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W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST 
A Tbircl of a Century Among Daklias 
TO MY MANY THOUSANDS OF PATRONS. 
GREETING: 
With the dawn of the 
year 1914, I pass my twen- 
ty-eighth year as a com- 
mercial grower of Dahlias. 
The five earliest years were 
passed as an amateur 
grower. So far as known, 
I am by far the oldest spe- 
cialist in Dahlia culture in 
this country; and issued the 
first exclusive Dahlia cata- 
logue in the United States. 
These many years of prac- 
tical e.\perience among the Dahlias places me in posi- 
tion to pass intelligently upon the Dahlia, its habits, 
needs and qualities. 
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. The varie- 
ties listed in the following pages are the best that 
money and skill could bring together — the cream se- 
lected from thousands of varieties tested in past years. 
My aim has been to combine quality rather 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. Each 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 entire satisfaction. 
FBICES. I do not claim that my prices are the low- 
est; nor have I coveted the reputation of running a 
"cheap place." Nevertheless, my prices will be found 
■quite reasonable and even lower than others. BE- 
DIEICBEB AI.SO THAT I SENS OUT STBONQ TUB- 
SBS, NOT WEAKI.Y QBEEIT PIiANTS. 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. 
HOW TO ORDER 
It would be well for each purchaser, when making 
out an order, to name several varieties as a second 
choice, for the reason that some of the varieties 
v/anted 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. 
Terms Upon W^kick 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 reml^ttances 
are made by P. O. order, extra stock will be given as 
recompense for the extra cost. 
THIRD— Prices quoted include postage or express 
charges to all railway points in the United btates, 
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. 
FIFTH — One-half dozen may be ordered at dozen 
rates. 15c varieties are figured at 12%c in selecting 
six or more varieties. 
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. Errors should be reported at once. 
ITote. — If you fail to find some old favorite listed in 
the following pages, it is because a newer and better 
variety has taken Its place. 
Peony Flowered Daklias 
PigTires to the rlffht Indicate height. 
Prices except where noted, 25c each, $2.50 per doz. 
AU Are Pine for Cutting. (Strong- Tubers.) 
Ft. High, 
Approximate. 
CIiEOPATBA. Oriental red, base of petals yellow, 
shading to bronze red; very showy * 
DUKE HENBT. Brilliant red. Large broad petals. 
Very free bloomer * 
OEISHA. The showiest and most attractive of this 
type yet introduced. Petals very long, curved 
and twisted. A rich combination of scarlet and 
gold, shaded to amber yellow. A queen among 
Dahlias. Price, 75 each, $7.50 per dozen 4 
UME. CTTRTEIiIN'. Very large, fluffy flower of rich 
Oriental red 
OTTBA'S'. Deep blood red. Flower very large and 
rather loosely constructed. Stems very long 4 
QVEEIT EWMA. A magnificent sort that appears 
almost artificial. It is of a charming shade of 
mallow or Hollyhock pink » 
QITEEN WliHElMINA. Immense, fluffy flower of 
pure white, with yellow center o 
BIESEN EDELWEISS. Pure glistening white 5 Dr. H. H. Busby. 
SOtTTEMIB PBANZ IISZT. Dark purple, maroon. 
Veined and shaded with white. Flowers very pB. H. H. BUSBY (1912). Very large, often 6 to 8 
large and stems long. Very good 4 inches in diameter, an early and constant bloom- 
▼II.i;AOE BEI.I;e. Very large. Color rich amber, er, producing Its immense bright lemon flowers 
heaWly shaded with cherry. Long, erect stems. in profusion. Plant vigorous and healthy, extra 
A fine variety 7 5 flne; $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen 5 
