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Dahlias

" The World’s Best”

1926

LEE’S DAHLIA GARDENS

5438 SOUTH YAKIMA AVENUE
Phone Madison 1243

TACOMA, WASHINGTON

CACTUS DAHLIA

VISITORS ARE WELCOME AT ANY TIME WHILE DAHLIAS ARE BLOOMING

Take any car going to Fern Hill, Spanaway, Larchmont, Summit or Parkland
and get off at 56th Street at Yakima Avenue. Third house north.

GREETINGS — INFORMATION

AT THE BIG NORTHWEST DAHLIA SHOW, GIVEN BY THE
SEATTLE DAHLIA SOCIETY — WE WON NINE RIBBONS ON
NINE ENTRIES, WHICH WON US THE SWEEPSTAKE TROPHY
OUR DAHLIAS WON MANY PRIZES FOR OTHERS IN ALL
PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.

We appreciate your orders and wish to thank you for the many kind let-
ters received, telling of the success achieved with our bulbs; also thank those
who so kindly recommended us to their friends.

TRIAL GARDEN — Gur own introductions and all new varieties from all
parts of the world, are planted the first year in our trial garden and their
habits carefully noted and only those of outstanding merits are listed in our
catalogue, and many are discarded each year, because their habits do not come
up to our standard. Our planting stock is carefully inspected both before
planting and while growing and any which does not look healthy is' destroyed.

GUARANTEE — Our bulbs are strong and full of “pep” and we guarantee
every bulb we sell to be true to name, and we will gladly replace any mistake;
also guarantee each bulb to have live “eye” or sprout and if planted right
and given proper care we are sure will grow. Please notify us at once if a
shipment should arrive in unsatisfactory condition.

ORDER EARLY — Orders are reserved in the rotation received and order-
ing early will avoid disappointment.

SUBSTITUTIONS — We do not substitute unless instructed to do so. Please
give a few second choice, especially if ordering late.

SHIPPING — We send out all orders paid for between April 15th and May
1st unless you specify a later date. Orders shipped before April 15th at pur-
chaser's risk.

TERMS — Cash with order. No order sent C. 0. D. unless 50 per cent of
purchase price accompanies order. A deposit of 25 per cent with the order
will reserve the bulbs for you and balance must be sent before shipment.
Orders not held after May 1st unless paid in full, unless by special arrange-
ment.

POSTAGE — We pay postage on all retail orders of over $1.00. Orders of
less than $1.00 add 10 cents postage. If you wish the bulbs insured add 5
cents for insurance.

WRITE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS PLAINLY.

REFERENCES — National Bank of Tacoma and R. G. Dun & Co., Tacoma.

We wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR. J. W. and Mrs. J. W. Lee

Those marked with star ★ are Northwest

introductions.

Address your letters to

LEE’S DAHLIA GARDENS

5438 SOUTH YAKIMA AVENUE

Tacoma, Washington

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New Dahlias for 1926

*Our Own Introductions

Carmona (H. O.)— -Fine incurving petals,

free blooming on splendid steins. Clear
rosy carmine cerise; a striking color, and
lar-ge flower : $3.00

Nesika (Dec.) — Large flowers bn good stems;
free blooming; color crushed strawberry
with buff suffusion and blending toward
center of soft crimson, making a beautiful

flower, and something new in color 4.00

Lady Love (H. C.) — A beautiful combination
1 of buff and canary yellow tipped white; has
good Stems,' large size, and free blooming- 3.00

WORLD'S ^ sHKST NEW AND STANDARD
VARIETIES

In describing the types of Dahlias listed, the
following abbreviations will be used: Cactus (C);
Hybrid Cactus (IT. C. ) ; American C.actus (A. C.);
Decorative" ( Deg.) ; Peony (P); Show ( S h . ) ; and
those with our name (Lee) following name of
‘variety, our own introductions. Those marked
with star ■*' are Northwest introductions.

1 — Adah Pomeroy. 2- — Alphonsine. 3 — Alvin R.
I — Ethel Class. 5 — Gladys Eleanor. 0 — Lehil.

7 — Silvery Moonlight.

^ ADAH 'POMEROY (Cactus) (Lee) — A beau-
- tiful -large flower with graceful incurving
. petals; color, a delightful shade of old rose
blending to gold at base of petals; reverse

of petals tinted with mauve. A Dahlia
with good habits and splendid stem. Won
1st prize as best rose cactus 1925 $3. Ob

* ALANNAH (Hybrid Dec.) — Color a deep

rose pink shading into picnic yellow at base
of curly reflex petals; profuse blooming
and a splendid keeping cut flower on good
stems 2.50

* ALPHONSINE (Cactus) (Lee) --Good white

Cactus varieties are scarce, and we are
proud to inroduce this one. The bush grows
tall and carries a profusion of lovely
blooms on long upright stems; perfect form
closed centers; color white with faint tinge
of cream which is deeper at center. Buds
when opening tinged with mauve, which
turn white as flower opens. A splendid
Dahlia and good cut flower 2.00

* ALVIN It. (Dec.) (Lee) — An extra large

deep flower with long strong stems which
holds its bloom aloft and looks you in the
face. The color is a velvety amaranth pur-
ple, blending to tyrian rose with halo of
deep yellow' at base of petals, making a
very beautiful flower 3.0 0

