

Order early and you wil! not be disappointed. 

FRANCES DEWEY 6S. C. 
(Tooker-Parrella) — A 
truly gigantie dahlia 
grown up to 138 x 10 
inches in depth. Re- 
ceived First Tri-Color 
and Achievement Medal 
at the Rockville Centre 
Show. Color, scarlet red, 
very pleasing to the 
eye. A Seedling of 
Margrace. A truly su- 
per dahlia and should 
have a choice spot in 
any discriminating gar- 
den. Fine foliage and 
good branching habits. 
Height of plant, 5 to 6 
feet. Plants only: 
1 Plant $10.00 
2 Plants $15.00 NET 
FRANCES DEWEY 
MRS. CORTIS RAY F. D. (Ray-Parrella)—A grand Miniature in every respect. 
wo nM 
on 
6. 
10. 
Size of blooms, 2%” in diameter by 114” in depth. A free and prolific 
bloomer with long cane-like stems. Good plznt and insect resisting foliage. 
Base color, Rose Doree blended with geranium pink and lined with apricot 
yellow. This little darling should have a place in every garden. Height of 
plant, 3% feet. Root $3.50 Plant $1.50 
TEN BRIEF SUGGESTIONS TO THE AMATEUR 
ON EOW TO GROW BETTER DAHLIAS 
Select easily grown varieties and those giving full satisfacticn. 
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 & inches deep, and place 
one handful of tonemeal in the hole, or any other recommended fertilizer and mix thoroughly 
with the soil before planting. 
Place rceots in flat pesition 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 Ist on, except in climates where a short growing season is prevalent. 
In that case use your own judgment. 
Keep the soil well cultivated throughout the season, and prevent weeds from outgrowing the 
plant. 
Water plants during hot weather at least once a week. Do not merely sprinkle them, but 
soak them. This must be done after sundown. 
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. 
About August Ist, 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. 
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 desirable, I will gladly forward 'you the same. 
We would appreciate very much if you print or write your name and 
address PLAINLY, in order to avoid confusion. 
PARRELLA DAHLIA GARDENS 


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