His toric arc hiv m n , e d d oc u e t Do not assume c onte nt refle cts c urre nt k s ie ntifi nowle d e oli ie s or ra ti e s . c c g , p c , p c c N i ss uing this new catalo gu e for th e Sp ring of 1924 I t ake g reat pl eas ure in th anking my many fri end s for the ir ge ne rous p atro nage in the me r t a c n inuanc e of he r a r na e p as t and I ho p e to i o t t i p t o g . I am always . glad to welcome visitors to my gardens who are inter M e s t e d in hardy plants and flowers . y gardens are located on the im R R R 17 . S proved Ridge oad , miles from ochester ochester and odus Bay — I car Stop 60 is directly in front of the premises . t is only about five ’ R W . O R R minutes walk from Fruitland S tation on the . — If I I u GUARANTEE hope to retain trade , can send only s ch stock “ fi rs t - as is true to name , class quality and in good condition when it S I a leave s my place . ince have no control over stock ft er it leaves my place I cannot assume responsibility for failures due to improper plant , lan ts s I ing or neglect after the p have left my hands . guaran tee saf e r arrival of all stock sent by exp ess . I also guarantee all stock true t o n n ame and in a healthy growing conditio when it leaves my hands . , Any stock which proves other-wise will be gladly replaced or the price I b therefor refunded . never su stitute inferior varieties for those ordered , I a but should a variety ordered be sold out , will fill the order with c th similar or better variety , corre tly labeled , unless instructions to e contrary are given in the order . The prices quoted in this list are as low as is consistent with the n f f quality of stock w e send out . O account o the extreme shortage o e r m ort an o or r e ar some varieties it is v y i p t t d e ly . Our s tock of s om e of the choices -t varieties is limited and it is often impossible to secur e them late in the season . name os ffic e c ount nd s tate When ordering , please white your , p to , y a ' l l s exp re s s offi c e i if m p ain y and give your neare t address , if it s d ferent fro your p os toffi c e address — Cut Flowers During the blooming se ason w e can generally supply i , P Gl i p . cut flowers of Ir s eonies , ad oli, Dahlias and other hardy lants — K fl ow e r I be indly send me the names of your loving friends . shall glad to send them copies of my c atalogue and will repay you by includ ing extras with your order . Make all remittances payable to N A H L . A LAU ER, Ontario , N. Y. G A f O N Y . ardens and merican Express fice , Fruitland , . DAH LIAS ' ~ —m l A ' s and C ULTUR E Th e dahlia will grow in any good garden soi . y r h o r gravelly soil which need not be very ich suits them best . It s ould “ e e k . h l be wor ed deep and w ll prepared Large quantiti s , of manure s ou d be avoided as it tends to produce a heavy growth of foliage at the t he expense of bloom . The roots should be planted feet apart , tubers ‘ n e Should be laid down flat and covered with four to six i ch s of soil . ‘ as fro s t They may be planted as soon is over , but in our climate , we “ v e found the last half of the month of June , the best time in which A t o t h . D b plant em out uring the last of ugust when the uds appear , " an application of a table s poonful of nitrate of soda spread about xthe e base of the plant will be found beneficial in dev loping the blooms . c a e ull an d After the plants have been frozen in the fall , dig r f y store - I n t . h , o the roo s in a dry, cool cellar for winter t e spring the ro ts . o s u t , n . ho ld be divided , preferably one eye before planti g w are h We send out divided field gro n roots only . These muc more ff I f satisfactory than the weak , tender, green plants sometimes o ered . s tored in a cool place , not too dry , until planted out every one will grow . They are stored under the best possible conditions which p reserves them i All n . a healthy , plump condition until planting time stunted plants are rogve d from the field to insure healthy stock . CLAS S IFI CATI ON OF DAHLIAS — ' CACTU S DAHLIAS These are of recent introductiona n d are I n s e hr s an b e coming very popular . form they omewhat resembl the C y he m m t u h , , , t e petals are long narrow incurved and sometimes twisted , “ ra c e ful a e aran c e giving them a very g pp . CO A S he an DE RATIVE D HLIA are t largest flowering of y type . e y have long , broad , flat petals . OW A S - h D HLIA are the old fas ioned large , round compact and i qu lled flowered type . ONY F O A S h L WERED D HLIA are t e newest type , and some n - what resemble the peony . i form The flowers are generally semi double , e x os m w d l S C p g golden yello in the center . They are very beautiful and - fl ow e rm free g . P OM O AS h h h P N DAHLI are identical in form wit s ow Da lias , but are small . Dahlias are sent by parcel post prepaid : Cactus Dahl ias AM AS S O — P t B AD R ure white , beau iful form Each 3SC . " , S i —V AQUITANIA ( t llman) ery large flowers of a beautiful salmon pink . G S i i . ood tems mak ng it desirable for cutting or exhibit on . Each , AT C O —V TRA TI N ery large , clear lilac rose , long stems Each , A G — A n B LLET IRL ttractive ora ge edged white , but varies from orange . V i to white ery attra ctive and free flower ng . Each , ’ — . O C r. li ht e BREAK DAY lea sulphur yellow shaded g toward the tips . E SOC e l . Fre b oomer on good stems , good for all purposes ach B CA—V , IAN ery large , rose lilac with white shading Each , CA O C S S— A LIF RNIA EN HANTRE beautiful pale pink . Large siz e s c A and good sub tan e . choice variety . Each 155 0 , $ OL — OS SAL C V e PEA E ery large , creamy white shading to violet ros ‘ W l th li hte r ti s g p , very free bloomer on good stems Each O S S OF O S A — V . C . G U lNTE L N D LE Deep salmon pink ery free ood ‘ cu tti n g varl e ty a 5 C 3 . E ch , — e t l C s RY S TAL V e ry large long narrow incurved p a s . lear oft pink . C , 75 11. Good exhibition variet y Each , 1 — G EDITH S LOC OMB A ri ch fu s hia purple . ood substance on long , stems . The best of its Each ' - w - i ht . F FE O S B r , , . W . LL W f g orange scarlet Long narro quilled petals E . 7 Sc Large s i ze and free ach , — n O e . RAD ORA 1 fi ne . h b F L O Da k red , form Very free of t e est E . 3 SC . ach , — GARIBALDI B rilliant s c ai le t orange of good hybrid cactus fo rm . i h Very attract ve Eac , — r 25 C . N 1 e d t . GE . BULLER Deep , ipped white Ve y free Each , — h bi id n G O G A S , , , h E R E W LTER Very lar bge y cactus salmon pi k s ading l e tals ” . E to yellow at the base of the p , one of the argest ach , — r . 50 C G O AG Y h h , LDEN E LE ellow , slig tly tinged fawn Very la ge Eac G O G — B ; y LDEN ATE right , 0golden yellow early and free flowering ver 9 . 3SC . i inches Each , large , often measur ng — l i h HELEN DURNB AUGH Delicate bi s pink deepening at the center . Very large and attractive bloom . Each , — On e AC S O R .