A&M DAHLIAS 
Dahlia bulbs are available March Ist 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. 
A&M 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 Aglow (ID}—Amber and Scarlet. 
2 Alice May (ID)—Giant pure white. 
3 Avalon (FD)—Large clear canary yellow. 
One of the easiest giants to grow. 
1 Blue River (FD)—The largest blue Dahlia. 
7 Cherokee Brave (ID)—Huge bright red. 
6 Claire Fleetwood (ID)—Huge lavender. 
11 Clariam Kelton (ID)—Red and yellow. 
14 Croyden Chief (ID)—Rosy lavender. 
8 Croyden Glory (ID)—Giant lemon yellow. 
16 Dixie Winedot (ID)—Wavy petals flecked 
Tose. 
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. 
15 Mrs. Wm. Knudsen (FD)—Florist white. 
12 Pink Giant (ID)—Huge tyrean pink. 
5 Sidney (ID)—Bright pink. 
19 The Universe ([D)—Dark ruffled red. 
20 Thomas Edison (FD)—Rich royal purple. 
18 Town Topic (ID)—Purple tipped white. 
All above priced at 60c each: 3 for $1.70: 
6 for $3.30; 12 for $6.50. Postpaid. 
A&M 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. 
46 Betty Ann—Clear rich pink. 
45 Tip Top—Bright red. 
50 Joe Fette—Florist white. 
47 Mary Munns—Pure lavender. 
43 Regent—Silvery purple. 
48 Takas Yellow—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 irue Cactus 
type and are broader and more flat, though 
recurved and twisted. The stems of this type 
are usually strong and the planis prolific 
bloomers. 
25 Figaro (C)—Yellow with red penciling. 
26 Jane Lausche (SC)— Large mauve tipped 
with white. 
27 Mme. Juissant (C}—Silvery violet. 
31 Satan (C)—Rich scarlet. 
29 Mustang (C)}—Huge clear pink. 
28 Faithful (C)—Pure white. 
30 Yellow Spiral (SC)—Bright yellow. 
All priced at 75c each; 3 for $2.00. Postpaid 
_ A&M 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 Orchid Lady (FD)—Lavender pink. 
40 I K E (FD)—Rich ruby red. 
39 Queen of Yellows—Deep yellow ball that 
is a standout in the garden. 
41 Gerrie Hoeck (Waterlily)—Rich 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. | bulbs. 
3 for 35c; 12 for $1.29; 25 for $2.49; 100 for $9.69 
Blue Beauty—Large lavender blue. Throat deep 
crimson. 
Chamouny — Very fine spikes of true bright 
Tose. 
Elizabeth the Queen—Clear ruffled lavender. 
Ethel Cave Cole—Large exhibition pink. 
Fair Angel—Large ruffled creamy white. 
2-A 
King Lear — Rich coloring of velvety, peony 
purple. 
Margaret Beaton — Pure nithitte, 
throat. 
Margaret Fulton—Rich, deep salmon. 
Picardy—Large delicate apricot. 
Rosa Van Lima—Tall, beautiful light pink. 
Snow Princess—Large pure white. 
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TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
On Sale January 15th to May 
These flowers with their brilliant colors and s 
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 <a 
plenty of light but not direct sun. Keep damp P 
at all times. FY 
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 
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39c each: 6 for $1.99; 12 for $3.89. Postpaid 
3 Gladiolus Collections 
Margaret Fulton 
Marie Antoinette 8 POPULAR 
Commander Koehl GLADIOLUS” 
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Spotlight 3 each $2.40 
Snow Princess 
Pelegrina 
Chamouny ; 
Margaret Beaton 10 FAVORITE _ ‘ 
Yellow Herald GLADIOLUS .. 
Rosa Van Lima ei oy 
Barcarolle 1 each 85c 
Red Charm 3 each $2.40 
Fair Angel 6 each $4.35 
Elizabeth the oeee 
Picardy 
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Glamis Newer Introductions 
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3 for 39c; 12 for $1.49; 25 for $2.89: 100 for $11. 29 
Barcarolle—Rutffled clear light orange. 
Commander Koehl—Rich deep toned scarlet. 
J. Van Konyenburg—Very large garnet red. 
Marie Antoinette—Salmon with red blotch. — 
Pelegrina — Pure dark violet blue. Truly a 
beauty. ’ 
Red Charm—Large rich red. Tall. 
Spotlight—Deep yellow, scarlet throat. 
Yellow Hercld—Rich ruffled golden yellow. — 
3 for 49c; 12 for $1.69; 25 for $3.29: 100 for ie 79 « 
Black Opal—Huge black red. 
Firedome—Large brilliant carmine red. © Om 
Florence Nightingale—Graceful satiny white. 
Glamis—Tall soft pink. Pointed petals. ; 
Pactolus — Apricot yellow with orange red 
blotch. 
Spic & Span—Ruffled salmon pink. 
of large bulbs. 
per 100. 
90c dozen; 25 for fiteke pi AS 
