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Ww. W. WILMORE, Dahlia Specials ae: oe) ea ESTABLISHED. 1886 © #2 ges m i eis oe ‘DENVER, COLQRADO. - ape PHONE HICKORY’ 1622, ‘ ‘adehavon Located at West 36th and Wadsworth Avenues, | rats at ae pe A St ett soca tha Crown Hill Car three-quarters of a mile south of Gardens #
DAILIAS-+19 16
JUSTICE BAILEY (1916) (Reduced in size.)
The most sensational Cactus Dahlia of theage. Specimens of this variety have measured 81% inches in diameter and an average would be from 5 to 7 inches. The plant is dwarf in habit, attaining a height of 3 to 31% feet, but with many side branches which later are almost covered with large, perfect blooms. Color, rich, glowing pink, shading a little lighter to- wards the center. Always full and perfect in form.
I have looked forward with pleasure to the time when I could introduce this erand Dahlia and now offer it fully convineed that it will meet the highest expectations. Stock is quite limited but I hope to be able to care for orders wp to early planting time.
Strong tubers, $2.00 each; $20.00 per dozen.
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W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST
Dahlias That Made Denver Famous
Two Extra Fine Dahlias-- Intro- ductions of 1915.
Illustrationsshow the flowers much reduced in size.
Your new Dahlia Masterpiece, whieh you sent me last spring, ranks among the most beautiful. It was very noticeable that it came in for more attention than
who visited my yard this sum- mer. It is all and even more than
you claim for it. EH. A. BODIE.
WILMORE’S MASTERPIECE.
DR. HENRY SEWALL.
Dr. Henry Sewall
A very large, handsome flower, with broad, flat petals, of the perfect peony flower now so deservedly popular, The color is so unique as to place it in a distinct class. In color it may be described as a pink fawn with slight amber shading at the base of the petals. A sturdy, rank grower, with exceptionally long stems. It has the highest recommendation. Height, 4% feet. Price, strong tubers, $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen,
Wilmore's Masterpiece
A splendid companion for the Dr. Sewall. A gigantic flower of clear, pure color, with- out shading, borne on long stems, often 20 inches in length. Blooms early and con- tinuously through the season. Color, clear rich tango. This variety has made good on all claims made for it when introduced last season. It is indeed a masterpiece. Height, 4 feet. Price, strong tubers, 50c each; $5.00 per dozen.
W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST 3
A Third of a Century Among Dahlias
TO MY MANY THOUSANDS OF PATRONS, GREETING:
With the dawn of the year 1916, I pass my thirtieth year aS a commercial grower of Dahlias. The five earliest years were passed as an amateur grower. So far as known, I am by far the oldest specialist in Dahlia culture in this country; and issued the first exclusive Dahlia catalogue in the United States. These many years of practical experience among the Dahlias places me in position to pass intelligently upon the Dahlia, its habits, needs and qualities.
Throughout all these years the Dahlia has steadily and rapidly grown in public favor. At the first it was confined largely to the amateur and private garden, but in later years it has become a very important item in the cut flower trade in all large cities. The varieties listed in the follow- ing pages are the best that money and skill could bring together—the cream selected from thou- sands of varieties tested in past years. My aim has been to combine quality rather than quantity. In my dealings with the people I have tried to treat each order as coming from a personal friend. This will explain in part the wonderful success which has attended my efforts. Each year I orig- inate many new varieties and select only the best, and of these none are sent out until they have been tested for three years. To those who have never tested my stock I solicit a trial order, feel- ing confident my stock will give entire satisfaction.
PRICES.
I do not claim that my prices are the lowest; nor have I coveted the reputation of running a “cheap place.” Nevertheless, my prices will be found quite reasonable and even lower than others. REMEMBER, ALSO, THAT | SEND OUT STRONG TUBERS, NOT WEAKLY GREEN PLANTS. Special attention of patrons is called to the list of Hardy Herbaceous Plants. They thrive almost anywhere that a weed would grow, requiring only reasonable care to get them well established.
HOW TO ORDER.
It would be well for each purchaser, when making out an order, to name several varieties as a second choice, for the reason that some of the varieties wanted may be out of stock when the order reaches me; or if not familiar with varieties, I will gladly make selections for you if you will men- tion the colors and forms wanted. Long experience places each variety before me as an open book.
Terms Upon Which I Do Business
' FIRST—The cash must accompany the order.
or over to one address, those varieties priced at $1.50 per dozen will be sent for $1.25.
FIFTH—One-half dozen may be ordered at dozen rates. 15¢ varieties are figured at 12%c in selecting six or more varieties.
SIXTH—Non-Warranty:
SHECOND—Remittances may be sent in any way most convenient to the purchaser, but where remittances are made by P. O. order, extra stock will be given as recompense for the extra cost.
I guarantee the
safe arrival of goods by mail or express and
THIRD—Prices quoted include postage or
express charges to all railway points in the United States, when purchased at retail, ex- cept where noted.
FOURTH—Club Terms: In lots of five dozen
will continue to use the same careful, painstak- ing methods in filling orders with stock of known vitality and of superior merit, but will not be responsible for future results or fail- - ures. Errors should be reported at once.
NOTE.—If you fail to find some old favorite listed in the following pages, it is because a newer
and better variety has taken its place.
4 W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST
Peony Flowered Dahlias
Figures to the right indicate height. Prices except where noted, 25c each, $2.50 per doz. Nearly All Are Fine for Cutting. (Strong Tubers.)
Ft. High, Approximate,
BERTHA VON SUTTNER. Exceptionally large flowers of a salmon pink color with yellow suffu- Pee LS EHUCEEaallesetsy sha) sicyare aumisia [atulara el piace alinyaletnret slaty re
COCONINA (1916). Intense, vivid red produced on good stems.. An early and free bloomer..........
CARMELLO (1916). Light, cherry red, shaded orange. Petals loosely arranged and curved. A unten poiloyest ee A SA aa oe, te RO GLO A Dn ome te athe
CLEOPATRA. Oriental red, base of petals yellow, shading to bronze red; very showy...........-.+.
DUKE HENRY. Brilliant red. Large broad petals. Peas E ya REC SO LOOKIN rae ietaneacaieagsnanetavs acai sieve-aty eteter civ are
DR. PEARY. Very large. Dark reddish mahogany.
GEISHA. The showiest and most attractive of this type yet introduced. Petals very long curved and twisted. A rich combination of scarlet and gold, shaded to amber yellow. A queen among Dahlias. BOBIEAGH. IAULOORDELNGOZEM wis /eleieleieieia eo sjsfe-s Pale ceaisietstx) era
HORNSVELD. Rosy salmon. Flowers very large.
MME. CURTELIN. Very large, fluffy flower of rich (ovalztahici l= (PRR aperootp tear ace b en aCIrn no
MISS KEELING. Mauve pink, shaded amber at the base of petals. Good stem and free flowering.....
OURAY. Deep blood red. Flower very large and rather loosely constructed. Stems very long.....
PHENOMINE. Rich cream pink. Fine form, stems long, ‘excellent cutting: variety. «2.20 .006 eee cees
QUEEN EMMA. A magnificent sort that appears almost artificial. It is of a charming shade of TALLOW LOL ELGL MOCK PIM Ks a). sw aie-ai'elais esis ies Inpietsl a lniale
QUEEN WILHELMINA. Immense, fluffy flower of pure white, with yellow center..........+.--.++-.
SOUVENIR FRANZ LISZT. Dark purple, maroon.
Veined and shaded with white. Flowers very large
and ‘stems long. Very SOO = cn sates wines a oe \oielolainus
Charles Clayton
Country Girl
Dr. H. H. Rusby.
DR. H. H. RUSBY (1912). Very large, often 6 to 8
inches in diameter, an early and constant bloom- er, producing its immense bright lemon flowers in profusion. Plant vigorous and healthy, extra UIE) arate (vaicals Konan cial viol aaarau eaten Faaleehnee Keveres SUTReTELSG ina cnet ate, 5
THE CLARION. Carmine pink, shaded old gold.
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TEMPTATION. Delicate creamy pink shaded to
blush. Stems long. An excellent cutting variety.. 5
VILLAGE BELLE. Very large. Color rich amber,
heavily shaded with cherry. Long, erect stems. A fine variety
Charm
Novelties and Dahlias of Special Merit
CACTUS VARITIES (Newer Introductions Are Indicated by Date)
Prices quoted are for strong tubers. Ft. High, Approximate.
