between the plants as before is helpful. The rain or watering 
will carry this down into the soil to the feeding roots. 
A few days after the first killing frost in the fall cut off the 
stalks close to the ground, and first loosening the soil all around 
each plant, lift out the clump of roots very carefully. They are 
very tender at this time, and any that break at the neck are a 
total loss. Now cut off nearly all the rest of the stalk and stand 
upside down to allow the acid water to drain out of the stalk. 
You can now wash off the dirt with a stream of water, not too 
strong, or you may be able to shake off most of the dirt after 
drying a while. In either case see that the surface of the roots 
is well dried off before storing. 
Pack the clumps upside down in boxes or barrels and store in 
a cool, well ventilated cellar. If the cellar has a furnace, it may 
be too dry, in which case it may be well to pack the clumps in 
sawdust, covering them completely. Examine each clump about 
a month after storing, and carefully cut out any places that have 
started to rot, dusting the cut places with slaked lime or powdered 
sulphur. 
ADJUSTMENTS. If a root should not sprout within three weeks 
of receipt, please return it and it will be replaced or the money 
refunded. Do not enclose any letter or note with the root, this 
would necessitate paying a much higher postage charge. 
Sometimes soaking such a root in warm water for twenty-four 
hours and then planting in warm ground will start it. 
If you have any special dahlia problems not covered by these 
suggestions, please write me about it. It will be a pleasure to 
give you any advice and help that is within my power. 
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