Dahlias [catalog] / Wm. F. Jost, dahlia grower and originator.

Historic, archived document

Do not assume content reflects current
scientific knowledge, policies, or practices.

WM. F. JOST

I ' »

EAST HAVEN, CONN,

WM. F. JOST

DAHLIA GROWER

AND

ORIGINATOR

GOLD MEDAL

New York, 1921

For New Cactus

BRONZE MEDAL

New Haven, 1922

EAST HAVEN, CONN.

To My Friends and Patrons

I take pleasure in presenting to my man}- customers and friends, this
catalog of dahlias which comprises varieties of my own introduction and
the cream of other raisers.

I also take this opportunity of thanking my good friends for their
past favors.

I have ever}^ confidence in highly recommending my own introductions,
stock of some varieties is rather limited, when my stock of tubers is sold
out I will supply green plants, if desired.

Terms: Prices are for divided field grown roots or green plants, either
will give equally good results; in fact, green plants are preferred by ex-
perienced growers.

Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents.

Remittance should be made by iMoiiey Order, Bank Draft or Express
iXIoney Order.

Shipping — In filling out your order always give Shipping Directions,
and write Xanie and Address distinctly.

Xon-Warranty — I guarantee all roots and plants to be healthy and
true to name, but will not be in aii}^ way responsible for the crop.

Stock of some varieties are low, so earE orders are advisable.

Xo substitution unless directed.

This list cancels all previous prices.

CATALOG OF DAHLIAS.

“Cac” Cactus
‘‘S'" Show

KEY

“P'-' Peony

“Dec"’ Decorative
“H. C.” Plybrid Cactus

ALICE UNGER (Dec) Unger

Large flowers, freely produced, colored deep amber shading to a yellow,
a good variety for garden or exhibition. Tubers S5.00

Plants 2.50

ABUNDANCE (Dec) Jost

AA bite, with a suftusion of delicate pale pink, distinctly striped yellow,
the reverse petals of a lively pink, make this an unusually attractive variety,
and an ideal cut-flower. Tubers $1.00

Plants .50

ATTRACTION (H C) Hornsveld

Large elegant flowers of a clear lilac rose ; long, strong stems. It is
an exhibition and garden sort of rare merit, being an attraction at every
show in the world. Tubers Si. 00

Plants .50

ANNA MAIER (Dec) Bessie Boston

A huge decorative of most peculiar coloring, one of those shades so
diflicult to do justice to in description. A pinkish red like old velvet, varying
to soft yellowish red towards the centre. The blossoms are borne aloft on
long wiry stems well above the foliage. A dahlia which will grace any occa-
sion, excellent for exhibiting, beautiful for cutting and ornamental in the
garden. Plants only, $1.50

BALLET GIRL (Cac) Bessie Boston

The highest English type of cactus, but with a better stem than most of
those imported. A bush will contain such a variety of blooms that it is no
fun to describe it. The biggest percentage of the flowers are orange with a
white edge, but there are pure orange blooms, white flowers shading to orange,
white flowers, edged orange and other variations all on the same bush. All
are beautiful and very large. The stem with us was fair and the flower
attracted much favorable notice. Free flowering and excellent centre to the
end of the season. Tubers S2.00

Plants 1. 00

6

BURMA (P) Jost

slig

A beautiful lilac rose in color, having great big loose petals with a
ht twist in them that makes it very attractive, and a free bloomer.

Tubers $3.00
Plants 2.00

BEN WILSON (Dec) Murphy

Of perfect form, bright red faintly striped with gold, very distinct and
attractive, free flowering. Plants only^ $1.00

BONNIE BRAE (Dec) Broomall

Cream, shaded blush pink; the flowers are of true decorative form and
immense in size, but not suitable for cutting, as the enormous flowers are
apt to be too heavy for the stem. Tubers $3.00

Plants 2.00

BLUE BIRD (P)

Quite an exceptional color of the deepest tone of mauve or lilac, which
in certain lights has a bluish sheen. A simply huge blossom held on stems
long and as stiff as bamboo. The bushes are always laden with blooms ; one
of the most striking dahlias in the garden. We do not know of any dahlia
of just this coloring. Plants only, $1.50

CHIEFTAIN (Dec) Slocombe

Fine formed flower, ground color is deep orange, striped and mottled
with carmine-lake, most useful exhibition variety. Plants only^ $.50