ALIGHT. Rich orange scarlet, very large and fine in form. Petals long and narrow, drawn to a sharp point. Stems long, holding the flower in fine position. 25¢ each; S250 DOr COZ es ists «dina n ocd
AMARBRILLO. A unique type which might be classed as a Peony cactus. Petals are very long and nar- row, curving forward in a fantastic manner. Flowers are very large and borne on good stems. Color, orange shading to old gold at the base. A fine novelty. 25c each; $2.50 per doz........+.++%
AURORA. Soft pink, tinted white, with gold shad- ing, very free bloomer, good stem, 25¢ each; $2.50 POM COZ, 2 secs e vse ese n eee ee eens os depres nee neass
CHARLES CLAYTON. The strongest words of praise are not extravagant when applied to this wonderful cactus. Stems are long, holding the flowers well above the foliage. The color is a
Figures to the right indicate height.
Ft. High, Approximate. most intense red, so vivid as to dazzle the eye. Flowers are large in size and are producad freely. Price, 25c each; $2.50. per doz.........+ aS CCcE Me
CHIPETA (1916). A mammoth flower hone on very
long stems which hold the flower erect. Rich amaranth red. A pleasing color. Flowers 5 to 7 inches in diameter. Price, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 4
CHARM. Petals long and regular, delicate salmon
rose, changing to pale pink; often pink edged with salmon rose. Very fine both in color and form, 25e each; $2.50 per dOZ.... 0 ccncscsneneucuare haves) UG
COUNTRY GIRL. Base of petals golden! yellow, suf-
fused with salmon rose, a bright and pleasant combination of color, difficult to describe. Flowers very large and perfect in form. Frice, 20c each; BZD NPSL aOZ: Mayon eins nye assieivlelevaltiateestnatt cfscsisciaGrancrae 3
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Mrs, Jeffries
Ft. High,
Mrs. H. J. Jones
Approximate,
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. The freest-flowering Cactus Dahlia in the collection, and perfect in form. Color, an exquisite shade of rich salmon, with just suspicion of apricot at the base of the petals, 20c each; $2.00 per doz..... a avatareininheetmicusneye
FAIRIES LANTERN (1916). A miniature cactus form. Exceptionally neat end chaste in form. Intense scarlet. Generaly marked with pure white. A little gem. 25c each; $2.50 per doz...........
GENOVEA. One of the best yellow Cactus yet in- troduced; a splendid large flower on good stiff stems; fine for cutting; color a pleasing primrose- yellow; early and free. 25c each; $2.50 per doz...
INGEBORG EGELAND. A strong grower with bright green foliage, presenting a picture of won- derful richness when combined with the large mass of deep scarlet blooms. Flowers are! borne well above the foliage. 25c each; $2.50 per doz...
KREIMHILDE. Shell pink, shading to white in the center. A very popular cutting variety. 20c each; SAO OM DOL OZ a cris seks oratclavent ns tevenere REP cine piel ete R¥Mnnete Cre
MARY SERVICE. A flower of exquisite form and unique coloring; purplish rose, shading to helio-
trope. Wine for cutting. 25¢ each; $2.50 per doz.. MES. W. K. JEWETT. A large, finely formed flower. Petals long and narrow, curving forward
and giving a claw-like effect to the flower. Color, a pleasing orange scarlet. Very long stems, mak- ing it fine for cutting. 25¢ each; $2.50 per doz.... MES. FERDINAND JEFFRIES. Probably the largest Cactus Dahlia ever grown, often measuring over eight inches in diameter. In formation the flower is irregular, its long petals are curved and twisted,
giving the flower a shaggy appearance. Color, deep velvety red, combining beautifully with the rich green foliage. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.......
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Ft. High,
Approximate.
MBS. H. J. JONES. A beautiful large Dahlia, with long, claw-like petals, curving forward. Color, bright, vivid red, tipped and edged with pure white. Sometimes solid red, at others blush white.. One of the best to date. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.....
MASTER CARL. Safron yellow flowers, very large. A fine variety. 25c each; $2.50 per doz...........
PINK PEARL. Mallow pink at the base of the pet- als, shading off gradually at the tips, the effect being a soft, rosy pink. Fine for cutting. 20c each; eb araiiaiiere eye
PERLE DE LYON. A large Cactus. Petals cleft at
the tip. Pure white flower and borne on good stems. 25bc each; $250 per doz.........sec+redune
PROF. ZACHARIAS. Clear lemon yellow petals, long and straight; flowers well above the foliage, 20c each; $2.00 per doz......... nsuiakeretetcione arate Siete
RAMONA. In this new cactus we have an ideal cut- ting variety. The plant blooms freely and the Stems are remarkably long, from 14 to 18 inches, holding its flowers in perfect poise. Color, clear soft scarlet. Large and full. 25e each; $2.50
Ideal for cut- garden or decorative purposes. 25¢ each; $2/50 7 DOM GOP. micas: siasnpitute eee ae cee Pocono VELVET QUEEN (1915). Dark rich red of perfect form. Stems long and wiry. A profuse and con- Stant bloomer. «a fine variety. 25c each; $2.50 per VELVET PRINCE. Very dark red without shadinz. A large fine flower. 50c POLO UMD BLN Ctuarttc cist racaienetenels DEC Pei
Countess of Lonsdale
Fairies Lantern
6 W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST
Novelties of Special Merit
VARIOUS TYPES Strong Tubers. Figures to right indicate height.
Ft. High, Approximate. BERTHA BERNSTEIN (1916). (Originated by Geo. W. Gero.) A fine large flower. Petals beautifully quilled on the order of the well-known Grand Duke Alexis. Stems long and rigid. Color, dark lav- ender. In the twilight hours giving a decided blue shading, an unique color. Very good. Price, 50c each; $5.00 per dOZ.... cence ese e ree eee e es ennee 4
DELICE. Its beautiful soft, yet lively color, a glowing rose-pink, together with its perfect shape, stout, stiff stems which hold the flowers well above the foliage, and the fact that when cut it retains its freshness longer than any variety we know of, makes this one of the most valuable for cutting, and one of the most decorative sorts in the garden. 20c each; $2.00 per dOZ..... 2... e eres cere esvaneens 4
DOROTHY PEACOCK. (Show.) Shell pink, shad- ing to white in center. A good cutting variety. 25c each; $2.50 per doz........--+.-s x cyedeegeustanreneneiers 4
DREER’S WHITE. (Show.) Pure white, resem- bling in form’ the popular Grand Duke Alexis. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.........- GOO ODOAEAD OA GM omerct 4
DUCHESS OF ALBANY. (Fancy.) A massive large flower, pale orange or fawn streaked and marked with red. 25c each; $2.50 per doZ.....-.+eseeeeees 3
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Ft. High, Approximate.
