Time of Shipment. 
2629 
Wm. H. Hogan 
Blooms 
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Included Free In Your Order 
Unless specially requested, tubers will be shipped from March Ist to June 1st. 
i Be For Other Dahlias—See Cover and Mailing Envelope 
Shumway’s Outstanding Dahlias at Remarkably Low Postpaid Prices 
‘NEW AND RARE VARIETIES + PRIZE WINNERS EVERYWHERE 
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Enjoy Them In Your 
Garden This Spring 
Letters following name indicate class of variety, as follows: F. D.— 
C.— 
Formal Decorative; I. D.—Informal Decorative; S. ©. Semi-Cactus: 
Cactus. 
2650 California Idol (I.D.) 
Gigantic Yellow Blooms 
It is a splendid grower and the giant yellow 
blooms which often measure 12 to 14 inches 
across are held upright on long stiff stems, The 
Dahlia has many show honors to its credit and 
it will be a popular variety for years to come. 
We recommend this Dahlia to you. Bach, 85 cts.; 
3 for $2.25, postpaid. P 
2661 Daddy Kemp 
Deep Reddish Purple 
A he-man Dahlia. Deep Reddish Purple, In- 
formal decorative. One of those big fluffy bur- 
gundy reds with large deep petals which give it 
a very artistic appearance. An outstanding 
Dahlia in any group. Each, 85 cts.; 3 for $2.25. 
2637 DAHLIA SPECIALTY 
Your Selection 
2659 
Commando 
Any 5 on this page $2.50 
Any 10 on this page $4.25 
Lavender. 
2649 White King 
(F. D.). Glorious Pure White. This is really 
a pure white Dahlia with fine form and full cen- 
2658 Marshall’s Pink (I. D.). A ) 
The immense Cyclamen pink blooms, often 
Dahlias. 
Bluish-Lavender 
2659 Commando (lI. D.). : 
Intormal decorative. 
and best in its color. 
Blooms 
average 
10 inches 
across 
All 
Strong 
Healthy 
Tubers 
This is a huge deep Bluish 
The very largest 
Bach, 75 cts.; 3 for $2.00. 
The largest of the pink 
average 
14 inches ; 
* across X : Red with White Tips 
2629 Wm. H. Hogan 
(F. D.) Garnet red with white tips running down the center 
of each petal. Hach and every one of these comes true-to color. 
Wm. H. Hogan is without any doubt one of the outstanding 
variegated Dahlias to date. Hach, 80 cts.; 3 for $2.15. 
2630 Mrs. I. De Ver Warner 
(F. D.) Orchid Lavender. Flowers are very large and are 
borne on long strong stems, making it excellent for cutting. This 
ters on erect strong stems. Blooms early and 
continuously on plants covered with dark, leath- 
ery foliage that are insect resistant. 
cts.; 3 for $2.15. 
Each, 80 
12 inches in diameter, are borne on long strong stems 
making it an ideal cut flower variety. Grows 3% to 
4 feet tall. Bach, 65 cts.; 3 for $1.65. 
2657 Shumway’s Giant Yellow. A very large and 
therefore most popular Informal Decorative that has 
fascinated thousands at the shows and in exhibition 
beds of Dahlia growers. Has magnificent, fully 
double, deep blooms of an intense rich yellow color. 
js a true decorative type, and we consider it as one of the best. 
Each, 75 cts.; 3 for $2.00. 
2664 Bonfire—Cactus Type 
Brilliant Red with lighter reverse. The bloom has size, form, 
color and length of stem. Everything desirable for perfection. 
Each, 80 cts.; 3 for $2.15. 
2631 Rose Fallon 
(#. D.) Color is a dark orange tinged with amber and salmon. 
The massive blooms produced well above the foliage make this 
an outstanding decorative Dahlia, and we certainly recommend 
it to you. Hach, 65 cts.; 3 for $1.65. 