AMBASSADOR (H. C.) — Soft yellow buff,
shaded salmon pink; fine form, very large,
perfect stems, excellent keeper and strong
grower. Sometimes comes with open cen-

ter 1.5)

AMBER GLOW ((Ac.) — A bright yellow,
deepening to pale orange at the center. The
petals are long, narrow and straight. An

exhibition and cut-flower variety 1.00

* AMOLITS (H. C.) (Dutton’s) — Very large
tree blooming, on splendid stems; color a
beautiful salmon pink 1.00

* ARCTIC (P.) — Pure white; most perfect in

form, immense size; nine inches or more in
width, yet fluffy and graceful, very long
and strong stems holding the flower well
above the foliage .7 5

BALLET GIRL (Cac.) — An attractive new
California Dahlia of very odd coloring. An
extra large, deep flower, made up of a mass
of narrow incurved petals, which are pure
orange, white with orange base and vari-
ous combinations of these colors on same
bush. Free flowering; stems pendant 1.60

BETTY AUSTIN (H. C.) — The color is yellow
at base of petal, blending to carmine and
rose; a good medium-size flower on a good
upright stem. A beautiful cut flower .7 5

* BILLY MORGAN (Peony) (Lee) — One of the

brightest in our garden; color scarlet red
blending to deep yellow at base of petals
and tipped pure white. Flowers of medium
size on good upright stems and very free
blooming. Bushes medium height; a good
cut flower 1.50

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BLACK DIAMOND (Sh.) — Large flowers of
deep maroon, nearly black; fine for cutting

or garden decoration; good stems .50

BOX MK G. (American Cac.) — Pure, soft
pink. Strong grower, producing its large
blooms well above foliage in great pro-
fusion. With all lovers of pink dahlias,
this wonderful new variety is bound to be a

great favorite — 1-50

BORDER KING (Cac.) — Large scarlet on

good stem and very free blooming .7 5

BOB NEWCOMB (Dec.) — Deep royal purple,

large flower on good stem 2.50

CAMBRIA (English Dec.) — Rich pink shad-
ing lighter to center; large full flower on
long erect stem; free blooming; very good .7 5
CALIFORNIA ENCHANTRESS ( H. C.)

Large, blooms of great substance and of a
delightful shade of pale pink. Erect stems
and a very profuse bloomer. Perfectly

formed -75

( ARMENCITA (Dec.) — Clear yellow, dis-
tinctly penciled with bright scarlet. Very
beautifully formed flower of immense size.

Fine stems and a kood keeper; compact
habit and free bloomer 1.00

1 Carrie Menzel. 2 — Centralia. 3 — Celia E. Harris.

4 — Puyallup.

* CARRIE MENZEL (Lee) (P) — One of our
1924 introductions. A beautiful soft sal-
mon pink with an apricot sheen. Flowers
are large and upright on extra long strong
stems; very profuse blooming and one of
the best for cutting, as it is a splendid
keeper -75

* CELIA E. HARRIS (Lee) (H. C.) — Our 1924

introduction that won for us the silver cup
for best pink H. C. or Dec. at Western
Washington Fair, 1923, with many other
splendid varieties in competition. A per-
fectly formed Hybrid Cactus and a beauti-
ful shade of bright pink, having a slight
tinge of mauve. The blooms are very large
and full and the stems are perfect. An
extra good dahlia in every way 1.50

* CENTRALIA (Lee) (Dec.) — Another of our

1924 introductions. Very large flower on
extra long, strong stems. 24 inches and
more in length. A splendid keeper as a cut
flower. Color dark crimson, blending to
American Beauty red 3.09

CHAMP ai». . (Dec.) — One of the largest
dahlias grown omor is rare and delight-
ful, stem is strong ana no.ds the massive
flower absolutely upright an., .ne bushes
are plentiful producers of blooms. Coloring
is a dull golden champagne, Tarying to

chamois 3.00

CHANSON (P.)- — The color is deep lilac with
a bluish sheen. A large full flower on a

splendid stem 1.00

CHARM (Marean Dec.) — A very beautiful
autumn coloring of yellow and burnt or-
ange; good stems and blooms freely .7 5

CHERRY HILL (Dec.) — Large pink scarlet,
penciled with crimson: free blooming;

stem good 2.v

CLAIRE KULP (H. C.) — Very rich cardinal

red shaded with garnet and bright yellow
at base of petals, which sets oft' the red
most effectively. A very beautiful flower on

splendid strong tsems 1.00

CIGARETTE (H. C.) — A new California hy-
brid cactus more vividly colored than Bal-
let Girl, and we believe equally as good in
its class. Best described as creamy white,
heavily edged orange, but no two flowers
are exactly alike. Bloom is large and of
good substance. Stems are of the best qual-
ity. Good for all purposes. Very much in
demand during the garden season and
every visitor commented on its beauty and

oddity 2.5 0

*CITY OF PORTLAND (P)— One of the
grandest new peony. The blooms are often
8 and 9 inches in diameter of very artistic
form. Color is a clear, rich, deep yellow.

