. Barnard's seeds bulbs. Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs. 42 The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-: 235 W. Madison St., Chicago. 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,
. Barnard's seeds bulbs. Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs. 42 The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-: 235 W. Madison St., Chicago. 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. New Introductions and Novelties Never has the interest in new Dahlias been so keen as at present, and never have Dahlia lovers been so discriminating. A new Dahlia now must surpass all existing varieties, or be entirely distinct, to secure recognition. The varieties listed immediately below are all exceptional and difficult to beat. Betty Austin. A Hybrid Cactus that is in a class by itself. One of the earliest to bloom, a free and continuous bloomer. The flowers are full to the center Color, yellow at base of petal, blending to rosy carmine and rose, yellow at tips; reflex rose. Flowers are medium to large, usually about seven inches in diameter. Plant is a quick grower, of branching habit, about three to four feet high. Each, $; doz., $ Claire Kuip. Hybrid Cactus. The greatest of all reds. Flowers more than ten inches in diameter on a wonder- ful stem. Color is the richest cardinal, shaded garnet, with just enough yellow at the base of the petal to set off the red most effectively. All other reds look dull and com
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