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Time of Shipment. Unless specially requested, tubers will be shipped from March 1st to June Ist. 
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For Free Eee 2650 California Idol (1.D.) ne ees 
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. Each, 85 cts.; 
3 for $2.25, postpaid. 
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 
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Dahlia in any group. Each, 85 cts.; 3 for $2.25. 
2637 DAHLIA SPECIALTY 
Your Selection 
Any 5 on this page $2.50 2659 Strong 
Commando Healthy 
2622 Bluish-Lavender Tubers 
Blooms 
Any 10 on this page $4.25 
Silvery Glamour 
average 
‘14 inches Purple with Silvery 2649 P : 2659 Commando (I.D.) 
incr oke Margin White King This is a huge deep Bluish Lavender. Informal 
decorative. The very largest and best in its color. 
Each, 75 cts.; 3 for $2.00. 
2658 Marshall’s Pink (I.D.) 
The largest of the pink Dahlias. The immense 
Cyclamen pink blooms, often 12 inches in diameter, 
are borne on long strong stems making it an ideal 
cut flower variety. Grows 31% to 4 feet tall. Hach, 
75 cts.; 3 for $2.00. 
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. Each, 65 cts.; 3 for $1.65. 
2647 Jane Cowl (I.D.) 
A large flower of a warm buff and old gold blend- 
ing to a bright salmon at the center. The giant 
flowers are held aloft on rigid stems. A superb 
dahlia. Each, 65 cts.; 3 for $1.65, 
2623 Mrs. Geo. Le Boutillier (D.) 
The giant rich velvety carmine blooms often meas- 
uring 14 inches across are outstanding in all respects. 
They always attract attention in any Dahlia plant- 
ing. The blooms are borne on strong, straight, stems 
making them ideal for cut flowers. Each, 65 cts.; 3 
for $1.65. 
(F. D.). Glorious Pure White. This is really 
a pure white Dahlia with fine form and full 
centers on erect strong stems. Blooms early and 
continuously on plants covered with dark, leath- © 
ery foliage that are insect resistant. Each, 80 
cts.; 3 for $2.15. 
Other Dahlias on Pages 48 & 67 
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2622 Silvery Glamour (F.D.) 
_ One of the most desirable purple Dahlias ever produced. Blooms 
_ 14 to 16 inches in diameter, and full, perfectly formed centers 
} 4 to 6 inches deep. The petals are of a deep purple with very 
faint silvery purple margin; just enough to give it a really 
glamorous appearance. Each, $1.00; 2 for $1.75. 
2630 Dorothy Tooker 
(1. D.) Mammoth White with flushed Pink at edge of each 
petal, resembles color and cast of Peace Rose. A truly gorgeous 
variety. A new triumph in the White Dahlia field. Bach 85 cts.; 
3 for $2.25. 
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 
(F. 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.) 
Flaming Red 
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. 
2649 White King Pure White 
2667 Shumway’s New Giant Cardinal 
Immense Bright Red 
An immense cardinal red dahlia of exceptional beauty and vigor. 
Try Our Visitors to our gardens this year acclaimed this as one of the 
finest reds in cultivation. The massive flowers which reach the 
Lawn size of 10 to 12 inches across by 6 to 7 inches deep, are carried 
Grass. on sturdy stems above a well-formed, vigorous, deep green plant 
that makes a striking color contrast. I want all my customers to 
See have this gorgeous plant blooming in your own gardens next sum- 
Page 59. mer, so offer at this exceptionally low price. 
Each, 75 cts.; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Pompon Dahlias At Special Low Uniform Prices 
3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; doz., $4.00 postpaid. 
They are miniatures of the show 2687 Joe Fette. Pure white, well 
2635 Helen Kehoe (Apple Blossom Pink) 
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. 
shaped blooms borne in profusion on 
long strong stems. 
2686 Morning Mist. White heavily 
overlaid purple. The blooms are car- 
ried abundantly on compact plants, 
make it very desirable for the border, 
2689 Sunbeam. Bright yellow and red, 
a very free bloomer. Stems are long 
and strong; excellent variety for cut- 
ting. 
2688 Amber Queen. Attractive, well- 
formed button-like blooms of pure 
bronze, Free bloomer. 
2687 Joe Fette 
2685 Bobby. Plum Shade. A lovely 
shade that will mix well with any 
other of the Pompons for cutting. 