An ideal cut flower, having long, strong
stems and good keeping qualities. Strong,
vigorous growing plants produce flowers

freely .75

CONQUEST (Cac.) — Large crimson maroon;

strong stems and very good .50

CORAL (Cac.) — A large flower of deep coral
pink; petals very full and incurved; has
splendid stems .50

Notice — Please give a few second choice in your
order in case we should not be able to supply first
choice, as we do not substitute unless notified to

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DADDY BUTLER (H. C.) — The color is of
the American Beauty rose shades, or rosy
carmine. The reverse of the petals is a
lighter tint, giving a variation of color. We
know of no other dahlia like it. Stem is
perfect and we never grew a dahlia which
was a heavier producer of blossoms from
the start to the finish of the season. We
all know there are perhaps six dahlias
which will last a week when cut, and this

is one of them 2.00

DAKOTA (Dec.)— An eastern Dahlia of
splendid merit. Flame color; very large
flower on perfect stem; vigorous grower;

splendid for garden or exhibition .7 5

DICTATOR (Dec.) — Lavender rose, suffused
with fawn; very large chrysanthemum-like
flowers on long perfect stem; very beautiful 1.00

DOROTHY ROBBINS (Dec.) — One of the fin-
est of the autumn shades; large blooms of
deep buff suffused with orange; splendid

stems .7 5

DREER’S YELLOW (Sh.) — Quilled; often 7
inches across strong items; clear yellow__ .50
DR. H. TEV1S (Dec.) — Odd shade of old
rose, suffused with gold and shaded apri-
cot. An immense flower, erect on long,
stout stem. Will sometimes sport single

blooms .50

EARLE WILLIAMS (Dec.) — This is new
giant flowering Dahlia; we having grown
it as large as 12 inches in diameter. The
colors of brilliant crimson and white are
well distributed. Plants are very free in
bloom. This is one of the finest and most
attractive Dahlias ever introduced. Strong

stems 1.5 .

EDITH CAVELL (P.)— Very large full flow-
er, old gold shaded reddish bronze; long,

strong stem .75

EL GRANADA (H.C.) — A new California
Dahlia that is a prize winner. An extra
large vivid orange bloom, and the petals

twist and interlace, showing at the tips a
creamy yellow reverse. A Dahlia with

splendid habits and perfect stems. Net 10. 00

EL JEBEL (H. C.) — -A very showy flower of
scarlet and gold, large size on good stems,
free blooming 2.50

ELIZABETH BOSTON (P.) — The best and
biggest peony of its coloring that has so
far been produced. Enormous blooms of
deep crimson, shading to old gold at the
tips, and will hold its color the entire sea-
son. The center is surrounded with tiny,
curly petals which make this introduction
perfect of its type. Stems are exceedingly
long and cane-like. Tall growing and very

fleriferous 2. on

•ELIZABETH WHITE (Dec.) — A giant size,
but a very graceful fluffy flower on good
long stem; the color is a soft buff suffused
with soft coral and salmon pink; a very

pleasing flower, very profuse blooming 5.00

ELSIE DREXLER (H. C.) — A deep velvety
maroon bloom of huge size, on splendid
long strong stems 1.50

ELSIE OLIVER (H.C.) — A very large creamy
pink on good stems; profuse blooming; a

very beautiful flower 2.0

ENCHANTRESS (Holland Dec.) — Color a sil-
very pink, being absolutely free from any
lavender tint; long, narrow, graceful, wavy
petals. A very dainty flower of medium

size on long stems 1.0'?

ETHEL (Cac.) — Large incurved. Soft pink

blended to white center; good stems .50

ETHEL BURNHAM (H.C.) — Color is a lovely
shade of deep old rose; a profuse bloomer.

Flowers are very large, stems fair .7 6

•ETHEL CLASS (Dec.) (Lee) — A medium-
size cut flower of salmon rose blending to
yellow; petals tipped lightly with gold.

Very free blooming on splendid stems .7 5

ETHEL M. (H. r.) — One of the very largest
blooms of great depth on strong erect
stems; color a beautiful amaranth pink
blending lighter at tips. Scored 88 in A.

D. S. trial garden at Storrs, Conn. 3.5 0

EXMOUTH GLORY (Dec.) — Large, yellow
and orange, tipped deep with white; a
beautiful flower; some blooms come solid
color white or orange; needs some dis-
budding, as it is inclined to grow bushy;

stems are good .50

FRANCIS LOBDELL (H. C.) — A large mal-
low pink, blending to white at center; very
profuse blooming; stems are strong and
erect but need disbudding for length; has
been a prize winner many times in the east 2.50
FRAL G. SCHIL'-F (Dec.) — Beautiful blend-
ing of chamoise and orange yellow, with

reverse of coral red; perfect stems .50

F. YV. FELLOYVS (Cac.) — Very large; bright

orange; long narrow petals; good stems .7 5

GARDEN GLO (P.) — An extra large full
flower of rich bright velvet scarlet on long

strong stem .7 5

GEE WHIZ (H.C.) — Very large; soft buff
shaded with salmon. An extra good flower

on good stems 1.00

GEO. W. GERO (Sh.) — A lovely large bright
pink, perfectly quilled on extra good stems .5 0

GEORGE WALTERS (H.C.) — One of the
largest and best varieties to date. Salmon
pink suffused with gold in the center; is a
wonderful bloomer with long, stout stems.

