Gold Medal Dahlias 
FISHER & MASSON 
Spray made by McCormick & Co., Inc., Baltimore, Md., (and to be purchased from all seed stores) 
to be the best possible remedy for these insects. These sucking insects are the cause of many 
stunted or runted dahlia plants and is not a disease, which term is used by a majority of the 
growers when they have not apparently been able to find the “cause” of the stunt. 
WATERING 
Do not water until the plants are in bud UNLESS the weather has been unusually hot and 
dry and the adjoining ground is not moist, roots will decay in wet ground. Thorough and deep 
cultivation will keep the moisture in the gound during the driest kind of weather. When the plants 
begin to bloom, water liberally at least twice a week, soak the soil thoroughly so that the water 
will reach the roots. Spray the foliage, especially after the heat of the day during hot spells. 
Many make a basin-shaped mound of earth around the plants about two feet in diameter in 
which to conserve the water. Watering is one of the most essential things in producing fine flowers. 
STORAGE 
After a black frost has killed the tops of the dahlias, cut off the tops at the ground, then 
dig with a garden fork, being careful not to strain the necks of the roots. Cut the stalk to 
within about two inches of the crown and apply sulphur to the cut, which will protect stalk from 
rot, allow your clumps to dry out in the sun for three or four hours, then place .them in boxes 
or barrels in an old-fashioned potato cellar (if possible) or as far away from the heater as possible, 
in an even temperature of not below 40 degrees and not above 55 degrees. Visit the cellar regu¬ 
larly. Examine the roots, removing with a sharp knife any rotted portions, and apply hydrated 
lime or sulphur to the exposed portion. 
General Information and Shipping Instructions 
PULL DIRECTIONS for planting are included in every shipment of roots, also valuable in¬ 
formation concerning the proper preparation of flowers for exhibitions, explaining the necessary 
qualification of flowers to be entered for competition. We will also be very glad to answer any 
questions to the best of our ability that you may care to ask us. 
PLANTS—We have been very successful during the past season in shipping green plants long 
distances, we therefore recommend to experienced growers, green plants for fine exhibition flowers. 
ASSORTMENTS—Page 15 of catalogue contains some very attractive collections of dahlias. 
Selections left to us by patrons unacquainted with dahlias will be generously dealt with. 
ORDER EARLY—Directing us when to send them. Early orders are solicited to prevent dis¬ 
appointment in case our stock of those selected has been depleted. IP YOU DO NOT FIND THE 
VARIETIES YOU WANT IN THTS CATALOGUE, WRITE US. WE HAVE MANY OP WHICH 
STOCK IS TOO LIMITED TO CATALOGUE. 
TERMS—REMITTANCE with order. All retail orders over $1.00 are delivered prepaid, add 25c 
for postage on orders less than $1.00. 
Orders of green plants for less than $5.00, add 25c for S. D. postage. 
FORWARDING—Orders of roots are shipped as soon after April 1st as convenient, unless 
otherwise notified. 
WE GUARANTEE all roots true to name and also their arrivals in good growing condition. 
We cheerfully 'replace any that should arrive otherwise. KINDLY NOTIFY US AT ONCE. All 
roots sent out before March 15th are sent at buyer’s risk. Although every precaution will be 
taken, they are not guaranteed against freezing. 
Orders are carefully filled from selected field-grown roots. We do not substitute unless requested. 
Do not be discouraged if a dahlia from a different locality does not do well the first season 
it is planted. Try it again the second year, as many varieties need to be acclimated. 
Address all communications to: 
FISHER & MASSON 
<( Sanhican Gardens” 
TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 
The Smith Press, Trenton, N. J. 
