. The Dahlia : a practical treatise on its habits, characteristics, cultivation and history. Dahlias; Compositae. 20 THE DAHLIA. CHAPTER IV. POSITION, SOIL AND NE of the most important points in Dahlia culture is to select a suitable location, for unless they are planted in an open situa- tion, where they can get plenty of sun and air, the best results cannot be obtained. True, the}' will grow and give some blooms in almost au}' position, even where shaded by trees and buildings ; but, as no plant is perfectly satisfactory ex- cept at its best, it is always advisal)le to gi\-e such po
. The Dahlia : a practical treatise on its habits, characteristics, cultivation and history. Dahlias; Compositae. 20 THE DAHLIA. CHAPTER IV. POSITION, SOIL AND NE of the most important points in Dahlia culture is to select a suitable location, for unless they are planted in an open situa- tion, where they can get plenty of sun and air, the best results cannot be obtained. True, the}' will grow and give some blooms in almost au}' position, even where shaded by trees and buildings ; but, as no plant is perfectly satisfactory ex- cept at its best, it is always advisal)le to gi\-e such position and conditions as will conduce to its highest state of development. The besi, position for Dahlias is in the garden where, with but little at- tention, they will grow luxuriantly and bloom profusely during the entire summer and autumn. The house can thus l^e filled with lovely flowers at a time when, owing to the scarcity of other flowers, they are most appreciated. the garden, Dahlias may be planted along fences ; singly or in groups on the lawn, and in beds of any size or form desired, with most pleasing results. A large group or bank of the profuse blooming varieties, planted in a corner or on one side of the grounds in such maimer that each succeed- ing row is higher than the one before it, is most beautiful and effective. Another favorite position is along an exposed walk or drive, where they ma}' be planted on either side and make a very attractive border. It must be remembered that the Dahlia requires plenty of sunlight, air and water, and it will not grow vigorously or bloom profusely where these ele- ments cannot be obtained. If planted in the shade of buildings, they will make a tall but soft growth of plant and will l^loom but sparingly ; while in the shade of trees their position is even worse, as they are not only robbed of sunshine, by the branches above, but of moisture by the roots beneath. Therefore plant j^our Dahlias where nothing will obstruct
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