Lorraine—Amber, old rose center and tips. 50 
Little David—Deep burnt orange. 35 
Minnie Mells—Orchid rose, darker eye. 35 
Nellie Fraser—Light pink, edged with rose. 35 
Pink Lady—Pink. 35 
Rosea—Bluish lilac, small and prolific. 35 
Yellow Gem—Pure yellow, excellent for cutting. 25 
DAHLIA SEEDS 
Hand-pollinized Seeds from our largest and best varieties— 
50 Seeds....$5.00 Net 
Selected Seeds from large outstanding Dahlias— 
100 Seeds....$5.00 Net 
Collarette Dahlia Seeds. ...........-.....--------:---.100 Seeds a0iNee 
Miniature<Se@Gds steed tee 100 Seeds.... .50 Net 
Pompon. Seeds 222i cegeree tae se en neta nyc etep faeces 50 Seeds.... .50 Net 
Orchid Flowering Dahlia Seeds2— 3. 50 Seeds.... .50 Net 
DAHLIA COLLECTIONS 
10 Wonderful Prize Winners...........- $12.50 Value for $10.00 Net 
10 Popular Lovely Dahlias.........-.-...... 7.50 Value tor 5.00 Net 
10) Pompon Dahlias = cea: 4.00 Value for 2.50 Net 
HELPFUL HINTS ON GROWING DAHLIAS 
Prepare the soil in the Fall or early Spring by spading 13 to 24 
in. deep. .Work in thoroughly, well rotted manure, which re- 
stores the necessary properties and makes the soil mellow. 
Dahlias will grow in any kind ot soil if properly planted and cul- 
tivated. Lighter soil requires more manure or humus-producing 
material to hold the moisture. Heavy soil requires less tertilizer 
than light soil. In clay or adobe soil, mix well with sand or coal 
ashes well spaded in. Never plant when soil is wet or soggy. 
When possible plant in an open sunny location, at least three 
feet apart, out ot reach of trees and shrubs. There are many fine 
commercial fertilizers; we like Vigoro and have had fine results 
with it. Make holes 8 to 10 inches in diameter and 12 inches deep. 
Before planting mix thoroughly with soil in bottom of hole 1 
heaping teaspoonful of “VIGORO,” add some soil, then lay 
tuber tat with eye or sprout up, surrounding it with sand or 
light soil, never allowing any fertilizer to come in contact with 
the root. Then mix thoroughly 1 heaping tablespoonful of Vigoro 
with the soil used in filling the hole. Every 6 weeks feed with 1 
heaping teaspoonful to square foot of space around each plant. 
Keep away from stalk of plant and work lightly into soil. Dahlias 
are heavy feeders and respond remarkably to proper feeding. 
In light soil plant tuber 6 inches deep; in heavy soil, 4 inches 
deep covering first with 2 inches of soil, filling in gradually as 
plant grows. Just as soon as plants are up, keep the soil loose and 
mellow by hoeing once or twice a week; water slightly once or 
twice a week, especially in hot weather; do not let them dry out. 
When the plants have set out three sets of leaves, pinch out 
the top above the third set of leaves, giving the plants a chance 
to branch. This is for the large type Dahlias; small Dahlias do 
not need it. When the buds appear, stop all cultivation and give 
the plants a mulch of well rotted manure, leaves, grass clippings, 
etc. Keep all fertilizers away from the stalk, and the ground free 
from weeds. 
When buds appear, soak the ground thoroughly once a week 
or oftener. Watering is one of the most essential things in pro- 
ducing fine flowers. For extra large blooms, disbud by pinching 
off all buds in a cluster except the strongest one. 
For cut flowers, pick in the evening or early morning; dip 
the ends of stem in boiling water for a minute; put at once in 
deep cold water, and put in a cool place free from draught until 
wanted: never allow faded flowers to remain on bushes, but cut 
them off with as much stem or stalk as possible. Dahlias will con- 
tinue to bloom until a heavy frost kills the tops in the Fall. Ina 
cold climate they should be dug shortly afterwards and stored 
in a dry frost-proof cellar, away from heat. Cover with dry soil 
or peat to keep them from shriveling; inverting them may keep 
them from rotting; it is advisable to look after them occasionally. 
Divide in the Spring after the eyes begin to show, being careful 
that each root has an eye. 
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