
Order early and you will not be disappointed. 

GAY F. D. (Wengert-Parrella)— 
Lemon Yellow. Size 7 x 38% 
inches. Stems 8 to 10 inches. 
Excellent keeping qualities. Pro- 
fuse bloomer and can be grown 
to 8 to 10 canes to produce 
crop of blooms early and late. 
Won gold medal at New York 
Florists Club 1947. This is the 
yellow seedling admired so much 
at the A.D.S. Show under No. 
10W. Height, 5 feet. 
Root $7.50 Net Plant $3.75 Net 

GAY 
VICTORY ECLIPSE (Wolfe)—Medium type; size ranging from 6 to 9 inches 
and very deep. I.D. to S.C. occasionally nearly F.D. blooms facing to 45° 
angle, good full center. Good substance. A seedling of “Victory.” Plant, 
5 to 5% feet, well branching; florist flower. Color, “Azalia Pink”; the base 
of the petals is canary yellow. It also has a rich sheen, which helps to 
enhance its beauty. This was the highest scoring dahlia of the medium and 
large types at the East Lansing Trial Gardens last year, and is on all three 
Honor Rolls. Plants $7.50 
RED GLAMCGUR I. D. (Rocky River)—In color this variety is similar to 
Murphy’s Masterpiece. This is a 12 inch dahlia which rightly merits a place 
on the Honor Roll. Plant $5.00 Net 

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 10 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. 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 Ist 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. 
7. 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 by’ 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. 

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