ring after they have revived from the effects of the sun and winds of the day. Make 
the cut with a sharp knife so that the microscopic tubes in the stem, which supply water 
to the flower head, are not crushed. 
Flowers should be cut at least eight hours before it is planned to use them. As 
soon after cutting as possible, the stems should be placed in deep cool water in a 
cool, draughtless and dark part of the basement, for the period of eight hours or more. 
When putting the flowers in water in the basement, it is to considerable advantage, to 
trim off an inch or two of the stem under water. This cuts off the portion of the stem 
into v/hich air may have entered the microscopic tubes and choked off the supply of 
water passing up to the flower head. When the supply of water fails, of course the 
flowers wilt. 
After the period of "hardening" or "finishing" in the basement the flowers may 
be used for their intended purpose. In placing them ,in their permanent containers 
it is well to again trim off a small portion of the stem under water. In fact, this should 
be done each time the stem is out of water for more than a moment. Use only CLEAN 
water and CLEAN containers: factors which are important but often overlooked. 
Thereafter change the water once a day and trim off the stems. Set the containers 
out of direct sunlight and draughts. Follow the foregoing suggestions and you will 
find the dahlia a long lasting flower. 
SMALL TYPE DAHLIAS 
These small flowered dahlias have become very popular because of their general 
usefulness. They lend themselves nicely to effects in the landscaped gardens. As a 
flower for arrangements, they are ideal, keeping a long time, and their great diversity 
of form permits unlimiFed possibilities in their arrangements. 
Abbreviations: P, pom; M. D., miniature decorative; Mig., mignon; M. C., miniature 
cactus or semi-cactus B, ball; St., star; S., single; Coll., collarette: Dup., duplex. 
Prices are for roots, except where noted. 
*BABY ROYAL. M. C. Salmon pink shaded apricot at base of the petals. 
A real gem .$ .50 
*BISHOP OF LLANSDAF. M. Dup. Bright scarlet, with fine bronze foliage. . . .50 
*BLACK DIAMOND. B. Very dark maroon.50 
BOB WHITE. P. Fine exhibition white.50 
BRIGHT FLASH. S. Our 1937 introduction. A bright red for the exhibition 
table. Long, stiff stems. Flowers average five inches in diameter.50 
CHICKIE. P. Reddish plum color.35 
DAINTY MISS. P. Well named. Light pink and white.35 
DEE DEE. P. Best exhibition lavender.35 
DOT. P. An all-purpose white..35 
*EASTER GREETINGS. M. C. White.Plants .50 
EDWARD. P. Cherry red.25 
ELIAZBETH. P. Yellow, deeply edged red.25 
*EVCHEN. P. A small perfectly quilled pom. Petals gold with red reverse, 
giving two tone effect. Oddly different.Plants .50 
EVEREST. St. Very fine pure white.50 
FAIRY. M. D. A dandy miniature Jersey's Beauty.75 
FIXLER'S COLLARETTE. Coll. Excellent red and orange.75 
GEORGE IRELAND. P. Lilac mauve.25 
GERTRUDE. P. Glowing carmine. 35 
GLOW. P. A very attractive coral.35 
*GOLDENSE. M. D. Old gold.75 
GOLD MEDAL. B. Bright autumn shades.50 
*HELCA. P. A good all-purpose white. 1.00 
HELEN ANITA. P. Lavender pink with white center.35 
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