not do well while the other one will come to per- 

 fection. It is no uncommon occurrence for dahlias 

 going from one part of the country to another to 

 make a very poor showing the first season, but 

 make good the second. 



Never discard a new variety until you try it out 

 the second time. It frequently occurs that a good 

 old stand by that has been a success for several con- 

 tinuous seasons, will be a failure this season and 

 come back alright next season. 



As the season advances and the days begin to 

 shorten and the nights are getting cool, avoid water- 

 ing or wetting the foliage after the noon hour, keep- 

 ing them well trimmed out so the air can circulate 

 freely through them, as they are liable to mildew. 

 If mildew makes its appearance, which shows on 

 the foliage at first in little white spots and will quick- 

 ly cover the entire surface, destroying the foliage if 

 not checked, dust the plants with Sulphur in the 

 morning while they are wet with dew, which will 

 cause the sulphur to adhere to the foliage. In dust- 

 ing it on, I use a flour sieve. A low grade of Sul- 

 phur can be procured of almost any dealer in com- 

 mercial fertilizer and is inexpensive. 



Insect Pests and Diseases. 



Dahlias have their insect enemies, the same as 

 other plants, but fortunately are almost free from 

 disease. 



Insects that infect the soil can be done away with 

 in the spring time before planting. After the soil 



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