CALIFORNIA ENCHANTRESS (H C) Boston

A very striking pale pink flower, closely petaled, with splendid stem
and valuable as a cut flower. Plants only, $2.00

CAMBRIA (Dec)

One of the finest decorative dahlias yet introduced, unusually large
and perfectly formed flowers, exceptionally free flowering, carried on stiff
erect stems, of an exquisite shade of soft rose-pink passing to a lighter pink
towards the centre. Plants only, $3.00

DAKOTA (Dec) Marean

Enormous flowers standing erect on strong, stout stems, facing the
garden boldly. The color may be described as being the shade of flame;
it is a powerful flower, distinct and a prize-winner. Vigorous grower in
the extreme and a very free bloomer. Tubers $2.50

Plants 1. 00

7

DELLA V. POTTER (Dec) Broomall

-A pleasing shade of lavender, part of the flowers coming with white
tips : the flowers are ver^^ large and beantififlly formed, an extra flne variet}^
for the garden or exhibition. Tubers $2.50

Plants 1. 00

DORIS FARRELL (Dec) Jost

ATry free flowering, flowers large, of perfect shape, of a deep lilac pink,
ideal for cutting. Tubers $2.50

Plants 1.75

DREER’S WHITE (S) Dreer

Clear snow white. Large and exquisitely quilled. Plants only, $.25

DOROTHY DURNBAUGH (Cac) Broomall

A most attractive shade of deep rich pink, flowers are immense in size ;
of flne form and habit, with strong stems that hold up well; one of the best
cactus dahlias in cultivation, flne for cutting. Strong fleld grown tubers.

Tubers $1.50
Plants 1. 00

ETHEL MOWER (Dec) Jost

Fine large flower, exceptionally good grower and very free, an exquisitf
shade of shell pink, carried on long stiff stems, flne exhibition variety.

Tubers $7.50
Plants 3.75

ELM CITY (Hyb Show) Slocombe

A very attractive and free flowering variety, yellow ground, suffused
amber, tipped with light red. Tubers $.75

Plants .50

EDNA STORY (Dec)

Pale flesh shading to white at the centre, ideal variety for garden decora-
tion and cutting. Tubers only, $.50

EMILY (S)

Lavender overspread white. A beautiful flower. Tubers only, $25

EDITH CAVELL (Dec) West

Flowers carried on long stiff stems, perfectly formed, of a pleasing
flame color shading to a reddish buff on the outer petals, splendid for garder
decoration. Tubers $1.00

Plants .50

9

EARL WILLIAMS (Dec) Doolittle

A large scarlet, with white well distributed; with me it comes more red
than white. Blooms are ver}^ erect, on good stiff stems. There is a big
demand for this variety. Tubers $5.00

Plants 2.50

F. W. FELLOWS (Dec) Stredwick

One of the very best cactus varieties ever raised, with flowers of unusual
size for the long narrow petaled type of which this is one of the finest
representatives. In color it is an intense coral red with deeper suff'usion at
the center; no collection of dahlias is complete without it. Tubers $1.00

Plants .50

FANTASTIQUE (P) Mastick

Ahne crimson, tipped and bordered white. Irregular cup-shaped florets,
curled and twisted. Tubers Si. 00

Plants .7;

QOLDWYN (Cac) dost

This variety was awarded the Gold i\Iedal by The American Dahlia
Society at their Xew York Show 1921. All visitors to my garden have been
loud in their praise regarding this variety, large well formed flowers of the
highest type of English cactus, but with a stronger stem than aiw other
cactus of its type. In color an exquisite blending of cream and pink being
unusual in any other true cactus variety I can recall. Customers who paid
S25.00 for one plant of this dahlia last season told me it was the best cactus
dahlia they ever grew. Tubers $10.00

Plants 5.00

GOLD DUST (Dec) dost

Color amber and yellow, very attractive, and a heavy flower, one that
if disbudded too much will be apt to get too heavy for the stem.

Tubers $2.00
Plants 1. 00

GLADYS SHERWOOD (H C) Broomall

As compared with other whites this is a giant among pygmies. Flowers
will grow 9 inches in diameter without disbudding. The color is of the
purest white. Tubers $2.50

Plants 1.50

MRS. RICHARD LOHRMANN (H C) Lohrmann

A most excellent dahlia for all purposes. P^ure golden yellow hybrid
cactus. Plants Si. 00

MY LADY (P)

An unusual shade of red with a faint cerise suffusion and heavily tipped
with gold. True peony form of large size with strong stems; free bloomer.

