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DAHLIAS

1321

OTKe Dahlia Supreme; Of FloxOers fhe Queen.

GROWN AT

Dahlia Farm

er and Importer

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IMPORTANT

READ CAREFULLY GIVE ADDRESS VERY PLAINLY

Prices are for divisions of field roots. Roots as priced will be prepaid, postage or express. Remit- tance desired before shipment or C. O. D., if pre- ferred. Stamps acceptable for small orders which will always receive careful attention.

Shipment usually made between April 15th and June 1st, unless by request for an early section.

In case shortage occurs of any variety, by unusual demand, a refund will be made. Substitution only by permission or upon request. It is well to name a few \ arieties as a secondary choice. When selection is left to me, will deal liberally, striving to please, will give more than value. Great care is exercised to have varieties true to name. Should an error be found, please inform that replacement may be made.

Do not hold me responsible for all roots that fail to grow. There are often reasons I cannot control.

Will do more than could be expected by leaving this to your opinion, believing you will be fair. My greatest aim is to please and retain my patrons so please inform as soon as possible of any complaint. You will do me a favor by speaking to any that might wish for this list, or pass your own on if not requir- ed, My wish for your best success. A. C, D.

Kind Friends and Patrons:

Many of you I will never meet, but will offer to all a spirit of true comradeship in our mutual inter- est toward the flowers we cherish. May those re- ceived bear that message to you . Flowers are our most beautiful gift from God. In caring for them we are closelj' associated with the Divine Creator, acting through the laws of nature. By getting near- er this Great Companionship and the heart of Na- ture, we become better, and attain far more joy in life. The benefit acquired is both spiritual and phy- sical, for by our pleasant activity in the great out- doors our cares grow light and we improve our health .

First of all I grow flowers for the pleasure derived, and have them in my heart. With just pride and deep personal interest, I care for my dahlias, which hold the first place. Join in the toast.

You may think it a strong assertion, my saying that I believe there is not another flower, grown out- doors, in our climate, to compare with the dahlia.

The Dahlia supreme; Of flowers the Queen;

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especially the newer creations of such wondrous heauty, their gorgeous colors, often so beautifully blended as to defy desicription or power of artist to transcribe . Add to this their long period of bloom and greatly varied and artistic formation so effec- tive for use in vase or basket. There may be some- one to dissent, for tastes will differ, you may know the old Indian said he was glad it was so, for it left him in secure possession of his squaw. I differ in spirit and wish all who can, will obtain and grow at least a few well selected dahlias. I am sure you too will soon enthuse. The object of this modest cata- log is to place before you not a great number of var- ieties, but such as have been a source of pleasure to me . I would not boastfully assert that I have the lar- gest and finest collection. There are many new beauties that I am hopeful to obtain. Each year I try to possess the best and keep up with the rapid advance, almost startling. Watch for them. I grow many hundreds not upon the list, stock being insufficient or they may not yet have passed approv- al. It is a pleasure indeed to watch the new ones of merit unfold their beauty for the first time in the garden.

You may meet with failure and disappointments, I do, not always attributable to the root or var- iety, caused perhaps by climate conditions, possibly lack of care or other causes. The true lover will not despair, but continue on and under right con- ditions will be richly rewarded. No flower is more responsive to kind treatment. I

know of very rare exceptions where flowers are not obtained . In the list that follows I trust you will find something worthy of your atten- tion, at a price to compare favorabW with any. Go to the other fellow if you will, and* there are ladies too, successful and dependable. You wull invariably get a square deal from those who have flowers, and the Golden Rule in their hearts, and are not com- mercialists only.

In conclusion would most cordially invite those who can to visit the garden in the bloom- ing season. It is the best place to make a selection for orders. Many varieties can be

shown anl obtained, that have not been listed. The garden will be removed this year, but its location can be ascertained by writing the old and present ad- dress. Correspondence solicited from those in- terested in the Dahlia. Will cheerfully give as far as able any information that I may possess.

Faithfully yours.

