Dahlia Culture 
Dahlias are very easy to grow and will 
produce more flowers than any other fall 
flower if given proper care. Plant the tu- 
bers about May 15th until July ist in the 
latitude of New York. The later plant- 
ing will not give as many flowers but are 
usually larger and better as they flower best 
during cool weather. 
Soil should not be too heavy, and thor- 
oughly pulverized to a depth of 8 inches. A 
soil which will grow potatoes is about right 
for them. If one has not had success on 
account of soil, mix a shovelfull of coal 
ashes in each hill. Plant about 4 inches 
deep and give thorough cultivation until 
they begin to bloom;. 
When cutting do not hesitate to cut some 
buds with the flower as this will give the 
remaining buds a better chance to mature. 
Gladiolus Culture 
Gladioli are very easy to grow. Plant 
bulbs about 6 inches deep in any good gar- 
