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KUNZMAN, NEW ALBANY, INDIANA 
A Word About Our Own 
Introductions 
(Names are printed in Capitals, in general list.) 
We have been told repeatedly, by growers from many 
parts of the U. S. that we ought to enter our own origina¬ 
tions in the large show places, as they are “World Beaters.” 
However, we never exhibit, in competition or other¬ 
wise; we never practice “high-culture” at any time; we de¬ 
pend on the testimonials and recommendations (always un¬ 
solicited) of our many pleased customers, to spread the 
news, and they do it. 
None of our dahlias is ever “introduced” until we have 
a sufficient natural grown stock to supply the demand for it 
at a reasonable price. No over-propagation or devitalizing 
methods are ever used to make a larger increase, thereby 
devitalizing and weakening the stock. 
We know our dahlias and fully guarantee them: “Your 
money back if not satisfied.” What more can we do? Try 
a few. 
We have 350 varieties of dahlias we did not list; any 
varieties we have, inquired for, will be supplied at lowest 
prices. 
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We strive to please and will do everything in our power 
to satisfy our customers; but won’t you be reasonable, also? 
If you are, we will get along fine. 
Prior to April 15th, we cannot supply roots with started 
“eyes” or sprouts, as we keep our storage houses at a low 
perature to retard growth; too early starting of growth 
causes a loss of vitality in the root. However, we send all 
roots with a dormant eye. 
Roots sent out after May 1st may have the “sprouts” 
cut off. This is done so that when planted, the root starts 
a new sprout, which will come thru far better than a cellar 
sprout. Don’t imagine we cut a “slip” off the root; we never 
send out roots from which “slips” have been taken. 
On receipt of your roots, should any not be satisfac¬ 
tory, return at once for replacement. Always keep roots 
from open air—it dries them up and weakens them. 
Abbreviations Used 
B—After names of Dahlia in our General List, indicates 
Ball-type, round and generally quilled petals. 
C—Cactus or pointed narrow petals. 
D—Decorative, generally wide, flat (or nearly so) petals. 
P—Peony-flowered, very artistic and beautiful form, with 
open center. 
Pom.—Pompom, under two inches in diameter, generally 
Ball-type. 
S-C.—Sharp pointed, generally wide petaled, some curled or 
twisted. 
I-D.—Same as Decorative, except petals are curled or 
twisted. 
Number after name of dahlia indicate its approximate width 
and depth in inches. This is done to comply with many 
requests. 
Our References 
For 29 years we have done business with the Second 
National Bank of this city. We can refer you to any busi¬ 
ness house here, any official of this city, or of any Dahlia 
Association. 
