Hoip 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 firmly 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. 
Our (guarantee 
We sell only the very best of stock; healthy and sound in 
every respect. To guarantee the life of any nursery item. In the 
hands of another person should not be expected. Improper 
planting as well as lack of care and attention later,—especially 
insufficient watering, are the greatest causes of mortality in nur¬ 
sery stock. As most of this is beyond our control, once out of 
our hands,—we give the following guarantee only: 
Where we do the planting, we will replace free of charge any 
stock failing to leaf out; however, if we are to plant the replace 
item or items, a proper charge is to be made on same, usually 
running 20% of the original purchase price. Where Customer 
does the planting, we will replace at half-price only, on items 
that fail prior to Sept. 1st, following planting of same. All claims 
for replacement must be in our hands by this date (Sept. 1st), 
as we do not assume responsibility for Winter-kill on Spring- 
planted stock, and cannot entertain replacements from this cause. 
It is further mutually agreed between Purchaser and W. W. 
WILMORE NURSERIES, that the latter shall at no time be liable 
for replacement, in any amount or size greater than originally 
sold 
EAMES BROTHERS - PRINTERS 
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