THE DAHLIA. II 



been grown and improved for more than a century, and is, to-day, wherever 

 the finer varieties are known, the most popular summer and autumn blooming 

 plant in cultivation. 



Possibly no other plant shows the skill of the florist to such a marked 

 degree ; and, taking the wonderful improvements of the last few years as a 

 criterion, we may well ask how far the specialist can carry his skill. Unlike 

 many other plants, its vigor seems to keep apace with its other improvements ; 

 and, as we consider these things, we must admit tbat the possibilities of the 

 Dahlia in the future are almost limitless. If you admire beautiful flowers 

 and want them in profusion from June until frost, plant Dahlias and you will 

 be delighted. No matter how many other plants ma}' fail to thrive, or 

 whether the season is \vet or dry, you can grow them successfully if you but 

 heed their simple requirements. 



