DAHLIA AIDS 
As to sharing the knowledge we have gained in growing dah¬ 
lias, we are ever ready to give any information that will help to pro¬ 
mote the flower we love. We realize that every different kind of soil 
will need different treatment, especially in regard to feeding, and we 
doubt if any one can give a blanket formula that could possibly cover 
the needs of the different gardens. A few fundamentals in successful 
dahlia culture will apply anywhere. 
(a) Do not plant dahlias in dense shade, too close to build¬ 
ings or trees. 
(b) Never fertilize at planting time. Wait until plants are 
well established. Thereafter, as needed. We always advocate spar¬ 
ingly and more often. Heavy applications are dangerous of burning 
the fibrous roots. 
(c) Never allow the soil to bake around the plant. Cultivate 
regularly. 
(d) Do not allow plants to suffer for want of water. We use 
overhead irrigation, soaking thoroughly. Frequent LIGHT watering 
brings the roots to the surface where the heat injures them. 
(e) Never save any stunts or diseased stock. 
(f) Keep insects under control, by regularly spraying. 
(g) Keep plants disbudded to obtain the length of stem de¬ 
sired. This course will help the size of bloom. 
If you will follow these simple rules and be always on the 
alert to add to your own experience, then when show time comes, 
you will win your share of honors. After all is said and done we 
must work hard for success. It just doesn’t “happen.” 
For Dahlia News We Recommend 
AMERICAN DAHLIA BULLETIN 
251 Court St., West Haven, Conn. 
DAHLIA DIGEST 
1040 Rutledge St., Madison, Wis. 
THE DAHLIA 
12147 Harvard Ave., Chicago, Ill. 
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