
The Dahlia is the Queen of Autumn. 

THE CARDINAL (Baker-Ruschmohr)—Cardinal red semi-cactus. Blooms 10-12 
inches, facing, on long canelike stems. Bush 6 feet, with clean and 
leatherlike fcliage. Winner of The American Home Achievement Medal in 
Midwest Show in Milwaukee. Also Central States Show in Chicago, 
Southern Conference Show, in Chattanooga and Tri-City Show in Moline, 
ill, Winner of gold medal in Madison, Wisc., as best seedling. Winner as 
best 3 blooms in Southern Conference Show in Chattanooga. Winner of 
Derrill Hart Memorial Medal. 
Roots $15.00 Net Plants $7.50 3 for $20.00 Net 
WISP—M.F.D. (Siebrecht-Parrella)—A new small miniature of exceptional 
Merit. Bright lemon yellow flowers of 2-inch size are freely produced on 
vigorous bushes. The stems are long and slender, making them ideal for 
cutting. Roots $3.00 
aon 

TEN BRIEF SUGGESTIONS TO THE AMATEUR 
ON HOW TO GROW BETTER DAHLIAS 
1. Select easily grown varieties and those giving full satisfaction. 
Prepare the selected planting spot well and place the supporting stake. 
8. 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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PRICES IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE CORRECT. 
THIS CATALOGUE CANCELS ALL PREVIOUS LISTS. 
IMPORTANT 
For home use or florist’s trade, do not overlook these four (4) 
medium sized dahlias Gay-Gypsy Girl Dave Platt and Ruby Glow. 
These are wonderful producers of blooms on fine long stems, also 
good keepers after being cut. Truly a gold mine for the florist trade. 
Gay & Dave Platt received a gold medal at the New York Florist 
Club—Gypsy Girl and Ruby Glow are a fine companion to the others 
in the color class and a true prize winner at the Show. 
1948 DAHLIA SEASON 
Proved Satisfactory To Us, As Can Be Seen From Our Show Record 
A.D.S. NEW YORK—GOLD MEDAL 
JAMAICA, LONG ISLAND—GOLD MEDAL CERT. 
GREAT NECK, LONG ISLAND—MAX SCHLING MEDAL 
PLUS OVER 20 FIRST PRIZES—ALBERT PARRELLA 


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