If you have tried to grow dahlias once and failed, try again. 
NIGHT EDITOR (Hulin-Parrella)— 
Informal to semi-cactus. Color cy- 
clamen purple blended to darker 
peony purple. Size of blooms 
9x514”. Heights of plant 5 feet 
Good grower with healthy dark 
foliage. Some blooms carried 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 $7.50 Plant $3.75 
NIGHT EDITOR 
NEW LOOK (Guttler Ruschmohr)—Splendid large semi-cactus with blooms 10” 
to 12” on good long stems, held well up over a strong vigorous bush. Has 
won all kinds of prizes. Root $2.00 Plant $1.00 
NANCY ANN MITCHELL—One of the best medium size in curved scarlet cactus. 
Root $1.50 
OLD TRAIL DANDEE—Type between ball and decorative. Semi-quilled pctals, 
color lavender purple showing silver reverse. Different from all others. 
Root $1.50 
OGDEN REID (Kelly-Parrella) I. D—A massive dahlia that grows naturally, 
around 12”. Coior efiect is bright rose with gold shadings. A dahlia of real 
merit. Root $1.50 
TEN BRIEF SUGGESTIONS TO THE AMATEUR 
ON HOW TO GROW BETTER DAHLIAS 
1. Select easily grown varieties and those giving full satisfaction. 
2. Prepare the selected planting spot well and place the supporting stake. 
8. 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. 
4. Place roots in flat position with the sprout or “eye’’ facing upwards. Cover lightly with 
about 2 inches of soil. In doing this be careful not to damage the sprout. As the plant 
grows, fill around the stem with soil. 
5. 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. 
6. Keep the soil well cultivated throughout the season, and prevent weeds from outgrowing the 
plant. 
7. Water plants during hot weather at least once a) week. Do not merely sprinkle them, but 
soak them. This must be done after sundown. 
8. 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. 
9. 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. 
10. 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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