Archive image from page 39 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1928dejo Year: 1928 Single Dahlia Dahlia E/ery one knows and admires the Double Dahl- ia, but few are aware that it can be grown so easily from seed and flowers the first season, that the purchase of bulbs is a needless expense. The single varieties have become very popular within the last few years. Sow seeds early in April in hot-bed or box in the house, and transplant when all danger of frost is over, in beds 24 inches apart. Take up the roots as soon as frost oc- curs in fall and preserve i
Archive image from page 39 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1928dejo Year: 1928 Single Dahlia Dahlia E/ery one knows and admires the Double Dahl- ia, but few are aware that it can be grown so easily from seed and flowers the first season, that the purchase of bulbs is a needless expense. The single varieties have become very popular within the last few years. Sow seeds early in April in hot-bed or box in the house, and transplant when all danger of frost is over, in beds 24 inches apart. Take up the roots as soon as frost oc- curs in fall and preserve in a dry warm cellar. Half hardy bulbs. DOUBLE MIXED. Finest varieties; 2 to 4 ft. Per pkt. 5 cts. SINGLE MIXED. New single varieties in mixed colors; neat, compact and dwarf habit, growing about one foot in height; very free flowering; invaluable for cutting purposes. Per pkt. 5 cts. FOUR O'CLOCK. The well-known Four O'clock. A handsome free-flowering garden favorite; blooming the first season from seed: the flowers, which are produced in clusters, present a gorgeous sight during the afternoon. Hardy annuals. Beautiful colors; 2 ft. Per pkt. 5 cts. Cosmos Cosmos are unquestionably very handsome flowering plants, and have become general favor- ites. There has been one objection to their late flowering habit, but this has been overcome in this new strain of Early Flowering Cosmos. Seed sown in our garden the beginning of May com- menced to show a few flowers in July, and dur- ing August and September were covered with flowers. The plants are dwarfer than the late flowering Cosmos, forming bushes from 4 to 5 feet high. The plants have fine feathery, light green foliage, flowers are produced on long stems, and are very handsome for cut flowers and bou- quets, as they will last a week after cutting. The colors are white, crimson and pink. EARLY FLOWERING, mixed. Per pkt. 5 cts. Eseholtzia (California Poppy) Very attractive plants for beds, edgings or masses; profuse flowering and
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