CORONA. (The Carnation Dahlia.) A miniature decorative form, fully double and of purest white. Its wonderful freedom of bloom, pure color and chaste form places it at once at the head of the list as a florist’s flower. At a little distance it would be pronounced a carnation, which it re- sembles both in size and form. 20c each; $2.00 IGT (OZ) tole eons Spel aio mets ioe made why nle:inyn, 0 [ra7n)/0)\4)=16aiehsia\s 3
CORA GILBERT. A show Dahlia. In form a per- fect model, rounded and full with a high center; petals beautifully quilled. Color, ereamy pink, beautifully shaded. Stems very long. 25c each; SOB Oper OZ o events wien aoa em ayane a Nieman Sella ielnjale ela Bye 4
Grand Duke Alexis
D. M. MOORE. (Show.) A flower of mammoth size, produced in profusion on long, stiff stems. Its color is a deep velvety maroon. It has no equal in its color. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.............. 3
DR. I. B. PERKINS. (Show, 1913.) An ideal white show Dahlia. Its large, pure white flowers are borne on very long stems which hold the flower free above the foliage. Excellent for both cut- ting and garden decorations. A healthy grower, reaching a height of five feet. 25c each; $2.50
POY COZ, wvcvv cn bediec vane nmar awd er so veeevis viccss 5 ELEANOR STISSER. (Decorative, 1914.) A new decorative introduced in 1913, Flowers are
very large and full. A sturdy grower with long stems. Color, buff shading to pink and old rose. A pleasing autumn shade. Fine, 25¢ each; $2.50 Corona POY COZ. cs caws coves veeverree res uerenenicsenm sane 5
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Manitou Starlight Ft. High, Ft. High, Approximate. - Approximate. FIRESTONE (1916). (Show.) An ideal cutting va- fusion. Bright golden yellow. A superb variety riety. Stems long and rigid. A large bold Hower: for cutting; *2be each; $2:50' per doze.c.e2.- ses. < 4 t ing. ivid 4 A Blooms tieely and peeks welraeee Cae $2.50 HALCYON. A show Dahlia of dwarf habit rarely per doz. f ae 4 attaining a height of over 3 feet. Clear soft pink pect ecrerec ee kere sin weteeeeee Damo carrer DernTe reas flowers, rounded and full. A very free flowering GLEN EYRIE. (Decorative. ) A superb lemon rant ait: ach: ¢ yellow. A large, finely formed flower, borne on variety. Stems long, 25c each; $2.50 per doz..... 3 good, stout stems. Some of the flowers show tips JEANNE CHARMET. A decorative variety of ex- of white. 25c each; $2.50 per doz...........see.s5- 4 quisite form and color. Flowers are very large GOLD MEDAL. (Fancy.) Golden yellow, streaked and stems exceptionally long. Color, a shading of and dotted with red. A large, rounded flower, 20c pink lilac, each petal edged with white. Very fine. Gach) $2100 per doze tn \ceialeisisietermrarinile Sadar ea 4 20c¢ each; $2.00 per dozZ.....+-...-... ee eens eee 4 GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. A magnificent Dahlia of LA FRANCE. Brilliant rose-pink, similar to the the largest size. Its petals are beautifully quilled, rose with the same name. Flowers are gigantic, giving it a very unique appearance. Its color is loosely built and resemble in shape a large double pure white, if slightly shaded, but overspread width peony. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.......... ao tias toe och delicate lavender when grown in bright sunlight. a '. Undoubtedly one of the best of the show varieties. LA GRAND MANITOU. (Decorative.) An immense 20c each; $2.00 per doz..........+.-.e00s Ra eat 4 flower. Color, purple streaked and mottled with x aN ae i crimson. Sometimes solid purple. Very attractive. ZOCPEAChivearb Ol pers LOZ -teitieicieerae enero jamie
LAJARA (1916). (Anak.) A superb yellow show Dahlia. Very large, borne freely on long stems. Rich golden yellow. 25c each; $2.50 per doz...... 3
MANITOU. (Decorative.) Immense size—often eight inches in diameter. The color is pleasing, being an amber bronze with a distinct shading of pink. Not suitable for cutting, as the flower is too large and the stems rather short. 25c¢ each; $2.50 per GLOZS miarstsre ceo velntaiaiprerminn scstevare tate ineparniets wavs vsgie sare Mas breton 4
MANZANITA. (Show.) Clear, rich, lavender, the purest of its color yet introduced. Stems are long and rigid, making it an exceptionally good variety for cutting. This variety will undoubtedly lead all the lavender colors. 20c each; $2.00 per doz... 4
MEADOW GOLD. (Decorative.) Flowers very large, borne on extra long stems, 18 to 24 inches. Color, primrose yellow, faintly tinged with delicate pink, changing to lemon yellow late in the season. 25c GACH PASAEDOL DOM GOZicaicreces) steers iaeie ee eee eee eae ae 5
MME. MARZE. (Decorative.) A fine white Dahlia of immense size. Fully as large as the well-known Mrs. Winters, but has better stem and keeping qualities. An early and free bloomer. Fine in all points. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.......... Spears aot |
MME, DAEL. (Mme. Van den Dael.) An immense decorative Dahlia that has proven a favorite with all and is justly entitled to first place among all the shell pinks. Stems are exceptionally long and wiry, bringing the immense flowers above the fol-
Meadow Gold ies SAH soft shell pink. A noble Dahlia. 25c F , @ach; $2.50 per Coz... sec ee ees e este ee neces coccene 4 GAIETY. A superb new decorative, vivid scarlet, ; = ; heavily marked with pure white. It is a variety MME. A. LUMIER. (Decorative.) A very distinct far above the average of the fancy type. It proved variety; ground color white, suffused towards the an excellent cut flower variety during the past ends of the petals with red, the tips being pointed seasons, Stems are long and flowers are produced with bright violet-red. 25c¢ each; $2.50 per doz... 3 freely. 25c each; $2.50 per doz................. 8 MBS. THOS. BURCH (1916). (Decorative.) Rich GIGANTEA. (Decorative.) Creamy white, very old gold, sometimes marked with pink, shading to large, of fair quality. Strong tubers, 25ce each; fawn, An ideal autumn shade and one of the very PANO OLD OPA AO cs kite Tor isin cael cake Re meron ye Sea neo ope 3 best of the autumn tinted varieties. Flowers full GOLDEN SPRAY. (Show, 1914.) An immense size, stems long and rigid, fine for cutting. Price,
flower borne on long stems and produced in pro- ZC each; ea.b0) peri doz... sstacsssceeccen« aighaeenn 4
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WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST
Ft. High,
Approximate.
RIESE VON STUTTGART. (Decorative.) A gigantic
flower. Deep purple red, very attractive. Robust in habit, 25¢ each; $2160 per Gdoz.....-... heen. 17) SNOWBALL. (Show.) A pure white flower. An ideal as a cutting variety. Stems are long and rigid. Flowers keep well after cutting. An Seely and profuse bloomer. 25e each; $2.50 per doz. 4 SOUVENIR DOUZON. (Decorative.) An immense flower with broad, flat petals and full to the cen- ter. This one is undoubtedly the largest red in the decorative section. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.... 4 STARLIGHT. (Decorative, 1914.) A decided acqui- Silion among the fancy decoratives and perhaps the gayest color in the entire list. Flowers are uniform in size and color and produce in great profusion. Color, each petal carries two and some four stripes of red on a white ground. Good stem and thrifty growth. 25c each; $2.50 per doz....... 4 UMATILLA. (Decorative.) Another grand Dahlia of superior merit, either for garden or home dec- oration, to which it is especially adapted by rea- A = - son of its remarkably long stems and splendid View Showing a Bed of Mrs. Winters to the Right. keeping qualities. Color, deep blood red, 250 Ft. High, GACH F2-50) PSL COZ. fois ac eets we ne weil ole eatnlels 5 Approximate. VERA CURRY. (Show.) A giant flower borne on MRS. WINTERS. (Decorative.) This superb white very long erect stems, cream pink. A very effect- Dahlia is now. so generally and favorably known ive combination of color. It has no superior in vhat an extensive description is not necessary. Al- its class. 25c each; $2.50 per dOZ......+ssseeeuees 3 ways reliable, always satisfactory. As a white it W. W. RAWSON. (Show.) An exceptionally fine has neither superior nor equal. 20c each; $2.00 large flower produced on long stems. Color pure ice Tals) al arc C on SOG a ho One arm OC cIG OHO II ICE 3 white overlaid with delicate lavender. Similar to MRS. ISABEL J. SEWALL. A decorative variety of the popular Grand Duke Alexis, but a_ better a beautiful fawn shade. Flowers large and full. bloomer. 20c¢ each; $2.00 per GOZ..+..+eeveeeeeee 4 A very unique and attractive color, suggesting the rich shading of silk. Distinctive from all other Dahlias in this type. 20c each; $2.00 per doz...... 4 MOONBEAM (1916). (Decorative.) An immense flower borne on excellent stems. Color, clear can- ary yellow. One of the very best of tne light yel- lows. Plant a sturdy grower. Blooms very freely and an excellent keeper when cut. each; FEA MEV LO Zi toes fa renptes alese sha latete le iste x ecsne-© wm nue ceretn al rinse 3 MONTEZUMA (1916). (Decorative.) An exception- ally fine flower, borne on long stems. Color, orange bronze, flowers large and full. A fine variety for autumn decoration. 25c each; $2.50 per doz...... 5 PROF. MANSFIELD. (Decorative.) Flowers very large, but stem rather short. Color, a combina- tion of yellow, bronze and red, sometimes Ba ing solid flowers of one color. 25¢ each; $2. MGM KL Zohar al « ee vavrararaceial ante tare alain mils oie wcn/st elalahele/ioneitatmtevats 4 PORTOLA. A superb Dahlia with most remarkable variations of color and also in its petal forma- tion. Plant is strong in growth, with fine erect stems. Color, pale pink, margined with clear orange bands. Sometimes almost solid orange. In either color it is superb. 25c each; $2.50 per (obo) 7a ay Caichoedia a ~ecchy cr HERE ERE chiara ic O Ota hi weNCachenE caches 3) W. W. Rawson. ° Standard Cactus Dahlias Strong Tubers. Price, 15¢c each; $1.50 per doz, postpaid Ft. High, Ft. High, Approximate. Approximate. AMBASSADOR, Pure white, medium size. Flower DAISY STAPLES. Mauve pink, exquisite form, held erect on good St@EM.... 1... cree steer teens jotlolopeot-(pun--I hia Osea Drier oecrinmoorer ood ainda Da conen 3 AMOS PERRY. Large flower, petals long and DAINTY. tosy pink shaded to pale lemon, Very curved. Intense scarlet, GOOd.......-+2--eeeeeeee 3 OO Ce datriar sis reca catalase ny a pias lek Marah where iets Iehenoken=ne Taiwhe.ie: aiais 4 ALABASTER. Pure white. A small, finely formed EVELYN WILMORE. Deep garnet red, petals long flower. Fine for cutting... 2... 66505. emsesncceee 3 Fahatol) sob sVthiemidonpaot-tla Am rygeieroo Gnome tn A om OU OO On ie: BADENIA. Color, a clear bright orange, striped and EFFECTIVE. JLight amber, fine form, early and flecked with bright red. Petals very long and Lip EERE CA OCR EN ORE, DE Eee PDP OR oO NOT ATLAS LICL GIGEP OC ERCRENG BON OU RAIS 3 curved towards the center...... 1+ -ss ee eeenenrees 4 EARL OF PEMBROKE. Deep purple maroon, fine CLARA STRADWICK. Clear, bright, salmon sh lifohgaul CGM mene wubeommr a orks iy ecnrirk TU oc ominrin ete, ter ne yellow, large and full........--seeee see e cece eeees 38 EVA. Pure white of fine form.......... SR MRR 4 CAPSTAIN. Soft red, tinged apricot, a very free FUSILIER. Deep salmon shaded old rose, large and 13) (fos 1) ae 3 TOMI LS Cae, Pa AOR RS te REE a A eink Hm Ea Jeb oy ASC man 5 CREPUSCULE. Lemon shading to pale buff. Flowers FLORADORA. A marvel of productiveness and of large and full......- cece renee recs sree eeewnreres 3 exquisite form. Deep blood red; very early....... 3 CORNUCOFIA. A superb variety; petals very long GABRIEL. A fancy cactus of exquisite form, very and regular in form. Deep vermilion, shading large and full. Color varies from rich scarlet to darker. Flowers large and produced in profusion. 3 CHOATE AIEEE: nests etv avsushtgisrcporst diageuaasiewieenstoss ts itirseacans 3 COMET. Lavender pink streaked with crimson..... 3 GYPSY MAID. Orange searlet; petals long and COCKATOO. Color varies from pure white to yel- pointed. Exquisite finiSh..........esssssesseee prea) low, often combining the twO....-.-2.seseeeeeaee 3 GLORIOSA. jright searlet, long curvey petals.... 4
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Ft. High,
Ft. High,
Approximate. Approximate. GENESTA. Rich orange bronze, A fine autum shade. 38 MIKADO. Bright crimson petals, long and pointed. 3 GEN. BULLER. Cardinal with crimson shading. MAID OF ATHENS. Amber yellow shading to fawn.
