GUARANTEE 
We guarantee all stock to be true to name to the extent of replac- 
ment the next season. If unable to do so, we will refund the money. 
If any of our stock is not satisfactory, we will make an exchange or 
refund your money if stock is returned to us within thirty days after 
shipment is made. 
NON-WARRANTY 
We do not guarantee anything beyond our control, such as winter¬ 
ing, growth of stock, or size of blooms, etc., as we are unable to control 
cultivation, fertilization, weather conditions, etc. We reserve the right 
to change the prices without notice and will adhere to the principle 
of first come, first served. 
SPECIAL SERVICE FOR CUSTOMERS 
We will make up collections of highly satisfactory varieties, for 
the amount you wish to spend. We guarantee that the value will be 
at least one-third gr '•ater than the amount you pay. 
DAHLIA — GREEN PLANTS 
If you feel that some of the new varieties are too expensive, buy 
plants at half price of roots. Plants can be furnished from April 1st 
to July 1st. All Dahlia plants we ship are from base cuttings. They 
are hardened into strong stocky plants, and shipped in specially con¬ 
structed containers, securely packed, and guaranteed to reach you in 
good growing condition in any part of the United States. On receipt 
of green plants, remove all wrappings carefully. Plant immediately in 
well prepared soil as deep as possible, so that should an insect cut 
it off, it will come again from below. Press the soil as firmly as 
possible and shade from hot sun (with light cloth, old sacks, etc.) 
during the heat of day for several days. Soak the soil well before 
planting. Plants should be sent by special delivery. Add 25c for 
this service. 
CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE:— 
We grow a number of varieties in both old and new introductions 
we do not list. Should you desire any variety not listed, send your 
«rder on to us, we have them or can get them for you. 
DAHLIA GROWING IN THE SOUTH 
1. Selecting a Location: 
The selection of a good spot will have to be considered of im¬ 
portance. Dahlias require plenty of sunlight and should be planted 
where they have a whole day if possible; but a half day of sunshine 
will give good results. We do not advise planting of Dahlias near 
trees, but if you have no other place, Dahlias will produce good blooms 
near trees, if fertilized with smaller quantities and oftener than in 
the open, they require more moisture as the trees will take up quite a 
bit of moisture. The plants will grow tall and rangy, due to lack of 
sunlight. A southern or eastern exposure will produce fine Dahlias, 
but if possible grow them in the open. 
2. Soil: 
Dahlias do well in any well drained fertile soil, and are as easy to 
grow as potatoes. Will grow well in clay soils, but will be late in 
blooming, roots and leaves will be larger. Clay soil will be improved 
by addition of lime, ohosphate and organic matter. Sandy soils yield 
earlier blooms and fibrous roots, and must be fertilized lightly and 
often. Dahlias grow best in sand loam soils, produce fine blooms and 
excellent roots. 
3. Planting Time: 
Planting Dahlias is a simple task. Dahlias can be planted at any 
time from March 1st until July 15th in Southern States, and produce 
excellent blooms and roots. We advise April and May plantings, as 
this will allow the plants to get off to a good growing start before 
the hot sun in July and August. Before planting spade or cultivate 
the ground well to loosen the soil thoroughly to a depth of eight to ten 
inches, dig holes 10 to 12 inches deep, two to three feet apart, in rows 
three to four feet apart, lay a tuber on its side (never on end) with 
eye upward, and cover three inches with good dirt in which is mixed 
a little Bone Meal or Cotton Seed Meal. Most authorities advise plant¬ 
ing five or six inches deep, however, we have found from deep plant¬ 
ings (covered with three inches soil) the soil can be worked gradually 
to the plant as it grows, this will allow the plant to get sufficient 
moisture during the growing season, regardless of the hot, dry summer 
we usually have. Then too, deep plantings eliminate the necessity of 
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