Catalog of Far West Dahlia Gardens 1939
|
Time to read 2 min
This article is adapted from a dahlia catalog published in 1939 by Far West Dahlia Gardens of Tacoma, Washington. Mrs J.A. Meneghel was the proprietor.
This publication is in the public domain.
Please note that this information is provided for historic reference only. We do not have these dahlias for sale. One dollar in 1939 is worth almost $22 today.
Far West: A New Formal Decorative Dahlia
A formal decorative dahlia with large flowers. Its petals fold back to the stem, giving it quite a compact appearance. The petals are of very good substance and the blooms will last for days when cut.
The flowers are a true pink and set facing on a long, stiff stem, with dark green foliage. Bushes are medium in height and not compact. A very good tuber producer and the tubers keep well. Scored S3E at East Lansing Trial Gardens. Tubers are $5.00 each
Hulin's Cherub: A New Formal Decorative Miniature Dahlia
A new formal decorative miniature of a deep pink throughout. The center is a shade deeper than the rest and is so artistically formed that every petal radiates a glowing warmth, drawing your attention from a distance. As you approach this little beauty you will be charmed with the lovely texture and symmetry of the flower.
The bush is medium tall and always covered with bloom from July till frost. The quality of the bloom is such that the centers are tight, keeping extra well when cut. Stems are ideal and plenty long.
It is a good tuber producer, good propagator and good keeper. Fairly large stock permits us to offer it at a price that all can afford.
Strong tubers $1.50 each. 3 for $3.50 net. Delivery any time you wish.
Cultural Directions for Dahlias (1939)
Dahlias do well in any good garden soil where they have at least one-half day’s direct sunlight.
Soil should be well cultivated previous to planting. A good planting rule is to plant dahlias when the trees bud.
In planting, the hole should be dug about 6 inches deep, the tuber placed in the hole horizontally, with the eye up, then the hole filled about 4 inches. Finish filling as the plant grows.
The larger Dahlias should be planted 3 to 4 ft. apart. A separation of 2-½ feet is sufficient for the smaller varieties and pompoms.
In cases where extra fertilizer is required, a good dressing of barnyard manure spaded in before planting is sufficient. If commercial fertilizer is used, any good garden fertilizer worked in around the plants when they are about 6 inches high, and again just when they come into hud, and well soaked in, will suffice.
Dahlias require plenty of water, but must not stand in water. When watering, be sure that the water soaks down where it is easily picked up by the roots. A good watering once every ten days or two weeks is better than a s]irinkling every two or three days.
By disbudding, larger blooms are secured.
Dahlias should be taken up in the fill after the tops are killed by frost, and cured, and stored in a dry. cool place. A good practice is to store them in boxes of dry sawdust after they are dry.
Dahlia Varieties for Sale (1939)