Will always be a leader and in great de-
mand .7 5

*GEO. E. WRIGHT (Dec.) — A new large
decorative of beautiful glowing salmon with
golden sheen ; reverse of petals tinted
mauve. Perfect form and has splendid

stems .7 5

GIANT RUBY (Dec.) — A beautiful vivid red.
large flower with good stem; profuse

blooming; a new eastern dahlia 2.00

GLADYS BATES ( American Cac.) — Immense,
heavy blooms of soft tan color, tinted with
rose; perfect stems and a profuse bloomer 1.00
•GLADYS ELEANOR (Hybrid Cactus) (Lee)

— An extra large flower on a perfect stem;

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*H. W. WALIvKU (Lee) (H. C.) — One of our
own introductions; large; bright yellow;
free blooming; fine stem .50

a full graceful bloom of clear canary yellow

without any shading. We think this the best

Free blooming on medium height bush 3.00

GLORY DE LYON (Sh.) — Large pure white;

round as a ball; strong stems .25

GLORY OP XYKERK (P.) — Large purple
shaded maroon; full flower; on good stem .50
GLORY OF NEW HAVEN (Dec.) — A soft
pinkish mauve, a color quite distinctive and
beautiful. Long stemmed, large blooms;

excellent for cutting .75

GOLD MEDAL (Sh.) — Deep canary yellow
striped and tipped red; very free blooming
on good stems .50

GOLDEN WEST (H. O.) — Without doubt one
of the very finest Hybrid Cactus. The large
blooms are held erect on strong long stems;
bright orange-buff color; a leading cut-

flower .50

GOLDEN WEST (Sh.)— Large; light yellow;

notched petals; good stems .35

GORGEOUS (P.)- — This is a wonderful dahlia
because it has tremendous size, great depth,
stiff long stems, and will bloom freely
throughout the season. Late blossoms will
be as large and good as the early ones.

The color is yellow, shading to bright

scarlet 1.50

GRAND DUCHESS MARIE (Sh.) — Large,
soft buff overlaid with orange, reverse

shaded pink .2 5

GREAT BRITAIN (Dec.) Deep mauve or
lilac, distinct form and large size, line for

cutting; good stems 1.00

GRISETTE (II. C.) — Very large deep flower
of beautiful old gold with a light tint of

pink; stems good; profuse blooming 3.50

GIVEN TUCKER (<’.) — A large dainty light

pink on good stem .50

HELEN DURXBAUGH (H. C.) — Immense

flowers of delicate blush, deepening at the
center; this will become a great favorite;

stems good .7 5

HUGH McNEAL (Cac.) — Lovely shade of
lavender pink, very fine for cutting; good
stems .50

IXSULINDE (Holland Decorative) -One of
the most wonderful yet introduced; extra
large flower with broad, wavy petals and
long, strong stems; brilliant golden orange

color 1.50

*IVOIRE (P.) -The waxy petals of great sub-
stance are long and pointed and curl and
twist in such a manner as to almost cover
the center; color is clear, glistening ivory,
deepening to cream at base of petals and
has a faint glow of buttercup yellow at cen-
ter; an extra large beautiful flower on

strong 18-inch stem 5.00

JOHN HARDING (Mavean H. Sh.) — Deep

heliotrope, large bloom on good stem .7 5

J. W. LEE---HYRBRID cactus
I. W. LEE (Lee) (II. C.)- One of. our own
introductions.. Tips is a magnificent
dahlia of very large size'. A strong grower...
and profuse bloomer. The large, .full, -grace--' !-':!
fill blooms are held , erect on,., -good,, strong
stems. We find it. hard to.. describe the
color to do it justice. . But as near as we
can tell you, it is a blending, of scarlet on. , ,
pale, orange yellow, giving the flower the- r.,
beautiful sunset shades.. Having a distinct , .,
halo of yellow at center, much admired by
all visitors to the gardens, and a dahlia

JEAN OHAZOT (II. C. — A very beautiful
French dahlia; color autumn shades of
golden bronze suffused with nasturtium red,
splendid stems, profuse blooming and good
cut flower

JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Dec.)— One of the'S
beautiful true pink dahlias we have ever
grown; a clear rosine pink, very large of
perfect form on long erect stem; has wdn
many gold medals and prizes, and w£
heartily recommend it

JERSEY’S SOVEREIGN (Dec.)— A new
shade and hard to describe, but we think rtf
a salmon orange; flowers of good size on
good stems

JONKHEER BOREEL (Holland Dec.) An

elegant large flower of bronzy buff-yellow •
color; a clear and most' ’beautiful shade.
Strong, upright grower and long stout brect
stem •

1 1 DGE ALTON R. PARK ER (Eastern
Dec.) — Bronzey golden buff; flowers are'
large, splendid form; stems good:

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that should be in every collection; we have
good reports on it from all parts of the
country 2.00

IvALIF (H. C.) — Very large Hybrid Cactus;

pure scarlet; extra strong steins .7 5

Kathryn Donges (H. C.) — Light sulphur yel-
low; a large flower on good stem; flower
looks very much like Yellow King, but

makes much nicer bulbs 1.5 0

KING OF SHOWS (Sh.) — Deep butter yellow
of a solid color throughout. Every petal is
most perfectly quilled and uniquely formed.

