Greetings for 1935 
To all my friends and patrons in the Dahlia World. We are 
all looking forward for better times and greater Dahlias for the 
coming year. Our unusually long growing season this past year 
has produced strong healthy roots, that should do well in every 
garden. We have had no frost yet this season and today is Dec¬ 
ember 27th; many of our bushes are still green with buds on 
them, and I cut some good Dahlias on Christmas Day, to present 
to friends. 
We exhibited in one Show this past season, the Dahlia Soc¬ 
iety of California, and entered in only a few classes; winning a 
First again on “KAWEAFC’ for the largest perfect Dahlia in the 
Show. Another local grower won a First on “KAWEAFf” for 
the Best Dahlia of California Origin, in our Show. We won a 
First Prize for the Best Two Year Old Seedling, on a giant scar¬ 
let red. A lovely basket of Pompons also won. Some visitors 
at our Show examined some of my entry cards, but failed to put 
them back where they had been taken from, placing them at other 
exhibits of mine, before the judges had judged them, and conse¬ 
quently some of my best exhibits were not judged, a wonderful 
basket of my new Miniature “LUANA” being one of them; on 
which I have always received a First Prize whenever exhibited. 
My 1935 Originations and Introductions have all been grown 
in the East and have made good, arousing the admiration of all 
who saw them. Another great honor was conferred on me this 
year, Elizabeth Rethberg, the Peerless, World Renowned Opera 
Star, graciously allowed me to name my glorious Giant, Flaw¬ 
less exquisite clear pink Dahlia for her. This Dahlia has been 
conceded on authority to be even finer than my Kaweah as I 
grow it. Two of my new Introductions have been placed on 
Flonor Rolls; “Sirius on the American Home Honor Roll; 
“Alice Gentle” on the Dr. Howe Honor Roll, of the Flower 
Grower. 
“KAWEAH” won a First Prize again at the Century of Pro¬ 
gress Show in Chicago, grown and exhibited by an amateur grow¬ 
er in Chicago', he wrote he won easily on it. Have received some 
fine reports on mv “LAWRENCE TIBBETT,” and how well 
liked it was by all who saw it. We are always glad to hear how 
our Dahlias did for you. With Best Wishes for 1935, 
Sincerely 
ALICE MEUSSDORFFER 
PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING ! 
ORDER EARLY—Do not delay ordering until planting time, 
as many varieties will be sold out. 
TERMS—Remittance must accompany each order. All orders 
are delivered carefully packed, by Insured Parcel Post or Ex¬ 
press. We pay postage on all retail orders over $3.00; if less 
than $3.00 add 25c for postage. Stamps accepted up to $2.00. 
DAHLIA Roots sent to cold climates before April 1st, will be 
packed against freezing, but sent at Customer’s risk. Shipments 
made about April 10th unless otherwise specified. 
WE GURANTEE—All roots true to name and color, and to be 
in growing condition when received, after which our responsibil¬ 
ity ceases. Please notify us at once if anything is unsatisfactory, 
when received, or any root does not start to grow after being 
planted a reasonable time. No replacements unless roots are 
returned within six weeks after receiving. 
We do' not substitute unless requested to do so, but would sug¬ 
gest your naming a second choice. 
NAME AND ADDRESS—Please write your name and address 
plainly. Print it if possible. 
ABBREVIATIONS: New Dahlia Classifications—F. D. Formal 
Decorative; I. D., Informal Decorative; S. C., Semi-Cactus 
^California Origin. 
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