Dahlia Clumps 
The illustration shown on first page is one born of necessity, and, while almost self- 
explanatory, a few words will not be out of place. 
A glance at the illustration will show how deceptive the words "field clump" or "whole 
roots" may be. Some growers propagate from cuttings, some from tubers. Each produce 
what is known commercially as "clump." It is therefore of the greatest importance to 
the purchaser which kind of a clump the advertisement or quotation refers to, Figure 2 
or Figure 3. 
The figures presented represent fairly the relative sizes of commercial Dahlia tubers, as 
grown in this country. 
My system of growing is from tubers. These produce stock as shown by Figure a. 
These are divided for planting and sale purposes, as shown in Figure 1. 
In dividing, each piece passes a critical scrutiny and all mangled and worthless tubers 
are removed so that only stock of known vitality is sent out. 
These divisions usually average heavier than the clump grown from cuttings. No 
attempt is here made to cast reflections upon the quality of cutting stock. It is more 
a question of size than quality. 
Prices quoted in this list are for strong divisions with from one to three good eyes. 
Business Terms 
1. Prices quoted in this list do not include express or mailage. 
2. Orders from unknown persons must be accompanied by cash or satisfactory references. 
3. No goods will be sent C. 0. D., unless one-half the amount accompanies the order. 
4. Five per cent, discount will be allowed where cash accompanies the order. 
5. No extra charge will be made for packing. 
6. Six articles of a kind at dozen rates; twenty at 100 rates. 
7. Goods ordered sent by freight will be sent at the risk of consignee. 
The Florists and Seedsmen 
Denver, Colo., January 1, 1904. 
In presenting this price list to my old friends and customers, I wish also to express my 
appreciation of your past favors. So far as I am informed, no one has any complaint, and 
I hope and expect by conscientious and liberal dealing to always retain the good will of 
my customers. To those who have not yet favored me with an order, I wish to state that 
all the stock offered in this list is grown under my personal direction, and as far as 
possible, all orders receive my personal attention. Descriptions are accurate and not 
overdrawn. 
Prices 
I do not claim that my prices are the lowest; nor have I ever coveted the reputation of 
running a "cheap place." I aim to do an honest business and at the same time retain a 
profit on my investments. The present evolutionary period of the Dahlia requires the 
purchasing of new and costly varieties and the discarding of many hitherto good varieties; 
and consequent loss and waste of stock. Many of the best varieties are shy producers 
of tubers. Nevertheless, my prices will be found quite reasonable and even lower than 
others. The past season in this locality was one especially favorable, and my stock is finer 
than ever before. Any orders intrusted to me will receive my careful and liberal attention. 
Yours respectfully. 
W. W. WILMORE. 
