Strong Plants on Some of the Newer Varieties 
at One-Half Price of Bulbs 
Growing the Dahlia 
Location : Open, sunny or partial shade. Culti¬ 
vate the soil thoroughly. Plant from May 1st to 
June 20th. Dig a hole one foot deep. Put in shovel 
of manure or other plant food. Cover with an 
inch of soil. If stake is to be used set in. Plant 
bulb four inches deep, horizontally, and cover. Cul¬ 
tivate at least once a week. Do not water until the 
plants are well above the ground. When the buds 
appear water the plants thoroughly once or twice 
a week. Apply any good fertilizer every ten days, 
stirring the soil lightly after. To obtain extra 
large flowers, disbud freely, leaving only a few 
buds and branches on each plant. 
