POMPON DAHLIAS 
These dainty Pompon or Button Dahlias are admired 
everywhere for their outstanding qualities as cut- 
flowers. They produce a profusion of blooms averag- 
ing 1144” in diameter on long, strong stems and will 
last for days when cut. A bouquet of these bright 
little flowers will add a cheerful touch to your home. 
STRONG HEALTHY TUBERS 40c EACH 
ALICE: Bright red. See illustration. 
ALLBRIGHT: Brilliant orange red. Outstanding. 
AMBER QUEEN: Rich amber. See illustration. 
BETTY ANN: A very delicate pink. See illustration. 
CELESTIA: A tiny pure white. 
CHALLENGE: Maroon and white. 
DORIA: Very dark maroon. Blends well when used with soft 
shades of pink. 
ELOISE: A beautiful blend of fuchsia purple. 
HAZEL DELL: Light pink. 
HELEN ANITA: Lavender pink with white dot in center. See 
illustration. 
JOANNA PETTIT: Glowing salmon pink. 
JOE FETTE: Best white. See illustration. 
LAURIE: Soft cream. New. 
LIBBY ROHR: Wine purple. 
LITTLE DOVE: Rosy orchid. 
MIKE: Orange red; low bush. 
MARY MUNNS: Orchid lavender. 
MINNIE MELLS: Rosy mottled pink. 
MORNING MIST: White, orchid blush. 
PATRICIA K.: Light lavender. 
PEGGY ANN. Orange. 
PRIDE: Low growing rich maroon. Profuse bloomer. 
PURPLE GEM: Dark reddish purple. See illustration. 
RED EYE: Gold with a red eye. 
REGULUS: Deep violet purple. Exhibition pompon. 
ROSALIE: Reddish purple. 
SHEILA: New red and yellow. 
TAKAS PURPLE: Royal purple. 
YELLOW GEM: Canary yellow. See illustration. 
VIVID: Vivid red. 
ANY 6 for $2.00 ANY 12 for $3.50 
ENTIRE COLLECTION for ONLY $8.50 (30 bulbs) 
(SAVE $3.50) 
BALL DAHLIAS 
These old favorites are still popular today. The blooms 
are similar to the pompon dahlias illustrated above but 
are from 3” to 6” across. 
JOE FETTE, White — YELLOW GEM, Yellow 
PURPLE GEM, Dark red —- AMBER QUEEN, Gold — HELEN ANITA, Pink, White Dot 
BETTY ANN, Pink — ALICE, Bright red 
GROWING DAHLIAS 
PLANT: After danger of frost. Hole 
about 6” deep. Set stake at planting 
time. Thoroughly mix in cup of bone- 
meal or rotted manure. Place tuber flat 
with sprout up. Cover lightly. Fill in 
as plant grows. 
A. D. LIVONI: Clear pink....... $ .40 
BONNIE BLUE. Silvery lavender .40 
CALIFORNIA SCARLET: Bril- 
liantescarletues esse eters 40 
CHARLOTTE CALDWELL: 
WATER: Well when you plant and 
give thorough soaking every week to 
10 days after. 
FERTILIZE: With one good applica- 
tion of barn manure or light applica- 
tion of commercial when blooming. 
CONTROL BUGS: With DDT or Lin- 
dane for thrip, Leaf Hoppers, and cu- 
cumber or spotted beetle. Tobacco dust 
or spray for aphis. Parathion for Red 
Spider mites. 
6 FT. STAKE 
CUT FLOWERS: Late at night or early 
in morning. Boil stems 90 seconds then 
immerse in deep water in cool place 
several hours before arranging. 
DIG DAHLIAS: Late in fall, usually 
after frost. Lift carefully and store in 
cool (35° to 50°) place. Inspect monthly. 
If tubers shrivel, storage is too hot and 
dry. Mold can be controlled with ample 
ventilation. 
DAINTIBALL. Rosy lavender... . 
CLARA CLEMENS. A very deep 
red) tipped swihitekere eee eee 
SNOW QUEEN: Pure white...... 
STORM CLOUD: Darkest maroon 
TIPPY: Goldenivellowmeen see enrr 
WILLY DEN OUDEN: Brilliant 
flame, ColOt a eee ee 
Bright clear orange 
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ENTIRE COLLECTION OF FINE BALL DAHLIAS 
FOR ONLY $3.50 (Regular Catalog value $4.45) 
