Green, black and blue dahlias as yet don’t exist. Any other color? Sure, 
you’ll find it in my list. 
TEN BRIEF SUGGESTIONS TO THE AMATEUR ON HOW TO GROW 
BETTER DAHLIAS 
Select easily grown varieties and those giving full satisfaction. 
Prepare the selected planting spot well and place the supporting stake. 
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. 
Do not plant too early. At times, too early planting spoils good roots. I 
would suggest planting from June lst 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 them. 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 
desired. Do 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 information is desir- 
able, I will gladly forward you the same. 
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BALL DAHLIAS - ROOTS ONLY 
A. D. LIVONI— Soft pink. Root 35¢ MRS. C. D, ANDERSON — Rich 
CAROLYN BALL — Clear pink. 
Root 50c 
KENTUCKY SNOWBALL — Pure 
white. Roots 50c 
MARY HELEN — Yellow. Roots 50c 
purple crimson, Root 35c 
PEACHERINO — Coral Pink. 
Root 50c 
ROBERT BROOMFIELD — White. 
Root 35c 
MAUD ADAM — Clear shell pink. VIVIAN WHITE — Edged rose 
Root 35c¢ velvet. Root 50c 
MISS HELEN HOLLIS — Red. JAMES VICK — Purple crimson. 
Roots 75¢ Root 35¢ 
SINGLE DAHLIAS - ROOTS ONLY 
FRAGRANCE — Red, edged white. 
TANGO CENTURY — Orange 
50 and: Goldzesc re ee ea 0 
RUFISGAN = eGoliearitheredmcaton YELLOW DOGWOOD — Yellow.......50 
Ath ASC 4 wnyacia yee eee 50 IMPERIALANO — Deep pink shad- 
ing to light pink at the tip. 
PUR DIYs (2— “White = 35 ee eee $ .35 ROOUS ase ee ee el ae ae ae ay 5) 
PRISCILLA, Single (Chappaqua-Parrella) — Large blooms of autumn tints 
shaded with orange scarlet. Long slender stems that are ideal for cutting. 
Root $1.00 
GRANITE FALLS—An exceptionally beautiful collarette. We recommend this 
dahlia very highly. The flowers are light red with a yellow collar. 50¢ 
TWINKLE—Orchid flower. Bi-color, rose and white. 5 Ye 

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