Plants only, $.75

10

GEORGE WALTERS (H C) Carter

An enormous hybrid cactus. The color is pinkish salmon shading to
yellow at base. Plants are strong growers and have every good habit. I
can highly recommend this variety. Plants only, $.75

GLORY OF NEW HAVEN (Dec) Slocombe

A seedling of the well-known Mildred Slocombe. Color is a beautiful
shade of pinkish mauve. It is larger than the parent variety, and has a
slightly higher center. Plants are tall, robust growers, and produce large
blooms with remarkable freedom on long, strong stems. Tubers $2.00

Plants 1. 00

HAZEL WELTON (Dec) Jost

A variety very much admired by all visitors this year, some describing
it Henna, certainly a most unusual color and difficult to describe, a suffusion
of deepest bronze and brick red with a silvery sheen, flowers carried on still
wiry stems, and freely produced, this variety is sure to become popular.

Tubers only, $2.50

HORTULANUS FIET (Dec) Hornsveld

Large flowers of an exquisite shade of salmon pink, shading to yellow
in the centre. Plants only, $.75

HELEN O’MEARA (P) Jost

A large flower of an unusual shade of yellow, one of most perfect peony
dahlias I know of, fine form and a fine stem well able to hold the flower.

Plants only, $5.00

J. J. McQUIGGAN (Dec) Jost

A good grower, producing unusually large flowers of a deep sulphur
yellow, carried on long stiff .stems, very free flowering. Tubers $3.00

Plants 2.00

JUDGE MAREAN (Dec) Marean

A most attractive decorative dahlia, perfectly formed flower, carried
on stiff stems, of a striking shade of old rose, the entire flower suffused with
a delicate tinge of pink shading to yellow towards the centre, the margin of
each petal distinctly tipped with yellow, a most striking combination of
color. Tubers $5.00

Plants 2.50

JOSEPHINE MENDILLO (H C) Jost

Well formed flower of medium size carried on long stiff stems, color
an intense velvety red, considered by many growers as being the best red
hybrid cactus to date. Without doubt the ideal red dahlia for cut flowers.

Plants only, $2.50

KATHERINE LANGDON (Dec) Jost

A splendid flower of perfect form, its color is a rich safifron yellow,
the margin of the petals slightly siiflfused bronzy red, very much admired
by all visitors to our fields this year. Tubers v$2.5o

Plants 1.75

KATHERINE LYONS (Dec) Jost

Targe well formed flowers carried on long stiff stems, a pleasing shade
of cream suffused with an exciuisite shade of salmon rose, very free
flowering. Tubers $10.00

Plants 5.00

LUCIFER (Dec) Jost

An intense velvety red shading to a lighter red on the outside petals,
the flowers are of large size, on good stiff stems, and produced very freely.

Tubers S5.00
Plants 2.50

LAVENDERA (P) Burbank

This large lavender pink dahlia comes in the peony type for me, tho’
I have seen it marked '‘Decorative” in some catalogs, still I can not class it
as a decorative from what I have seen of it. Tubers $1.50

Plants 1. 00

MAULMAIN (H C) Jost

An ideal variety either for garden decoration or exhibition, medium
sized flowers carried on exceptionally long stems, center petals clear yellow
passing to an exquisite shade of salmon buff, an unusual and attractive com-
bination of color, and a fine keeper when cut. Plants only, $5.00

MON. LeNORMAND (Dec) Charmret

Immense flower of bright yellow, spotted and penciled with red and
often tipped white. Constant bloomer all season ; good stems. One of the
most attractive and reliable. Tubers $.75

MRS. WARN AAR (H C) Hornsveld

Creamy white, with suffusion of flesh pink, a most exquisite flower,
very free flowering and fine for cutting. Tubers $1.00

’ ' ■ ' ‘ Plants .75

MRS. EDNA SPENCER (H C) Spencer

One of the best of the narrow petalled cactus varieties, the large flowers
are produced on strong stems, and are of a most delicate lavender pink color
with white suffusion. One of the best for cutting, the color being of a tint
that is universally admired; the flowers have wonderful lasting qualities.

