Disbudding is practised for extra large flowers and longer 
stems. If the smaller buds at ends of branches are pinched out, 
and the larger left it should make the bud left grow larger than 
it naturally would. If possible see an experienced dahlia grower 
do this. 
There are many good preparations on the market for cut 
worms. Strips of tar paper placed two inches below and one 
inch above the ground around the young plants will in most 
cases keep out cut worms. 
While the corn borer is more or less bothersome in the East, 
it is seasonal and may spoil some flowers one year, it may not 
be seen the next year. We do not know of any practical way 
to keep them from the dahlias. They live over winter in old 
plant stalks and weeds, etc., so make it a point to clean all 
waste from garden each fall, either burn, or spade under to a 
depth of six inches. When you see a branch badly wilted cut 
it off and split it open there you will probably find mr, corn 
borer. 
Leave the Dahlia roots in the ground for at least ten days 
after frost has entirely killed the plants. Use a spading fork 
for digging, one person on each side of the clump, working to¬ 
gether will save many necks from being broken. Shake roots 
lightly as you dig them to get off surplus dirt, then cut stems 
as short as convenient with pruning shears. Do not leave in 
sun to dry, many roots are spoiled by excessive drying, store im¬ 
mediately in a moist cool place, with the stem part down, so 
that any juice will drain and pack as close to-gether as you can. 
Examine frequently during the winter for rot and if any appears 
cut it out with a sharp knife. Do not allow to freeze. 
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When ready to plant, examine clumps well and with a sharp 
knife cut through stem (crown) to separate the individual roots, 
leaving a part of the crown on each piece to plant. One or 
ttvo strong sprcats to a hill is enough and if they are long and 
slender cut off close to the crown. A guard made from the 
thumb of a leather glove is good to wear to prevent cutting of 
the thumb. 
We are always glad to answer questions regarding dahlias, 
and will do so to the best of our ability. 
The past season was the most successful that we have 
ever had and we are looking forward to even better success this 
season. We wish to thank all who have contributed to our suc¬ 
cess. 
RECENT INTRODUCTIONS 
J. K. ALEXANDER JR., Hybrid Decorative. Alexander 1934. 
This new Dahlia comes from the East, introduced by one of 
the oldest and largest growers in the country, with over fifty 
years experience. It is the largest deep crimson red Hybrid 
Decorative, with a fleck of orange in the center of each petal, 
ever offered. Blooms are 12 to 14 inches across without disbud¬ 
ding and also has much depth and substance. Stems are 
large, long and very rigid, there is no droop to the bloom. 
Plants are medium size and foliage is tough and is not bother¬ 
ed with insects. This is another $10.00 Dahlia at depression 
prices. Roots $3.00—Plants $1.50 
CHIEF JUSTICE, Informal Decorative. Sampson 1934. 
This produces some of the largest flowers that we have ever 
seen and is a good bloomer. The color is a coffee-tan. Medium 
size plants, healthy and husky. Stems are long and good size. 
Roots $3.00 
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