Each petal tipped with pinkish white. Stems long. Ley sel” Ooo a ety enn econ ose a CPA CCR Co 4 PNGol teo <i vabal=) ADEN Ge Sen OOo Worn OO pr noc de mM okceo 3 OLIVE TRACY. Clear canary yellow, a delicate HARBOR LIGHT. A handsome variety, with large, color, produced on long stems...... BVoiisrveatoyalb (a, «:3, Mpegs 3
fine form; petals long and narrow, dark red with : : . shading of apricot in the center..............++:- 3 PRINCESS LIS Delicate pink, shading to ams HUNGARIAN. A finely formed flower born on long Res) Pap lenaine On Colors too Sel cHLe Omcesem be stems. Pure old gold shade. A very attractive by word: BAO UCI atta OANO LPC END Dic Cy OO CLE DEDY CRD CERCA OTC CAPR 3 PRINCE OF ORANGE. A beautiful form. In color ICEBERG. Color, pure white, shading to greenish a blending of apricot and bronze. Very free...... 38 white at the base of the petals. Flower very PIUS X. Pure white. Fine, both form and habit... 8 MS EU EE waren tet scare (enanexararains ep entabelalefeneseeacer san cist eNersiaiy in s/s 4 REV. D. R. WILLIAMSON. Dark purple maroon. IVANHOE. Light salmon. Petals long and narrow. 4 Very large and of exquisite form. Stems very JUGEND. Bluish white; stems long, holding the lone ye tne AN evo bse erie le ielans wee ein a 4 flower above the foliage. Petals narrow with STANDARD BEARER. Rich fiery scarlet, one of the open funnel-shaped tip. Good for cutting......... 3 Verve IDES be crvere eis everyones ateraialepataysrnreke (Aeipunsverdce iene Sasa 8 J. H. JACKSON. A tall growing variety, produc- “ ing its finely formed flowers on long stems. Color, SPOTLESS QUEEN. Purest white, an excellent va- Lop POUGLEH our feydheat=fonol asv¥zheofopel Soman coco hao ooo Conca 4 mlety, On) \CULUME) DUTBOS GS sie 2/sae i= iale! let aaete elspa oer lale 4 LENAN. Amber pink; a fine pleasing color. Flowers SCHWAN. Pure white. Petals long and narrow... 38 large and full. <A first-class variety.............. 3 SUCCESS. Pure yellow, petals long and curved.... 3 MRS. H. MUIR. Salmon pink, sometimes marked VICTOR VON SCHEFFLE. Shell pink shading to ng Dee aed eae and Seabee wees naa i 4 PWDUILG seme CLO OU erteretattt-t-yatcitis cyslaiean eerste nek oaainmoear 4 MRS. : Soft crimson, large and we = Fi = ‘ formed, petals broad and pointed................. 4 WENO Boa ow shading y Gharaber) sVeinetree same MES. PEART. Color, a delicate creamy white...... 3 UNCLE TOM. Dark maroon, almost approaching MRS. CHAS. TURNER. Extra large, with long, black. Fine shaped flower with good stem........ 3 pointed petals and perfect in form. Bright lemon ZEPHYR. A light feathery cactus form of unique MLO Ean oania noe nooo Per OE OOO DEM igarg ad AG BO 3 coloring, rosy pink, shading to heliotrope......... 3 ° ° Standard Decorative Dahlias Strong Tubers. Price, 15c each; $1.50 per doz., postpaid Ft. High, Ft. High, Approximate. Approximate. AUTUMN GLOW. A very large, full flower, bloom- GOLDEN SUN. A large massive flower, golden yel- ing well above the foliage. Color, bronze yellow, low, Shaded lighter in the center................. 4 giving varied shades of autumn tints............. 4 GOLD OF OPHIR. Old gold shading to amber. AMERGERONE. A very large flower, deep plum Man Be sand) LUM wry. rccshe wvnlel sent Mremeeynr, ciaiaisitceteanteisae 4 MUNDI A corn ope meee ih SN Ns Sah Vg Medes 3 JACK ROSE. Brilliant crimson-red, rich and glow- A. F. BISHOP. A rich, clear lilac—: color hitherto ing, sioulen 225 Sree to the popular Jack Rose, TisH SGN AN ORC AARNSH SHO Spo Soaks Bebo erat doko 3 whieh suggested its TEAST. 2 e amiaiuyalals/feteinderedeteinistsie 4 LYNDHURST. Scarlet or vermillion. A noble flower. 4 ALAMEDA. Buff pink, sometimes wholly one color. LAVENDER BEAUTY. A clear, soft lavender shade. DAV Ze verve erence eee eee eee eee eee tee eens 3 Petals: desply wSernetted. << « nscedas cea nareeguere 4 BLACK PRINCE. Very dark, almost black. <A large MAID OF KENT. Intense scarlet, variegated with fine flower with fine long Stem.............s.cese0e 4 pure white; frequently a solid scarlet............. 4 CROWN OF GOLD. Rich bright tan or old gold. MINNIE McCULLOUGH. A remarkably free bloom- Flowers well formed and general habit of both er of medium size. Rich amber tinted rose....... 3 econ Ghevel Faw als) [lla ood anaouobonooonsonsoS 3 MRS. HARTONG. Very large and exquisite form. CREOLE, Clear amber, large and full; good habit.. 4 Baa as BAW SSH Sed WAth pins ee Venvabein d= CONGO. A very dark flower. Good form........... 4 MRS, LINDER. Blush pink, fine in color and form. DR. GATES. Beautiful shell pink, shading to blush Harly and free; fine’ for cutting................... 4 at base of petals; stems long. An excellent vari- MRS, T. F. DE WITT. Clear amber yellow, fine Uy Mifoye Key hat Gaerne hain.c o.oo G0 DieiehoOchOw A50.c.cune 5 GORI Tereinvarsiaits aieiwrary Le cpt sranatniere evade svebetatenniar sia recahcreiere cree 3 DR. MUIR. Apricot, shaded to bronze. An early and MANZANOLA. Intense vivid red. Flowers are large PETG RS LOUGH eb cher ss ciotievsi ys .eheunrmerstslheusscyensnehene (levees 3 and finely formed, showing well above the foliage. 4 EUGENE TEELE. A very fine deep scarlet, pro- gpa air: pe ra BUIey thie panureieye duced on long stems; valuable for cutting........ 5 ; pacar coups as mos Intense ned awath ViGlOL BHBOIh Ret remie sickeon wiuiasuica nara: ccalahererne tein eee 4 GRAND MOGUL. Scarlet tipped and streaked pure SULTANA. (Decorative.) Rich amber yellow, youl ieee aoscne reich Seecie) eb Os aceik Hib Crcel ee Th SNe SSN Ter 6b eje chia s 4 streaked and dotted with bright red. Flowers GOVERNOR WILSON. A fine decorative Dahlia, CaMV AN eLLGO a alsctarasaislsien im strieidcieereiacrates aerate car 4 especially recommended as a _ eutting variety. SYLVIA. Soft pink with lighter center. Long stiff SMOG wohl OPW ar SCANS Wisse are ravens, wnat apd Nuizscaeiate inate States 4 stems. A profuse bloomer, fine for cutting....... 4
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Show and Fancy Dahlias
Strong Tubers.