Tubers $1.00
Plants .75

13

MANDALAY (H C) Jost

. Yellow ground overlaid with coppery bronze, the curled and twisted
petals showing a distinct shade of reddish bronze, making the flower un-
usually attractive ; very free flowering. This dahlia won flrst prize wherever
exhibited in open competition. A stunning hybrid cactus which fairly
glistens. Tubers limited $10.00

Plants 5.00

MRS. A. R. GALLATIN (P) Slocombe

Soft shade of yellow, suffused light red,
flowering, a flne flower.

good stems and very free
Tubers Si. 00
Plants .7;

MABEL B. TAFT (Dec) Boston

A wonderful new gold medal dahlia that is winning favor everywhere ;
large perfect flowers on splendid stems. In color it is mostly yellow but
suffused with a pinkish apricot, a strong grower and should be given plenty
of room. A great bloomer and excellent as a cut flower.

Plants only, $1.00

MARION McCREEDY (Dec) Jost

Large flowers of perfect form of an intense velvety crimson shading
to a carmine red towards the outer petals, exceptionally good grower, and
very free flowering. Tubers Si 0.00

Plants 5.00

MARION McQUIGGAN (Dec) Jost

A variety, on account of its brilliant color, flne form, and remarkable
tree flowering habit, is bound to become popular, both as a cut flower and
for garden decoration, its color is a ridi Oriental red with a deep velvety
sheen. Tubers $2.50

Plants 1.75

MARQ. BOUCHON (Cac) Cayeux

Deep brilliant rose pink, with white center. A beauty. Tubers S.75

Plants 50

MARGARET BLANCHE (Dec) Jost

A frosty white, perfect form and medium size, a good cut flower.

Tubers $2.00
Plants 1. 00

MAURICE FULD (Dec) Slocombe

Beautiful pink, wavy and twisting petals. Fine for cutting and exhi-
bition. This dahlia has the finest stems and very free flowering.

Tubers $2.00
Plants 1. 00

15

GEORGE K. MOWER (Dec) Jost

An ideal variety either for cut flowers or for garden decoration, in color
it is a pleasing s'hade of bronze overlaid with salmon pink, a most unique
color combination, and a variety that will become popular, considered by
many to be the best in my collection. Tubers S7.=;o

Plants 3.75

MAUDE ADAMS (S)

The color is a pure, snowy, white, very effectively overlaid clear delicate
pink. This wonderful variety is unsurpassed in quality, in every respect,
in reality a model of perfection. Tubers $.75

MRS. E. C. BOSTON (Dec) Bessie Boston

The very best white decorative, for it is good in any climate and does
not burn in the sunshine . Large regularly formed flower of great depth
which holds its center to the end of the season. Best stem and good for
any purpose. Plants only, Si. 00

MRS. JOHN L. EMERSON (Dec) Slocombe

Flowers of large size, well formed, of a pleasing combination of red
and gold, the petals distinctly edged and striped with gold, a most attractive-
variety and ideal for garden decoration. Tubers Si. 00

Plants .75

MRS. WM. J. ROWE (Dec) Slocombe

\^ery large flowers, freely produced, in color a delicate amber shading
to clear yellow, a most useful variety for garden or exhibition purposes.

Tubers Si. 00
Plants .75

MRS. DOUGLAS FLEMING (Cac) Stredwick

As fine a white cactus as was ever grown, long stems, very narrow
florets of great depth. Exhibitors should not be without this variety.

Tubers S.50

MRS. NIXSON (Cac) Rindfleisch

Fine large flower, deep coral pink shading to a lighter pink toward the
center, carried on long wiry stems, an ideal variety. Tubers S5.00

MRS. HERMAN METZ (Dec) Rindfleisch

Large well formed flowers carried on long stiff stems of an exquisite
shade of coppery bronze suffused with red and bronze, making this an un-
usually attractive variety, good grower and very free flowering.

Plants only, $5.00

i6

NANCY (Dec) Jost

Large, of perfect form, a pleasing shade of soft pink passing to a
deep rose pink, carried on long wiry stems, very free flowering, a mobt
attractive variety. Tubers $5.00

N!BELUNGENHORT (H C)

Immense flowers, 7 to 8 inches across. Color rich golden apricot,
suffused old rose. Very free. Tubers $.75

Idants .50

PEACH BLOW (Dec) Jost

[Medium sized flowers carried on stiff erect stems, of a beautiful soft
shade of lilac pink, the petals prettily curled and twisted, and ideal variety
for cut flowers. This can be grown into a large handsome exhibition flower.

