HIGHEST NATIONAL HONORS 
My display of Dahlias at the Great Exhibition was the only one that received 
a prize. Owing; to the great distance I have never competed in eastern shows, 
but when a prize is offered within one 
thousand miles of me my prize winners „ \°f ^"^'Y'^ ,^tf T l^"" 
1. X -t f i 1 ■ if ■ attracted sufficient attention to thoroughly repay 
have never failed to brmg the prize you for having made it." 
my way. They will do the same for -pfom F. W, TAYLOR, 
you. Supt. Dept. of Exhibits. 
REEXING • fitting and proper that in presenting my catalogue 
' for the new year, I gratefully acknowledge the favors 
FRIENDS AND received at the hands of my friends and patrons in the 
PATRONS ^ past. By their cordial support I have attained to the 
position of the largest 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 here- 
tofore considered good varieties. By this careful attention to business I have kept to 
the front, and have never failed in taking the first premium of the State. Custom- 
ers may select from my lists with assurance that the stock will be the best and that 
the varieties will be true to name and color. Each year I originate many new varie- 
ties and carefully note in a book kept for that purpose, the habits and qualities of each 
variety. The stock offered in this catalogue represents twelve 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 confi- Yours truly, 
dent that the stock will prove entirely satisfactory. W. W. WILMORE. 
TERMS. 
UPON WHICH I DO BUSINESS 
Ist. The cash must accompany the order. 
3d. Remittances may be sent in any way most convenient to 
the purchaser, but where remittances are made by P. O. order or 
registered letter extra stock will be given to recompense for the ex- 
tra cost. 
3d. Prices quoted include postage or express charges. 
4th. Ciub 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. 
5th. One-half dozen may be ordered at dozen rates. "Extras" 
are sent with all orders including half-dozen orders. 
eth. GUARANTEE: I guarantee my stock true to name and 
of perfect germinating qualities, with the express understanding 
that should any not prove so, I will replace it with other stock or re- 
fund the money paid, but will not be liable for any damage beyond 
this. 
