2 Ww. W. WILMORE,

DAHLIA SPECIALIST

A New Book--"“The Dahlia”

By W. W. WILMORE

This new work should be in the hands of every Dahlia grower, whether amateur or professional. It

is a handsomely illustrated manual, written a commercial grower.

as a souvenir edition commemorating my twenty-first year as

Failure in growing Dahlias, nine times out of ten, is directly traceable to improper treatment or trou-

bles that could easily be removed if their causes were known and understood. The price is a mere trifle, and no grower should run the risk

aim in view that I prepared this manual.

It was largely with this

of failure when reliable knowledge is within easy re<ch of all.

The work covers briefly the practical questions cf Dahlia culture. This work will be sent postpaid for 25 cents, or, if requested, it will be sent in addition to regular premiums with all orders amounting to $2.00.

storage, etc.

methods of propagation, winter

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we Classification of Dahlias

of the dahlia should read and follow.”

Class 1. Cactus.—This class embraces the long, narrow-petaled varieties, the petals of which are generally pointed or twisted.

Class 2. Decorative.—This class is an interme- diate form, having broad, flat petals.

Class 3. Fancy.—This class takes in all varie- gated varieties.

I. N. HOLBROOK.

Class 4. Pompon.—This class embraces the small, round Dahlias, Class 5. Show.—The name Show applies to

those varieties producing large, well-formed flow- ers, showing only solid colors, but may frequently have shaded tips.

Class 6. Single.—Too well-known to require a deseription,

Peony Flowered.—A semi-double of the decorat've form.

W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST 3

Thirty Years Among Dahlias

To my many thousands of Patrons, Greetings:

With the dawn of the year 1911, I passed the quarter century mark as a commercial grower of dahlias. The five earliest years were passed as an emateur 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 farden, but in later years it has become a very important item in the cut

pete trade in all large cities, and scores of persons and firms are now s,..c alizing in dahlias and many hundreds of acres are planted to dahlias annually, and still the demand for many of the popular varieties is in excess of the supply. Newer forms with better colors and habits are constantly being introduced to supplant the older and inferior varieties. The varieties listed in the following pages are the best that money and skill could bring together—the cream selected from thousands 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 originate 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, feeling confident my stock will give entire satisfaction.

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PRICES. I do not claim that my prices are the lowest; nor have I ever coveted the reputation of running a “cheap place.”” Nevertheless, my prices will be found quite reasonable and even lower than others. REMEMBER ALSO THAT I SEND OUT STRONG TUBERS, NOT WEAKLY GREEN PLANTS. Special attention of patrons is called to the list of Hardy Herbaceous Plants. They thrive almost any- where that a weed woild grow, requiring only reaSonable care to get them well established.

How to Order

It would be well for each purchaser, when makiig out an order, to name several varieties as a sec- ond 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 mike selections for you if you will mentivn the colors and forms wanted. Long experinece places each variety before me as an open book.

Terms Upon Which I Do Business

FIRST—The cash must accompany the order.

SECOND—Remittances may be sent in any way most convenient to the purchaser, but where remit- tances are made by P. O. order, extra stock will be given to recompense for the extra cost. If personal checks are sent, add 15 cents extra for exchange.

THIRD—Prices quoted include postage or express charges to all railway points in the United States, when purchased at retail, except where noted.

FOURTH—Club Terms: In lots of five dozen or over to one addres:, those varieties priced at $1.50 per dozen will be sent for $1.25; all other stock in proportion.

FIFTH—One-half dozen may be ordered at dozen rates. An “Extra” is sent with all dahlia orders amounting to 75c or over.

SIXTH—Nen-Warranty: I guarantee the safe ar*ival of goods by mail or express and w'll continue to use the same careful, painstaking methods in fillng orders with stock of known vitality and of supe- rior merit, but will not be responsible for future res ilts or failures. TPrrors should be reported at once,

Note.—If you fail to find some old favorite list+1 in the following pages, it is because a newer and better variety has taken its place.

W. W. WILMORE,

DAHLIA SPECIALIST

Field of Dahlias in Full Bloom,

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Novelties and Dahlias of Special Merit

CACTUS VARIETIES

(Newer Introductions are Indicated by Date.)

BADENTIA. Color, a clear, bright orange, striped and flecked

with bright red. Petals are very long, and curved towards the

center. Height. 4 feet. Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 Dee doz,

CHARLES CLAYTON. 1909. This wonderful Cactus Dahlia has

given the best of satisfaction everywhere. The strongest

words of praise are not extravagant when applied to this won- derful new Cactus. It is the ideal in color, form, length of stem and general good habits. Beyond which it would seem little could be hoped for. Stems are long, growing the flowers well above the foliage. The color is a most intense red, so

vivid as to dazzle the eye. Flowers are large in size and are

produced freely. Plant grows to a height of 4 feet. Price,

strong tubers, 50c each; $5.00 per doz.

COMET. A fancy Cactus with long, straight petals, pale pink ground streaked and splashed with crimson, Large and full. Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

CHARM. Petals long and regular, delicate salmon rose, changing to pale pink; often pink edged with sal- mon rose. Very fine both in color and form,

produced in profusion.

COUNTRY GIRL. Base of petals golden yel- low suffused with sal- mon rose, a_ bright and pleasant combin- ation of color, diffi- cult to describe. Flowers very large and perfect in form.

An exceptionally fine Dahlia. Height, 3% feet.

Price, 25e each; $2.50 per doz.

COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. The freest-flowering Cactus Dah-

lia in the collection, and perfect in form. Color an exquisite

shade of rich salmon, with just a suspicion of apricot at the base of the petals. Towards the tips the color deepens grad- ually to the softest carmine pink. Height, 8 feet.

Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

DAINTY. Most fittingly described by its name. The dainty

eoloring baffles description, but may be partly described as

a lemon base, shading to an exquisite rosy pink at the tips. It has the other good qualities of freedom of blooms. Height, 4 feet.

Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

EVELYN WILMORE. 1911. Deep garnet red without shading or

flower in all respects.

EXQUISITE. Pure or- ange scarlet. A sup- erb form, with long pointed petals. Pro- duces a mass of flowers, which are held well above the foliage. Height, 3: feet.

Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

FRUTE.. Peaches and

Coun Girl. eream describes the try eolor of this beauty; a pleasing soft rose-pink passing to a cre*m center.

Height, 8 feet. Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

Amana, Iowa, March 3, 1908. “The Dahlias I had from you last spring were the finest and best tubers I ever had, and flowers were admired by every one who saw them. H. S.

Roswell, N. M., March 16, 1908. “The Dahlias sent us last year were so satisfactory that we are pleased to hand you this order.” Tas dal

Charles Clayton.

tieight, 3 feet. Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz. CORNUCOPIA. A superb variety; petals very long and regular in form. Deep vermilion, shading darker. Flowers large and

Height, 3 feet.

