10. 
The Dahlia is the Queen of Autumn. 
NIGHT EDITOR (Hulin-Parrella)— 
Informal to semi-cactus. Color cy- 
clamen purple blended to darker 
peony purple. Size of blooms 
9x54": Height of plant 5 feet 
Good grower with heaithy dark 
foliage. Some blooms earried fa- 
cing and some on top on good 
stems. Color formation and size of 
this variety combine to make a 
really attractive flower. An Honor 
Roll Dahlia. 
Root $10.00 Net Plants $5.00 Net 
NIGHT EDITOR 
TEN BRIEF SUGGESTIONS TO THE AMATEUR 
ON HOW TO GROW BETTER DAHLIAS 
Select easily grown varieties and those giving full satisfaction. 
Prepare the selected planting spot well and place the supporting stake. 
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. 
Place roots in flat position with the sprout or “eye’’ facing upwards. Cover lightly with 
about 2 inehes of soil. Im doing this be careful not to damage the sprout. As the plant 
grows, fill around the stem with soil. 
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. 
Keep the soil well cultivated throughout the season, and prevent weeds from outgrowing the 
plant. 
Water plants during hot weather at least once a week. Do not merely sprinkle them, but 
soak them. This must be done after sundown. 
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. 
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. 
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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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. 
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