. Barnard's seeds. Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. 76 The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago BARNARD'S SELECTED DAHLIAS One of the most showy of the autumn flowers. The culture is most simple; any extra attention given to the growing plants is repaid by larger and more blooms. A sandy soil which has been well enriched and a sunny position are advantageous fac- tors, yet good results accrue in almost any soil. About three feet apart is the distance to plant. Large clumps of roots should be divi
. Barnard's seeds. Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. 76 The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago BARNARD'S SELECTED DAHLIAS One of the most showy of the autumn flowers. The culture is most simple; any extra attention given to the growing plants is repaid by larger and more blooms. A sandy soil which has been well enriched and a sunny position are advantageous fac- tors, yet good results accrue in almost any soil. About three feet apart is the distance to plant. Large clumps of roots should be divided, leaving one or two eyes to the tuber. When planting place the tuber flat on its side and cover six inches deep; after the growth shows above ground cultivate until the blooming period. Planting time in this latitude is from about May 10 to the end of June. All of the Dahlias offered in this cata- logue are supplied in sound roots, ready for planting. DECORATIVE DAHLIAS The massive flowers are loosely formed and present a striking appearance. The petals are broad, long, and flat. The varie- ties offered here can be relied upon to give entire satisfaction and be a mass of colors from early August until cut down by frost. Patrick O'Mara—This sensational new dec- orative variety was awarded a Gold Medal by the American Dahlia Society, as the best Autumn shade variety in existence. The color is an unusually soft and pleasing shade of orange-buff slightly tinged with jSTeyron' rose. It is very large, 7 to 9 inches in diameter, and borne on long strong erect stems. It is a strong, vigorous grower and free bloomer. The giant flowers are well formed, with good full center, while the outer petals are most pleasingly ir- regular. Each, $ Ayesha—Immense size, clear light yellow, of beautiful regular form. Tlie plant is a very strong vigorous grower and free bloomer. Fine for garden, ex- hibition, and commercial purposes. Each, 35c; doz., $ Break O'Day. A new giant flowered
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