Strone tubers. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

Countess of Lonsdale.

variation; petals long and narrow, curving forward. Flower medium in size. Stems long and erect; an exceptional fine

Strone tuhers. 50¢ ech; $5.00 per doz.

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GEN. BULLER. Cardinal with crimson shading. Each petal tipped with pinkish white. Stems long. An extra fine Dah- lia. Height, 4 feet.

Strong tubers, 20ce each; $2.00 per doz.

INGEBORG EGELAND. A strong grower with bright green foliage, presenting a picture of wonderful richness when com- bined with the large mass of deep scarlet blooms. Flowers are borne well above the foliage on strong, medium length stems. Height, 3 feet.

Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

JUGEND. Blush white; stems long, holding the flower above the foliage. Petals narrow with open funnel-shaped tip. Good for cutting.

Price, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

J. H. JACKSON. A tall growing variety, producing its finely

Gen. Buller,

formed flowers on long stems. Color, bril- liant crimson maroon. Height, 5 feet. Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 per doz. KRIEMHILDE. An exquisite shell pink shad- ing to white in the center. Undoubtedly the finest and most perfect pink Cactus Dahlia to date, and as a cut flower superseding all the other pink sorts. Height, 4 feet. Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 per doz. |

Mrs. W. K. Jewett.

LENAU. Amber pink; a fine pleasing color. Flowers large and full. A first-class variety. Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

MES. W. K. JEWETT. 1908. A large, finely formed flower, com- bining all qualities of a first-class flower. Petals long and nar- Kriemhilde. row, curving ferward and irregular in formation, giving a claw- like effect to the flower. Color, a pleasing orange scarlet. Very long stems. making it fine for cutting. A decided acquisition. Height, 4 feet. Strong tubers, 25¢e each; $2.50 per doz.

MARY SERVICE. (Cactus.) A flower of exquisite form and unique coloring; purplish rose shading to heliotrope. Fine for cutting. Height, 4 feet.

Strong tubers, 25e each; $2.50 per doz.

MRS. 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. Height, 5 feet.

Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

MRS. HANNAH MUIR. 1909. (Caetus.) Salmon pink, sometimes marked with white. Petals long and curved, drawing to a sharp point. Stems medium in length. Mrs. H. J. Jones. Height, 4 feet.

Strong tubers, 25e each; $2.50 per doz.

March 10th, 1910. “Those dahlias you sent me last year have given great satis- faction. Charles Clayton was liked so well that I will plant a Mrs. Hannah Muir. whole bed of them this year.” PAUL UHLMAN.

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OLIVE TRACY. 1910. Clear canary yellow, a delicate color. produced on long stems, making it a valuable variety for cut- ting. A very attractive flower. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

PRINCESS YETIVE. 1910. Delicate pink shading to amber; a blending of colors too delicate to describe by word. Flower is medium in size; plant a robust, healthy grower,

Strong tubers, 25e each; $2.50 per doz.

PINK PEARL. Mellow pink at the base of the petals, shading off gradually to white at the tips, the effect being a soft, rosy pink. Fine for cutting.

Strong tubers, 25¢ each; $2.50 per doz. PROF, ZACHARIAS.

(Cactus.) Clear lemon yellow petals, long and straight; flowers well above the foliage. Strong tubers, 25e Olive Tracy. each; $2.50 per doz.

PROGENITOR. Bright carmine or crimson lake, petals being fureated on the end like a staghorn, forming Several points, each division having a fluted termination.

Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

ROLAND VON BERLIN. A brilliant and intense geranium red, with deeper shading. Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz, REV. D. R. WILLIAM- SON. Dark purple maroon. Very large and of exquisite form, Stems very long, fine

in all points.

Princess Yetive.

Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

UNCLE TOM. Dark maroon, almost approaching black. Fine shaped flower with good stem. Height, 3 feet. Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

VICTOR VON SCHEFFEL. Similar in both form and color to the well-known Kriemhilde, but is much freer of bloom and more delicate in color. Shell pink shading to white.

Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.50 per doz.

VENTURA. 1910. Yel- low shading to amber and pink. A very free bloomer, Stem rath- er short, but in all other respects first- class,

Strong tubers, 25¢ Progenitor. each; $2.50 per doz.

WELTHARI. Light sulphur yellow in the center, shading to almost pure white on the tips. Fine in both form and color. Strong tubers, 25e each; $2.50 per doz.

November 4th, 1910. “T deem it but due you to acknowledge your fair treatment in connection with my order for dahlias; 99 per cent of them grew finely and dev- eloped sturdy roots, and produced blooms Uncle Tom. second to none.” J. W. EATON.

Springfield, Mo., March 6, 1909. “Your shipment of bulbs arrived a few days ago in good condition. TI have just unpacked two shipments from Eastern growers, and I must say yours appear to be in better condi- tion than any I have purehased elsewhere.” J. E. L.

Branford, Conn., Oct. 238, 1909.

“T found the New Cactus Dahlia, Charles Clayton, fully up to recommendation in every way, holding its flowers well when cut, and showing well on the plant. I consider it the best in its class and bound to become a leader, N. A. M.

Rev. D. R. Williamson.

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Novelties of Special Merit

VARIOUS TYPES

CORONA. 1910. (The Carnation Dahlia.) A miniature decorative form, fully dou- ble 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 dis- tance it would be pronounced a _ carna- tion, which it resembles both in size and form. This graceful decorative type will undoubtedly supersede the rounded for- mal white Pompons. Last spring I sent some stock of this variety to an eastern specialist—Nathan A. Miller—for trial, and he makes this report: “The White Pompon, Corona, sent for trial was supe- rior to anything in its class for design work, and later in the season attracted much attention as a buttonhole flower.” Strong tubers, 50c each; $5.00 per doz.

CONGO. 1910. A decorative form. A dark velvety maroon color. Produced on long, erect stems. 25e each; $2.50 per doz.

CROWN OF GOLD. 1911. (Decorative.) Rich bright tan or old gold. Flowers well formed and general habit of both plant and flower is good.

Strong tubers, 50c each; $5.00 per doz.

CORA GILBERT. A show Dahlia. In form a perfect model, rounded and full with a high center; petals beautifully quilled. Color, creamy pink, beautifully shaded. Stems very long. Height, 4 feet, Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

D. M. MOORE. (Show.) A flower of mam- moth size, produced in profusion on long stiff stems. Its color is a deep velvety maroon. It has no equal in its color. Strong tubers, 50¢ each; $5.00 per doz. Note—This Dahlia originated by Mr.

Wardleigh and introduced by D. M. Moore,

both of Ogden, Utah.