A mammoth flower, on long stems : .7 5

Koh-i-noor (H. C.) — Dark maroon red; a
large velvety bloom on good stem; profuse
blooming 5.00

LADY BETTY (Dec.) — This beautiful new
dahlia is an extra large finely formed flow-
er, produced freely all season on long, stiff,
erect stems. A lovely creamy white artis-
tically suffused with pink, reminding one of
:a bush of pale pink peonies in full blooni_ 1.00
LA FAVORITA ( Hybrid Cactus) — Grand new
dahlia of distinct coloring. Beautiful bril-
liant salmon, shading darker in the center
and lighter at tips. Of perfect form and
carried erect on extra strong stems; ideal

cut flower . i 5

LA GROSS BETTE Dec.)— One of the ma-
rean dahlias; a deep cerise; large size on

splendid stems 1.00

LA MASCOTTE (Dec.) — A new California
dahlia that is grand. Immense flowers of a
very distinct color, silvery white with light
violet reverse. Myriads of blooms held

erect on excellent stems 2.00

*La Sorita (A. C.) — A lovely old rose with
suffusion of mauve; large size bloom on
good stem .7 5

*LEHIL (Dec.) (Lee) — A wonderful autumn
color which we find hard to describe and the
best we can tell you, it is an apricot orange
overlaid with golden irridescent sheen;
there is also a flush of old rose, more on
the reverse of petals. Each petal has a
pin line of gold around the edge. The
blooms are very large, graceful and full
and carried on long strong wiry stems. A
generous bloomer on medium height bush.

This beautiful flower has been greatly ad-

mired and praised in our garden 2.00

MABEL THATCHER (Dec.) — Large flower of

pale yellow; stems fair 1.50

MAD. LA BRXJN (Cac.) — Best purple cactus;

very large incurving petals and good stems .50

*MARCELLA GILL (Dec) — A delightful clear
soft pink, variety that is bound to become a
great favorite with everyone, especially
florists. A wonderfully free bloomer on
long, individual stems, that hold the
blooms rigidly erect. Very perfectly formed
and is second to none in keeping qualities

when cut .50

MARIPOSA (H. C.) — A beautiful lavender
pink; a very large size on good erect stem;
free blooming 3.00

MARION CHRISTINE (Dec.) — A light creamy
yellow tipped rose; large flower on good

stem 1.50

MARY C. BURNS (‘Dec.) — A dahlia of unique
coloring. The outside of the petals are old
gold and the reverse a dull red, forming a
beautiful combination of gold and red.

Large flowers and good stems 1.00

MARI' FURRIER (Cac.) — Large crimson

scarlet on strong, erect stems .50

*MAC GREGOR ( H. C.) — A very large bloom
on strong erect stem; color, a spectrum red
with lemon yellow at base of petals, a very

beautiful flower and a prize winner 2.50

.MELODY (Cac.) — Large; clear yellow tipped
white; incurved petals; sometimes blooms

all yellow .50

MERIDIAN (English C.) — Large pale yellow

bloom on good stem; profuse blooming 2.00

METEOR (Sh.) — Bright ruby red, large size

on good stems .2 5

.’MEYERBEER (P.). — Dark crimson, suffused
purple; one of the largest Peonies grown;
strong stems -7 5

DECORATIVE DAHLIA — MILLIONAIRE

MILLIONAIRE (Dec.) — One of the largest
dahlias in existence, with short stout stems.

Color is light lavender, shading to white

in center -7 5

MODEL (Cac.) — Yellow ground, shading to
lovely pink, tipped yellow; beautiful in-
curved form and fine stems -7 5

MRS. CARL SALBACH (Dec.) — Immense
blooms of a lavender pink color, on excep-
tionally strong stems, a perfect exhibition :
and cut-flower variety; one of the best .75

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SPECIAL OFFERS
Our Selections All Correctly Labeled
For $ 2.50 we will send 12 Pompon varietb

For $ 3.00 we will send 12 good varieties.

For $ 5.00 we will send 12 extra good vareties

For $10.00 we will send 12 fine exhibition Dahlias.

For $15.00 we will send 12 extra fine exhibition

For $25.00 we will send 12 of the new higher-

priced varieties.

Selections left to us will be generously dealt
with, and only the better varieties will be sent;
and our liberal filling of the order will more than
be satisfactory.

MRS. COOP EH (Cac.) — Cream, suffused

salmon; very large; stems fairly good -7 5

MRS. EDNA SPENCER (Cac.) — A novelty of
a delicate and exquisite shade of lavender
or orchid pink. In much demand, as it is a
lasting cut-flower, profuse bloomer on good

stems -7 5

MRS. ETHEL F. T. SMITH ( H. < .) —Creamy
white Hybrid Cactus shading to a lemon
tint in the center. This is one of the largest
dahlias I have grown; it is a profuse
bloomer, and the flowers are held far above
tire foliage on strong stems. Won the first
prize at Oakland, Cal., for largest flower in

show .7 5

MRS. I. VER WARNER (Dec.) — A charming
deep mauve pink or cattleya (orchid) color.

