W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST. 
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Friends and Patrons 
Greeting 
It is fitting and proper that in presenting my Catalogue for the new year, I gratefully 
acknowledge the favors received at the hands o my friends and patrons in the past. By their 
cordial support I have attained to the position of the most successful Dahlia Specialist in the 
United States. The wonderful progress and improvement made in this popular flower in the 
past few years has necessitated a rigid weeding out of inferior as well as many heretofore 
considered good varieties. By this careful attention to business 1 have kept to the front, and 
have never failed in taking the first premium of the State. My aim has always been to com- 
bine QUALITY rather than QUANTITY. Duplicating the same color, over and over again, 
may give some prestige by way of lengthening a list as an advertising medium, but will add 
nothing of real worth to the list. A score of good varieties will give better satisfaction 
than a hundred poor ones. 
Customers may select from my lists with the assurance that the stock will be the best, 
and that the varieties will be true to name and color. Bach year I originate many new vari- 
eties, and carefully note in a book kept for that purpose the habits and qualities of each 
variety. The stock offered in this Catalogue represents eighteen years of careful study and 
selection of varieties. To all those who receive this Catalogue, and have never tested my 
stock, I solicit a trial order, feeling confident that the stock will prove entirely satisfactory. 
RICES. 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 invest- 
ments. The present evolutionary period of the Dahlia requires the pur- 
chasing 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. Special attention 
of patrons is called to the list of Hardy Herbaceous Plants. They 
thrive almost anywhere that a weed would grow,. rejggiJrJng only rea- 
sonable care the first year to get them well established. 
W. W. WILMORE. 
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How to Order 
It would be well for each purchaser, when making out an order, to name several vari- 
eties as a second choice, for the reason that some of the varieties wanted may be out of stock 
when the order reaches me. 
Terms Upon Which I Do Business 
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. 
THIRD— Prices quoted include postage or express charges to all portions of the United 
States and Canada 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 will be sent for $1.25; all other stock in proportion. 
FIFTH— One-half dozen may be ordered at dozen rates. An "Extra" is sent with all 
orders amounting to 75c or over. 
•SIXTH— GUARANTEE: I guarantee my stock true to name, and of perfect germinat- 
ing qualities, with the express understanding that should any not prove so, I will replace it 
with other stock, or refund the money paid, but will not be liable for any damage beyond this. 
•Roses, shrubs and vines are not included in the above guarantee. 
