SHOWY ‘SELECT’ DAHLIAS 
Few flowers return so much for the 
amount of money and time expended 
as Dahlias. They are easy to grow, 
prolitic bloomers, and offer infinite 
variety of color and form. We are 
offering only selected tubers, so you 
will be assured a good start. On 
the other side of this folder are 
listed numerous varieties and coim- 
bination offers. Be sure to read the 
entire list and then pick out your 
favorites. 
HOW TO GROW DAHLIAS— 
Almost any soil will grow dahlias if 
it is made porous and drainage is good. 
The heavier the soil, the less watering 
will be necessary, but the clumps will ee 
have to be taken up earlier to avoid HILL'S SUPREME DAHLIA 
rotting. Fertilizing should be done a 
month or more before planting, to avoid 
contact with fresh fertilizer when plant- 
ing. Side dressings of complete fertiliz- = 4 he © 
ers may be applied during the growing 
time, but be careful of straight nitrogen 
because of burning. \ 
Large varieties should be planted in ma, 
saints beds by themselves, allowing at least 
POMPON DAHLIAS three feet between each plant. From , 


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planting so as not to disturb the tuber ? 4 7a ge “ 
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When watering, do a thorough job, so penetration is ry £ 
ceep. Do not sprinkle the ground and expect to get : 
healthy growth. Cultivate only to keep weeds down and 
soil friable. Water only when ground is drying. Dahlias 
do not like wet feet. 
To control pests, an all-purpose spray or dust is 
recommended. Practice regular pest control so as not to 
have damage first and then start to fight the cause. 
Occasional sprinkling with the garden hose will help 
against red spider, and the all-purpose insecticides control 
aphis, leaf-hoppers and mildew. 
if Pompon and medium varieties may be planted in the 
flower border and are usually not disbudded. Larger 
types should be disbudded to gain the finest specimens. 
Unless you are experienced, it is best to wait until each 
tuber develops a shoot from the eye before separating. Pi Oe 
Be sure to have at least one eye on each tuber. AVALON DAHIA 
HARDY PERENNIAL 
PHLOX 
Phlox bloom from early sum- 
mer until fall, and bring last- 
ing beauty to your garden. 
They become more beautiful 
year after year, as they form 
arge clumps as the roots be- 
come established. They 
thrive in sun or partial shade 
BACCHANTE. Dark rose with 
carmine eye. Two feet tall. 
DAILY SKETCH. Enormous 
trusses of large blooms, bright 
clear pink, with carmine eye. 
ECLAIREUR. Lovely carmine 
violet, with lilac center. 
HANS VOLLMUELLER. One of 
the finest lilac shades, with 
white center. 
MRS. JENKINS. An old fav- 
orite, pure white, tall with 
large trusses. 
PAINTED LADY. Silvery pink 
with salmon shadings and 
cherry red eye. 
35c each 
3 for $1.00 


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