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 in a 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. 
RECOMMENDED INSECT CONTROL 
(See Cultural Instructions) 
2 heaping tablespoonfuls of 50% wettable BHC 
1/3 teaspoonful TAT Hexate 
1/2 teaspoonful LINCK WA to each gallon of 
water. Use the same precaution as when 
spraying with nicotine sulphate. 
TAT BHC contains the new outstanding chemical Ben- 
zene Hexachloride. 1Y2 Ibs. BHC, $1.75 postpaid, in- 
cluding 4th zone. Add 5c for each additional zone. 
42 lbs. BHC, $5.00 postpaid, including 4th zone. Add 
10c for each 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 con- 
taining Hexaethyl Tetraphosphate and a wetting, spread- 
ing agent. Replaces nicotine sulphate in controlling 
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. 
VAPOTONE-XX SPRAY. A new organic insecticide 
containing Tetraethyl Pyrophosphate. This may be sub- 
stituted for TAT HEXATE in above Recommended Insect 
Control. It has given equal results for us and costs 
less money. 5 oz., $1.15; 16 oz., $3.00 Postpaid. 
LINK WA. A superior wetting agent when using low 
pressure for spraying. 6 oz. bottle, 50c; 16 oz. bottle, 
$1.00, when ordered with above insecticides. 
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 bush will vary 
amount needed). Directions with each package. 5 Ibs. 
Postpaid, including 4th zone, $2.50; add 10c for each 
zone beyond 4th; 25 Ibs., express collect, $7.50. 
PYRETHRUM SOAP. A non-poisonous insecticide effec- 
tive on most insect life and not injurious to animals or 
plants. Will not burn foliage or buds. A desirable 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 oz., 60c; 
16 0z., $1.60; quart, $2.50; gallon, $8.00. 
IMPORTED PRUNING SHEARS, 
834 inches. Double cutting 
blades make them especially 
desirable for dividing and 
trimming dahlia clumps. The same shear we formerly 
sold, and have used for many years. Suitable for gen- 
eral pruning as well. Subject to availability. $6.00; 
Postpaid, $6.25. 
DAHLIA SEED 
Sow in flats or frames in early spring in light soil, 
cover the seed not more than one-fourth inch about the 
same as you would tomato seed, or better still cover 
seed with vermiculite. When first pair of true leaves 
are well developed transplant into small pots or flats 
and grow in cool temperature until they can be planted 
in the garden. Should they get too large, pinch back 
and shift to larger pots. 
Dahlia seedlings never come true to their parentage, 
but do usually show some similar characteristics in form, 
color or bush growth. You cannot grow seedlings of a 
named variety and produce the same variety. 
CACTUS SEED (California grown). From one of the best 
Dahlia Seed Growers in California. A mixture of fine 
large varieties. 20 Seed, $1.00; 100 Seed, $5.00 
SEMI-CACTUS AND DECORATIVE SEED _ (California 
grown). From fine large parents in a good mixture. 
20 Seed, $1.00; 100 Seed, $5.00 
CACTUS, SEMI-CACTUS AND DECORATIVE MIXED SEED 
(California grown). Same as above. 
20 Seed, $1.00; 100 Seed, $5.00 
COLLARETTE SEED (Dahliadel grown). Should produce 
mostly Collarettes and Singles. 35 Seed, $1.00 
ORCHID FLOWERING SEED (Dahliadel grown). Produces 
mostly Orchid flowering dahlias for us. 35 Seed, $1.00 
SINGLE SEED (Dahliadel Grown). Saved from our finest 
Single dahlias. If you want a mass of mixed colors 
in your garden, try some. 35 Seed, $1.00 
COLLARETTE, ORCHID AND SINGLE SEED MIXED (Dahlia- 
del grown). Same as above. 35 Seed, $1.00 
HORTICULTURAL COLOUR CHART 
(Published by the Royal Horticultural 
Society of England) 
This Chart is in two volumes with 100 loose 
sheets in each, and four color tones on each 
sheet. It has the most complete range of colors 
with the exception of autumns which have been 
added in the Dahliadel Pocket Edition. It has 
the best colors of any Chart published for Hor- 
ticultural use. The color names are nearly all 
in common usage. 
Complete Chart of 2 Volumes, $12.50 
Sheets punched and each Volume in a 
Loose Leaf Binder Complete........................ $14.00 
Above Horticultural Chart with 2/3 of the 
eolor blocks cut out that are used in the 
Pocket Edition (635 blocks untouched, 
165 with 1/3 bloek left in) in 2 Loose 
Leat! Binders Geico eee $ 7.00 
DAHLIADEL POCKET EDITION 
DAHLIADEL POCKET EDITION of the HOR- 
TICULTURAL COLOUR CHART contains 1175 
color blocks arranged in the spectrum order, 
primarily for the American Dahlia Society with 
a definite color range on each set of pages. 
Autumns have been added to make the color 
range more complete. It is a complete chart for 
other flowers with the addition of violets, and 
the omission of the greens and a few blues. 
Darker shades are in columns to the right 
with lighter tints to the left. Pages are covered 
with Cellophane and in a standard 6% x 3% 
binder. Pocket Edition in Loose Leaf Binder. 
including 50 New Dahliadel Score Sheets, $15.00. 
Dahliadel Pocket Edition with the above 
Horticultural Chart with 2/3 of the color 
blocks cut out when ordered together... $20.00 
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