PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
Roots 
Roots should be planted in trenches or holes four inches 
deep in heavy soil and six inches deep in sandy soil laid 
flat down (not on end) and covered with earth not over 
two inches in depth, filling in as the plant develops. 
Where drainage is poor, do not plant so deep and keep a 
furrow open between rows to facilitate drainage in wet 
weather. 
You cannot expect a dahlia to grow in any wet soggy 
ground or expect replacements when planted in ground 
in this condition. Wait a few days for ground to dry out 
somewhat. 
1953 Plant Note 
Owing to the labor conditions, I am not listing plants 
or rooted cuttings, but will grow them as usual from the 
later introductions and they can be had when called for 
at my greenhouse. 
All Late Introductions 
_ Below is a partial list of late introductions I am grow- 
ing in 1953 and expect to list roots in 1954: 
Allways Patricia Spollen 
Anneta Quinn’s Tidal Wave 
Arthur Godfrey Quinn’s Variety Girl 
Croydon Masterpiece Hazel Harper 
Nay Aug Millie 
Grow My Roots and Be Convinced 
BUY MICHIGAN GROWN DAHLIAS 
THEY GROW THE BEST 
DAHLIA FRIENDS 
Join your State Dahlia Society or the American 
Dahlia Society and get the latest Dahlia news, or 
Michigan Dahlia Association if a resident of Mich- 
igan. 
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