Extra strong grower, producing its gigantic
blossoms freely and rigidly erect on long,
cane-like stems. Was the center of attrac-
tion in our show garden and wherever ex-

hibited 1.50

MRS. W. E. ESTES (H.C.) — Best and largest
white Hybrid Cactus Dahlia we have ever
seen. Blooms profusely on long stiff stems .7 5
MYRA VALENTINE (Dec.) — Large golden
bronze suffused salmon; good stem and free

blooming 2.00

^PACIFIC SUNSET (P.) — This is one of the

largest dahlias grown and color is a pleas-
ing blend of golden yellow and soft salmon
red: an ideal autumn shade and a free
bloomer. It is also the most fragrant of
any dahlia we have grown and always at-
tracts great attention in the garden or on

exhibit; stem good 5.00

PARADISE (H.C.) — Very large; color dull
gold with suffusion of rose; stems good__ 3.00

PATRICK O’ MARA (Dec.) —Awarded the

American Dahlia Society's Gold Medal for
best variety in 1020. The color is an unus-
ually soft and pleasing shade of orange-
buff. The immense flowers are borne on
long, strong stems, held rigidly erect. One
of the most lasting cut-flower dahlias ever

introduced .7 5

PATRIOT (Cac.) — Glorious bright scarlet

flowers of most perfect cactus forms, pro-
duced in great profusion; fine stout stems;

admirable for cutting .7 5

PAUL MICHAEL (Dec.) — On® of the largest
Dahlias grown; a beautiful old gold with
bronze shading; stems are fair; hushes are
always loaded with blooms 1.50

PEARL HIGGLES (P.) — Bright carmine

pink suffused with light piuk .7 5

PIERRE LE BLOUD (Dec.) — Dark red at
base, distinctly tipped white; large flower

on good stem .50

POLAR REAR (Dec.) — Immense pure white
blooms widen are held on long straight
stems, are of great depth. The habit
of this variety is all that can be desired
and the bushes are continually loaded with
bloom. Its keeping qualities are of the
best, which makes this flower om , f the

best for florists’ use .50

POLAR STAR (P.) — The purest white danlia
of remarkable beauty. Flower is iarg< and
full and carried on 18-inch stems, lot .
white dahlia it is unsurpassed both iu up

pearance and free blooming .50

PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA (Dec.) — This is the
best red decorative for all purposes. It has
size, stem and splendid keeping qualities
when cut. We can cheerfully rcommend

this Californian .50

PRIDE OF WAYNE (Dec.) — Color is a deep
plum purple; flowers large on good sterns^ 1.50
RADIO (Dec.) — A true giant size; color blood
red and tipped yellow; a flower that at-

tracts immediate attention; flowers have
great depth as well as width and are held

erect on strong stems 5.00

ROBERT TREAT (Dec.) — American Beauty
Rose color; perfect formation and has
splendid strong, erect stems; one of the

prize winners of the east 7.50

ROSA BONHEUR ( H. C.) — A large graceful
bloom of beautiful shell pink blending to
ivory white at center; free blooming and

has splendid stems 3.50

ROSEMAWR (Dec.) — Soft rose pink; very
large, on long straight stems; sometimes

take peony form .5 0

SAGAMORE (Dec.) — Color a golden yellow
shaded with amber at center; large blooms
on splendid stems; one of the big prize
winners in the east 7.50

SCOTTISH CHIEF (Dec.) — Fine flower of a
new and unusual shade of golden cocoa or
an amber coloring; sometimes the blossoms
are tipped with white deepning into pink;

stems long and strong .50

SEAHORSE (H. C.) — English novelty of

Hybrid Cactus type. Color golden-yellow
with pure white tips which extend half way
down the petals. One of the most attrac-
tive grown .60

SENORITA (Dec.) -One of the largest dah-
lias grown; a rich dark red, with good
stems; a new one that will be a favorite__ 1.50
SEQUOIA GIGANTEA (Dec.) — The largest
deep yellow decorative dahlia to date;
noted for its vigor, productiveness and all

the other fine qualities 1.00

SHUDOW’S LAVENDER (Dec.) The best
lavender decorative to date; very large
flowers on long, stout stems; a beauty 2.50

* SILVERY MOONLIGHT (Hybrid Cactus) (Lee) —
Color white with petals edged bright yel-
low and soft orange; one of the most beau-

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tiful we have ever grown. nueumes
blooms come solid yellow. It a perfect
Hybrid Cactus having long na. row, grace-
ful. curling petals, and full ci< d centers.

