SWAN ISLAND DAHLIAS - ORDER BLANK 

___. Autumn Shades Collection (Pompon Dahlias)...... ae eel Bishop of Llandaff, 1 for $.50__12 for $4.00 25 for $7.50 __ 
___. Harmony Collection (Pompon Dahlias)............. 1.75 100 for $25.00__. 
—— Rainbow Collection (Pompon Dahlias) ............. aan Blue Ribbon Winners $6.00 value for $5.00__ $10.00 value for $8.00__ 
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—— Dinner Plate Size Decorative Dahlias .......... 5 for 3.50 : 
—— Dinner Plate Size Decorative Dahlias .......... 4 for 2.25 os nse ee A ol ee IL re ee le ea cacti etal. Blea 
St. Therese, 1 for $1.00__ 3 for $2.00__. asa) rl Ea None LAE Se be, See RL Now =) Breet e a coe eh 
General Eisenhower, 1 for $2.00__ 3 for $5.00__. pPo nin Pee A Roi TERA Ae BS 1,5 ee eee a cs ERE nett Smee 
Tom Thumb Dahlia, 1 for $.60__ 2 for $1.00__. Use the above spaces to list Blue Ribbon Winners or other varieties 
USE OTHER SIDE OF SHEET IF ADDITIONAL SPACE IS NEEDED ordered individually (discounts apply only to Blue Ribbon Winners). 
ship to Frequently stock on a variety is exhausted before the end of the 
NAME ‘ speiialteditis shipping season. In this event may we substitute similar varieties 
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STREET of an equal or greater value__yes__ no. Dahlias will be shipped 
CITY STATE at the proper time for planting in your locality unless a specific 
AMOUNT ENCLOSED shipping date is stated. 
SWAN ISLAND DAHLIAS ¢ PORTLAND 18, OREGON 
HOW TO GROW DAHLIAS 
Planting Dahlias will grow in any ordinary garden soil, but superior flowers can be produced with a little extra 
and care. The ground should be in a moist growing condition at all times, especially during the blooming 
Culture season. After all danger of frost is past, plant the tubers in an open sunny location in holes four to six 
inches deep and two to three feet apart, either in rows or in mass effects. If stakes are used for name 
tags and support later on, they should be set at planting time. Cover the tubers with about two inches 
of soil and fill in as the sprout grows. To avoid too tall a bush pinch out the top of the plant just under 
the first set of leaves when five or six side branches have appeared. Water every week, soaking the 
ground thoroughly. 
Fertilizer Bone meal may be mixed with the soil in the hole at planting time — a small cupfull to each plant. 
Commercial fertilizers may be used — rather sparingly — about every three weeks during the flower- 
ing season, but be sure the dust does not get closer than four inches to the stalk. Immediate watering 
is advised. Cow or sheep manures are good, especially for the humus content, but not horse manure. 
Insect Insects on dahlias can be easily controlled by using DDT for thrips, leaf hoppers and cucumber or 12 
Control spotted beetles. Any insecticide with a nicotine base can be used for aphids. Follow directions on the 
package. For red spider use parathion, either spray or dust. 
Cut Flowers Dahlias should be cut when the blooms are fully matured because they do not open out in water. An 
immature flower will wilt and one too old will shatter. Pick them late at night or early in the morning, 
using a sharp knife to make a slanting cut. Put them into deep cold water and let them stand several 
hours before arranging. Scrape the stems for about 5 to 6 inches at the base or dip the stems in very 
hot water for a minute or two. This will make the flowers last longer. 
Digging Late in the fall, usually after a frost, cut the bushes off close to the ground. Dig the clumps care- 
and fully, making sure the roots are not broken away from the stalk or the necks are not twisted or broken. 
Storing Trim off the stalk as close to the clump as possible. Store the clumps in crates or barrels in a place 
free from frost, but not so dry that tubers will shrivel. A good rule to follow for storing is to keep 
them as you would potatoes. Divide the clumps at planting time after the eyes or sprouts are easily 
seen. Never plant the whole clump. This will make a cluster of weaker bushes instead of one strong 
iii! Directions for Future, Reference 
SWAN ISLAND DAHLIAS e PORTLAND 18, OREGON 
