to remain on the plant but cut them off with as much 
stem or stalk as you can. To have larger blooms it 
is necessary to disbud, leaving the center bud and tak- 
ing off the side ones, leaving a stem approximately 
eighteen inches long, Dahlias will continue to bloom 
until a heavy frost kills the tops in late fall, after 
which the tops are cut off and the roots are dug and 
stored in a frost proof cellar or basement, covering 
with dry soil, sand or anything that will keep them 
from shriveling. Divide in the spring after the eyes 
begin to show. 
DAHLIA SEED 
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Much pleasure can be derived from growing dahlia 
seeds. Dahlias grow very easily from seed. Plant 
early, then transplant after danger of frost. They 
will make large plants, the first year. 
Great care has been exercised in the selection of 
these seeds. Their record speaks for themselves. 
Seed artificially fertilized and gathered from the 
best varieties of Decorative Hybrid Cactus and Paeony 
dahlias. 50 cents a package. 
A limited amount of choice Pompon seeds, 75 cents 
per package. 