The bloon •« are very large ana stems are
perfect; bus grows medium height and

produces bio. .ms with great freedom 2.50

SILV KH HILL PARK (English Cac.) — It is
massive in size, beautifuuly incurved in
form and with perfect center; color is a
glistening white; the plants are strong and

stems are good 1.50

SOLDIER BOY (P.) — A new Oregon peony
that is distinctly different; large flower of
khaki color with reverse of petals a deep
rose; profuse bloomer, stems not very up-
right 1.00

SOLDIER’S LASS (Cac.) — Brilliant red tip-
ped white, very showy, on good stem; a

beauty .50

SOUTH PORT PRIDE (Dec.) — A new East-
ern dahlia that won certificate of merit at
American Dahlia Society's trial gardens,
also at California trial gardens: a splendid
new variety; color primrose yellow deepen-
ing at center to canary yellow and ends o.
petals flushed with lavender; a very large

flower on perfect stem 3.5 0

*ST. ELIAS (Cac.) — This is a pure white cac-
tus dahlia with slightly incurved, claw-
shaped petals. Flowers are large and pro-
duced freely on fine stems; highly recom-
mended .7 5

ST. LEONARD’S (English Cactus) — Color at
base and half the length of petals is a
beautiful shade of yellow, balance of petals
and tips is a bright scarlet; flowers stand
boldly erect and are very hardy, being the

last to be cut down by frost .50

SURPRISE (H. C.) — Rich orange amber,
bright yellow center, fine habit and good

stems .50

SUZANNE CAYEUX (Cac.) — Beautiful large
creamy white; free blooming; on good

stems .50

SWEETHEART’S BOUQUET (P.) — Unique
shading of salmon rose, shaded with fawn;
pleasing alike in both day and artificial
light; flowers are very large, and stems ex-
tra long; one of the very earliest to bloom

and continues throughout the season .50

SYDNEY JONES (English C.) — One of the
best cactus dahlias grown; very large full
flower; fine petals and stems perfect; color
a soft rose pink with tint of lavender and
shading to tan gold at base of petals; very

free blooming 2.00

*TACOMA (Lee) (Dec.) — One of our own in-
troductions; very large full flowers of good
form; a beautiful yellow suffused with scar-
let and gold; a seedling from Geisha and
similar in color; good stem and free bloom-
ing; very much in demand .7 5

TANGO (Dec.) — Showy orange bronze; a dis-
tinct and very attractive color; large, very
double flower with pointed petals; long,
stout stems and strong, upright growth;
lasting when cut ,50

I ’ EO N Y I I ,< ) W E Kill ) — S WE ET H E A I ITS’ BOQU ET

TEHACHEPI (H. C.) — Very large flowers on
good stems; color bright canary yellow; a

very good dahlia 2.00

THE IMP (Cac.) — Long, narrow incurved
petals, maroon shaded, almost black; good

wiry stems : .50

THE GIANT (Eng. Peony) — An enormous

flower on long stem (18 in. long or more).

color deep crimson .50

THE GRIZZLY" (Dec.) — A rare novelty of
deep, rich crimson-maroon, on perfect stem.

Of immense size and a prolific bloomer.
Flowers are of very attractive formation

and create a sensation wherever grown .7 5

THE LION (English Cac.) — Old rose with or-
ange shading at center; large size on good

stems .50

THE ORIOLE ( P. ) — New California Peony
(hat is very striking. The color is a com-
bination of burnt orange, red and yellow,
many of the flowers shading to white at
tips. Very large full flowers on good

stems l.oo

THE PEQUOT (Dec.) — An extra large dahlia
of clear scarlet; stems are good; a very

attractive flower 5.0 0

TOM LUNDY (Hybrid Cactus) — Bold rich
crimson flower often 9 inches across and
generally quite double in the center. Free,
constant bloomer .75

TOMMY ATKINS (Dec.) — A new California
dahlia. A startling flame scarlet with a
metallic lustre that glistens in the sun-
shine. The flowers are large and held

erect on strong stems _ 2, 50

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TOM PETEMAN (Dec.)— Large full flowers.

Outside petals rich bronze; inside petals
' bright golden yellow, sometimes tipped
white. A rare and beautiful dahlia; good
stems - .75

UNCLE SAM (P.) — A very large bloom; color
orange buff with a tint of pink; stems

good; free blooming 2.00

U. S. A. (P.) — One of the finest dahlias
in color, formation and size ever offered; a
glorious hybrid cactus peony of a new, dis-
tinct shade of deep, bronzy orange. Blooms
often 9 to 10 inches across and also very

freely produced; stems fairly good 1.00

VALIANT (English Cac.) — Bright crimson
long narrow incurved petals; extra large

blooms; on strong stems : 1.00

* VALO.N A (Peony) — .Full fluffy blooms of
medium size on good stems; color rose
pink blending lighter at tips. A beauti-

' ful cut flower and profuse bloomer .7 5

VALPARAISO (Cac.) — Large, clear coral col-

..or on good stem; a beautiful flower .50

VICAR OF YVASPERTON (English Cac.)
Beautiful pink with cream center and tips;

very large and on good stems .7 5

VULCAN (English Cac.) — Very large dark
maroon with small florets at base of in-
^ curving petals, giving flower very unique

appearance; good stems .7 5

WALIvURE (Hybrid Cactus) -Very large yel-
low deepening to gold at center; good stem ,60
WALTER HAY (Sh.) — Color gold with r
verse of petals orange; stems good; fn-e
blooming : .5^

W. E. COOPER (Dec.) — A new California
decorative with huge blossoms of clear,
true pink without a tinge of mauve; stems

erect and strong 2.00

WEDDING DAY (P.) — Crimson shaded rose,
edged and tipped white; very showy; good

stems .50

WHITE CHAMPION (Cac.) — A new large
white from Australia on good stems; a

splendid flower .50

WHITE COLOSSE (Dec.) — Very large and
full flowers, white with light flesh tinge;

very long, strong stems .75

WHITE SISTER (Dec.) — The blooms are
large and stems are good; free blooming;

color white 4.00

WHITS HI RE ENSIGN (Hybrid Cactus)

Bright pink and white; good stem .35

WIZARD OF OZ (Dec.) — This new introduc-
tion of gigantic size is indeed a “Wizard.”

