Green, black and blue dahlias as yet don’t exist. Any other color? Sure, 
you'll find it in my list. 
a eee 
NAVAJO, F. D.—Miniature. Deep maroon, a color that is greatly lacking in the 
miniature class. The blooms are small with perfect centers at all times. 
It is a free bloomer and a wonderful keeper when cut. An Honor Roll 
miniature. Roots $2.00 Net 
FASCINATOR, F. D.—Miniature. Small blooms of bright scarlet. Perfect 
centers always. A variety that will be hard to beat on the show table. 
Roots $2.00 Net 
MERCURY, M. P.—A.new miniature of the Bishop of Llandaff type, but darker 
in color. Rich velvety crimson. Blooms freely throughout the season. Dark 
attractive foliage. Roots $2.00 
ANDRIES ORANGE, C.—Color, bright orange. A miniature of exceptional 
beauty. Root $2.00 
TEN BRIEF SUGGESTIONS TO THE AMATEUR ON HOW TO GROW 
BETTER DAHLIAS 
1. Select easily grown varieties and those giving full satisfaction. 
2. Prepare the selected planting spot well and place the supporting stake. 
3. Dig a hole, next to the stake, about 10 inches in diameter and 7 to 8 
inches deep, and place one handful of bonemeal in the hole, or any other 
recommended fertilizer and mix thoroughly with the soil before planting. 
4. Place roots in -flat position with the sprout or “eye” facing upwards. Cover 
lightly with about 2 inches of soil. In doing this be careful not to damage 
the sprout. As the plant grows, fill around the stem with soil. 
5. Do not plant too early. At times, too early planting spoils good roots. I 
would suggest planting from June 1st on, except in climates where a short 
growing season is prevalent. In that case use your own judgment. 
6. Keep the soil well cultivated throughout the season, and prevent weeds from 
outgrowing the plant. 
7. Water plants during hot weather at least once a week. Do not merely 
sprinkle them, but soak tnem. This must be done after sundown. 
8. Tie the plant to the supportive stake with soft cord, at distance of 12 inches 
apart. This is done as an added security against destruction by wind and 
storm. Spray with any reliable parasitacide at least once every two weeks. 
9. About August 1st, scatter, a handful of bonemeal about 6 inches around the 
stem and rake it gently into the soil. Other fertilizers may be used if 
geste ave not use excessive amounts of fertilizer as injury to the roots 
will result. 
10. About August 15th, the same treatment as above is applied. Disbudding 
at this time aids in the formation of bigger and better flowers and longer 
stems. This should insure good results. If any other informaticn is desir- 
able, I will gladly forward you the same. 
MODERN DAHLIAS, a book by “J. Louis Roberts,’ is one of the most 
up-to-date in the art of growing better dahlias. Also how to take proper care 
of them from the beginning of the season to the end. Mr. Robert’s has to his 
credit twenty-five years of experience in growing dahlias, and his knowledge 
is really worth while to the Amateurs as well as Professionals. The cost of 
this book is ($2.00), which can be secured either from us or from the 
“Doubleday, Doran Outdoor Books,’ Garden City, New York who are the 
publishers. 
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