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CHAPPAQUA DAHLIA GARDENS 
MODERN DAHLIAS 
There is no secret about growing exhibition Dahlias. It does not require expert 
knowledge. Anyone can grow them. All that is necessary, is to select good varieties 
and order them from a reliable grower. Start now by discarding your inferior stock, 
and replace them with some of the newer and better varieties. By adding a few each 
season you will have in a short time a good collection which you will never regret. You 
may leave the selection to us if you wish. Tell us what varieties you have and the 
amount you wish to spend. 
DAHLIAS FOR CUT FLOWERS 
Dahlias when properly grown and handled will keep longer than most flowers. Cut 
Dahlias in the moning when the dew is still on them. The earlier the better. Never 
cut them during the heat of the day. Cut with a fairly long stem, remove the lower 
leaves and place them deeply in cool, clean water. Leave the flowers in a cool place 
for a few hours so they draw water before using them. 
ROOTS 
The size of the roots varies according to the variety. A large root does not always 
result in a large plant or flower. The essential thing is a strong, healthy field-grown 
root, showing a growing eye or sprout. We send no roots with broken necks. Only 
strong, healthy roots in growing condition are shipped. 
GREEN PLANTS 
We make a specialty of green plants. They are properly grown, packed well, and safe 
delivery is guaranteed within a radius of 1500 miles. Plants are ready about May 1st. 
Although they require a little more care in planting than roots, and will not mature 
as quickly, yet they will give good satisfaction, and often produce larger flowers than 
roots. The price of plants being half the price of roots, affords many an opportunity 
to try out the newer introductions at a greatly reduced expenditure. We make no 
charge for packing and prepay transportation charges when remittance in full accom¬ 
panies the order. Plant them as soon as they arrive, water thoroughly, and shade 
them during the hottest hours of the first few days. 
CULTIVATION 
Dahlias are easily grown. They require no special treatment or soil to bring them to 
perfection. An open sunny situation is the best, but they will succeed in partial shade. 
Dig holes about three feet apart and six inches deep. Drive a strong stake in each hole, 
then lay the root down flat with its crown toward the stake. Cover with two or 
three inches of soil until after the plant comes up, then fill in the balance. 
We will send full cultural directions with each order. With these you should have no 
trouble in growing exhibition blooms, as they give you information on every stage 
of growth. 
ORDER EARLY 
Then you will get the varieties you want. Stock of some of the latest varieties is 
limited, so to avoid disappointment, we urge that you order early. All orders are filled 
in rotation, and stock is subject to prior sale. We will ship at the proper planting 
time, or whenever you desire them, if you specify the date. 
TIME OF SHIPPING 
We ship roots in April and May. If this does not agree with your plans, tell us when 
you want your order shipped. Roots shipped before Aril 1st are not guaranteed 
against loss by freezing. 
