Introductory 



past year has been one of my most successful seasons, during 

 which I have received the highest honors obtainable. Foremost among 

 these was the Gold Medal of the New Haven County Horticultural Society. 

 This medal is offered each year to the member scoring the greatest number 

 of points for exhibits staged at their bi-weekly meetings during the twelve 

 months. This medal was won almost entirely with my Dahlias, scoring 

 almost 300 more points than my nearest competitor. Exhibits were also 

 made at The American Dahlia Society's show in New York City, where 1 

 was awarded four premiums out of four entries. Exhibits were made at 

 The Connecticut Fair at Hartford; New Haven Dahlia Show; Conn. Stale 

 Fair, Berlin; Hartford Dahlia Show and Suffield Fair. Fifty-live premiums 

 were awarded at these exhibitions which speak more loudly than words of 

 the superiority of my stock. 



I send out divided field grown roots, every one guaranteed true to name, 

 and to arrive in good growing condition. These should be unpacked imme- 

 diately upon receipt. 



All retail orders are sent by Parcel Post. Orders taken at the fall shows 

 and all others not fully paid for will be sent C. 0. D., unless previous ar- 

 rangements have been made. Bulbs will be sent soon after May 1st, in suf- 

 ficient time to plant. 



As the demand for some sorts often exceeds the supply, it will be well to 

 order early and so avoid any disappointment. It will also be well to name 

 a few as second choice or state if I may substitute for any of which I am 

 sold out. 



C. LOUIS ALLING 



251 Court Street 



West Haven, Conn. 



