

Order early and you will not be disappointed. 


GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING S. C. (Ward-Ruschmohr)—Sport of the ever 
prize winner dahlia Virginia Rute, in a new and pleasing color of coral and 
jasper red with chrome flush. One can grow this as large as they can grow 
Virginia Rute. Received a Certificate of Merit in East Lansing and Fair- 
mont, W. Va., in 1943. Also winner of The American Home Achievement 
Medal in St. Louis in 1943. Plant $7.50 
V-DAY S. €.—12 by 8. Dixie Gardens. Brilliant dark rose. Authorities say 
that to date there is no dahlia of this color. A seedling of Carl Dahl, hav- 
ing the same long leaves and substance of bloom. An Honor Roll dahlia and 
a good one. Plant $5.00 
FAITHFUL (Dahliadel)—White Semi-Cactus. Under normal culture blooms are 
9 to 10 inches by 4 to 5 inches deep. Bush grows sturdy with well propor- 
tioned stems. Easy to grow with blooms always full centered. Listed on 
the Mid-W st Honor Roll. Piant $5.00 
HOOSIER MARVEL (Wolfe Dahlia Gardens)—A giant yellow S.C. to LD. 
bloom 14 by 7 inches and ean be grown larger. Color is quite like Lord 
of Autumn. Flowers facing to 45 degree angle, good stem and center. 
Some petals lacinated which adds to its beauty. Plant 5% to 6 feet tall. 
Certificate at Hast Lansing and on Honor Roll. Piant £5.00 

PN ANN 
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 16 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. Im 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 reots. I would suggest 
planting from June Ist on, except in climates where a short growing season is prevaient. 
In that ease 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. 
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. 
On 
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 msure good 
results. If any other information is desirable, I will gladly forward ‘you the same. 


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