Approximate.
ANNIE MOORE. A fine variegated flower of medium
Price, 15c each; $1.50 per doz., postpaid Ft. High,
size. Color, a beautiful combination of cherry japbobie thee Caaabht ey cham on ea orabiee Orr d Octo cae sypisiefes °O. A. L. CHASE. Creamy white, streaked with purple; sometimes solid purple.............+++ arerentaiiers oni 3 A. D. LIVONI. Rich pink, finely formed. A very handsome flower ............. ai siseielnvaye Minbsiinialtateints sat 3 ARABELLA. Pale lemon, shading to primrose at the “tips! -.....; Nelsitle’s\e7e alatelelane SyOcr hens FaHQUSROATHOT 3 BON TON. A fine ball-shaped flower of a deep gar- met red) Anvextra fine Dahlian. oc. . seas seeea. css 4 BON MAZA. (Uncertainty.) An odd Dahlia, but one of the best. White ground, streaked and marbled in a curious manner with bright red..... 4 CREAM OF THE VALLEY. Creamy pink, shading to a crimson tip. Very large and regularin form. 4 FRANK SMITH. Rich dark maroon; sometimes tipped with pure white, shaded into pink. One of HE VRESC eke ele cero << SH Bitar HaNSA aeRO CDD Rniereiers 5 FIRE BALL. A most intense dark red, with long SILOM Vo jeeleiei) <csjale ep eete ni aeleis'» dl aiollof pages ai eliste he /ietsVatx taker a 4 FLORAL PARK JEWEL. Rich purple red, tipped and striped with white. Sometimes solid color. Fancy Dahlia WMELVaGETliy: (eM MELEE sataleyereleisisale'+(s/a suey © wien sie\ejere navel (a 3 Ft. High FASCINATION. maas pink. Flower rounded and Approximate. ajith Bo yaaedoen Ooue SONOS. Come Co bOerEs OOOO D 5 4 MOROCCO. Large, well-formed blooms. Dark ma- GLORI DE LYON. Pure shite: The largest white roon, often tipped with white. Fine.............. 4 show Dahlia in cultivation; round as a ball....... 3 PIONEER. Dark maroon, sometimes almost black. GOLDEN TREASURE. A beautiful burnt orange One of the best among the dark colors..... noon I one. aOrEey: Hanes, well Zonet anda tombe 3 PURPLE GEM. Rich royal purple, clear and con- CE a be com Bead St tes beet Pe des A SO ae stant. This variety is a decided improvement over IGNACIO. A remarkably healthy, strong-growing Sari 2 plant, with long stems and large, full flowers. A the old varieties. A first-class flower..... aioliavaferbee 4 MIGED AC lOarp Mea ae ataists miele ole leis s\einieloia'o! skeicislevs\sierela\oise 4 QUEEN OF YELLOWS. Fine clear yellow. An early JUANITA FORD. Flowers very large, borne on and very prolific bloOMer. .. 2... 0s. ese weenie es 3 long stems. Color, deep cardinal red. An excel- QUEEN VICTORIA. Canary yellow. A fine shaped lent variety for cutting...........-+.. wececenes . 4 bloom produced on long fine stems................ 4 aero ee Se eee full 3 ROBT. BROOMFIEED. Pure white, of excellent SUSLTA Gayh aise aeate aft tecdilaleleinieiatela tiated ens oi: TER IE ESOO TOI GR AGIs eee : KATE HASLAM. A beautiful soft pink. Petals pire SUE aha me Epa euscH e beautifully quilled -...... sc cccc mente enenns ...... 8 SALMON QUEEN. Buff salmon, rounded and full.. 4 KAISER WILHELM. One of the grandest flowers SNOW. A beautiful pure white, long stem. Excel- in cultivation. Of immense size and perfect form. Lentiefor Oilbtln eescrrom cetera re raat aattieetes 4 Deep yellow, tipped and shaded with cherry red.. 4 LADY MILDMAY. A very beautiful flower. White SE le ee ads ground, shaded to pale lavender. Very large and u ela pyermxer sl are ela eiatte eye) eye's. ptavatansteheliove aimee iste a)ajisns efeie)ere Pie eA. PROG DIOOTMOT re nies. slaleisicislelets alatia)auatroharaie 5 3 THE BARON. A strong, robust grower, producing LUCY FAWCETT. Sulphur yellow, streaked and bright yellow flowers, sometimes tipped with flecked with crimson. Fine........--+.+..++++04 5 white. In form the flower is nearly round. Stems MISS DODD. Purest yellow, of exquisite form and long. -An excellent variety for cutting........... 4 color. A remarkably handsome flower............ 3 VERIDIFLORA. A natural curiosity. Its flowers MISS RUTH. Lemon yellow, tipped with pure are as green as the aaa and are produced in white; sometimes clear yellOWw..........+-.-+5+++ 3 MOTO L US LON ss everaruslare syabeiale) wrere ; Riclere Wonahoreiatsrsjeve wiejene 5 2 MRS. BAGGE. A beautiful Dahlia in both form and WHITE SWAN. Pure white, medium SZC erener air ig 2 color. A pleasing old rose color. Flowers are YELLOW DUKE. Similar in form to the popular large and full, and stems long and erect......... 3 Grand Duke Alexis. Color, clear bright yellow... 4 Pp ompon List Price, 15c each; $1.50 per doz., postpaid. Ft. High, Ft. High, Approximate. Approximate, BACCHUS. Clear, bright red. Rounded and full... .4 PURITY. Pure white, well rounded and full. A CATHERINE. Bright yellow. Good form and stem. 3 prolific bloomer ........+...... Bites seis Coteus cs Ree DARKNESS. Very dark maroon. Extra fine....... 3 PURE LOVE. Beautiful lilac............. Nace sees ¢ H. C. WINTER. Rosy buff, tinged primrose........ 3 ae ‘ HEDWIG POLWIZ. Very free. Color, red and white 3 a gic meta Hach Sart os the names) comregk. ; ISABEL. Vermillion. Very fine.....6....6.sseeaee 4 P LS 2 Cal he teh aS ee Set Share Styria LITTLE PRINCE. Quite small. Widely varied in STAR OF THE EAST. Purest white. A free bloom- er, Hxcellent for cutting. 2 cee niece erie ees sie 3
color from deepest red to pinkish white..........
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Single Dahlias
Ft. High, Approximate. BLACK BIRD. A distinct variety with dark purple foliage, producing a wealth of vivid red flowers; BETATLG? AVDULO EY ster ore vas ener simiovesi) anetey axsranaTone Aciereache Drocnceriicn iets BLUSH CENTURY. A fine cutting varlety by rea- son of its long stems and abundance of flowers. Color light pink or blush. A gem................ 6 LADY LOVE. A fine single variety; faultless in both form and color; borne on an ideal stem for cutting. Color, light canary yellow, shaded to pure white. A lovely flower.............+6-. Gece em! PRES. VIGER. (Collarette.) Carmine red, yellow disc surrounded by a frill of pure white minia- ture petals. Very attractive........-..-++ee+seee- 3 SCARLET CENTURY. Bright vivid scarlet on very long stems, petals broad and evenly arranged, The
best of all the red singles.............--0++% orridian. 1) SENSATION. A semi-double, scarlet tipped white; ne bh oP CH INS Aitioao op Upbodo damon meal U Add SAA 5
TWENTIETH CENTURY. Now so well known as to require but little description. Intense rosy- erimson, tipped with white and having a white band around the disc.............+.++-66- Bishan
WHITE CENTURY. Similar to the foregoing, ex- cept as to color, which is the purest white. Noth- 2 ing equal to it among the whites............ Sper Twentieth Century
Price of any of the above singles, strong tubers, 20c
each; $2.00 doz.