A. C. DOTY.

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Cultural Directions

If not ready to plant when roots are re.ceived, be careful they do not become dry and shrivel, causing: loss of vitality. Would suggest they be placed in box of dirt not wet, yet slightly moist, covering roots lightly. Watch them. Dahlias, with right treatment will do well upon varying soils, not wet, a fatal condition. Soil should be carefully prepared at good depth, and condition, such as would grow good vegetables. Fresh manure is better plowed under in the fall. The ground should not be excessively rich or more foliage than flowers might result . It is often beneficial to make light applications, scat- tered at inter\’^als, and at planting time, of chemical fertilizer, ashes, poultry and other flne and well de- cayed manures from the barnyard, well worked in. At planting time cover the tuber lightly to pre- vent contact with any material of great strength, after which complete the covering. Plant if possible in full sunlight away from the roots of large trees . Where room, have rows about 4 ft . apart, spaced in the row 3 or 3 1-2 feet. Depth 4 to 6 inches. Lay tuber flat upon its side, with shoot upward, if it has appeared . Any weak growth made in the cellar should be cut well back, insuring a new and stronger growth. There is no set rule for the time to plant, this must vary according to sec- tion and climate condition. Do not plant when cold and wet, decay might result. About the usual time in this section would be from May 15th until June. Have had lots of bloom and good results with roots planted July 1st, but would not advise this rule. Dahlias are at tlieir best during the days of autumn, so their requirements are not for extremely early planting. The hot days of summer are quite trying to some blooms. Watering is seldom required dur- ing the early period of their growth, unless it be- comes very dry, then if done, it should be thorough, after which before crusting stir the ground. I would impress that careful cultivation and hoeing cannot be overdone. Even tho weeds have been subdued. When rain occurs stir the ground as soon as stickiness is over, this helps to retain moisture, gives aeration, and prevents crusting. When buds appear cease working at a depth to injure roots, a mulch at this time is often beneficial. Manure or even coarse litter. By picking out the bud or shoot at the terminal of young plant® after two or three sets of leaves have appeared will slightly retard growth but make a more bushy plant. Staking may be required to save strong growing plants from

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breaking where strong winds occur in exposed situa- tions. If you wish flowers of exhibition size and good stems, disbudding is useful, remove all buds and shoots excepting the best or terminal one. Shoots may be reserved near the bottom to flower later. Remove flowers as soon as they are fading. The process of seed formation wastes strength that would be better given to fresh buds. Old flowers and stems are also un- sightly. Dig the roots if posisible upon a sunny dry- ing day after foliage has been destroyed by frost. When cutting! away the top leave a very short por- tion of the stem — with the tuber. It is near the junction that the shoots of another year will ap- pear. Handle roots carefully for some have rather long and weak necks which should not be broken .

See that roots are dry when stored. Place upside down in boxes or containers so moisture in stems will not be retained, possibly causing stem decay. Store in a cool but frost proof cellar, away from furnace heat. A covering over the boxes of some material as old sacks, I think better than sand or dirt in which should any dampness arise might start decay. Watch roots, if thev shrivel, they are to dry. appear-

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it might save balance of clump . Never plant the whole clump as dug, but separate with a strong sharp knife with hammer, also for large roots . Do this after the small eyes appear leaving one or two upon each division . If roots are very dry with loss of vitality, before division bury in light soil, not wet, the eyes will appear if there is still inherent life in the root. The foregoing directions are not arbit- rary, supplement with good judgment according to your conditions . Cherish the plants with whole heartedness, I am sure you will And no flower more dependable, and responsive for good treatment and theftfli^ing reward .

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Classification

NOTE — It is difficult to separate all dahlias into a class division . Ma,ny new hybrids are produced frojitf<!rosses and merge from one class to another.

After a long blooming period and in late season, many varieties at first double, will show open cen- ters .

The colors at first are more intense, but gradually become lighter and vary with climatic changes. Som.e fancy varieties will at times sport to solid colors .

OACTUS CLASS —

A true cactus variety closely resembles a Chrysan- themum or cactus flower hence the name . Under good conditions the blooms are double with varied petal formation, usually narrow, may be straight or whorled and twisted, giving rise to the frequent ex- pression “Those shaggy ones,” which are always greatly admired .

DECORATIVE CLASS< —

These are easily recognized by the large flattened form of flower usually double. Many of the new hybrids are immense size and wondrous beauty.

