Facts About Dahlias 
Some of our finest Dahlias originated at the Downs 
Dahlia Farms of New Jersey, out the greatest of them all is 
Jane Cowl, greatest in size (16 inches across), greatest in 
form and color, and destined to become the greatest in pop¬ 
ularity. It is undoubtedly the greatest Dahlia in the world 
and deserves the highest place in every garden collection. 
The originators say, “Jane Cowl has won more prizes than 
any other Dahlia since it was introduced. Just imagine the 
ideal Dahlia bush, fairly tall, with vigorous dark green lea¬ 
ther-thick foliage. Give it stems that are straight and 
strong, yet not clumsy, then add monster blooms of bronzy 
buff and salmon shades—blooms that will stop you every 
time you near them and you have a mental picture of our 
own Jane Cowl. The flowers on long, strong stems look at 
you and up, some squarely on top, like an umbrella. They 
are immense, of the full-petaled decorative type, with just 
enough twist to the broad petals to add the touch of refine¬ 
ment. The many medals won prove it to be one of the 
greatest Dahlias. If it has a fault we have yet to find it. 
No Dahlia ever won more prizes in such a limited time; nor 
made more friends wherever Dahlias are grown.” I have 
such confidence in this glorious Dahlia that I have arranged 
with a reliable propagator specialist in Dahlias to deliver 
sprouted tubers of Jane Cowl to me by he thousand, guar¬ 
anteed true to name, and I offer these tubers at 25 cts. each, 
or five for $1.00, mailed, postpaid, guaranteed to reach you 
in good condition. See your friends and get up a club. 
Order promptly. 
Dahlia Enemies. —Enemies of the Dahlia are Thrips, r Leaf- 
hoppers, Aphis, Red Spiders, and these are mostly kept from appearing by 
mulching with tobacco stems just after the plants are set. If this is neglect¬ 
ed and such pests appear, spray plants with pyrethrum-soap, using 2 ozs. of 
soap to 2i gallons of tobacco tea. This tea is made by pouring boiling water 
on chopped tobacco stems and steeping for an hour before using. This tea is 
a good remedy by itself, and the tobacco stems applied is an excellent ferti¬ 
lizer as well as insect prevention. Chopped tobacco stems used as a mulch 
around Cinerarias.Calceolarias and other plants subject to Aphis will prevent 
the appearance of Aphis, which is so destructive to these and other plants. 