GLEN EYRIE. (Decorative. ) A superb new lemon yellow. A large, finely formed flower, borne on good stout stems, Some of the flowers show tips of white. Will undoubtedly become one of the pop- ular yellows of the future. Height, 4 ft. Strong tubers, 25¢e each; $2.50 per doz.

GOLD MEDAL. Golden yellow streaked and dotted with red. A large, rounded flower, 25¢c each; $2.50 per doz.

Corona.

GOLD OF OHPIR. Flowers extra lareg of the dec- orative form and always full to the center. Height, 4 feet.

Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. A magnificent Dahlia of the largest size. Its petals are beautifully quilled, giving it a very unique appearance. Its color is pure white, if slightly shaded, but over- spread with delicate lavender when grown in bright sunlight. Undoubtedly one of the best of the snow varieties. Height, 4 feet.

Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

GAIETY. 1911. A superb new decorative, vivid searlet, heavily marked with pure white. It is a variety far above the average of the fancy type. It proved an excellent cut flower variety during the past season. Stems are long and flowers are produced freely. (Illustration page 9.)

Strong tubers, 50e each; $5.00 per doz,

JAUNITA FORD. (Show.) Flowers very large and of exquisite form, borne on long stems. Plant an upright grower, with strong, healthy foliage. Color, deep cardinal red. An excellent variety for eutting.

Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

JEANNE CHARMET. A new decorative variety of exquisite form and color. Flowers are very large and stems exceptionally long. Color, a shading of pink lilac, each petal edged with white. Very fine.

Grand Duke Alexis. 85e each; $3.50 per doz.

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JACEK ROSE. Brilliant crimson-red, rich and glowing, similar in shade to the popular ‘Jack’’ Rose, which suggested its name. The habit of the plant is perfect for garden decoration. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

LA FRANCE. Brilliant rose-pink, similar to the rose with the Same name. Flowers are gigantic, loosely built and resemble in shape a large double peony. Excellent for cutting.

Strong tubers, 35c each; $3.50 per doz.

LADY LOVE. 1911. (Single.) A fine single varitey; faultless in both form and color; borne on an ideal stem for cutting. eon light canary yellow shaded to pure white. A lovely

ower. Strong tubers, 50c each; $5.00 per doz.

MANITOU. 1908. The illustration shows the flower much re- duced in size. Its flowers are uniformly even in outline and always full to the center. 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. Height, 4 feet. Strong tubers, 35c each; $3.50 per doz.

MRS. CORFMAN. (Decorative.) 1908. A fine vermilion scarlet flower, borne on long stems well above the foiiage. An inter- esting feature of this variety is its stems and branches, which are not green like the foliage, but a waxy pink almost trans- parent in appearance. Fine for either garden or cutting pur- poses. Height, 2 feet.

Strong tubers, 25c eakh; $2.00 per doz.

MME. DAEL. (Mme. Van den Dael.) An immense decorative Dahlia that has proven a favorite with all and is justly en- titled to first place among all the shell pinks. It is very large, and yet is chaste in form. Stems are exceptionally long and wiry, bringing the immense flowers above the foliage. Color, soft shell pink. A noble Dahlia. Height, 4 feet.

Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

MRS. T. F. DE WITT. Clear canary yellow. An exceptionally fine decorative form. The best of all decorative yellows. Height, 4 feet,

Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

MANZANOLA. 1910. In this new decorative Dahlia we have one of the most intense vivid reds of the dahlia family. Flowers are large and finely formed, showing well above the foliage. A strong, healthy plant.

Strong tubers, 35c each; $3.50 per doz.

MRS. ISABEL J. SEWALL. 1910. A new decorative variety of a beautiful fawn shade. Flowers large and full. A very unique and attractive color, suggesting the rich shading of silk. Dis- tinct from all other dahlias in this type. Height, 5 feet. Strong tubers, 50c each; $5.00 per doz.

MRS. WINTERS. This superb white Dahlia is now so generally and favorably known that an extensive description is not neces- sary. Always reliable, always satisfactory. As a white it has neither superior nor equal. Height, 8 feet.

- Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

Manitou. NAVAJO. For richness of color this new decorative Dahlia has ro ecval. Its bold. rich flowers were the admiration of all! who visited the grounds, A most intense red, with violet shading. Height, 4 feet. Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

PROF. MANSFIELD. (Decorative.) Flowers very large, but stem rather short. Color, a combination of yellow, bronze and red, sometimes producing solid flowers of one color,

Strong tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

SOUVENIR DOUZON. (Decorative.) An immense flower with broad, flat petals and full to the center. This one is undoubt- edly the best red in the decorative section,

Strong tubers, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

THE BARON. (Fancy.) 1908. A strong, robust grower, pro- ducing bright yellow flowers, sometimes tipped with white. In form the flower is nearly round. Stems long. An excellent variety fer cutting.

Strong tubers. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

Navajo.

UMATILGA. (Decorative.) Another grand Dahlia of superior merit, either for gar- den or home decoration, to which it is especially adapted by reason of its re- markably long stems and splendid keep- ing qualities. Color, deep blood red with neither shading or variation,

Strong tubers, 25c eacn; 32.50 per doz.

YELLOW DUKE. A show variety, similar in form to the popular Grand Duke

. he Alexis, but with far better stem. Color,

- : clear bright yellow.

View Showing a Bed of Mrs. Winters to the Right. 25e each; $2.50 per doz,

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Peony Flowered Dahlias

FIVE POPULAR VARIETIES -- All are fine for Cutting

CLEOPATRA. Oriental red, base of petals yellow shading to bronz red; very showy.

DUKE HENY. Brilliant red. Large broad petals, OURAY. Deep blood red. Flower very large and rather loosely constructed. Stems very long, QUEEN EMMA. A magnificent sort that appears almost artificial. It is of a charming shade of

mallow or Hollyhock pink.

QUEEN WILHELMINA. Immense, fluffy flower of pure white with yellow center. Any of the above, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

FOUR FINE SINGLE DAHLIAS

PRES. VIGER. (Collerette.) Carmine red, yellow dise surrounded by a frill of pure white mina- ture petals. Very attractive. Height, 3 feet.

SCARLET CENTURY. Bright vivid scarlet on ver long stems, petals broad and evenly arranged. The best of all the red singles. Height, 5 feet.

TWENTIETH CENTURY. Now so well known as to require but little deseriiption. Intense rosy- erimson tipped with white and having a white band around the disc,

WHITE CENTURY. Similar to the two foregoing, except as to color, which is the purest white. Nothing equal to it among the whites. Height, 4 feet.

Price of any of the above siugie stroug tubers,

Twentieth Century. 20c each; $2.00 per doz. —

Standard Cactus Dahlias

Strong Tubers. Price 15c each; $1.50 per doz. postpaid.

