I N presenting our 1936 Catalog, 
it affords us great pleasure to 
tell you of our fine New Intro¬ 
ductions, which were so greatly ad¬ 
mired this year, and of the fine record 
made all over the country by our this 
year’s Introductions. 
Two of our Introductions were 
placed on Honor Rolls—"GRACE 
DOUGLAS” on the American Home, 
and "ELIZABETH RETHBERG" on 
the Derrill Hart Roll. A photo of 
our fine exhibit at the Dahlia Society 
of California Show in San Francisco 
is shown in these pages. It attracted 
a great deal of attention and admira- 
LAWRENCE TIBBETT’’ was an 
outstanding feature in the show, as were my other baskets: 
left first, 25 "ROSALIND KEEP’’; 2nd large basket, 
"GRACE DOUGLAS,’’ "ELIZABETH RETHBERG,’’ and 
"KAWEAH’’; the one at the extreme right was in shades of 
yellow, orange and kindred shades. 
A First Prize was awarded on my two-year-old Seedling, 
"Frank Werner’’; "Lawrence Tibbett’’ was awarded a First for 
the Best Dahlia of California Origin at the San Mateo Flower 
Festival; also a First was awarded for Best Collection of Pom¬ 
pon Dahlias, 9 Varieties, besides numerous other prizes. Our 
miniature "Luana’’ was awarded prizes at both shows we ex¬ 
hibited in. We are always interested in hearing how our dahlias 
grew for you. With best wishes for 1936, 
Sincerely, 
Alice Meussdorffer. 
Grace Douglas 
tion. The tall basket of 
IMPORTANT 
The past two seasons my dahlias have been grown in New Jersey 
by my Eastern Grower, and they have been very fine. A good stock 
of my new Dahlias, as well as previous Introductions, is available 
for the 1 93 6 Season for those who prefer Eastern-grown stock of 
California Dahlias. All Orders and Remittances must be sent to me, 
and we will at once notify our Eastern Grower to ship to you direct. 
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 Express. We 
pay postage on all retail orders over $2.00: if less than $2.00, 
add 25c for postage. Dahlia Roots sent to cold climates before 
April 1st will be packed against freezing, but sent at Customer’s 
Risk. Shipments made about April 1st unless otherwise specified. 
WE GUARANTEE—All roots true to name and color, and to 
be in growing condition when received, after which our responsi¬ 
bility 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 6 weeks after receiving. 
WHOLESALE GROWERS entitled to one-third discount if 
identified bv business stationery. 
SALES TAX—ADD 3% to cover tax on all goods sold in 
California. 
NAME AND ADDRESS—Please write name and address plainly. 
ABBREVIATIONS—New Dahlia Classifications: E.D.. Formal 
Decorative: I.D., Informal Decorative: S.C., Semi Cactus: Pom.. 
Pompon: *California Origin. 
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