DAYTON’S DAHLIA GARDENS 
FERTILIZING 
In general it is not wise to fertilize dahlias at planting. 
[n case this is done take care that fertilizer does not come 
in contact with or near to the tuber or plant. 
First, plant m good productive soil, Second, see that the 
soil contains each season a good portion of humus. Rye 
sowed each fall after dahlias are dug and spaded or 
plowed under when of suitable height in the spring wil! 
liven the soil and provide some humus. Well rotted man.- 
ure is good and should be applied in the fall or winter, 
never in the spring. 
Avoid all chemical fertilizers containing more than 4% 
nitrate. Be sure to use the old-fashioned mixed type oi 
commerciai fertilizers. This should be applied starting in 
July at two week intervals, spreading between the plants 
and raking or cultivating into the top soil. Twenty-five 
pounds per season for 100 dahlias is about right. Bone 
meal and wood ashes mixed with the fertilizer is excellent. 
For run down soil we recommend rotted manure and the 
fertilizer top dressings as described below. Fresh manure 
of any kind should never be used. 
Cut Flowers in Season. We do baskets and spray 
work at reasonable prices. 
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Dial BLackstone 4865 
Dayton’s Dahlia Gardens 
Dayton Bond, Prop. 
647 North Main Street 
AKRON, OHIO 
Gardens, Cor. Sorin and E. Tallmadge 
