Z A N T ’ S 
BLUE 
RIBBON 
DAHLIAS 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 
There always has been and always will be a limited 
number of failures in every line of gardening, and most 
of it is due to causes beyond our control, such as soil con¬ 
ditions, too deep or too shallow planting, lack of proper 
cultivation, unfavorable weather, no rain at the proper 
time, or too much at one time, sucking and chewing insects 
not controlled by intelligent spraying. These conditions 
make it impossible to absolutely guarantee you success, 
but we do guarantee to fill your order with sound, healthy 
tubers and well grown plants, and to deliver them to you 
in growing condition. With each order we send plain 
printed instructions which, if followed, will guide you to 
success. 
Any root that fails to start within three weeks after 
planting will be replaced free upon its return to us. 
ORDER EARLY. By so doing you will be assured of 
getting all of the dahlias wanted, as the demand for some 
varieties exceeds the supply. 
TIME OF SHIPMENT. Unless ordered otherwise roots 
will be shipped between April 15th and May 31st by parcel 
post or express. 
NOTICE ON GREEN PLANT SHIPMENTS. Plants 
will be shipped from May 1st to June 15th, but cannot 
be sent C. 0. D., as this causes delay. When roots and 
plants are ordered together, roots will be held and shipped 
with the plants unless otherwise specified. 25c must be in¬ 
cluded with all plant orders to cover special delivery except 
where there is no special delivery service at post office of 
destination; in which case, send 15c for special handling. 
We pay all regular postage. We do not guarantee safe 
delivery unless plants are shipped as above. 
WARNING. Do not send cash by mail unless you have 
it registered. 
TERMS. Remittance may be made in the most con¬ 
venient way when sent with order. Or if desired, 25% 
when order is placed; balance to be paid at time set by you 
for shipment of stock. 
MINIMUM ORDER. On all orders less than $1.00 add 
15c for postage. All orders $1.00 and up delivered prepaid. 
ALL ORDERS are acknowledged the day received. 
Keep a copy of your order. Write name and address plainly. 
REFERENCE: We refer you to the Old Kent Bank 
of Grand Rapids as to our responsibility. 
Mid West Dahlia News Special 
To get every Dahlia fan acquainted with this interest¬ 
ing magazine devoted to the culture of your flower, we are 
making this offer while our stock lasts. A root each of: 
Asbury Park Buckeye Flame 
City of Wellston The Commodore 
A Catalog Value of $4.75 
Delivered Postpaid for $3.50 
and include free a year’s subscription to this rapid growing 
magazine, that truly represents the fastest growing Dahlia 
Section in America, and Michigan, the Great Dahlia Supply 
Market. Regular subscription rate is $1.00 per year. Re¬ 
member, this offer is limited. 