Ft. High Ft. High Approximate Approximate ALABASTER. Pure white. A small, finely PORTIA. Long, pointed petals, rosy pink....... 3 formed flower. Fine for cutting.............- 3 PRINCE OF ORANGE. A beautiful form. In BRITANNIA. A delicate shade of soft salmon- color a blending of apricot and bronze, Very pink passing toward base of petal to apricot... 3 TBO cheraegs eto aun eho gata srdeyeaies share hale! any eile oniete) a eks 3 ESPANOLA. Bright canary yellow. Petals twist- PRINCE OF YELLOWS. Rich canary yellow. ed, curving forward.............+..+. a 3 Medium size. A free bloomer...........-+.++- 3 ESTELLA, Color, variable ground varying from RICHARD DEAN. Vermillion scarlet, streaked blush to ark pink, heavily streaked and mark- 2 Sipldalahy w/t Oe Aeeaent ay eeers a ta amo AREA Gin obo 4 EL pe pnb the Te tara, ace tatatia eae anata tee ial acm sni lp elevate, Pe kel ices lara THER. io ar red, r EARL OF PEMBROOKE. Dep purple maroon, , ee ee a eee ca AUT SOE OLIN Sac ocho as aalencie @elele os enPinicl ee) el oye laneta'nleecmiere wie T F we FLORADORA. A marvel of productiveness and | “Of tho very Detar ee ceestiserecceeetees 8 of exquisite form. Deep blood red; very early, 3 gpOTLESS QUEEN. Purest white, an excellent GABRIEL. A fancy cactus of exquisite form, variety for cutting purposes............ Sean very Jarge and full. Color varies from rich | {HE ANTLERS. Rich purple maroon with dark arlet to creamy white........+-ses.ecseseere A ‘ i ; ; GYPSY MAID, Orange scarlet petals’ long and , PE ce ae ah tae Pe Ago pointed, Exquisite finish..............++ Les Se Payee pr oer oe eh a peace geste Sieh ETS OW Om, medium in size 4 AEe a iets iene nine ‘hue ee fee 3 petals long and pointed.......--..-.2eeeeeeuee 4 2 f rsp tai eel a 1G oboRtosA. Bright seariet, iong curved petals: | yyidug coloring, rosy pine shading to heliotrope. 3 MeMeN es HOS ter wiaees pittance citys a cies mo Wricie sig, Sniayel sree " , QIILY. eee ee GENESTA. Rich orange bronze. A fine autumn i ZEPHYR. A light feathery cactus form of un- PRTLGLC eow olea oreiia lalla tccattone wise pieva sas Abn otiche BOAO ens Sinheay ;

HARBOR LIGHT. A handsome variety, with large, fine form; petals long and narrow, dark red with shading of apricot in the center..... 3

ICEBERG. Color, pure white shading to green- ish white at the base of the petals, Flower Very TOSUlAT. . 2... e eee eee eect ese en ce ecenen 4

JEALOUSY. Clear bright yellow. Fine form and BOC STOM. 2. cere eee tent tees ewer taes 4

MES. BENNETT. Soft crimson, large and well formed, petals broad and pointed........ 4

MRS. BARNES. A_ beautiful primr Flower well formed and a free bloomer. Stems rather short for cutting 2. oe see ee siete seo 4

MES. PEART. Color a delicate creamy white.. 3

MATCHLESS. Another grand Cactus Wahtlia. Petals long and even. Dark maroon. Old but ; Fab tie epic) ORR AI eR Oe ICDS oe Ap hasaktracahsia wth Near ara

MRS, CHAS. TURNER. Extra large, with long, pointed netals and perfect in rorm. Bright

NOMION VOLO ais ate lee aie aie hleine re biel wisis inal olhi Wilelw lass 3 MRS. ALVORD. A fine salmon pink w:th long

repiilar Detale. igs cece nw et wee one sian es sani 3 MRS. LESLIE. Deep glowing red, good form

Fivets lel ct: 0) | ae Care NI a eee aA aie Cs ae ee ie Rene cca 2

MRS. LONG. Creamy white. fine form

MARS. Intense scarlet shading to orange at the AGRA DL, Lie DELAIR laa vuraei etc eet conte tian als Viti 3

NEDRA. A soft mauve pink; a unique color in the dahlia family and one hard to describe.... 4 Cactus Form.

BacrniA

W. W. WILMORE,

DAHLIA SPECIALISTY

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Standard Decorative Dahlias

Strong Tubers.

Ft. High

Approximate

ALTA. Blush white shaded to lemon at base... 4 AMERGERONE. A very large flower, deep plum

PUL DELL GUM staat ates anecaty ohana) seis ora sacl aaatecarac tata te etuet amano ave 3 A. P. BISHOP. A rich. clear lilac—a color hith- erto unknown. in this type.....--.+sss+-eeeeee 3 CHIPETA. Dark maroon, shaded with purple, Lane: faricl) Gul eee rese ars SGim one nncieeiee = Bensici 3 DR. GATES. Beautiful shell pink, shading to - blush at base of petals, stems long. An ex- cellent variety for cutting..................5.- 5 DER. MUIR. Apricot, shaded to bronze. An early PANT Cees es) HL OO TKUST: Stee vas ciepapntin ava vcia ter sion auany teeta enolate 3 EUGENE TEELE. A very fine deep scarlet pro- duced on long stems; valuable for cutting.... 5 ELOISE. Dark maroon, tipped and edged with white. An early and very free bloomer...... 3 FIRE RAIN. Flowers on long stems in clusters or sprays. Color, intense scarlet; early and BITTE Gear cgadanse avai emalt Leas aralits 1W oheKa's Iv eienebaaememence ie. ef yf ausankarte 4 GRAND MOGUL. Scearlet tipped and streaked OMIM Ciara) cia wineries = eleGlal ojishele ole oe s)e/o)chstslavacarste 4 GRACE STEPHENS. An erect grower with long stems, flowers well above the foliage. Color, UNzinigey ao Khan op bosom Warr Sh acre CONC Satan CuRLRCRC SG cite 3

HENRY PATRICK.. Pure white. very large and pure in color................. 5

IOLA. A form between the decorative and show varieties; flower medium to large. Rich, rosy PUTA Per, hal sieva ofs ates miei pete shoves utteoiegen< teats ep epaete eres 4

KAISERINE AUG. VICTORIA. A large, pure white. An early and free bloomer.......... 3

LYNDHURST.. Scarlet or vermillion. A noble Go Oe ines Onin HOD OPe bn comneb a diac Doms a marmot 4

LAVENDER BEAUTY. A clear, soft lavender shade. Petals deeply serretted.............. 4,

LYDIA DIETER. A beautiful s S00 216 ye SRP aaron eictteeanes cocci choi. 5

MONROVIA. Rich fawn shading to bronze, while the reverse of the petals show light purple, giving the flower the rich shading seen in CHAN BEM DLS “SILKE se cn cle lelere aneeistciecsd ce atriant yereas) eeraie 3

.Price, 15¢c each; $1.50 per doz.,. postpaid.

