Wearea”PINTO TAG NURSERY.” Having complied with rigid 
plant inspection requirements we are authorized by the California 
Department of Agriculture to make shipments to other counties 
without destination inspection. 
CARE OF DAHLIAS 
(in California) 
Plant dahlia roots in May. Have the soil dug deep and well worked 
beforehand. Place a stake at each place, dig a hole deep enough so that 
the root can be covered 4 or 5 inches, and leave a wide basin 2 or 3 inches 
deep for watering. Lay roots flat, never on end. Plant 2% to 3 feet apart. 
Water well as soon as planted and about once a week until plants are well 
above ground. Irrigate thoroughly about twice a week when plants are 
growing strong and blooming. If plants are topped when about a foot high 
it will cause them to branch and make a sturdier growth. Larger blooms 
and better stems may be had by disbudding. Leave large center bud and 
take off small side buds and sprouts above leaves for 2 or 3 joints. Use fer- 
tilizer sparingly. The time to fertilize is when plants are topped. Spray with 
a nicotine or other garden spray to prevent leaf pests the same as for other 
garden plants. Use ant poisons to keep ants from the patch. Dust with sul- 
phur to control mildew. For a long season of bloom keep old flowers with 
foliage cut off and be sure to keep well watered at all times. Dahlias like 
an open, sunny location away from the roots of trees and shrubs. Do not 
dig clumps until about the first of the year, leave soil on them, and store in 
a dry, frost-proof shed. Cut off dry stalks, stack together and cover with old 
bags or something of the kind. Wash and divide carefully at planting time. 
KODACHROME SLIDES 
The Perfect Program for Your Club 
Many of our dahlias are included in the beautiful sets of Koda- 
chrome Slides which are available for rent from Philip G. Corliss, 
Somerton, Arizona. Send 10c to him for folder giving full details. 
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