Hou? to Qrou? and Care for Dahlias 
F POSSIBLE, plant in an open, sunny situation. Prepare 
the soil thoroughly by deep digging. Be moderate in 
the use of both manure and water. Never plant when 
the soil is wet. Lay the tuber flat on its side and cover 
it four inches deep, pressing the soil flrmly on the tuber. 
Keep the soil loose and mellow by frequent hoeing, 
drawing the soil to a slight hillock around the plant. 
Tall growing varieties may be kept fairly dwarf by pinching 
out the tip when the first shoot is six inches high. All varieties 
growing above four feet should be tied to stout stakes to hold 
them in position. 
3x3 feet is about the proper distance to plant apart. 
Keep all dead flowers trimmed off. 
Dahlia blooms keep much better if cut in the evening—about 
sunset—and the less foliage taken off with the flowers, the better 
for both plant and flower. If green is desired, use some other 
green of better keeping qualities. 
After frost has killed the tops, dig the tubers carefully, 
remove the soil from the roots, and store away in a box or barrel 
secure from frost. As a precaution it would be well to cover the 
tubers so stored with sand, leaves or moss. 
All clumps should be divided into several pieces before being 
reset the following spring. 
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Our Quarantee 
We deliver the best stock obtainable, to all our customers. 
What stock we do not grow ourselves, is purchased from reliable 
sources, and the very best quality possible is procured. Price is 
secondary,—quality comes first. Except where noted all stock 
purchased from us is guaranteed to grow,—said guarantee cover¬ 
ing the first growing season, following the planting only. We 
assume no responsibility for winter kill of any kind, on stock 
planted the previous spring; but will be responsible for fall 
planted stock that fails to survive thru the next spring’s growth. 
Our guarantee, however, is only goodi where 1 ‘easonable care is 
given to the stock by the purchaser, and where we do the planting. 
We will replace at half-price, on stock planted by the customer. 
Feel free to call or write us regarding any information wanted 
as to watering, cultivation, mulching for winter protection, etc., 
when in doubt on any matter. Thousand of plants, trees and 
shrubs are lost annually, that could easily have been saved, by 
a little advice from responsible parties. We have a reputation to 
maintain, and will deal fairly with you. 
EAMES BROTHERS, DENVER 
