1936 GREETINGS TO ALL OUR 
DAHLIA FRIENDS 
It is indeed with pleasure that we present you with this, our 22nd 
annual catalogue, and as before we wish to devote a portion of it to a 
short talk with our friends. 
The past season, while a very trying one in many respects, had its 
compensations. We were honored by being awarded the grand sweep- 
stake prize for the most outstanding exhibit in the entire American 
Dahlia Society exhibition held in New York City in September. In addi¬ 
tion our exhibit was also awarded the prize for the best display covering 
150 square feet and the National Dahlia Society of England silver medal 
for the most artistic exhibit in the show. 
This does not mean that we won with forced, or so-called, dynamited 
stock, in fact one writer remarked that “Ailing’s Dahlias were not the 
largest in the show”. However, we won on the number and uniform size 
of varieties shown in addition to the arrangement, which counted 50%. 
In arranging this list we have endeavored to eliminate much of the 
tiresome sales talk found in most catalogues as we prefer to allow the 
quality of our stock to speak for itself. Our roots are field grown and 
have not been forced by the use of injurious plant foods. They will be 
found full of vitality and ready to go. 
We wish to thank you for past favors and trust that we may have the 
pleasure of again serving you. 
Cordially yours, 
C. LOUIS ALLING. 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
This list cancels all previous ones. 
Our stock consists of the highest quality field grown root divisions. 
They are fully guaranteed true to name and to arrive in good growing 
condition. All roots sent before April 1st are at buyer’s risk. We take 
every possible precaution against freezing but we cannot guarantee 
their safe arrival. 
Green Plants. Our green plants are base cuttings from healthy 
stock, they are slow grown and with reasonable care should give equally 
as good results as roots. We pay all regular postage charges, but on 
green plant shipments if they are likely to be in transit more than 24 
hours it will be well to add 25c so that we can ship special delivery. 
Remittance. Money may be sent by P. O. Money Order, Express 
Money Order, Registered Mail or Check. Stamps are very convenient 
for small amounts, but we much prefer the small denominations. 
Commercial Growers. We offer the usual terms to bona fide com¬ 
mercial growers where our stock will permit. Please use business 
stationery when ordering. 
Cultural Directions. We do not wish to burden you with lengthy 
cultural notes in this list, but we send out full and complete cultural 
directions with every order. 
Canadian Regulations. To import Dahlias into Canada a special 
permit must be obtained from the Pest Advisory Board of the Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture at Ottawa. Special tags will be supplied which 
must be on the packages when shipped into Canada. This permit may 
be easily obtained by writing to the Pest Board stating what you wish 
to import. 
SELECT YOUR OWN EXTRAS 
On orders of $10.00 or more add stock of your selection to the amount 
of 10 percent. 
On $20.00 or over, 15 percent. On $30.00 or over, 20 percent. 
This is not a cash discount and must be taken in stock. It applies to 
plants and roots only and does not include special collections or dahlia 
growers’ supplies. 
In order to receive these extras it is necessary that cash be sent with 
the order. 
AN INVITATION 
Join The American Dahlia Society 
We most cordially invite you to become a member of the American 
Dahlia Society, of which we have the honor to be secretary-treasurer. 
Read the improved Bulletin which has been described as the most in¬ 
formative Dahlia magazine published. May we send you a sample copy? 
Or better yet, send us the yearly dues of $2.00 and we will enroll you 
at once. 
C. LOUIS ALLING, Secretary-Treasurer. 
