TO MY THOUSANDS OP PATRONS, GREETING: 
With the dawn of the year 1934, I pass my forty-eighth year as a com¬ 
mercial grower of Dahlias, and five earlier years were passed as an amateur 
grower. So far as known I am by far the oldest specialist in Dahlia culture 
in this country; and issued the first exclusive Dahlia catalogue in the United 
States. These many years of practical experience among the Dahlias place 
me in position to pass intelligently upon the Dahlia, its habits, needs and 
qualities. 
PRICES: I do not claim that my prices are the lowest; nor have I coveted 
the reputation of running a “cheap place.” Nevertheless, my prices will 
be found quite reasonable and even lower than others. REhXEMBER, 
Air SO, THAT I SEND OUT STRONG TUBERS, NOT WEAKLY GREEN 
PLANTS. Special attention of patrons is called to the list of Hardy 
Herbaceous Plants and Shrubs in the back pages. They thrive almost 
anywhere that a weed would grow, requiring ony reasonable care to get 
them well established. 
How to Order Dahlias 
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 
may be out of stock when the order reaches me; or if not familiar with vari¬ 
eties, I will gladly make selections for you if you will mention the colors 
and forms wanted. Long experience places each variety before me as an 
open book. No orders filled for less than one dollar. 
Why Not Send a Present? 
The national slogan of the Florists’ Association appeals to not only the 
human heart, but the reason as well: “Say It With Flowers.” 
Flowers are the pure gold of the human thought, requiring neither 
scholarship or great intelligence in the interpretation. 
From the earliest history of the race they have had a place reserved in 
the human heart, speaking its best emotions. No more enduring or appro¬ 
priate expression of friendship could possibly be made than a present of a 
shrub, plant, or collection of choice dahlias or gladioli, reminding one daily 
of a friendship, affection, or association of a pleasant past or present. 
Many of the items or made up collections among these pages are just 
suited to this purpose and may be sent at moderate cost. Pages 11-12. 
TERMS OF BUSINESS 
First—The cash must accompany 
the order. 
Second—Remittances may be sent 
in any way most convenient to the 
purchaser. 
Third—Prices quoted include post¬ 
age or express charges to all railway 
points in the United States when 
purchased at retail, except where 
noted. 
Fourth—Non-Warranty: I guaran¬ 
tee the safe arrival of goods by mail 
or express and will continue to use 
the same careful, painstaking meth¬ 
ods in filling orders with stock of 
known vitality and of superior merit, 
but will not be responsible for fu¬ 
ture results or failures. Errors 
should be reported at once. 
PURCHASERS OF DAHLIAS MAY TAKE THE FOLLOWING 
LIBERAL DISCOUNTS 
Orders amounting to $10.00, add stock to the value of 10% 
of the order. 
Orders amounting to $20.00, add stock to the value of 15% 
of the order. 
Orders amounting to $25.00 or over, add stock to the value of 
20% of the order. 
No further discounts allowed on sets or made-up collections 
where a discount is already figured off or where special rates are 
given. Nursery department prices are also net. 
Don’t be surprised if you find an “Extra” in your order. We 
try to show appreciation. 
NOTE—CASH DISCOUNTS ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE. THE 
DISCOUNT MUST BE TAKEN IN STOCK. ORDER EXTRA 
STOCK FOR DISCOUNT VALUE. 
