or stalk as you can. To have larger blooms it 
is necessary to disbud, leaving' the center bud and 
taking off the side ones, leaving a stem approxi- 
mately eighteen inches long. Dahlias will con- 
tinue 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 any- 
thing that will keep them from shriveling. Divide 
in the spring after the eyes begin to show. 
DAHLIA SEED. 
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. For 
bedding purposes they may be planted 24 inches 
apart but for trying out they can be planted very 
close. As they bloom the unsatisfactory plants 
may be discarded and more room left for the suit- 
able ones. 
Seed artificially fertilized and gathered from the 
best varieties of Decorative Hybrid Cactus and 
Paeony dahlias. 50cts pkt. of 25 seeds 
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