FERTILIZATION—An application of a low nitrogen (About 2 per 
cent) but high phosphate rate fertilizer beneath the root or plant 
at planting time shouid maintain the plant until buds appear. At 
that time a handful of good potato fertilizer (4-8-8) should be 
placed around the plant, but not touching it and raked into the 
soil. Cow or horse manure spread over the garden in the fall 
after the dahlias are dug will greatly increase the productiveness. 
Rye or some other good cover crop planted in the fall will also be 
very beneficial. 
DIGGING & STORAGE—By November Ist even if frost has not killed 
the tops of your plants the rocts should be dug and stored for the 
winter, Care must be taken not to strain or break the necks of 
the root. Cut stalks to within 2 inches of the root and store 
in a cool cellar in boxes lined thickly with newspaper. Dry sand 
covering the roots will aid in bringing them safely through the 
winter. 
If your present method of storage is satisfactory disregard the 
above as every cellar presents its own problem and a method 
that would apply to one person would prove very unsatisfactory 
to another, In the Spring when the eyes show plainly divide the 
roots with a sharp knife or pruning shears making sure that every 
division has one or more eyes. 
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How to Order 
Please Read Carefully 
ORDER EARLY 
We ask that you forward your order as early as possible as the 
demand for some varieties exceeds the supply. Please do not expect 
immediate delivery on orders sent to us at the height of our ship- 
ping seasons as orders previously booked for shipment during these 
periods will receive priority. All shipmentts are made in the order 
they are received. 
TERMS 
Remittances with order, by Money Order, Check, or cash by 
REGISTERED MAIL. 
POSTAGE 
Although we pay all regular postage on retail orders, orders for 
Rooted cuttings must include 25 cents to cover Special Delivery 
charges. In the event there is no Special Delivery Service at your 
Post Office, 15 cents must be included for Special Handling charges. 
WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SAFE DELIVERY ON ROOTED CUT- 
TINGS unless shipped with either of the Special Services stated 
above. 
SUBSTITUTIONS 
We do not substitute unless instructed to do so and will notify 
vou if unable to supply any variety. If you desire a second or third 
choice please advise us when ordering. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
We guarantee that our roots, plants and rooted cuttings are true 
to name, free from disease, and to grow and bloom if properly 
cared for. Any proving otherwise will be replaced. 
Quctations in this catalog are for Al quality stock and are 
as low in price as is consistent with good service, liberal replacement 
policies, worthwhile extras, and the supply of the variety. 
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