Tubers $1.50
Plants 1. 00

PEARL WHITE (Dec) Jost

An ideal white da'hlia for cut flowers, medium size, of perfect form,
white with a suffusion of pale flesh pink, very free flowering.

Tubers $3.00

Plants 1.50

PURITY (Dec) Slocombe

A large white carried on long, stiff stem. Exceptionally free flowering.

Plants $.75

PEARL DeLYON (H C)

White, with cleft petals. Tubers $.75

PIERROTT (Cac) Stredwick

Deep amber, boldly tipped white. An exceptionally large and striking
variety. Tubers $.75

Plants .50

PRINCESS PAT (Dec)

A magnificent new decorative of a glorious shade of old rose. Flowers
are very large and perfectly formed, growing well above the foliage with
long stiff erect stems. The best variety of this color in cultivation. One of
the most beautiful varieties raised for exhibition purposes; has good keeping
qualities and is always in demand as a cut flower. Plants only, $1.00

PRESIDENT WILSON (Dec)

Large deep A^elvety red, the points of the petals tipped white making
this a most attractive variety, very free flowering and splendid for garden
decoration, the best fancy decorative grown. Plants only, $1.50

PANTHEON (Dec) Jost

An exquisite shade of pink, the same shade as that well known pink
show, A. D. Lavoni ; a perfect decorative in every way, fine long stiff stems,
and one of the best exhibition varieties. Plants only, $5.00

ROSE NELL (Dec) Broomall

One of the most sensational of all dahlias. Clear bright rose — a rare
color in dahlias — which attracts immediate attention. An immense bloom
of very fine fomiation, with extra long, stiff stems, held high above a strong
plant of fine foliage. Plants only, $2.00

SHUDOWS LAVENDER (Dec) Boston

The verv^ large bloom is a silvery lavender shading to white. The stem
is absolutely perfect and holds erect the big blossom. Plants only, $2.50

SUNBEAM (Dec) Slocombe

A flower of very refined form. Bright red, faintly striped with gold,
the pointed and twisted tips of the petals touched with gold, make this variety
distinct and attractive. A wonderful combination of color.

Tubers $1.00
Plants .7;

SNOWDRIFT (Dec) Broomall

This giant white deserves its name, a very full deep built flower with
broad waxy petals. Plants $1.00

SULPHEREA (Dec)

Large, clear sulphur yellow petals, which are narrow, slightly rolled
and reflex, giving the appearance of a large comet aster. Good keeper on
strong stems. Tubers $1.00

Plants .75

SETTING SUN (Dec)

Red, distinctly tipped yellow, a most effective and rich color combina-
tion, useful for garden decoration. Plants only. Si. 50

THE SHEIK (Dec) Jost

One of the best for exhibition purposes, flowers very large, of perfect
form, of a rich lustrous velvety maroon, shading to a beautiful red towards
the center, the twisted and curled petals showing distinct tips of reddiffi
white, making the whole flower unusually attractive. Plants $3.00

SUSAN COE (P) Jost

A splendid flower of perfect form and size, carried on long stifl: wiry
stems, the outer petals a pleasing shade of rose pink passing to a yellow
center suflfused salmon, as the season advances this variety develops^ from
a perfect decorative into a lovely peony dahlia, a very larg^e flower.

Tubers S7.50
Plants 3.75

SYLVANIA (Dec) Broomall

Adiite, the outer petals shading to an exquisite lilac pink, exceptionally
good for cutting. Tubers S.75

Plants .50

TREASURE (Cac)

The most striking feature of this flower is its color, white at the base
quickly changing to a deep rose, the extreme tips being yellow. Growth of
plants is strong, sturdy, stiff stemmed and free flowering.

Plants only, $.75

TINTS OF GOLD (Dec) Jost

Deep bronze yellow, reverse petals coppery bronze, so curled and twisted
gives the whole flower a most striking combination of color, flowers large
carried on long stiff* stems, good grower and very free flowering.

Tubers, (limited) $10.00
Plants 5.00

U. S. A. (P) Stillman

A truly beautiful dahlia of a vivid orange. Good stem and free flow-
ering. Plants only, $2.50

VIOLA D. BRYANT (H C) Wiegand

A delightful shade of rose pink, very free flowering, medium size and
long wiry stems, an ideal cut flower. Plants only, $1.50

VERA KENNEDY (H C) Jost

Of fine form, medium size flowers of a creamy white ground, the outer
petals suffused a delicate flesh pink, very free flowering, ideal for cutting.

