decorative and -informal decorative class. 
All are guaranteed vigorous, free flowering, 
| easy sto grow varieties with massive flow- 
ers. Dahlias prefer a soil on the light side. 
| If soil is heavy, include a shovel of sand 
in each planting hole. For exhibition 
blooms nip off the side branches and allow 
only a few stems and feed plants. Southern 
states can plant in February and March; 
Northern states, April till June. 
Forest Fire ~ 
_ 17M1 — Huge, blazing scarlet-red with 
golden tips. Outstanding in every way. 65¢ 
each; 3 for $1.75. 
* Mrs. Geo. Le Boutillier . 
_ 17M2—Brilliant carmine-red. Outstanding 
| for brilliance, big size and performance. 
|  ~ 55c¢ each; 3 for $1.50. 
| White Wonder 
| -17M3—Mammoth, fluffy-white blooms with 
| long, wavy petals, gracefully arranged. Vig- 
orous. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.65. 
| Pres. Wm. H. Taft 
_ 17M4—Beautiful rich begonia-rose blooms 
of perfect form. Robust grower, strong 
stems. 55c¢ each; 3 for $1.50. 
All varieties listed below are in the large — 
King Size Blooms often 
larger than dinner plates 
Royal Pennant 
17M5—Distinctive, rich purple with plush- 
velvet sheen. Reliable in every way. 50¢ 
each; 3 for $1.50. ; 
Bashful Giant 
17M6 — Autumn colors of apricot, gold, 
copper and shrimp exquisitely blended. 60c 
each; 3 for $1.65. 
Avalon 
17M7—Beautiful and showy yellow of fine 
form. Dependable and popular. 55¢ each; 
3 for $1.50. 
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Commando 
17M8 — Gorgeous, clear, deep  orchid- 
lavender. A favorite for performance and 
beauty. 55¢ each; 3 for $1.50. 
Gertrude Brinton 
17M9—Brilliant cherry-red with fine form, 
size and performance, Exceptionally good. 
45c each; 3 for $1.35. 
Thomas Edison 
17M10—Royal-purple blooms of staghorn 
petal formation. Unusual and striking. 60¢ 
each; 3 for $1.65. 
GROW PRIZE DAHLIAS 
Amazing savings for such an excel- 
lent selection of varieties. 
DAHLIA COLOR SPECIAL 
17MG12 — One each Forest Fire—red. 
Bashful Giant—gold. Thos. Edison— pur- 
ple. Pres. Wm. H Taft—pink. 1 White Won- 
der—white. Mrs. Geo. Le Boutillier—crim- 
son. Regular $3.50 catalog value. 
All 6 for $2.69 
ELEPHANT’S EAR © 
17B14— (Caladium Esculentum) Excellent, 
decorative plants 3 to 5 ft. high with at- 
tractive tropical leaves of huge size. Bulbs 
multiply, easy to store, not winter hardy. 
For good results plant in rich soil, sun or 
shade. Extra low price. 7 to 9 inch size, 
| GIANT DAHLIA SPECIAL 
17MG11—One each above 10 giant dahlias. (Reg- 10 £ S4. 5 
vlar $5.50 catalog value.) Plus free elephant ear de- or e 
scribed opposite. 
CIRCLE CANNA BED 
_ 17MG15—A colorful circular canna bed 7 
_ ft. in diameter requires 20 plants planted 
| about 18 inches apart in alternate rows. 12 
_ President in outside row; 6 Richard Wal- 
__ lace in 2nd row; 2 President in center. 
AIL. 20 bulbs $2.89 
THE PRESIDENT 
CANNA SPECIAL 
17MG16—Bed of 12 President Can- 
nas as pictured below plus 1 Elephant 
Ear described above. 
$1.79 
All 12 for 
Reliable Service for 105 Years 
7 New, Giant Flowering 
DWARF CANNAS 
A new dwarf race of cannas growing only 
one-half as tall as regular varieties. The 
blooms of immense sizes are remarkable 
for their delicateness and sparkling colors. 
Continuous flowering throughout the sea- 
son. Average height 2-214 ft. 
Madam Crozy 
17M17—Striking rose-red flowers with yel- 
low edge. Heavy blooming, recommended. 
Gladioflora 
17M18 — Deep pink blooms beautifully 
marked with white; blooms resembling 
large gladiolus. 
Gaiety 
17M19—Bright orange flowers with attrac- 
tive edge of yellow. All three varieties have 
green foliage. 
Choice of above 3 new dwarf cannas, 
big hand cleaned No. 1, 3 to 5 eye 
roots, 35¢ each; 3 for 85c; 6 for 
$1.45; 12 for $2.65. 
17MG20—One each of 
3 dwarf cannas listed 3 for 75¢ 
above {unlabeled). 
% 
Two DWARF CANNA BED SPECIALS 
17MG21—tThree each of 
3 dwarf cannas listed 9 for $2.15 
above. (Labeled). 
29¢ each; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.25. - 
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