. Descriptive catalogue of the Jewell Nursery Co. Nursery stock Minnesota Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. 66 THE JEWELL NURSERY COMPANY'S DAHLIAS. The Dahlia is one of the showiest of our autumn flowers. Commencing to flower in August, they are in a perfect blaze of bloom until stopped hy frost in late avitumn. The Cactus, Single and Pompon varieties are especially fine for cut flowers. We know of nothing more showy for table decoration than a loosely arranged bunch of long-stemmed Cactus or Single Dahlias. Thej''delight in a deep, rich soil, should be
. Descriptive catalogue of the Jewell Nursery Co. Nursery stock Minnesota Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. 66 THE JEWELL NURSERY COMPANY'S DAHLIAS. The Dahlia is one of the showiest of our autumn flowers. Commencing to flower in August, they are in a perfect blaze of bloom until stopped hy frost in late avitumn. The Cactus, Single and Pompon varieties are especially fine for cut flowers. We know of nothing more showy for table decoration than a loosely arranged bunch of long-stemmed Cactus or Single Dahlias. Thej''delight in a deep, rich soil, should be planted three and one-half to four feet apart, and be tied to heavy stakes to prevent strong winds from breaking them down. LARGE FLOWERED DOUBLE. Snowflrift.—Fine; of medium size but very double; pure white and one of the best for cutting. Sunrise.—Very double; bright scarlet; showy. Amas^on.—A very handsome Dahlia; yellow with margin fringed red. Bob Ridley.—Very double; it is of a rich dark scarlet. Pure Oold.—A fine golden yellow ; good form; extra for cutting. Sambo*—Very double, and very beautiful; a rich velvety DOUBLE Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Jewell Nursery Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Lake City, Minn. : Jewell Nursery Co.
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