Hints On Successful Dahlia Culture 
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TIME—tThe proper time for the planting of dahlias in this latitude is 
from May Ist until June 15th. For exhibition purposes we recom- 
mend planting about June 10th. 
SOIL—Good dahlias can be grown in almost any kind of soil. Plant 
in a sunny location. Prepare soil by deep spading or plowing. The 
ideal soil for Dahlias is a light friable loam, so if your soil is 
very sandy add plenty of humus, if heavy add sand or ashes 
and humus. 
PLANTING OF ROOTS—Scoop out soil about six inches deep. Drive 
a stake at edge of hole to support plant in the latter stages of its 
growth, particularly when in flower, Lay root flat in hole with 
the eye upward and cover with two inches of finely pulverized 
soil, gradually filling in the hole to level with the ground, as the 
plant grows. 
ROOTED CUTTINGS—Our rooted cuttings are taken from. selected 
root stock that has been grown cool in sterilized soil. in. a green- 
house where the most rigid sanitary precautions are enforced. 
They are rooted in sterile sand and for shipment are individually 
wrapped insphagnum moss. They can either be potted upin 3 inch 
pots for latter planting ‘s or planted directly out in your garden, 
without removing, the, moss or disturbing the roots. From 
there on the eyitare is the same-as it. is for potted plants. 
PLANTING OF GREEN PLANTS—When your plants are received re- 
move from package and soak for a few minutes in enough water 
to cover the paper pots, in order to freshen the plants after their 
journey. Set out plants in the evening or on a cloudy day after 
removing plant from pot. Preparation of soil for plants are the 
same as for roots. Shading potted plants for the first few days 
after planting during the warmest part of the day is advised. 
CULTIVATION—Cultivating the soil between the plants will prove 
very beneficial in controlling weeds and conserving moisture. AS 
the plants grow larger, cultivation should be. shallower in order not 
to destroy the surface feeder roots. 
WATERING—During prolonged draughts water thoroughly every week 
or ten days as needed. To control red spider spray the plants for- 
cibly with water paying Dataset attention to the under side of 
the leaves. 
INSECTS—A weekly spraying with some good insecticide from the 
time your plants are a few inches high will usually control in- 
jurious insects. 
DISBUDDING—For the best flowers and stems disbudding must be 
practiced. When the plants appear leave only one stalk. After 
three sets of leaves have formed pinch out the center of the plant. 
Very shortly at the base of the leaves laterals or suckers will 
appear. In time, they will be the branch, stem and flower. As 
these branches develop a cluster of buds will appear on the top 
of the branch. Remove all but the terminal bud. Lateral or suck- 
er growths below this cluster of buds should also be removed, 
leaving two or four sets of laterals to develop into new flowering 
branches. 
