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JOHN LAWRANCE, OGDENSBURG, N. Y. 
DAHLIAS. 
Dahlias. 
No flower is more generally known or easier to grow than the Dahlia, 
and while some of the varieties of our grandmother’s garden are still grown, 
the increasing number of varieties being introduced each year make it dif- 
ficult to select a list embracing the best for general culture; we have an- 
nually tested the most prominent introductions and find the following to- 
be among the best if not "the” best of their respective colors. The culturo 
of Dahlias is simple, the leading requirements being rich soil, sunshine and 
plenty of water. If dormant roots are used, plant out May 1st to 10th; if 
growing plants, plant out May 20th to June 20th. The best results are ob- 
