side, eye up, and cover with 2 
inches of soil. Fill in the remainder as the 
plant grows. 
Keep the ground free from weeds. A table- 
spoon of fertilizer when the plant starts 
blooming will add considerably to the size 
of the flowers. Keep the soil moist. A good 
soaking once a week should be sufficient. 
In sandy soil, water oftener. 
After the first hard frost, trim off the stem 
even with the ground. Cut feeding roots with 
a sharp spade all around the plant, then lift 
carefully. Complete planting directions on 
every carton. Box of 6 Roots, $1.50; postpaid 
$1.65. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA-FLOWERED 
BEGONIAS 
Plant outside as soon as danger of frost 
is past. Choose a shady spot, (the north side 
of the house or partial tree shade) with good 
drainage. 
Prepare a very light soil mixture in a well 
drained location. An ideal growing medium 
is sandy soil mixed with leaf mold or peat 
moss and some old barn manure. If this is 
not available, mix a few pounds of bone meal 
with the soil. Plant 12 to 15 inches apart 
and cover with one inch of soil. 
The plants require an abundance of water 
—they should never be allowed to dry out. 
Water at frequent intervals, keeping the soil 
just moist. Avoid too wet conditions as this 
may decay the bulbs. Box of 6 Roots $1.50; 
postpaid $1.65. 