Decorative Form.

Ft. High Approximate MAID OF KENT. Intense scarlet, variegated with pure white; frequently a solid scarlet... 4 MRS. HARTONG. Very large and exquisite form. Color, light fawn, suffused with pink. WEST ee OSI Gree overs seoistepeinia cise mie eins isl Mwisiniekae

MES. LINDER. Blush pink, fine in color and form. Early and free; fine for cutting........

OPAL QUEEN. A color as difficult to describe as the opal itself. In a general way it may be said to be a ight sulphur. overspread and shaded with a tinge of pink, but giving varying Kies according’ to Wehit.<). vscacie ve ters cnreten

WM. AGNEW. Deep crimon. Flower very large. AHOOUU GST Orn eeu eO TINA horton ts wpm ci sisharetsauaplctereyenerare

WHITE QUEEN A new white of immense size and fine form. A Superb variety...........

Show and Fancy Dahlias

Strong Tubers.

Fancy Type.

Price, 15c each; $1.50 per doz., postpaid.

Ft. High Approximate

ANNIE MOORE. A fine variegated flower of

medium size. Color, a beautiful cobmination of cherry, ink wJanid swhit6o.. ls .sicarenoskies 8} A. IL. CHASE. Creamy white, streaked with purple; sometimes solid purple............... 3 A. D. LGIVONI. Rich pink. Finely formed. A very handsome! slower vs on cbs ares a e's erst centonen 3 ARABELLA. A large perfect form, Pale lemon. shading to primrose at the tips............. 3 ALTUS. Rich purple tipped with white...... 4 BON TON. A fine ball-shaped flower of a deep garnet red. An extra fine Dahlia...........1. 4 BON MAZA. (Uncertainty.) An old Dahlia, but

one of the best. White ground, streaked and marbled in a curious manner with bright red.. 4

FRANK SMITH. Rich dark maroon; sometimes

tipped. with pure white, shaded into pink. One of the best.......... Bartel sane ere We initha © ik Dei se FIRE BALL. A most intense dark red, with

long sttem........ aNW) arose cat, Cheat HiMte ere e/s RCO els Stee .. 4

FLORAL PARK JEWEL. Rich purple red, ti ped and striped with white. Sometimes solid

color, Wery early tnd) frees. o.\c.cnan ean 3 GLORI DE LYON. Pure white. The largest

white Dahlia in cultivation; round as a ball... 8

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Ft. High Ft. High Approximate Approximate GOLDEN TREASURE. A beautiful burnt or- MISS RUTH. Lemon yellow, tipped with pure ange color. Flower large, wel formed and ee white; sometimes clear yellow.........+.+0++ 3 Leche ae ra a ; - ms " in te nated F ery ay MRS. BRYAN. Light lavender, tinged pink..... 4 ° right scarlet. Flower almost as ORINE EMERSON. A very handsome flower, round as a ball .A fine variety for cutting... 5 borne on long stems. Color. rich, dazzling IGNACIO. A remarkably healthy, strong-grow- MOLoe coumiel eta aiatetaieie alors. Kia'y, gruel ever Minas Mate acrersn tare aro} ing plant, with long stems ce large, full PIONEER. Dark maroon, sometimes almost flowers. A eran ae LEB Ms ave) a Mosveratataleysyar<baalers 4 black. One of the best among the dark colors 4 KATE HASLAM. ao ueantthaty soft pink. Petals PURPLE GEM. Rich royal purple, clear and con- BesutiPallpequilleds 1s ccelce aeioe acces not nets 13 stant. This variety is a decided images vemierie over the old varieties. A first-class flower. 4 KAISER WILHELM. One of the grandest flow- ers in cultivation. Of immense size and per- PURITAN. White ground, shaded lavender Bie fect form. Deep yellow, tipped and shaded streaked with red, long stem........ elevate sisters 3 ULL He ray MOG myers teer ac) aleie are fateleisseenN/aicteve: sisial ove 4 QuSsh OF Eat hn ee clear yellow. An 3 y d very prolific bloomer................ LADY MILDMA A very beautiful flower. Sone a White ground epaded to pale lilac. Very large SNOW. A beautiful pure white, long Stem, Ex- and full. A free bloomer. SAS hse on oe 3 cellent efors CU CtIneE; aie. sle circle Reo into catia 4 LAURA SPANGLER. Rich dark purple, Senter aeE On oe Buff salmon, rounded and F imes tipped with white, rou ‘and full 7g full ce. eee eee ees pykeuues ewan Settee eres e eee a es ees THE CHIEF.. ‘Deep garnet red. Fine for cut- BUCY FAUCETT. Sulphur wallow, streaked and [Reh am SSR OAPI AMO. teen Cl aieletavatelale Chole Mus rerctere 4 flecked with ‘erlmson; Fine. ......0.0.c0000cs 5 VERIDIFLORA. A natural unloniey: Its flow- MINGO. Deep garnet red, dorietivnes marked ers are as green as the foliage, and are pro- lube i eybuntens ovale en Seo cpaiete o omion ge tice Siero 3 dueed an! profusion. cca. cnen eens 2% MISS DODD. Purest yellow, of exquisite form WHITE DANDY. Pure white of medium size; and color. A remarkably handsome flower. 3 produced on very long stemS.......:.......-.. Pompon or Bouquet List Price 15c¢ each; $1. 50 per doz., postpaid. Ft. High Ft. High Approximate Approximate =e UCRUe: Clear, bright red. Rounded and ISABEL, Vermillion. Very fine..............-. 4 Pete Gea, 8 sin ahal oreseiaictm Tebe cleusieue elas Misia ee lalece tacts 4 LITTLE PRINCE. Quite small. Widely pens i ace Bright yellow. Good form and 3 in color from deepest red to pinkish white... 3 DARKNESS. Very dark maroon. Extra fine.... 3 PURITY. Pure white. well rounded and eu HEDWIG POLWIZ. Very free. Color, red and AG PPO PLODMIET v.sie is cd panto nari annette a yialton tela : DLEO aber cimisutind isla easy aoa tea Sond ann sscesseees 3 PURE LOVE. Beautiful lilac...............+..- 4 : SCARLET GEM. Each part of the name is correctly descrip- LV Clara si cues eereLsreniotancaare spexcl niece ete eine oemisia tir chat oiarenahoina miararehe eiaiteateiote

STAR OF THE EAST. Purest white. A free bloomer. Excel- TEAK MLD U UIE es ater oats sarev ere MicceNe otc ceuetiva rachndocreanierstare tire & Maker aMaic ie 3

Gladiolus

Among the summer flowering bulbs the Glaiolus has but few, if any, equals. They are easily satisfied, both as to soil and location, doing equally well in beds, rows or interspersed among shrubbery. Good cultivation is desired, but heavy fertilizing should be avoided.

