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After killing frost, dig roots carefully, cut the tops off about 
I or 2 inches from the cluster of roots, let them dry out in the air 
a few hours it possible, then store in a cool, damp cellar where 
they will not freeze, store with the stem part down if possible, this 
will reduce stem rot. eae 
: If your cellar is too dry, store the roots in a box and cover 
with peat moss, or sand, or even dry soil. Watch them through 
the winter and if rot appears, cut it out and dust the roots with dry 
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spring, leaving part of the stem, or neck with each ake one 
single root to each division is as good as several. Tops do not 
have to be removed immediately after pone Sake can ben cut out 
whenever you dig the roots. pee ‘“ 
oe you a successful dahlia season, — 
CARL R. KUNZMAN. 
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