Gladiolus
Among the summer flowering bulbs the Gladiolus has few, if any, equals. They are easily satisfied, both as to soil and loeation, doing equally well in beds, rows or interspersed among small shrubbery. Good culti- vation is desired, but heavy fertilizing should be avoided.
The following groups represent the best of both new and old varieties. These are so arranged as to give a good range of color in each group. May be ordered in sets by group number:
GROUP NO. 1. AMERICA. Soft flesh pink. Extra fine, AUGUSTA. White lavender anthus, long spikes, BRENCHLEYENSIS. Bright vermillion scarlet. INDEPENDENCE. Bright pink, shaded throat. KLONDYEKE. Primrose yellow, dark throat.
MRS. FRANCES KING. Vivid scarlet, lonk spikes. Price, 6c each; 60 per doz.; set of 6 for 30c; $3.50 - per 100.
GROUP NO. 2. BARON HULAT. Deep rich purple. GLORY. Cream pink, striped crimson. GIANT PINK. Brilliant pink, dark throat. PRINCEPS. Dazzling scarlet, white throat. SNOWBANE. White, red marking in throat. TWENTIETH CENTURY. B5lood red, long spike. Price, 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; set of 6 50c. GROUP NO. 3. GOLDEN KING. Bright golden yellow with crimson marking. 20¢ each; $1.75 per doz. GOLDEN WEST. Brilliant orange scarlet: 20c each; $1.75 per doz. LILY LEHMAN. Pure white tinged blush. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. Brilliant red shaded carmine. 25¢ each; $2.50 per doz. PANAMA. Pale pink, extra large and fine. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. PEACE. Pure white, pale lilac marking. 20c each; $1.75 per doz.; set of 6 for $1.00. GLADIOLUS IN MIXTURE. A choice collection of many colors in mixture, suit- able for massing. 40c per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
“The flowers (Mrs. Ferdinand Jeffries) were simply grand in size, form and color, notwithstanding the fact that it was a very poor season here for Dahlias.” GLADIOLUS EDGAR W. ELA.
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Peonies
Fine, hardy plants, rivaling the rose in perfection of bloom, color and frag- rance. They are at home in any climate or soil, but thrive best in a deep, rich, well-drained loam. They make a gor- geous display planted in beds, on the lawn, or planted singly along the walk or herbaceous border. The Peony. is per- fectly hardy and generally able to care for itself, but it does not follow that they enjoy neglect. Give them ample room in which to grow, keeping them free from weeds and grass, and they will amply repay all the care given. A word to beginners: Don't be alarmed when you see your newly set Peonies begin to turn brown in July and appear to be quite dead by August. This is natural. They will be on hand again in the spring.
The following varieties embrace a wide range of color and will be found
very satisfactory: Prices, except where noted, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
DORCHESTER. (Richardson's Pink.)
Clear light pink. H
DUKE OF WELLINGTON. Ivory white with creamy
white center. Very large.
EARLY ROSE. An early pink; blooms in clusters;
very fragrant.
A rare variety of great beauty. large size. Pure, snowy
FPESTIVA MAXIMA. Exceedingly showy and of
white flaked with small crimson spots at center. Fin- est white in cultivation. Price, 50c each. GRANDIFLORA ALBA. Large, pure white. Blooms
late.
GOLDEN HARVEST. Silver pink, changing to white.
Center yellow.
GOLDEN CENTER. This is not a large Peony, but is a very good one. Pure white, pale yellow center.
HUME. Rosy pink. Very large and full, Should be mulched heavily to bring its flowers to perfection.
LADY LENORA BRAMWELL. Very large and sweet. Silver rose.
LATE ROSE. later in the season.
Similar to Early Rose, only it blooms It is a fine rose-scented flower.
Field of Peonies in Full Bloom,
MAD, BREON. Flesh and lemon, changing to white.
MARIE LEMOINE. 50c each.
Late flowering creamy white,
MODEL DE PERFECTION. Sweet.
Silver pink. Large and
OFFICINALIS RUBRA. (Old Red). bright crimson, quite double and globular. and fine.
Flowers of a Very early,
PRINCESS BEATRICE. Pink gard petals, center ereamy pink. QUEEN VICTORIA. A _ good-sized flower; outside
pure white, center creamy white; inner petals usually tipped carmine.
RICHARDSON’S GRANDIFLORA. flower. Deep crimson. One of the Very good. 50¢ each.
A very large bold latest to bloom.
RUBRA GRANDIFLORA. Blood red. Extra large
Size. A fine late variety. 50c each.
ROSEA SUPERBA. Fine, full rosy pink. choice flower. Very free bloomer,
VELLE DE NANCY. lar flower, 50c.
SPECIAL OFFER,
extra
Dark crimson red, large globu-
One each of the above, 20 for $5.
Hardy Herbaceous Plants
Prices, except where noted, 10c each; $1.00 per doz. For Permanent Planting in Garden, Borders, Cemetery Plots, Etc.
STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS.
No flower garden is complete without a collection of these most valuable plants. With a little care they may be selected so as to give a continuous supply of flowers from early spring to autumn frosts. They re- quire far less care than the annuals of bedding plants, and may be used to good advantage to fill odd corners,
along fences, and to screen unsightly objects. ‘They are perfectly hardy, and yet for winter they should have a slight covering of leaves or other litter. Care should also be taken to prevent pools of water standing on them during winter. I will gladly make selections for those not familiar with hardy plants if they will in- form me as to space to be filled.
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ACHILLEA. (Milfoil, or Yarrow.)
“THE PEARL.” Flowers borne in greatest profusion the entire summer on strong, erect stems, two feet high, of the purest white. As a summer cut-bloom it is of great value.
ACHILLEA ROSEUM. (Rosy Milfoil.) Finely cut deep green foliage. Flowers pink in dense heads. 18 inches high and flowers all summer. Well worth grow- ing, both as a border plant and for cutting.
BOLTONIA ASTEROIDES. (False Camomile.) As- ter-like flowers. Pure white and very showy. Grows to a height of four and five feet. One of the best hardy perennials.
BLEEDING HEART. (Dielytra Spectabilis.) A hardy perennial plant producing graceful Sprays of heart-shaped pink and white flowers. Price, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
BACCONIA-CORDATA. (Plume Poppy.) A rank growing plant, suitable for large grounds or for screen- ing unsightly objects. Ornamental silvery foliage, pro- ducing large sprays of creamy white flowers. Grows to a height of 7 feet.
COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA. A beautiful hardy bor- der plant. Grows 30 inches high, and produces its bright golden-yellow flowers in great profusion the en- tire season. It makes a handsome yase flower when cut, and should be grown in quantity whenever flowers are wanted for table decoration.
COLUMBINE. (Aquilegia.)
COERULEA. The beautiful Rocky Mountains.
native species of the Very broad flowers, three inches or more in diameter. The outer petals and long spurs are deep blue. Center of flower creamy white. Grand for cutting or border work. Thrives best in the shade. Prices, 15e each; $1.50 per doz.
CHEYSANTHA. (Golden Spurred Columbine.) Grows 2% feet high, forming a bush 2 to 3 feet across, which is covered for two months with golden yellow flowers with long spurs. One of the most distinct of the family.
CANTERBURY BELLS. IFine, showy plants, produc- ing a profusion of bell-shaped flowers in white, pink and various shades of blue. Fine for massing,
The old- to four feet.
DELPHINIUM. (Perennial Larkspur.) fashioned very dark blue variety. Three
GOLDEN GLOW. (Rudbeckia.) The plant is com- pact, growing 6 to 8 feet high, producing numerous stems which are laden with double golden-yellow flowers,
GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA, (Baby’s Breath.) <A beautiful perennial. When in bloom it forms a sym- metrical mass 2 to 8 feet in height, of minute, pure white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like appear- ance. For cutting purposes it is exquisite, especially in combination with high-colored flowers.
GYPSOHILA FL. PL. A double form of the above. Blooms two weeks later, Wach floret is densely double. The most valuable introduction in recent years. Price, 25e each; $2.60 per doz.
Bed of Alaska Daisies. GAILLARDIA.
(Grandiflora.) Beginning to flower in June, they continue one mass of bloom the entire summer. Flowers three inches in diameter. Center dark reddish-brown. Petals vary from scarlet-orange to crimson.
GOLDEN ROD. A strong growing plant, rich golden yellow bloom in July and August.
producing
HARDY ASTERS. (Michaelmas Daisies, or Star- worts.) These are among the showiest of our late- flowering hardy plants, giving a wealth of bloom at a season when most other hardly flowers are past. I offer three colors only—blue, white and light lavender.
HARDY MARGUERITE. growing about three feet with bright yellow center.