Four superb named varieties, 10c each; $1.00 per doz. AMERICA. A splendid new Gladiolus. The color is a most

beautiful soft pink, very much like the Enchantress carnation,

except slightly tinged lavender. A splendid bedding sort,

GIANT PINK. Large flower, dark pink shade with brilliant throat marking of dark red; tall, strong grower; flowers well arranged with many open at the same time.

MES. FRANCIS KING. A new variety. The color of the flower is a light scarlet, of a very pleasing shade, which attracts at- tention at once,

SNOWBANK. Fine spike of well-formed flowers, pure white, with the exception of slight stain of red at base of petals.

The following two strains will be found very satisfactory, mixed colors giving a wide range of color, GROFF’S STRAIN IN MIXTURE.

Ist size, 5e each; 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 2nd size, 3c each; 30e per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 8rd size, 2c each; 20¢ per doz.; $1.50 per 100.

AMERICAN HYBRIDS. A strain ranging lighter in color than the Groff strain fur- nished at same prices, SPECIAL MIXTURE IN PACKAGES OF 50 FOR 50 CENTS.

A fancy mixture of either Groff or American strains that will produce one good spike of bloom from each bulb—my favorite Groff Gladioli. planting size. Try one of these packages.

Ww. W. WILMORE,

DAHLIA SPECIALIST 13

Hardy Herbaceous Plants

Prices, except where noted, 10c each; $1.00 per doz, For Permanent Flanting in Garden, Borders, Cemetery Flots, Etc.

STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS.

No flower garden is complete witihout a col- lection 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 require 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 inform me as to space to be filled,

ARCHILLEA. (Milfoil, or Yarrow.)

“THE PEARL.” Flowers borne in greatest pro- fusion the entire summer on strong, erect stems, two feet high of the purest white. As a sum- mer cut-bloom it is of great value.

ARCHILLEA ROSEUM. (Rosy Milfoil.) Finely cut deep green foliage. Flowers pink in dense heads. WBighteen inches high and flowers all Summer. Well worth growing, both as a border plant and for cutting.

BOLTONIA ASTEROIDES. (False Camomile.) Aster-like flowers. Pure white and very showy. Grows to a height of four and five feet One of the best hardy perenials.

BLEEDING HEART. (Dielytra Spectabilis.) A hardy perennial plant producing graceful sprays of heart-shaped pink and white flowers.

Price, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

BACCONIA-CORDATA. (Plume Poppy.) A rank growing plant, suitable for large grounds or for screening unsightly objects. Ornamental silvery foliage, producing large sprays of creamy white flowers. Grows to a height of 7 feet.

CARNATIONS. (Hardy.) Too well known to re- quire description. Mixed colors from pure white to dark red.

COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA. A beautiful, hardy border plant. Grows 380 inches high, and pro- duces its bright golden-yellow flowers in great profusion the entire season, It makes a hand- some vase flower when cut, and should be grown in quantity whenever flowers are wanted for table dexoration

COLUMBINE. (Aquilegia.)

COERULEA. The beautiful native species of the Rocky Mountains. Very broad flowers, three in- ches or more in diameter. The outer petals and long spurs are deep blue, Center of flower ereamy white. Grand for cutting or border work. Thrives best in the shade,

Price, 15e each; $1.50 per doz.

Columbine Coerulea,

CHRYSANTHA.. (Golden Spurred Columbine.) Grows two and a half feet high, forming a bush two to three feet across, which is covered for two months with golden yellow flowers with long spurs. One of the most distinet of the family.

MIXED COLORS. The old garden Columbine. Single and double flowers. Giving wide range of color.

CANTERBURY BELLS. Fine, showy plants, pro- ducing a profusion of bell-shaped flowers in white, pink and various shades of blue. Fine for massing.

GOLDEN GLOW. (Rudbeckia.) The plant is com- pact, growing six to eight 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 symmetrical mass two to three feet in height, of minute pure white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like appearance. For cutting purposes it is exquiSite, especially in combination with high- colored flowers.

GYPSOPHIGA FL. PL. <A double form of the

above. Blooms two weeks later. Each floret is densely double. The most valuable introduction in recent years.

Price, 35¢e each; $3.50 per doz.

GAILLARDIA. (Grandiflora.) Beginning to flower in June, they continue one mass of bloom the entire summer. Flowers three inches in diam- eter. Center dark reddish-brown. Petals vary from scarlet-orange to crimson.

GOLDEN EOD. A strong growing plant, producing rich golden yellow bloom in July and August. 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 hardy flowers are past. I offer three colors only—blue, white

and light lavender.

HARDY MARGUERITE. A _ well-known_ hardy daisy, growing about three feet high. Wlowers pure white with bright yellow center.

HELIANTHUS.

(Hardy Sunflowers.)

MULTIFLORUS MAXIMUS. A gigantic single va- riety, growing from five ¢<o six feet high, produc- ing immense single golden-yellow flowers.

MULTIFLORUS FL. PL. Double dahlia-like Gold- en yellow flowers,

HOLLYHOCKS.. (Double Strong Field Roots.) Ags a background in large borders or beds of the lower herbaceous plants there is nothing better, For planting in rows or groups' on the lawn, or interspersing among the shrubbery they are in- valuable. The flowers, which are as elegant in shape as a Camelia, form perfect rosettes of the most lovely shades. Separate colors. ;

Buf White Yellow Maroon Reda Pink Blush HOLLYHOCKS. (Allegheny or Everblooming.) An

entirely new departure, which has much to com mend it. 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 FINKS. (Dianthus Chinensis.) This old- time favorite is well deserving of a place in every garden. They occupy but little space, and yet produce a profusion of richly hued flowers of delightful fragrance.

HEMEROCALLIS. (Lemon Lily.) A most useful variety, growing about two feet high, with clus- ters of lily-like flowers of a rich yellow; very sweet,

THUNBEIGII. Similar to the above, only it blooms a full month later and is more sturdy in growth, Stems from three to four feet long.

HELENIUM. (Sneeze-wort.) A fine late blooming plant, producing flowers of various colors of yel- low and bronze, with brown center. Continues In bloom after severe frost,

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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 coolrs:

Rea White Yellow

Pink Purple Bronze HIBISCUS. (Crimon Eye.) An immense white flower with a crimson eye. Perfectly hardy.

