DAHLIA SEED 
The growing of dahlias from seed is rapidly becoming a "side hobby” of dahlia 
enthusiasts. Each dahlia produced from seed is a new variety, and the one who 
produces it is privileged to name it and control the stock of it. Altho a great majority 
of the new varieties produced from seed are inferior to existing varieties, the thrill of 
anticipation in watching the first blooms open on each plant, and the greater thrill when 
something outstanding appears, makes the growing of seedlings a most fascinating 
project. 
Sow dahlia seed during the month of March in flats, or flower pots, with good 
drainage. Soil sheuld be porous. Place the seeds on top of the soil and then cover the 
seeds with about half an inch of horticultural grade Vermiculite. Sand is a satis- 
factory substitute for Vermiculite, but will require more attention to keep it properly 
moist. Water as often as necessary to maintain moisture at the seed level. The 
first seedlings will appear in a few days, while others may require a month, or several 
weeks to come up. High germination is largely dependent upon maintaining a proper 
supply of moisture over the entire period. 
Seedlings may be transplanted to other flats (of soil) or into flower pots after 
they have been up about a week. 
We have been offering seed from the gardens of the late Mr. Charles F. Pape for 
many years. His sudden passing last spring disrupted garden plans for the past season, 
but a limited supply of his 1952 seed crop, put up by him previous to his death, is 
available. This will be the last seed offered, grown by that venerable patriarch of 
dahlia seed growers, whose seed has produced scores of the finest dahlias in existence 
today. We have used second year seed exclusively for many years and have found 
no noticable reduction in germination. We know it will give satisfaction. 
The Pape seed garden is planned for next season, under the direction of Mrs. Pape. 
We expect to offer new crop Pape seed again in 1955. 
1952 CROP PAPE SEED 
100 seed of large flowered decoratives........... 5.00 net 
100 seed of cactus varieties..................00. 5.00 net 
100 seed of large flowered semi-cactus........... 5.00 net 
1000 seed, any type or mixed.................... 40.00 net 
SEEDLING PLANTS 
For those who do not have the facilities for growing the seedling plants (seed sown 
indoors March Ist to 15th), we are offering seedling plants. These plants are from the 
same high grade seed offered above. The plants are carefully grown and “hardened 
off,"" and are ready for the garden when received. Priced as follows: 
$2.50 net per dozen out of flats (no soil). 
SEEDLING TRIALS 
Our seedling trials are the most extensive of any in the country. These require a 
great deal of time in observation and keeping of records, so we must request that we 
not be asked to grow your seedling unless you intend that we introduce it, if introduction 
appears to be warranted. Our introductions are grown here at least one year prior to 
being released. 
Because of the great number of varieties grown here on trial, we suggest that 
varieties not be sent until the originator has sufficient stock so that he can send us 
four or more roots, or plants, with permission for us to destroy the clumps of those 
which do not seem to warrant introduction. 
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