A well-known hardy daisy, high. Flowers pure white,
HOLLYHOCKS. (Double Strong Field Roots.) As a background in large borders or beds of the lower her- baceous plants, there is nothing better. For planting in rows or groups on the lawn, or interspersing among the shrubbery, they are invaluable. The flowers, which are as elegant in shape as a Camelia, form perfect ro- settes of the most lovely shades. Separate colors. Buff, White, Yellow, Maroon, Red, Pink, Blush, Black.
HOLLYHOCES.. (Allegheny or Everblooming.) The mammoth flowers are wonderfully formed of loosely arranged, fringed petals, which look as if made from the finest China silk. A wide range of colors in mixture
only.
HARDY PINES. (Dianthus Chinensis.) This old- time favorite is well deserving of a place in every gar-
den. They occupy but little space, and yet produce a profusion of richly hued flowers of delightful frag- rance. Mixed colors.
HARDY PINES. (Grass or Clove Pink.) The old- fashioned border pink. Delightfully fragrant. Popu- lar in all border work. Many colors mixed.
HEMEROCALLIS. (Lemon Lily.) A most useful
variety, growing about two feet high, with clusters of lily-like flowers of a rich yellow; very sweet.
THUNBERGII. Similar to the above, only it blooms a full month later and is more sturdy in growth. Stems from 8 to 4 feet long.
HELENIUM. plant, producing and bronze, with after severe frost.
(Sneeze-wort.) <A fine late blooming flowers of various colors of yellow brown center. Continues in bloom
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HARDY POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The hardy
Chrysanthemums are becoming more and more the . queen of autumn. They continue to bloom long after all other flowers have died’ away, and even “the last /rose of summer’ has faded and gone. ,The following -are among the best colors:
Red, White, Yellow, Pink, Purple.
HIBISCUS. (Crimson KHye.) An immense flower with a crimson eye. Perfectly hardy. ‘freely from mid-summer until killed by frost.
IRIS. (Germancia.) Large flowering varieties. PEx- cellent for either borders or massing. I carry the fol- ‘lowing colors:
Blue, Creamy White, Purple and White, Bronze, Lavender, Orange Yellow, Bronze Purple, Pink.
TRIS PALLIDA DALMATICA, The finest of the *German Irish, growing in good soil to a height of 4 feet. Massive flowers.of clear rich lavender, delight- fully fragrant. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
IRIS SIBERICA. Deep blue, slender, graceful stems. A fine cutting variety.
IRIS MISSOURIENSIS. A native Iris with delicate sky blue flowers, excellent for cutting or border work, grows to a height of 15 inches.
LYSIMACHIA. (Loose-strife.) A fine hardy plant, about two feet high, with long, dense re-curved spikes of pure white flowers, from July to September.
MONARDIA. Showy plants. Aromatic foliage, pro- ducing spikes of bright scarlet flowers. Blooms in July and August. Two feet high.
ORIENTAL POPPY. This poppy is perfectly hardy. Its large orange scarlet flowers make it one of the most showy of all plants.
white Blooms
PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORA. (Chinese Bell Flower.) Blooms freely from July to September. Flowers are bell-shaped and dark blue in color. Quite
hardy.
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PARADANTHUS. (Blackberry Lily.) Lily-like flowers of a bright orange color, followed in September with seeds which resemble blackberries.
PHYSOSTEGIA. (False Dragon Hood.) Soft pink, forming dense bushes 8 to 4 feet high, bearing spikes of delicate pink flowers.
SWEET WILLIAM. Too well known to require de- scription. A general favorite with all. Mixed colors only.
SPIREA FILIPENDULA. (Double Drop Wort.) A very hardy plant, with fern-like foliage, throwing up numerous flower stems, literally covered with minia- ture double white flowers. Very graceful.
SPIREA ULMARIA. (Meadow Sweet.) A tall va- riety, about 3 feet high, producing double white flowers during June and July.
SHASTA DAISIES. (Burbanks.) Alaska. Immense snow white flowers, 4 inches in diameter. Blooms through the season. The best daisy in the list. (See cut.) .
Price, 15¢ each; $1.50 per doz.
ST. BRUNO’S LILY. A beautiful plant, with nar- row, grass-like foliage and long spikes of white, frag- rant, lily-like flowers in May and June.
SAGE. Used chiefly for dressing and sauces, but pro- duces long sprays of blue flowers in August and Sep- tember.
TIGRINUM FL. PL. flowering form.
VALERIANA OFFICINALIS. (Hardy Heliotrope.) A tall variety, producing fine heads of pale pink flowers in June and July, with a strong heliotrope odor. A fine plant.
(Double Tiger Lily.) A double-
Hardy
Among the hardy perennial plants, no class is of more importance than the Phloxes. They are of the easiest culture, flowering well in almost any soil or location. They embrace a wide range of color and produce a wealth of flowers from early summer until late in the fall. For the best results the clump should be divided and reset after the third year. The following list con- tains the most desirable colors:
Phloxes
NEWER PHLOXES OF SPECIAL MERIT. 15c each, except as noted. Set of 8, $1.00 ALCIDES. Light crimson. Bright red eye. floret blooming late. BRIDE’S MAID. Pure white with large crimson eye. Fine. BERANGER. pink.
Large
White, delicately suffused with rosy
Hardy Phlox and Alaska Daisy at the Right.
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HARDY PHLOXES (Continued)
CREPUSCULE. (Twilight.) Pale ground shaded violet, carmine eye; very large.
E.G. VON LASSBURG. The largest and finest white in eultivation,
LOIS RICHIE. [Extra diameter of a silver dollar. bright red eye. 25c each.
R. P. STRUTHERS. Rosy carmine with claret-red eye. One of the best Phlox in cultivation.
QUEEN OF PINK. A large flower, clear rich pink, blooms late when most of the others are gone.
STANDARD VARIETIES OF PHLOXES. Price, 10c each; $1.00 per doz.
ANDRES HOFFER. Dwarf white. Very early.
BOUQUET FLOWER. Pale pink with crimson eye. Each branch a perfect bouquet.
COUQUELICOT. Pure scarlet with deeper eye. of the searlets.
ESPERANCE. Fine large pink, light eye.
ECLIPSE. Dark purple red.
reaching beyond the Pure white,
large, Massive heads,
Best
ECLAIREUR. Brilliant rosy magenta with lighter halo. An excellent variety.
EDMOND ROSTRAND. Reddish violet, large, white star-shaped center.
JOSEPHINE GERBAUX. Blush, pale pink eye.
LAVENDER. Pure lavender. A late bloomer.
MRS, JENKINS. An early-flowering pure white, forming an immense pannacle. One of the best.
PROFESSOR SCHLIEMAN. Pure mauve, crimson- carmine eye.
LA VAGUE. Pure mauve with aniline red eye.
PLUTON. Deep wine red.
PEARL. Pure white. Tall grower.
PANTHEON. Clear pink with dark eye.
ROBT. WERNER. Deep blush, bright pink eye.
RICHARD WALLACE. Pure white, violet eye.
THEBAIDE,. Carmine-lake, with red eye.
WM. ROBINSON. Rich salmon scarlet.
large
Fine.
Hardy Roses
35c each; $4.00 per doz.
NOTE—By express only. These roses are strong two-
year-old field-grown stock and are too large for mail- But
They go by express at purchaser's cost.
where as many as eight plants are ordered at a time
ing.
I will pay express charges.
*Climber.
*“CRIMSON RAMBLER. ‘Too well known to require description. Every one is familiar with its large clus- ters of crimson flowers.
*DOROTHY PERKINS. Beautiful shell-pink color, which holds for a long time, fading finally to a lovely deep rose; fully equal to Crimson Rambler in foliage, hardiness, habit of growth and blooming qualities.
FRAU EARL DRUSCHKI. This is the ideal hardy white Rose, pure in color, perfect in form; strong grower and remarkably free-flowering; superb in every way.
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. Brilliant scarlet-crim- son; an old favorite and one of the best-known Roses in cultivation. Does well everywhere.
MRS. JOHN LAING. Soft pink, of beautiful form; exceedingly fragrant and remarkably free-flowering. Al- ways does well and stands very close to the top among fine Roses,
PAUL NEYRON. The largest of all Rose blooms; bright, shining pink, clear and beautiful. Very double and full; finely scented. Blooms all summer.
Hedge of Clematis Paniculata.
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Hardy Vines
NOTE—Articles in this department are not prepaid beyond the fourth zone (600 miles) unless the order amounts to $2.00 or over.
AMPELOPSIS QUINQUIFOLIA. (Virginia Creeper, or American Ivy.) This well-known climber is one of the best for covering trees, trellises, arbors, ete.; its large, deep green foliage assumes brilliant shades of yellow, crimson and scarlet in the fall. Strong plants, 15e; $1.50 per doz.
