The Delight of Dahlias For tho gardener who wants a continuing hright summer flower display from July through October, dahlias are tho delight of tho garden. With sizes and colors to suit every taste, dahlias range from tiny pompons to the large shaggy flowers as big as a dinner plate. Whether single, double, giant, large, medium or small, dahl ias have velvety petals in a myriad of brilliant colors, and countless shades and hues Named after the Swedish botanist, Andrew Dahl, dahl ias are actually part of the daisy family. They can range in height trom 10 to 72 inches; are most adaptable, and can be planted almost anywhere in the garden, but they prefer an environment of temperatures ranging from 60 to 75 degrees They can withstand direct sunlight if temperatures are cool. In areas where tempera tures are normally above 75 degrees, dahlias should be HOG PRODUCERS! Get Top Price for Your Hogs * Jfc JPJW New Holland Sold in sorted lots the auction way. See them weighed and sold and pick up your check SALE EVERY MONDAY 9:00 A.M. NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES, INC. Phone 717-354-4341 Daily Market Report Phone 717-354-7288 Abe Diffenbach, Manager fttfftVVtlftffV 9VMVV ffffff 9 9 ••••• •• A JAY HABECKER Jay has been involved in poultry service work for 16 years, nine of these years as a Babcock Farms employee. Today, Jay is in charge of the started pullet growing program at Babcock Farms. He is dedicated to produce top quality started pullets for you. • * • z • z • • * P.O. BOX 285 LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA 17543 TELEPHONE (717) 626-8561 planted in partial shade. The dwarf bedding single flowered dahlias are also ex cellent for outdoor containers, nt the front of the house, or on the terrace, balcony, or roof garden. Dahlias can adapt to differ ent types of soil, but thrive better in heavy moist soil, rather than in extremely light sandy soil. Tho most impor tant aspect of growing dahlias is the preparation of the soil They do particularly well in rich manured soil, and respond well during the blooming sea son when additional fertilizing is done As natives of the Mexican highlands, dahlias were first raised by the Aztecs, and given the name “waterpipc." Dahlias still live up to this name, and like to be well watered at all times Watering should be suf ficient to assure constant mois ture around the root system Preparation of dahlia beds inched of soil, except the dwarf p ( , r |, j n |>orders. ami the dwarf bedding varieties which need bedding varieties can also be only two inched to cover noil most effective in window boxed, in advance usually mnked 3. Allow three feet between or other outdoor containers. If planting easier and more re- the larger varieties, and at the (lowers ore not eut for in warding. Ideally, a thick layer leant two feet between the door arrangement, it is advis of well-d<>cnyed manure or hu- smaller varieties able to remove the faded flow mus is tilled into the dahlia Drive a tall, sturdy stake ers which will prevent seeds beds. When planting time nr- into place before the roots are from forming, and exhausting rives, after the lust frost, the covered, to avoid damage, the plant for future bloom, procedure is simple; Stakes should he six to eight And, the more you cut the 1. Dig u hole six inches deep feet high Smaller bedding va- more the plant will flower, for each root, and place it at rieties, of course, will not re- Many different dahlias arc the bottom, with the growing quire slaking. now offered to the gardener, tip upward. All types of dahlias arc su- but it is important to purchase Babcock Farms has made several changes in our started pullet growing program that are beneficial to you, our customers. These changes are: 1. Reduced our started pullet inventory. 2. Raised our standards for body weight and maturity. 3. Became more selective in the growers we are working with. Here at Babcock Farms we are dedicated to producing 20 week old started pullets that you will be proud to have in your laying house. We will appreciate your next order for started pullets. 2. Cover with throe or four _ "The Sign of Quality” ' “•’O'- JWSIPNOFBA, ■^rJ i * 1 * m w 'Vri* * -f . /&$ -v ? * - /% Wx* y - -<»*. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 17.1975 tuberx from reliable xupplierH Holland's bulb industry culti vates the best garden varieties from around tho world, and Dutch-grown tubers will as sure n healthy perfection in dahliax. JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE AND MUSHROOM SALAD Vi pound Jerusalem artichokes Vt pound mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped shallots or green onions 2 tablespoons chopped parsley % cup Vinaigrette Shallot Dresslngr Romalne leaves Watercress sprigs (optional) ' Artichokes and mushrooms make a splendid combination —and this marinated salad using both vegetables travels well to any picnic you may plan Scrub artichokes and cook them whole in boiling water until tender, from 10 to 15 minutes, then drain When cool, peel and slice them about Vi inch thick into a bowl. Add the mushrooms, shallots and parsley and pour over the Vin aigrette Shallot Dressing. Mix lightly, cover, and chill. When you’re ready to serve the salad, tuck Romaine leaves around the edges of the bowl and garnish with walercrest sprigs Makes 4 to 6 servings 7
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