
DAHLIA GROWERS’ 
SUPPLIES 
COLOR CHART. Horticultural Color Chart pub- 
lished by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 
See page II. 
DAHLIADEL DIP. A _ mixture of Sulphur, Talc, 
and Gypsum for dipping cut portions of dahlia roots 
when dividing. | % lbs. for 40¢; 4 Ibs. for 70¢; 
postpaid 4th zone; add 5¢ or 10¢ respectively for 
each zone beyond 4th. 
WOOD TREE LABELS. % x 3 %” copper wired. 
Painted—75¢ per 100; $4.75 per 1000. Plain (not 
painted)—65¢ per 100; $4.00 per 1000; postpaid, in- 
cluding 4th zone. 
WOOD PLANT LABELS. % x 10”. Painted—$1.10 
per 100; $2.50 per 250; $9.00 per 1000. Plain (not 
painted—$1.00 per 100; $2.25 per 250; $8.00 per 1000. 
SPECIAL DAHLIA PRUNER KNIFE. An inexpen- 
sive knife with a good blade suitable for dividing 
roots and. cutting blooms. Available in Hook Blade 
only. Postpaid, 60¢; 2 for $1.00 
SCORE SHEETS. American Dahlia Society official 
trial garden score sheets used at all the official trial 
gardens. 100 sheets, punched, postpaid, $ .75 
300 sheets punched, postpaid, $2.00 
POTASH. Still not available. 
INSECTICIDES 
INSECT CONTROL 
Since the use of DDT much more red spider and 
mite have been prevalent on dahlias. We have used 
DDT, nicotine sulphate, rotenone, and pyrethrum ina 
spray with fair results. Have used DDT with Hexate 
with fairly good results but we could not recommend 
either of these sprays to our customers as they gave 
only a partial control. 
A NEW INSECT CONTROL 
We have obtained exceptional results, practically 
100% inspect control with one application of the fol- 
lowing spray: 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of 50% wetta- 
ble BHC in combination with 1/3 teaspoonful TAT 
Hexate and 1% teaspoonful LINCK WA to each gallon 
of water. Use the same precaution as when spraying 
with nicotine sulphate. This we feel sure will control 
the red spider, aphis, mite, and thrips along with 
practically all the other troublesome insects with the 
possible exception of the European Corn Borer. 
TAT BHC contains the new outstanding chemical 
Benzene Hexachloride. This product acts as a con- 
tact, stomach and fumigant insecticide. It is up to 
15 times as toxic to certain insects as DDT yet only 
1/5 as toxic to warm blooded animals. Exceptionally 
effective against sucking bugs, aphids, leaf-eating in- 
sects (even killing the egg), wireworms, thrips, scale, 
grasshoppers, locusts and ants. It does not have the 
long residual effectiveness of DDT due to its fumigant 
action, however, this is advantageous in that it re- 
duces the danger of any long lasting residue. 5 Ib 
BHC $5.00 Postpaid including 4th zone. Add 10¢ for 
zach additional zone. 
Although it has a somewhat objectionable odor, the 
results are so far ahead of anything else that you 
gladly tolerate the musty odor. 
TAT HEXATE is a newly formulated compound 
containing Hexaethyl Tetraphosphate and a wetting, 
spreading agent. Replaces nicotine sulphate in con- 
trolling aphids; also excellent for control of plant 
mites (such as red spider), and other insects. 
6 oz. bottle Hexate $2.25 Postpaid. Only$2.00 when 
ordered with BHC. 
We also add Linck WA a superior wetting agent 
when using low pressure for spraying. 
6 oz. bottle 50¢, 16 oz. bottle $1.00, when ordered 
with above. 
TAT 16 page Manual on Insect Control Free on 
Request. 
BLACK LEAF FORTY (Nicotine Sulphate). A con- 
centrated solution for aphids, thrips, leafhoppers and 
red spider. Oz., 40¢; 5 ozs., $1.10; Ib, $2.50 Postpaid. 
CORN BORER DUST (Nicotine Bentonite Dust.) 
4% actual nicotine content with wetting agent added. 
Four to five applications should be made at five to 
six day intervals, starting at the time of the first 
eggs’ hatching. Five pounds should take care of 100 
to 150 dahlia bushes for four applications (size of 
32 
bush will vary amount needed). Directions with each 
package. 5 Ibs. postpaid, including 4th zone, $2.50; 
add 10¢ for each zone beyond 4th; 25 Ibs., express 
collect, $7.50. 
PYRETHRUM SOAP. A non-poisoncus insecticide 
effective on most insect life and not injurious to ani- 
mals or plants. Will not burn foliage or buds. A de- 
sirable spray for aphids and for thrips and leafhoppers 
when used with Black Leaf Forty. Four ounces make 
4‘to 5 gallons of spray. Postpaid, including the 4th 
zone, 4 0z., 60¢; 160z., $1.60; quart, $2.50; gal., $8.00. 
NEW DISCOUNTS ON DAHLIAS 
QUANTITY DISCOUNT ON ROOTS, POT ROOTS, 
PLANTS AND ROOTED CUTTINGS 
Three of any one variety—less 10% 
Six of any one  variety—less 20% 
Twenty of any one variety—less 25% 
The above quantity discounts do not apply to 
Special Offers, Collections or Chrysanthemums. 
fF wk 
GUARANTEE 
All dahlia Roots, Pot Roots and Plants are guaran- 
teed healthy and true to name to the extent of re- 
placement with true stock. Roots or pot roots that 
fail to start in three weeks will be replaced if re- 
turned. POTASH FED DAHLIAS give such uni- 
versal satisfaction that we guarantee this year’s 
Dahliadel Introductions to prove entirely satisfactory 
to the extent of replacement with the same variety 
or one of any other of equal value from the following 
season’s catalog. Satisfaction and safe delivery guar- 
anteed. : 
NOTICE ON GREEN PLANT AND ROOTED 
CUTTING SHIPMENTS 
Plants will be shipped from April 15th to July 15th, 
while Rooted Cuttings can be shipped 2 weeks earlier 
but neither can be sent C. O. D., as this causes delay. 
When roots and plants are ordered together, roots 
will be held and shipped with the plants unless other- 
wise specified. 35 cents must be included with all 
plant and rooted cutting orders to cover special deliv- 
ery except where there is no special delivery service 
at post cffice of destination; in which case, send 20 
cents for special handling. We pay all regular postage 
on orders of $2.00 or over. We do not guarantee 
safe delivery unless plants or rooted cuttings are 
shipped as above. 
TERMS AND DELIVERY 
Orders will be filled with strong, field-grown root 
divisions unless pot roots, green plants or rooted cut- 
tings are specified. We will notify you if unable to 
supply any variety, as we rarely substitute without 
instructions to do so. Kindly mention whether or not 
substituticn is desired. 
CASH WITH ORDER. Remit by check, money 
order or cash by registered mail. Do not send cash 
by mail unless you have it registered. Root orders 
will be shipped according to the growing season of 
the customer, which in most cases is between April 
15th and July Ist. Shipment is prepaid and usually 
sent by Parcel Post. On C.O.D. shipments the cus- 
tomer pays the C.O.D. charges. We pay all regular 
postage on orders of $2.00 or over. On orders under 
$2.00 there is a charge of 20¢ for regular postage and 
packing. 
Copyright, 1949, by Warren W. Maytrott, 35th Edition 
DAHLIADEL NURSERIES 
PHONE VINELAND 7-1051 
VINELAND, N. J. 
