HIGHEST NATIONAL HONORS 
My display of Dahlias at the Great Exposition was the 
only one that received a prize. Owing to the great 
distance 1 have never competed in eastern shows, but 
when a prize is offered within one thousand miles of me my prize winners have never failed tt) 
bring the prize my way. Tliey will do the same for you. 
' ' Your exhibit was a good one and I am sure 
attracted sufficient attention to thoroughly repay you for having made it." 
From F. W. TAYLOl^. Supt. Deparlmenl of Exhibits. 
1^ f*|| I\J i| 4» ilF and proper that in presenting my Catalogue for the new year,' 
L- I I i ^ \J lUI gratefully acknowledge the favors received at the hands of my friends an. 
patrons in the 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 tlower 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 I have kept lo the front, and have never 
failed in taking the first premium of the Stale. Customers may select from my lists with the assurance that the 
FRIENDS AND 
PATRONS 
stock will be the best and that the varieties will be true to name and color, 
carefully note in a book kept for that purpose the habits and qualities of each 
variety. The stock offered in this Catalogue represents thirteen 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 slock will prove entirely satisfactory. 
Each year I originate many new varieties, and 
Yours iraly, 
W. W. WILMORE 
ERMS ^ ^ 
UPON WHICH I DO 
BUSINESS 
Sth. 
6th, 
1st. The cash must accompany the order. 
2d. 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 extra cost. 
3d, Prices quoted include postage or express charges. 
4th, Club Terms. In lots of five dozen or over to one address, those varieties 
priced at per dozen will be sent for $1,2S; all other stock in proportion. 
One-half dozen may be ordered at dozen rates. "Extras" are sent with all orders including half-dozen orders. 
OUARANTBB,* I guarantee my stock true to name and of perfect germinating qualities, with the express understand- 
ing 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. 
* Ros£s and shrubs are not included in the above guarantee. 