Blooms freely from mid-summer until killed by frost.

IRIs. (Germancia.) Large flowering Excellent for either borders or massing. the following colors:

varieties. I carry

Blue Creamy White Eurple and White Bronze Lavender Orange Yellow Bronze Purple LYSIMACHIA. (Loose-strife.) A fine hardy plant,

about two feet high, with long, dense recurved spikes of pure white flowers from July to Sep- tember.

LILIE TIGRINUM. spotted dark purple

(Tiger Lily.) Orange red

Bed of Alaska Daisies.

DAHLIA SPECIALIST

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 ali plants.

PYRETHRUM. A very pretty and useful class of plants giving a profusion of bloom in June. Its range of color is wide, but is especially rich in reds, purples and searlets. Thrives well in any

soil and lasts a long time after being cut. Mixed colors, PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORA. (Chinese Bell

Flower.) Blooms freely from July to September, Flowers are bell-shaped and dark blue in color. Quite hardy.

PARDANTHUS. (Blackberry Lily.) Lily-like flow- ers of a bright orange color, followed in Septem- ber with seeds which resemble blackberries.

PENTSTEMON. (Barbatus.) A hardy native pentstemon, producing prilliant scarlet flowers On spikes three feet long. Fine for any location.

PHYSOSTEGIA. (False Dragon Hood.) Soft pink, forming dense bushes three to four feet high, bearing spikes of delicate pink flowers.

SWEET WILLIAM. Too well known to re- quire description. A general favorite with all. Mixed colors; only strong plants.

SPIREA FILIPENDULA. (Double Drop Wert.) A very hardy plant, with fern-like foliage, throwing up numerous flower stems, literally covered with miniature double white flowers. Very graceful. z

SHASTA DAISIES. (Burbanks.) Alaska. Im- mense snow white flowers four inches in diameter. Blooms through the season. The

best daisy in the list. (See cut.) Price of tne above, 15¢ each; $1.50 per doz.

SHASTA. The original Shasta Daisy. Pure white flowers, three inches in diameter. Sec- ond only in quality to Alaska,

ST. BRUNO’S LILY. A beautiful plant, with narrow, grass-like foliage and long spikes of white, fragrant lily-like flowers in May and June,

VALERIANA OFFICINALIS. (Hardy Helio- trope.) <A tall variety, producing fine heads of pale pink flowers in June and July, with a strong heliotrope odor, A fine plant.

Peonies

Fine, hardy plants, rivaling the rose in perfection of bloom, ‘olor and fragrance. They are at home in any climate or soil, but thrive best in a deep, rich, well-drained loam. They make a gorgeous dis- play planted in beds, on the lawn, or planted singly along a walk or herbaceous border, The Peony is perfectly 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 re- pay all the care given. A word to beginners: Don’t be alarmed when you see your newly set Paeonies 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.

cp aaa aoe (Richardson’s Pink.) Clear light

pink,

DUKE OF WELLINGTON. Ivory white creamy white center. Very large.

EARLY ROSE. An early pink, blooms in clusters; very fragrant.

with

FESTIVA MAXIMA. A rare variety of great beauty. Exceedingly showy and of large size. Pure, snowy white flaked with small crimson

spots at center. Finest white in cultivation, Price, 50 each.

GRANDIFPLORA ALBA. late. 50e each.

GOLDEN HARVEST. white. Center yellow.

GOLDEN CENTER. This is not a large Paeony, but is a very good one. Pure white, pale yellow center,

Large, pure white. Blooms

Silver pink changing to

HUMEI. Rosy pink. Very large and full. Should be muleched heavily to bring its flowers to per- fection.

LA TULIP. Softest blush, with streaks of car- mine. Tulip-like markings on the edges of the petals. Delightfully fragrant. Fine in both form and stem. 50c each.

LATE BOSE. Similar to Early R2s2 only it blooms

later in the season. It is a fine rose-scented flower.

LADY LENORA BRAMWELL. Very large and sweet. Silver rose.

MAD. BREON. Flesh and lemon, changing to white.

MAD. LEBON. Tine cherry red. MARIE LEMOINE. Late flowering creamy white tipped rose. 50ec each.

MODEL DE PERFECTION. Silver pink. large and sweet,

OFFINALIS RUBRA. (O]d Red.) Flowers of a bright crimson, quite double and globular. Very early, rare and fine.

POTTSI. Dark purple red. Very long stem. Me-

dium quality. QUEEN VICTORIA. A good sized flower; outside pure white, center creamy white; inner petals usually tipped carmine. RUBRA GRANDIFLORA.

Blood red. Extra large

size. A fine late variety. 50¢ each.

ROSEA SUPERBA. Fine, full rosy pink. Extra choice flower. Very free bloomer,

VICTORIA TRI-COLOR. Outer petals pale rose,

Center ones yellowish-white. 21 for

mottled with pink.

SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the above. $5.50.

WwW. W. WILMORE,

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Hardy Phlox and Alaska Daisy at the Right.

DAHLIA SPECIALIST 15

Hardy Phloxes

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 eolor and produce a wealth of flowers from early summer until late in the fall. For best results the clump should be divided and reset after the third year. The following list contains the most desir- able colors:

NEWER PHLOXES OF SPECIAL MERIT 15c each; $1.50 per doz.

BOUQUET FLOWER. Pale pink with crimson eye, Bach branch a perfect bouquet.

BESAN GEE White delicately suffused with rosy pink.

COUQUELICOT. Pure scarlet with Best of the scarlets.

CREPUSCULE. (Twilight.) Pale ground shaded violet, carmine eye; very large.

F.G. VON LUSBURG. The largest and finest white in cultivation. Florets fully double the size of any other white.

HERMINE. Very dwarf, never growing above 10 inches in height. Pure white. A gem.

LA VAGUE. Pure mauve with aniline red eye.

MRS. JENKINS. An early-flowering pure white, fomring an immense panicle. One of the best.

deeper eye.

PROFESSOR SCHLIEMAN. earmine eye.

R. P. STRUTHERS. Rosy carmine with claret-red eye. One of the best Phlox in cultivation.

STANDARD VARIETIES OF PHLOXES Price, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.

ANDRES HOFFER. Dwarf white. Very early. ESPERENCE. Fine large pink, light eye. ECLIPSE. Dark purple red. ECLAIREUR. Brilliant rosy magenta lighter halo. An excellent variety. EDMOND ROSTAND. Reddish violet, shading brighter towards the center of petals, with an exceptionally large, white star-shaped center, JOSEPHINE GERBAUX. Blush, pale pink eye. LAVENDER. Pure lavender. A late bloomer. 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.