PEONY OR ART CRASS —

Are semi double, oftep with very small curly petals about the golden center, like a Japanese peony. Some of the largest are of this. type.

SHOW CLAS.S —

Are an older form, perhaps the first you may have seen was in grandmothers garden. Many of the new beauties are of immense size. Truly a great advance has been made. Petals are quilled and in close formation, producing globular flowers, often massive and imposing.

POMPON CLASS —

These are really miniature flowers of the show type. Are fast becoming justly popular for their garden effect and value as cut flowers. They posess the most lasting quality of any and produce bloom in great profusion. Are more dwarf in habit and may be planted a little closer.

SINGLE CLASS —

It IS hardlj^ necessary to define these with their single row of petals, form.ing flowers of varing size, some quite large. They produce a very fine artis- tic effect in vases or baskets .

ClOLLARETTE, CLASS —

A late class originating in France. Are single but very distinct and original with their added row of small curly petals, encircling the golden centeU, this being called the collarette.

NOTE — There is another very dwarf class little known and not often listed, called the Anemone flowered or pin cushion dahlia.

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CACTUS CLASS

ANDROMAQUE — A very good orange scarlet .25

OANDEUR — Creamy white, changing to pure white, very free bloomer, resembles Chrysanthemum, valuable' cut flower .25

CIOOCINEA SUPER BA — Water Lily type, brilliant scarlet, early and extremely profuse, a mass of glowing color throughout the season .25

COUNTESS OF LONDSDALE — Color difficult to de- scribe, might call it salmon pink, with a sus- picion of apricot, overspread by delicate violet . Blooms under all conditions, the freest cactus variety in the garden . A dahlia for all . 25

Crystal — English variety of beautiful silvery pink blending to ivory white center, fine formation of twisted incurved petals .35

DOROTHY HAWES — English variety, color rosy cerise of purplish shade, a large flower of good depth, petals interlace .35

ELSE — A delicate and charming combination of tints, creamy yellow at center with tip of Ty- rain rose . 2 5

EDITH CARTER — Color, yellow center, heavily suf- fused rosy carmine toward points, erect habit, graceful and refined . 30

ETENDARD-DE-LYON- — Of very distinct color, rich carmine rose approaching a light royal purple . All stop to admire this giant bloom .40

FELIX — Color, terra cotta tipped cream, always true, rather late blooming but odd and attractive .25

FLO R ADO R A — A finely formed flower of wine crimson, profuse and early . 25

F. McQUADE— (English), crimson scarlet of g'ood . size . 3 0

GEN. PERSHING — A splendid white, with suffused creamy center, twisted and curled, profuse with good stems and a strong grower .40

HONESTY — Medium size, white, with age delicately

suffused pink . Prolific and fine for the gar- den .35

IVORY WHITE — English var, color implied by the name. Fine large build of many fine petals. Stem rather pendant .50

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JULES VACHEROT — French cactus var, unique but variable, white and orange scarlet sometimes- sporting solid cream white or scarlet .25

JOHN RIDING — Color, deepesit crimson, for exhibi- tion one of the finest English introductions, in the first rank for size and form .40

KALIF — An extra large pure scarlet of German origin. Truly majestic often 8 inches or more in diameter. Strong grower, always effec- tive .50

LEIPZIG — Another extra fine German variety, not listed elsewhere in America. A new and bril- liant color, deep rosy lavender, distinct forma- tion strong and erect .40

REINE MARGUERJTEi — ^French, a new one here, original form. White tipped and suffused car- mine ..30

MARGUERITE BOUCHON — A noted French cactus dahlia, and one of the most admired in my gardens during past season. A large artistic flower of a perfectly charming color, brilliant rose, with creamy white center . Strong grower and profuse bloomer .50

MISS WILMONT^^ — Medium size, deep rich yellow with rose tips .25

MRS. lERDINAND JEFFRIES — American dahlia of deep velvety crimson. I believe without a peer in its color. The irregular formation of the petals, curled and twisted, give it a very* shaggy appearance .30

MRS. H. R. WIRTH — ^A rich bright scarlet, con- tinuous bloomer, showy and effective .25

