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To Our Customers and Friends 
W E GREE T you for 1935 with greater enthusiasm 
than ever before. Our early orders from those who 
know us best, have increased materially over former 
years, and we feel there is no doubt that our great country is now 
on the threshold of much better times; we hope the troubles and 
sufferings of our fellow men have gone forever. 
This year our offerings for your consideration comprise the 
greatest array of new fine Dahlias we have ever been able to 
gather together, and from every market in the world. Many of 
these will not be listed elsewhere in the U. S. 
It was very interesting to note this past season that the great 
Dahlia winners were not always the largest Dahlias, and sheer 
beauty came into its own; the very large Dahlias, unless they had 
beauty as well, did not get much consideration from the judges. 
More than ever the Dahlia is receiving its just reward; new vari¬ 
eties are being bred for every useful purpose, and we note that 
PRINCESS MARINA adorned her evening gown with two 
beautiful blue taffeta Dahlias; very often popular styles start 
here. 
This past dry, hot season gave further proof that good, strong 
plants, grown right, will produce. We call your attention to a 
few items on page 20 of this catalogue. 
Wishing you new joys with your Dahlias this year, we are, 
Sincerely, 
MAD RIVER GARDENS 
Member: American Dahlia Society 
Dahlia Society of Southern Ohio 
Dahlia Society of Kentucky. 