Pure mauve, crimson-

with large

Fine.

Hardy Roses

35ce cach; $4.00 per doz.

Note—By express only. These roses are strong two-year-old field grown stock and are too large for mailing. They go by express at purchaser's cost. But where as many as eight plants are ordered at a time I will pay express charges,

*Climber.

*CRIMSON RAMBLER. Too well known to require description. Wveryone is familiar with its large clusters of crimson flowers.

*DOROTHY PERKINS. Beautiful shell-pink color, which holds for a long time, fading finally to a lovely deep rose; very sweet seented; fully equal to Crimson Rambler in foliage, hardiness, habit of growth and blooming qualities.

*PRAIRIE QUEEN. Bright rosy-red. Large, com- pact, globular flowers in clusters. A standard variety.

ANNA DE DIESBACH. Clear, bright carmine pink, very large, full and finely shaped; fragrant and a free bloomer.

ALFRED COLOMB,. Cherry-crimson, Large globu-

lar flowers. An erect grower and abundant bloomer. FRANCOIS LEVET. Light pink; large, round,

stately flowers; fragrant. A vigorous grower and free bloomer, with few thorns. One of the best.

GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. Brilliant scarlet-crim- son; an old favorite and one of the best-known Roses in cultivation. Does well everywhere.

GLOIRE LYYONNAISE. White, tinted with yel- low. Large, full and of good shape. Very dis- tinct and pleasing.

MADAME PLANTER. Pure white, large and dou- ble. Elardy as a forest tree. A free and contin- uous bloomer. One of the best white.

PAUL NEYRON. The largest of all Rose blooms; bright, shining pink, clear and beautiful. Very dcuble and full; finely scented. Blooms first sea- son and all summer.

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DAHLIA SPECIALIST

Hedge of Clematis Paniculata.

Hardy Vines

BIGNONIA. (Trumpet Creeper.) A rapid growing hardy vine with trumpet-shaped orange scarlet flowers.

Price, 25¢ each.

CLEMATIS PANICULATA. . A vine of very rapid growth, quickly covering trellises and arbors with handsome, clean, glossy green foliage. Flowers are of medium size, pure white, borne in im- mense sheets and of a most delicious and pene- trating fragrance. The flowers appear in Sep- tember, at a season when few other vines are in bloom. Should be provided with a trellis or something to climb on as soon as it starts its growth.

Price, 2 years old, 25c; extra size 3 years old, 35c.

Polygonium Baldschuanicum.

CLEMATIS JACKMANI. This variety, with its strong, healthy growth, hardy nature, and rich, deep velvety-purple flowers, is the most satis- factory of its class. Blooms with astonishing profusion. Should be pruned early in spring. Price, 75c¢ 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 porch or piazza.

BELGIAN. (The Dutch Monthly Honeysuckle.) In bloom all summer. Flowers are borne in large clusters and are red and yellow. Very fragrant, 25e 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, 25¢ each.

SCARLET TRUMPET. A rapid growing Honey- suckle with clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers. Price, 25c each.

Wistaria. A very rapid climber, sprays of purple flowers. Two-year-old roots, 25cffi one-year-old, 15ce.

WOODBINE. (Virginia Creeper.) This well-known climber is one of the best for covering trees, trellises, arbors, etc.; its large deep green foliage assumes brilliant Shades of yellow, crimson and scarlet in the fall.

Strong plants, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.

Hardy Shrubs

For local trade I have a fine line of hardy shrubs in various sizes. The following will be found very satisfactory for this climate:

AMORPHA. (I alse Indigo.) CARAGANA. (Pea Tree.) HYDRANGEA GRANDIFLORA. HYDRANGEA ARBORESENS.

producing long

LILACS. In variety. SPIREA. (Bridal Wreath.) SPIREA. (Anthony Waterer.) SUMAC. (Stag Horn.) SYRINGA. (Mock Orange.) SNOWBALLS.

TARTARIAN HONEYSUCKLE.

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A FEW ITEMS of INTEREST 5, The ae home of the , Dantia, is Central pene cant Souther Medien. Its earliest known his >.

t ory dates back to. 1657, and at thie date was called Acoctli by the. Aztee Indians. ‘Uater ita name was

banged 40. Georgina, after. Prof. Georgi of St. Petersburg, which name is: still used in some. of the

Jerman catalogs, “Again the name was changed to Dahlia, after’ Dr. Dahl, a- ‘Swedish botanist. The : Pea Dahlia in its native state is single, The first ‘double: forms. appeared in 1814 and ‘are credited» to M.-

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ee form: appeared’ about 1858 to 1860. Next came the Decorative form, but its origin’is not elqarly de. 5 Sed, Jat prnbably, dgiaetun® 3 gems forty. or fifty years, The first Cactus Dahlia originated in 1872, ;

H ivi z Pcl fy bat hs Rot fr On the: market, until, 1880. Tt. was named Juarezi after President Juarez of Mexico. 6 ase ae 5 ae This ‘is the popular type-of the present day and there are some 2,000’ named varieties of Cactus Dab- ~~

“lias: today that, have deseended from the prigiant J uarezi. vhs Peony” Flowered type is of quite lads : ; satieia, Gating back but a few veers

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aS — los: to Cie jad Care fa be ae desk Pay ge Dahbhias ae

mie “possible, plant in an open, sunny eitnation. Prepare the soil thoroughly by Zeb. digging. Ba s moderate in the use’ of both manure and water. Never plant when the soil is wet, Lay the tuber flat

-) on its: side and cover it 4 inches deep, pressing the soil firmly on the tuber. Keep the soil loose. and cy ‘mellow by frequent hoeing, drawing the soil-to a slight hillock around the plant, 4

Tall growing varieties may be kept fairly dwari by pinehing out. the tip when’ the first shoot-is 6 ‘inches high, All varieties growing above 4 feet should be tied to stout minke? to hold bit os position. teeta i 8x8 feet is about the proper distance to plant apart. -

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é ro Se Keep all dead flowers trimmed off. Dahlia blooms keep much better if cut in the evening—about, sunset—and the less foliage taken off ‘with the flowers the better for both plant and flower. If green ig desired, Use Some other ‘green of better keeping qualities,

‘After frost hag killed the ebae: dig the tubers earefully, remove the soil me the roots, and store “away in a box or barrel secure. from frost. As & precaution it would be ei to cover the tubers go

bored with sand, leaves, or moss.

aed sa All clumps should be divided into several pieces before being eis the following spring. . from Wilmore 6 Dahlia Manual,

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Ruracks from. Wilmore’s Dahlia Manual.

_ Donkelaar, The first. double forms were of the types now known as. Show and Fancy. The -Pompon bass