NIBELUNGENHORT — A truly magnificent flower of old rose with light suffusion of apricot, petals rather broad composing a flower often six inches or more in diameter. Greatly admired .50

PRIMA DONNA- — Good sized flowers of creamy white shading to mauve rose, rather broad petals .25

RENE CAYEUX — (French), of the best of its color, a brilliant geranium scarlet, star like form- ation, early and abundant bloomer .25

ROSENYMPPJE — Water Lily type, rosy white, broad petals .25

RELIANCE — (English Var) of brownish crimson, slightly incurved, very prolific therefore fine for the garden .35

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SONNENGOLD — ^Water Lily type, luminous old gold .25

SOVEREIGNTY — Pure yellow, good size .35

SHERLOCK — A very pleasing autumn tint of cinnamon orange, large and! perfect, with rather narrow petals that incurve .30

UNA — ^White shaded mauve rose, the color of our native thistle, serrated, petals giving a feathery appearance .25

WACHT-AM-RiHEIN — (German) A delicate beauti- ful sujfusion of rose and white, flowers of flue quality borne erect upon wiry stems .35

WALKURE) — (German) Hybrid cactus of colossal size, yellow sometimes tinged bronze, very strong grower .50

WESTPHALIA — (German) Maroon with crimson striping. Petals quite broad .30

DECORATIVE CLASS

AYESHA — Flowers of good form of pure soft yellow. Vigorous grower .25

ADMIRATION — Color a curious blending of amar- anth red and creamy yellow, large flowers .25

BESSIE BOSTON — A large crimson bloom, petals cleft and fluted. Good cut flower of lasting quality .25

CREAMO — Immense light creamy yellow blooms, sometimes shows open center in late season .40

DELICE, — ^Fre.sh watermelon pink and perhaps the most valuable one for cutting for its lasting quality. Always popular .25

D. Ml. MiOORE — An immense and striking flower of a very dark maroon .30

FRAU GEHEIMRAT SCHIFF — A German decora- tive with immense flowers borne upon long stems, very free . Color a beautiful golden

bronze with salmon red shadings, upon reverse. One of the most admired for the brilliant mass of color shown in its rows .50

GALATHEA — A medium sized flower of soft delicate pink .25

H . FIET — A Holland dahlia of colossal size, the color a rare blending of shrimp pink and light golden, a soft glowing shade -50

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H. G. NEWMAN — A Californian of deep cherry red> petals furcated at points, good cut flowers .25

LA FRANCE — Brilliant rose pink, rather loose for- mation but large, same shade as La France rose hence the name .25

LAVENDER BEAUTY — Soft lavender, petals ser- rate, medium size .20

MINNIE McCullough — soft yellow, overlaid bronze, medium size, very valuable cut flower, shows well under artiflcal light .20

MIINA BURGLE — A very popular Californian. Large dark red flowers upon good stems .25

MADAM LUMIEREi — ^Very distinct wax like flower* of rosy white heavily tipped violet crimson, one of the most beautiful cut flowers .25

MADAM VERCRUYSSEN — Fancy decorative showy coral red, splashed yellow .25

MARIE COLLET — French decorative, bronze amber, good stem .25

MADAM LAURENCE CHABANNE — (French) Flesh color flecked crimson purple, fringed petals, very free .25

OREGON BEAUTY — (Dec-Peony) Attracts great at- tention by its gorgeous display of brilliant scar- let .25

PRINGESiS ANGELINE — Cerise violet, good size and free, stock limited .35

PRINCESS JULIANA — Pure white well formed flower, useful for decorative work .25

SULPHUREA — Extra large clear sulphur yellow without shading, petals reflexed. Stock limi- ted .50

WM;. PALMER — One of the most beautiful and dis- tinct colors, a very deep old rose. Not a large flower but not less beautiful for showing its open golden center. The extra long stems and attractive color are very artistic in bouquets .30

YELLOW COLOSSE — Very large canary yellow bloom, prolific and showy attracting much at- tention .25

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SHOW CLASS

A. D. LIVONI — The purest pink among dahlias, finely quilled, one of the oldest, yet withstand- ing the test of time .20

ACQUISITION — Large flowers upon good stems, of a very peculiar shade of lilac purple .25

