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J. K, Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Mass. 
They should he kept thoroughly cultivated, as the principal requirement 
of the Dahlia is cultivation. In order to harvest the bulbs for winter they 
should not be dug until three days after frosts have cut the foliage. 
They should then be dug with plough or spade. The tops, should be cut off 
within two inches of the crown of the clump. They should be left out two 
hours if the weather is good, just long enough to free the soil from the 
clumps, then packed away upside down in cellars Avhere the tempeiature 
w iH not go below 40 degrees. If the cellar is heated it is well to put them 
as far as possible from the heat, then cover with paper or heavy burlap. 
In many cases dry sand or sawdust can be used. This will keep them from 
drying up. 
TERMS:—Cash with Orders. 
Remittance can be made by P. 0. or Express Money Order, Bank Draft, 
or Registered Letter at my risk. All orders will be shipped by Express, 
Mail or Freight, whichever way we deem advisable, prepaid to all parts of 
the United States and Canada, unless otherwise stated. I guarantee their 
safe arrival in good condition. No extra charges for packing; one-half doz¬ 
en at dozen rates. 
Always address, 
J. K. ALEXANDER, 
THE EASTERN DAHLIA KING, 
East Bridgewater, Mass.. 
Long distance telephone connection. 
CLASSIFICATION OF DAHLIAS. 
Dahlias are divided into two divisions, double and single; and each divi¬ 
sion is again divided into classes according to size, form of flowers and ar¬ 
rangement of colors. 
Double Dahlias are divided into the following classes:—Show, Fancy, Pom¬ 
pon, Decorative, and Cactus. 
Show Dahlias. These are large, round, compact and full to the centre. 
The flowers are either solid, edged, tipped or shaded darker. 
Fancy Dahlias. In form and habit they are identical with the Show Dahlia, 
but are quite different in arrangement of colors. The flowers are tipped 
or edged lighter than the ground color, or splashed, striped, mottled 
and variegated in every conceivable manner. They often throw a solid 
flower on the same plant. 
Pompon Dahlias. In form this class is identical with the Show and Fancy, 
the only difference being the size of the flowers, as they are much small¬ 
er; better known as “bouquet dahlias,” and flower much freer than any 
other class. 
Cactus Dahlias. In form this class is much different than any other, and 
are of recent introduction. The flowers are loosely arranged and very 
irregular, resembling the Chrysanthemum. Petals long, twisted, and 
terminating in a point. The Cactus Dahlias are becoming very popular. 
Decorative Dahlias. These have a broad, flat petal, and quite irregular, be¬ 
ing very useful for decorative purposes. 
Single Dahlias.. These have but one row of petals, generally eight, resem¬ 
bling the Cosmus, and are very free flowering. 
Collerette Dahlias. The flowers are single; with an additional row of short¬ 
er petals around the disc, which forms a frill or collar, usually of a 
different color from the outer petals. 
Peony-flowered Dahlias. A new type resembling the Peony. The flowers 
are generally semi-double showing a rich golden center. 
