. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. G98 The American Florist. April 22, Phoenix BAILED. By the Thousands 2 to 2H ft 65c 3 to 31'. ft $ 81/2 to 3 ft 76c 3V2to4ft KENTIA NURSERIES, Santa Barbara, Calif. Ferns for Dishes 2V41n 500 at 1000 rates. Per 100 Per 1000 $ $ Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 Quincy St., CHICAGO Large and Small Dahlia Roots. There a great difference in tlie growth of the several varieties of dahlias, especially as regards the size of tlie root upon which so much is depended for the propag
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. G98 The American Florist. April 22, Phoenix BAILED. By the Thousands 2 to 2H ft 65c 3 to 31'. ft $ 81/2 to 3 ft 76c 3V2to4ft KENTIA NURSERIES, Santa Barbara, Calif. Ferns for Dishes 2V41n 500 at 1000 rates. Per 100 Per 1000 $ $ Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 Quincy St., CHICAGO Large and Small Dahlia Roots. There a great difference in tlie growth of the several varieties of dahlias, especially as regards the size of tlie root upon which so much is depended for the propagation of the plant. Some varieties make immense clumps of roots, yet are very shy bloomers, while others produce a large quantity of bloom of the best quality, yet make scarcely any root at all and those that are made are very small. It often happens that among the lat- ter are Included some of the best varie- ties, and florists and seedsmen are prone to condemn them because "their customers ; This is the op- portunity which the dealer should em- brace and proceed to educate the customers instead of decrying the variety, for those that are acquainted with the growth and habit of such a variety never make any complaint. The variety Storm King is one of tliose that makes a very small root and inquiries are made asking "Is there not some way that this most beautiful dahlia can be made to produce larger roots?" Larger roots can be grown if the buds are cut off each week from June to October and the entire strength of the plant thrown into the roots, but this would amount to a loss, for, the flowers will return more than can be obtained for the roots. Last year Storm King netted us $ per 100" over all expenses for the entire crop, while the roots are catalogued at 25c. Many growers have discarded this variety on account of its roots being so small, and grow inferior varieties that make larger roots because in seUing the stock they are more profi
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