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The dahlia is the most aristocratic of the bulbous flower family and 
the most gorgeous of all flowers. Its continuity of bloom places it in first 
rank. Few flowers can compare with the dahlia in variety of formation, 
size, color and general beauty. Perhaps no flower has made greater ad¬ 
vance in the last decade. Under favorable conditions they are easy to grow. 
Oft-times the novice is able to produce the best flower in the show. 
CARE AND CULTIVATION—Dahlias should have as much room and sun¬ 
shine as possible. Soil that will grow good garden will usually grow good 
dahlias. Plant 2 to 21/, feet apart each way and 5 to 6 inches deep. Lay 
the tuber flat down.with the sprout facing up, then fill into ground level. 
When plants are two feet high apply a dressing of well rotted manure and 
hoe into soil. Cultivate freely. Plant whenever the ground seems dry and 
warm enough, about May 1st to 15th in the Northwe t. For finest flowers 
allow not more than two stalks to grow in a hill. To avoid plants being 
blown over they should be well tied to strong stakes. In staking use care 
not to drive the stake through the tuber. Very few insect pests bother 
dahlias. A spray of Black Leaf Forty used with weak soap suds will usually 
take care of insects that ravage dahlias and other flowering plants. Use 
care that the lower side as well as the upper side of the foliage is sprayed. 
DIGGING AND STORING—For the benefit of those unaccustomed to 
handling dahlia tubers and to those who have experienced difficulty in 
wintering them we give herewith our own experience. In digging lift the 
clumps carefuly lest the neck of the tuber be broken. Leave outside only 
long enough to dry off BUT NOT DRY OUT. Remove to basement and keen 
cool. Leave plenty of dirt on clumps. Pack at once. In packing use metal 
containers not deeper than 12 inches, first placing an inch or so of lust or 
dry sand in bottom of container. Fill with clumps leaving space of 3 inches 
at top for packing material, then finish filling container with material you 
are using, e : ther dust or dry sand. Never cover top of container nor use 
cloddy dirt. Examine tubers often and if too moist remove and dry off 
then repack. 
GENERAL LIST OF DAHLIAS 
The varieties herewith described are among the best in their respective 
classes. Each and every tuber we send is guaranteed to grow and give you 
the returns you have a right to expect. They are priced so that you can af¬ 
ford to grow them_NOTE: We do not handle inferior mixed dahlias. 
TYPES OF DAHLIAS—Decorative (D) Double flowers with broad fa 1 
florets which are straight or recurved. Cactus (C) Fluted type with quilled 
or rolled petals. After each variety is listed its type, also diameter of the 
flower in inches. 
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