2638 Mrs. Thomas A. Edison (S. C.) 
l Flaming Red 
li A sensation for its striking beauty, formation and coloring. 
| Here is really an outstanding variety; blooms average 10 to 12 
_ inches in diameter and 6 inches in depth; color, flaming scarlet 
with orange-salmon at base of each petal; flowers last a long 
time when cut. Each, 85 cts.; 3 for $2.25, postpaid. 
2635 Helen Kehoe 
Delightful Apple Blossom Pink 
(F. D.) Helen Kehoe is one of our own introductions to the 
Dahlia family. Color is a delightful apple blossom pink that 
- will not fade or burn. Plant is a semi-dwarf grower; flowers are 
borne on strong wiry stems and are ideal for cutting. Each, 
75 cts.; 3 for $2.00. 
For 
Mixed 
Dahlias 
See 
Cover 
a shading 
3 for $1.25. 
$1.65. 
center. 
stems. 
2649 White King Pure White 
2667 Shumway’s New Giant Cardinal 
Immense Bright Red 
An immense cardinal red dahlia of exceptional beauty and vigor. 
Visitors to our gardens this year acclaimed this as one of the 
finest reds in cultivation. The massive flowers which reach the 
size of 10 to 12 inches across by 6 to 7 inches deep, are carried 
on sturdy stems above a well-formed, vigorous, deep green plant 
that makes a striking color contrast. I want all my customers to 
have this gorgeous plant blooming in your own gardens next sum- 
mer, so offer at this exceptionally low price. 
Each, 75 cts.; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Pompon Dahlias At Special Low Uniform Prices 
2642 Nanaquaket (I. D.). 
of Dahlia during the past seasons. 
class by itself. 
of chamois. 
above the foliage on a long wiry stem. 
2646 City of Cleveland (I. D.). 
dish orange and a beauty. 
Roll Dahlia of the first class. 
2647 Jane Cowl (I. 
buff and old gold blending to a bright salmon at the 
The giant flowers are held aloft on 
A superb dahlia. 
2623 Mrs. Geo. Le Boutillier (D.). 
velvety carmine blooms often 
across are outstanding in all respects. 
attract attention in any Dahlia planting. 
are borne on strong, straight. 
ideal for cut flowers. 
2635 Helen Kehoe (Apple Blossom Pink) 
3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; doz., $4.00 postpaid. 
They are miniatures of the show 
Dahlias, having a perfect ball-like 
form but small in size, blooms aver- 
age 1% to 2 in. across. Plants are 
dwarf branching producing in early 
August an abundance of flowers that 
are ideal for bouquets and table dec- 
orations. 
2684. Spy. A beautiful cardinal red 
of perfect form and shape. The small 
blood red blooms are very attractive 
in bouquets, : 
2687 Joe Fette. Pure white, well 
shaped blooms borne in profusion on 
long strong stems. 
2686 Rosalie. White heavily over- 
laid purple.. The blooms are carried 
abundantly on compact plants, make 
it very desirable for the border. 
2689 Yellow Gem. Bright yellow, a 
very free bloomer. Stems are long 
and strong; excellent variety for cut- 
ting, 
2688 Amber Queen. 
, formed 
bronze, 
Attractive, well- 
button-like blooms of pure 
Free bloomer. 
SS ener 
Each, 50 cts.; 3 for $1.25. 
Probably the most talked 
It still is in a 
A perfect bloom of lovely pink, with 
The bloom is ¢arriéd high 
Each, 50 cts.; 
A giant bright red- 
Fine grower and an Honor 
Each, 65 cts.; 3 for 
D.). A large flower of a warm 
rigid 
Each, 50 cts.; 3 for $1.25. 
The giant rich 
measuring 14 inches 
They always 
The blooms 
stems making them 
Each, 65 cts.; 3 for $1.65. 
2687 Joe Fette 
2685 Dee Dee. Clear Lavender. A 
lovely shade that will mix well with 
any other of the Pompons for cutting. 