Tubers $2.00

VICAR OF WASPERTON (Cac)

Large well formed flowers, coral pink shading to yellow towards the
center, very free. Tubers, $.75

20

VENUS (Dec) Marean

This is a very lovely variety, large flowers being produced freely on
strong stiff stems. While it is most attractive in the garden, its special value
is for cut flowers. Considered by many exhibitors and dahlia experts as
one of the most meritorious varieties. The color is a soft beautiful shade
of creamy white witb lavender suffusion. Extra flue grower. Average
height 4 feet. Tubers $5.00

Plants 2.50

WHITE EXCELSIOR (Dec) Slocombe

Targe well formed flowers, pure white, one of the finest white decora-
tive dahlias grown for cut flowers. Tubers $.50

WILLIAM SLOCOMBE (Dec) Slocombe

A fine large flower carried on stiff* stems, well formed, canary yellov/
shading to a pale lemon towards the centre, fine for cutting.

Tubers $2.00
Plants 1.50

W. W. RAWSON

Pure white, overlaid amethyst blue. A large beautiful flower.

Plants $.35

In reference to green plants, as there has been so much objection to
green plants, I will say thab I guarantee my plants to be strong and healthy
and get to the customer in perfect condition, and submit following extracts
from letters received, in reference to plants sent out by me.

21

TESTIMONIALS.

Must say that I never saw plants so carefully packed and in such good
condition. Yours very truly,

G. E. Y inters, Y esthampton Beach, X. Y.

They certainly are wonderful and am highly pleased with the experiment
as other plants I received in former years from other growers were sickly
and half dead and I can not express my feeling for the strong and sturdy
condition they arrived in. Again thanking you for the fine plants yon
shipped me, I am Very truly yours,

F. J. Adler, YYst Xew Brighton, Staten L, X". Y.

P. S. I almost forgot to mention about the manner in which you
packed them. You certainly are a credit to the dahlia growers, as your
methods are wonderful. F. J. Adler.

Dear 'Sir. Jost : — The plants of President Y'ilson were received last
Friday in splendid condition. Good plants, fine delivery, always makes for
splendid satisfaction. I thank you. Yery truly yours,

J. A. Kemp, Tittle Silver, X". J.

Dear YLr. Jost: — The plants arrived last night, plants of the best color,
and absolutely the best packing that I have ever received. Your boxes are
the last word, absolute perfection, and so impressed me that I carried one
down the road a furlong to the house of E. Stanley Brown, one of the oldest
dahlia growers in the country, and 'he agrees with my eulogy. It is a pleasure
to run into you and your business methods, and I assure you when I need
plants of any variety that you list, you will hear from me again.

Yery truly yours,

Yh \Y. Darnell, East IMoriches, T. L, X^. Y.

CULTIVATION OF DAHLIAS.

Dahlias are easily grown, requiring no special soil or treatment to bring
them to perfection. They love an open sunny location but succeed in partial
shade. Prepare soil thoroughly by digging 12 to 18 inches deep, possibly
in the fall and then again in the spring, before planting.

If the soil is poor, work in some well-rotted stable manure, or artificial
fertilizer, but don’t overdo this.

Dig holes 3 feet apart and about 6 inches deep ; drive a stout stake in
each hole, and lay the tuber down flat, with the eyes to the stake, and cover
with two or three inches of fine soil, leaving the hole to be filled after the
plant comes up.

Plant any time between April ist and June 15th.

Adien the plants have made their third set of leaves, cut out the top,
to make them branch.

The most important thing from now on is hoeing and cultivating the
soil, until the buds appear; then give the beds a good mulching of manure,
to keep the ground moist; and water the plants thoroughly once or twice
a week.

Disbudding side buds leaving only terminal bud to develop will bring
larger blossoms.

Tubers should be stored in a dry cellar or basement, cover them with
dry sand or soil to keep from shriveling. Divide the tubers in the spring
after the eyes show plainly, being careful that each tuber has an e3^e, cover
them again and keep dry until planted.

Join the American Dahlia Society and receive the quarterly ''Bulletin”
of the Society, giving all the latest information regarding dahlias, and
report of the Trial Grounds. Address for sample copy.

Wm. J. Rathgeber, 198 Norton Street, New Haven, Conn.