nized by the leaves or plants being eaten out in little 

 round circles. They secrete themselves as a rule 

 during the day on the under side or at the base of 

 the leaves. 



Dust the foliage lightly with equal parts of lime 

 and Paris Green, this will make a clean sweep of 

 them. 



For Aphis on plants, a nicotine solution known as 

 Black Leaf 40 is extra good, also procured at the 

 seed stores. In certain sections, the Gophers are 

 to be contended with. I have the best success with 

 the traps, observe where they are working, dig back 

 into the main passageway, set the traps opposite of 

 each other in the main run, this insures getting them 

 either coming or going. Stuff sacking or some 

 similar material into the entrance to darken it and 

 its only a couple of hours until I have the intruder. 

 These traps are procured at the seed stores, where 

 full information in regard to them will be given. 



Dahlias like potatoes are subject to scab. A good 

 preventative is to use one fluid ounce of Formal- 

 dehyde to each two gallons of water, immerse the 

 tubers for two hours, then after drying off a little, 

 plant them. 



Qettinq Large blooms 



This is done by removing all the side buds from 

 the stem, leaving the center one, and if it is a variety 

 that grows short stems and many of them, then 

 remove a portion of the stems. 



Varieties that are large producers of bloom and 



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