CUBAN GIANT^ — Another old variety, yet indispen- sible, large flower, deep crimson .20

D'REiERS WHITE — One of the very best whites with large quilled flowers .25

D'AiVID WARFIELD—One of the largest in this class. Producing its cherry red blooms well above the foliage, stock limited .50

DOROTHY PEACOCK — A fine shell pink shading to white center. Early, free and continuous bloomer .25

ELSIE BURGESS — ^Lighl ground overspread laven- der, delicate color, good form and free .25

GRAND DUCHESS MARIE — Rich buff overlaid orange large and striking .25

GRACE REED^ — ^White deeply suffused rosy laven- der, always perfect .25

GOLDEN TREASURE; — Burnt orange, good form and full .20

MAUDE ADAMS — One of the most beautiful, white overspread delicate blush, a matchless cut flower unsurpassed for the garden . .30

NORMA — ^Orange buff, perfect flowers .25

PEERESS^ — Fancy. Crimson and yellow .20

TILLAMOOK — Delicate rosy pink, good size, quilled .25

VICOMTE KERMOISAN — French show, light old rose with bar of light yellow through each petal, unique perfect flower .40

VIVIAN — Rose and cerise, beautiful blending, with .good size .25

W. W. RAWSON — White overlaid amethystine blue* Perfect outline and formation. The massive flowers are held erect upon good stems, extra good .25

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PEONY OR ART DAHLIAS

ALICE ROOSEVELT — Mauve rose, excellent .25

CAESAR — Free flowering- canary yellow .25

COPPER — A flne autumn color, copper shading- to bronze. Good size and free .40

DR . PEARY — One of the darkest, a rich velvety mahogany .35

ELSA — One of the best whites in this class .40

FRAU DR. NEBEILTHAU — ^(German) A very pure waxy white with golden center, round and per- fect, good stems. Very desirable as a cut flower or for the garden .50

GEISHA — One of the most showy blooms, of scarlet and gold, with twisted petals .50

GIANT EDELWEISS — ^V^hite of single formation with large cactus like petals .35

HAMPTON COURT — A bold flower of a delicate ^mauve pink .25

M|AD COIiSSARD — A beautiful blending of carmine and crimson to blush and white, very attrac- tive .50

MRS. GEO. GORDON — A flne large bloom of creamy yellow .35

SWEET REMEMBRANCE: — A glowing soft pink differing from any other, medium semi double .35

VAN DYCK — Salmon rose and light shades, tinted lavender, twisted petals .25

ZOUAjVE — (English) A good sized deep crimson scarlet, strong grower .25

SINGLE DAHLIAS

AMI BARILLET — Garnet with dark center, its beauty is much enchanced by its dark bronzy

foilage .25

AMiI C ACHAT — (Collarette) Fine orange, pure yel- low collar, good size .25

BEDFAST — Large flowers of dazzling scarlet, makes very showy plants, covered with flowers .25

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CILOCH — (Collarette) Soft lilac with lemon collar- ette .25

CRAWLEY STAR — Single cosmos flowered dahlia of bright rose with dark corona about center, flne vase flower .25

ECKFiORD CENTURY — White with penciling of crimson . 2 5

POINSETTIA — Resembling a bright scarlet Poin- settia .25

PRAIRIE FIRE — A bright flame scarlet .20

PRINCE-DE-BULGARIE' — (French) Medium size. Petals usually have three equal stripes of white and scarlet, beautiful blossoms are sometimes of

solid color .30

POMPON CLASS

CATHARINE — Primrose yellow, fine form .20

DARKEST OF ALL^ — Avery dark maroon .20

GRUSS-AM-WEIN — Crushed strawberry, perfect 'form. Fine for cutting .20

INDIAN CHIEF! — ^Crimson free .20

KUPFER — Coppery orange buff .20

ROSALIE — Lemon yellow, tip solferino .20

SNOWCLAD— Fine white .20

COLLECTION

12 varities all dilterent and labeled will be made for distnibution from Mlay 15th until June 1st. These are from surplus and will contain fine varieties al- lowing an opportunity to obtain a good collection at more than catalog value. Can be ordered at any time .

GLADIOLUS

Have some of these reasonably priced. Informa- tion upon request.