We are a “PINTO TAG NURSERY.” Having complied with 
rigid plant inspection requirements we are authorized by the 
California Department of Agriculture to make shipments to other 
counties without destination inspection. 

CARE OF DAHLIAS 
(in California) 
Plant dahlia roots in May. Have the soil dug deep and well worked 
beforehand. Place a stake at each place, dig a hole deep enough so that 
the root can be covered 4 or 5 inches, and leave a wide basin 2 or 3 
inches deep for watering. Lay roots flat, never on end. Plant 21/, to 3 
feet apart. Water well as soon as planted and about once a week until 
' plants are well above ground. Irrigate thoroughly about twice a week 
when plants are growing strong and blooming. If plants are topped when 
about a foot high it will cause them to branch and make a sturdier 
growth. Larger blooms and better stems may be had by disbudding. 
Leave large center bud and take off small side buds and sprouts above 
leaves for 2 or 3 joints. Use fertilizer sparingly. The time to fertilize is when 
plants are topped. Spray with a nicotine or other garden spray to prevent 
leaf pests the same as for other garden plants. Use ant poisons to keep 
ants from the patch. Dust with sulphur to control mildew. For a long 
season of bloom keep old flowers with foliage cut off and be sure to keep 
well watered at all times. Dahlias like an open, sunny situation away 
from the roots of trees and shrubs. Do not dig clumps until about the first 
of the year, leave soil on them, and store in a dry, frost-proof shed. Cut 
off dry stalks, stack together and cover with old bags or something of the 
kind. Wash and divide carefully at planting time. 




KODACHROME SLIDES 
The Perfect Program for your Club 
Many of our dahlias are included in the beautiful sets of Koda- 
chrome Slides which are available for rent from Philip G. Corliss, 
Somerton, Arizona. Write him for details. 