The color is a rare shade of glowing amber
pink, with soft salmon shades. Blooms
often measure from 9 to 11 inches. The
stems are erect and stout but short . 3.5 0

SHOW DAHLIA — W. W. RAWSON

W. W. Dawson (Sh.) — Very large flowers of
pure white tinted lavender; very free

blooming and reliable; on good stems .35

*ZORITA (Hybrid Show) (Lee) — Large flow-
er on good long stems; very profuse bloom-
er; color apricot buff with reverse of old
rose; a beautiful coloring and good dahlia .75
YELLOAV KING ( H. C.) — Immense sulphur

yellow on fine stems .50

YUBAN (Sh.) — A^ellow, striped red; very
large Hybrid and one of the best show
dahlias; good stems . .75

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COLLARETTE DAHLIA

AMI CACHET — Orange red with good yel-

low collar; good stems .50

AMI NONIN — Rosy lilac, collar white; very
large; on long stem .35

♦LEAH — Even visitors who were not admirers
of this type had to stop and admire this
gem. An extra large flower held erect on

very stout stems. Deep crimson maroon,
while the collar is white and maroon. Some
flowers come varigated maroon and white- .50
SOUV. DE CHABANE — Bright yellow, flushed

crimson, collar tipped white; very large .25

SWALLOW — Beautiful pure white collarette;

long, erect stems fine for cutting .25

♦YELLOW BUTTERFLY (Lee) — One of our
new 1925 introductions; very bright canary
yellow with yellow collar tipped lightly
with white. Very beautiful. Good stems ,50

POMPONS DAHLIAS
25 Cents Each

$2.50 Per Dozen, Except Where Priced

Amber Queen — Golden amber.

Annie Doncaster — Yellow base, suffused with
pearly pink.

Baby — White, edged lavender.

♦Baby Evelyn (Lee) — New 1925 lovely soft salmon
rose; very bautiful. 35c.

•Beebe (Lee) — New 1925 buff yellow tinted with
lilac rose.

Dr. Jim — Light ground, edged purple.

•Dusky Babe (Lee) — New 1925 rich shade of crim-
son; very small. 35c.

Fashion — Soft orange.

Girlie — Pinkish mauve.

Geo. Ireland — A pretty mauve.

Glow — Charming old rose very small and neat.
50c.

Jessica — Deep yellow, edged lightly with orange
red.

Joe Fette — A splendid new white. 35c.

Knpfer — Salmon pink with tan. 35c.

Lassie — Yellow base, tipped deep rose.

Little Beauty — A shrimp pink.

Little Beeswing — Golden yellow tipped deeply with
cherry red.

Little Fred — Deep rose pink, small. 35c.

Little Jennie — Primrose yellow.

Macbeth — White edged deep pink. 35c.

Madeline — Pale yellow, edged purple.

Mrs. J. J. Kynn — Small, deep orange, 30c.

Phoebe — Deep yellow shaded orange.

Phylis — Yellow at base, tipped red.

Vivid — Very bright red.

Virida Flora — The green dahlia. The most unique
novelty of dahlia culture. The flower is a rich
verdant green, same shale as the foliage. 35c.

DAHLIA CULTURE

The soil should be thoroughly cultivated and well
pulverized; then dig a good size hole and put in a
shovel full of well rotted manure and work it up
well with the soil; then cover with a little soil and
lay bulb flat down with “eye” or sprout on top side,
cover with 1% inches of soil. After dahlia is up
gradually fill up hole so that when soil is level the
bulb will be covered 4 to 6 inches deep.

In planting in rows put 2V% to 3 feet apart. Ex-
cept Pompons, which can be planted 1% to 2 feet
apart

Cultivation is most important. Keep them free
from weeds and never allow the soil to cruet When
you give them water, do it thoroughly and about
once or twice a week.

For exhibition flowers, leave one stalk to bulb and
tie it to stake set well in ground. When about 18
inches to two feet high, if they appear too bushy,
trim out every other branch and when budded,
where there are three or more buds, remove all but
center bud. An application of manure, either in
liquid or ordinary form several times throughout
the blooming season is very beneficial in raising
large flowers.

When frost kills the tops, cut them off and lift
bulbs very carefully and store in some dry place
that is sure frost proof. Do not divide clumps till
April, when you can see the "eyes” or sprouts and
be sure to cut each bulb with a good “eye."

Plant only one bulb in hill and remember that a
tuber as small as a peanut, with a good live “eye,"
is as good or better than a very large one, as some
varieties make very small bulbs, while others make
very large ones.

Important — When you receive your bulbs put them
in a cool place and keep moist until ready to plant
out. Don’t let them dry out.

TACOMA