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KENTUCKY SPORTSMAN I. D. (White)—An unusual color combination of 
three distinct colors. Lemon yellow at the center, outer petals are golden 
amber tipped white, and with an old rose reverse. Fairly large flowers 
of good exhibition qualities. Root $1.00 
KENTUCKY SUN F. D. (White)—Bright golden yellow. Flowers carried well 
up out of the foliage, on the best of stems. A clean and vigorous grower. 
Roots 35c¢ 
KOKI S. C.—Color, spectrum red and soft buff. This is a lovely dahlia in every 
respect. Good size and form. Height, 3% feet. Roots $1.00 
KILGORE’S KING I. D. (Kilgore)—Color, flesh at the center with outer petals 
gold. This is a strong rugged growing variety and the large blooms are 
erect on cane-like stems. Height, 6 feet. Root 50c 
KING PETER F. D.—This is one of the most beautiful and delicately blended 
colored dahlias. White tipped lavander. Blooms average from 7 to 8 inches 
and are held on cane-like stem, flowers facing. Height, 5 feet. Root $1.25 
LINK’S WHITE MAJESTY (Link’s Premier)—A huge Informal Decorative that 
*" may come Formal in some soils. A grand white dahlia that is clean and 
clear throughout with no trace of green. Height, 4 feet. 
Roots $2.50 Plant $1.00 
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. 
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Dig a hole next to the stake, about 10 inches in diameter and 7 to 8 inches deep, and place 
one handful of btonemeal 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 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. 
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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 ky wind and storm. Spray with any reliable 
parasitacide at least once every two weeks. 
9. 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. 
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 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. 


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