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W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST 
TLirty-Two Years Among Dahlias 
TO MY MANY THOUSANDS OF PATRONS, 
Greeting: 
With the dawn of the 
> ear 1913, I pass my twen- 
ty-seventh year as a toni- 
inei'cial grower of Dahlias. 
The Ave earliest years 
were pa-:eed as an amateur 
grower. So far as known, 
1 am by far the oldest spe- 
cialist in dahlia culture in 
this countrj', and issued the 
first exclusive dahlia cata- 
logue in the United States. 
The-!e many years of prac- 
tical experience among the dahlias places me in posi- 
tion to pass intelligently upon the dahlia, its habits, 
needs and ciualities. 
Throughout all these years the dahlia has steadily 
and rapidly grown in public favor. At the first it was 
confined largely to the amateur and private garden, 
but in later years it has become a very important item 
in the cut flower trade in all large cities, and scores 
of persons and firms are now specializing in dahlias 
and many hundreds of acres are planted to dahlias 
annually, and still the demand for many of the popular 
\'arieties is in excess of the supply. Newer forms with 
bettor colors and habits are constantly being intro- 
duced to supplant the older and inferior varieties. The 
varieties listed in the following pages are the best that 
money and skill could bring together — the cream se- 
lected from thousands of varieties IcsUmI in past years. 
My aim has been to combine (iu;ilit.\ i-ather than quan- 
tity. In my dealings with the people I have tried to 
treat each order as coming from a personal friend. 
This will explain in part the wonderful success which 
has attended my efforts. Kach year I originate many 
new varieties and select only the best, and of these 
none are sent out until they have been tested for three 
years. To those who have never tested my stock I 
solicit a trial order, feeling confident my stock will 
give entii'e satisfaction. 
PKICES. I do not claim that my prices are the low- 
est; nor have I coveted the reputation of rimning a 
"cheap place." Nevertheless, my prices will be found 
quite reasonable and even lower than others. BE- 
MEMBEB Al;SO THAT I SENS OUT STRONG TTJB- 
EBS, NOT WEAKI.'S' GBEEN FI.ANTS. Special atten- 
tion of patrons is called to the list of Hardy Herba- 
ceous Plants. They thrive almost anywhere that a 
weed would grow, requiring only reasonable care to 
get them well established. (See page 13.) 
1 erms Upon Wk 
FIRST — The cash must accompany the order. 
SECOND — Remittances may be sent in any way most 
convenient to the purchaser, but where remittances 
are made by P. O. order, extra stock will be given to 
recompense for the extra cost. If personal checks are 
sent, add 15 cents extra for exchange. 
THIRD — Prices quoted include postage or express 
charges to all railway points in the United States, 
when purchased at retail, except where noted. 
FOURTH — Club Terms: In lots of five dozen or over 
to one address, those varieties priced at $1.50 per dozen 
HOW TO ORDER 
It would be well for each purc-liaser. when niakinsr 
out an order, to name several varieties as a second 
choice, for the reason that some of the varieties 
wanted may be out of stock when the order reaches 
me; or if not familiar with varieties, I will gladly 
make selections for you if you will mention the colors 
and forms wanted. Long experience places each va- 
riety- before me as an open book. 
ick I Do Business 
will be sent for $1.25: all other stock in proportion. 
FIFTH — One-half dozen may be ordered at dozen 
rates. 
SIXTH — Non-Warranty: I guarantee the safe arrival 
of goods by mail or express and will continue to use 
the same careful, painstaking methods in filling orders 
with stock of known vitality and of superior merit, 
but will not be responsible for future results or fail- 
ures. p;rrors should be reported at once. 
Note. — If you fail to find some old lavorite listed in 
the follolwing pages, it is because a newer and better 
\*ariety has taken its place. 
Field of Dahlias In Full Bloom, 