BIGNONIA. (Trumpet Creeper.) <A rapid growing, hardy yine with trumpet-shaped orange scarlet flowers. Price, 25c each.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA. A vine of very rapid growth, quickly covering trellises and arbors with hand- some, clean, glossy green foliage. Flowers are of me- dium size, pure white, borne in immense sheets and of a most delicious and penetrating fragrance. The flowers appear in September, at a season when few other vines are in bloom. Should be provided with a trellis or something to climb as soon as it starts its growth. (Clematis should not be set where the drip from the eaves falls upon it.) Price, 2 years old, 25c; extra size, 3 years old, 35c.
CLEMATIS JACKMANI. ‘This variety, with its strong, healthy growth, hardy nature and rich, deep,
velvety-purple flowers, is the most satisfactory of its class. Blooms with astonishing profusion. Should be pruned early in spring. Price, 60c each.
HONEYSUCKLES
A very popular old-fashioned climbing vine, with a profusion of very sweetly-scented flowers of red, white and yellow. <A very hardy vine and one of the most popular for a poreh or piazza.
BELGICA. (The Dutch Monthly Honeysuckle.) Blooms all summer. Flowers are borne in large clus- ters. Crimson and yellow. Very sweet. 25c each.
HALLIANA. (Hall’s Evergreen.) Foliage is a deep green and almost evergreen through the winter. Flowers are very fragrant, yellow and white, and bloom profusely throughout the summer. Price, 25c each.
SCARLET TRUMPET. A rapid growing Honeysuckle with clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers. Price, 25c each,
WISTARIA. A very sprays of purple flowers. year-old, 15c.
rapid climber, producing long Two-year-old roots, 25c; one-
BRIDE’S VEIL. (Polygonum Baldschuanicum.) <A hardy elimber of recent introduction from the moun- tains of Turkestan. It is of rapid growth, frequently attaining a height of 10 to 12 feet in one season. The stems are twining and cling for support to any object within reach. Every branchlet terminates in a panicle of white, foamy flowers, which are produced during August and September. Strong plants. Two-year-old, price, 50c each; three-year-old, extra size, 75c.
Bride’s Veil.
Bed of Iris in Bloom.
HE stile Seite of ta Dablia j is. i Cental bial ae Sauther Mexico . Ite earliest. known “history. dates batik to 1657, and at this date was’ called Acocti by the Aztec Indians. Later its name was. changed: to- Meirnagiae ‘after Prof, Georgi of St.’ Petersburg, ‘which name is still ‘used in some of the: German. catalogs, Again the name was changed to Dahlia, after “Dr. Dahl, a. Swedish botanist. The’ Dahlia in its native state is single. . The rt first double forms appeared in 1814 and are eredited to. M. Donkelaar.’ The first:double forms were of the types, now known as SHOW and FANCY. The ~ POMPON form appeared. about 1858 to 1860, Next came the DECORATIVE. form, but. its. origin is not clearly defined; ‘but probably dates back some: forty -years.. The first CACTUS Dahlia originated ‘in 1872, but was not pleced on | ithe: market. until 1880, ‘It was named Juarezi after President Juarez of Mexico. This is the ‘popular type of the present day ‘and there’ ‘are Some 2,000 named varieties of Cactus Dahlia today that have descended from the original Juarezi, * >? The PEONY: FLOWERED. type is of quite recent, origin, baci h ue bot: a ee few seautel and are. hecoming very baie)
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” ‘ How to Grow « and Core for Dahlias
| rr atthe mes oe an open, sunny ainiction: “Prepare the soil hase _ by detp digging. Be moderate i in the use of both manure and water. Never
x plant, when the’soil. i$ wet. Lay the tuber flat on its side and cover it 4 es “Gnches deep, pressing, the’ soil firmly on the tuber. Keep the soil loose and |~ { mellow by frehiuent: Peet drawing the soil! ‘to a slight hillock around the: vs Spa
Nene pian: es MA
rn Pali growing varieties may be kept: fairly swaak by pinghing out the tip when thé first shoot is 6 inches high. All varieties eros, pare if feet eoalt be. tied to stout stakes to hold them in position, < .- is eet feet is about the: proper distance to plant apart, “Keep all dead. flowers trimmed off (pi Dahtia ploonis keep’ neh better. if eut in the ev oning—about Sunsetcana the Tess foliage taken off with the: flowers the better for-both: plant and flower, af green is ‘desired, tise some otHer green ot better keeping qualities,
After: frost. has killed ‘the tops, dige the tubers ‘carefully, remove the. soil from the roots, and store away in a hox or barrel secure from frost. ASA pre. caution it would be well'to cover the tirbers so stored with sand, leaves, or Moss.
‘All elumps should, be divided: into, several pieoae, ere being reset the following gener. aaah UB be peal Renee (Batracta from Wilmore’ % » Dahlin Manvel.
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AND HOW TO GRow THEM |
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HEN ean tbe onder ‘or lot wheto'the hardy slant are. ie be uae should be pre- 4 hee : pared the previous fall by a thorough spading of the soil to a depth of at ‘least one |
foot, ‘The soil should be thoroughly pulverized at the time of digging, and ifinclinea |]
to be heavy 2 good coating of air-slacked lime spread’ over ‘the surface and raked’ in will lighten the soil greatly. As a rule hardy ‘plants and vines should be set in the : easly spring as s00R aS nature starts forth the new growth, ~ . Fal ‘planting: is sometimes practiced. in. mild climates but is not advisable a Jatitudes of : zero . - winters. Very little it any fertilizer. should. be used in new borders and where used at all it should
. be epread over the surface after the plants are set.
‘Severe losses’ often occur where plants are
ie set in heavily- manured soll, A general ‘rule for planting ; is to: set the Plant with the ‘crown Athe
point at which the new growth starts) about one inch below the Surface of the soil.
There’ are — :
|) seme variations ‘trom this: rule; notably those of the Peony, Bleeding Heart, Fibisens;, and ee as |. all of which should be set at least four inches below the surface, ie i After the hardy border has become established a very moderate. “amount of care’ is all that is - required for a number of years, and yet this care must not approach the point of. neglect, Harly
each spring the dead tops must be cut away anda light coating of well-rotted manure applied and ts
forked in. Wood ashes or sheep manure make good fertilizers for hardy plants. Many hardy plants — seed freely and for this reason. the tops or seed-bearing portion should be broken off 4nd carried © out ‘of the garden as soon as the blooming season is. over or the Seed may become a nuisance and ; > besides seedy plants are unsightly. “The plants, however, should: “not be denuded of foliage, as | nature réquires this for winter protection. Some of the very best of our hardy plants-increase — “very rapidly through root. growths and in a few years will cover a large space to the exclusion of their neighbors if permitted to grow at will, But as these growths are usually formed in the fall,” they ean easily be removed while digging the bed. over in the spring. The list of really good plants : 18 too long to be given here. It is not ont of place, however, to say that there are ‘plants. suited to
- practically ‘all locations. which renders them all the more desirable.
beary frosts.
This class of plants is comparatively free from disease and insect pests,. They ~.also cover the entire season from | sadder to
“Why Dales Do Not Daurcnces Sick.
“question is often asked, and yet it is a very easy one answered and thie reasonable-
ness of the answer is clearly apparent to all.
To guarantee the life of a plant in the »
hands of another person is to make the dealer responsible for the errors and inexperi- +
ence of others, not to mention freaks of Weather and unfavorable seasone,: cut worms,
‘Insects, bad soi), unfavorable locations and many other conditions, over which the dealer hae no control, Then, again, there are customers who buy plants so late in‘the season that —
there can be but little hope of success,
Most dealers are ready and willing. to make good plants~
that are dead upon arrival, but it would be unreasonable to ask them to become responsible ‘for the future life or conduct of a plant received in good condition. Fortunately the percentage of loss Me
in hardy plante is small, as saat are very tenacious of life..
wW.Ww. WILMORE, Denver, Golo. .
CLASSIFICATION OF DAHLIAS
Glew i. Cactta—Thie class embraces the ion ner. row-petaled varieties, the petals of which are generally
or twisted, "Claes 6. tive.—This class is an intermediate
; Decors’ Yorm, heving broad, flat petals. Clave 8. varieties.
Pancy-—This lass takes in all ‘variegated
Reins Shewetel—A memi-double of the decorative Sameer
Class 4, Pompon.—This clase embraces the armal,
round Dahtiias.
Class & @bow.—The namé Show. applies to those Vay oo
rieties producing large, well-formed flowets, showing only solid colors, but may frequently have shaded tips,
Class @—Mingle.——Too well known to Recuiky a de-
agription,
nn nes, BAMEG BROG., PRINTEAG BOENYER