Our Green Plants 
When we undertake to arrive at prices on the newer introductions, 
we are confronted with a situation which cannot be sidestepped. While 
we wish to allow the purchaser every consideration, we must be fair with 
the introducer. Accordingly, the avenue of escape by “price cutting” is 
closed. But there is a legitimate mode of meeting competition and we 
put forth every effort to work it to the limit! By taking the introducer’s 
stock and producing PLANTS superior to his own the situation is legiti¬ 
mately met. Many of our customers tell us that we are producing planes 
of 'tyiis type. Our plants are shipped from three - inch pots and 
most painstakingly packed in an upright position with free ventilation 
provided. They travel to the most distant points in this country, never 
failing to arrive in perfect condition; at least we are often so advised 
and during the past season we received nio comment to the contrary. 
While we are ethically free to price older varieties to suit our own 
fancy, the quality of the product is in no way neglected. In our circle 
of friends we apparently have a reputation which we consider most val¬ 
uable and we do not propose to undermine it through our own careless¬ 
ness or neglect. 
Rooted Cuttings 
We OFFERED ROOTED cuttings to the retail trade for the first time 
in the season of 1936. In taking this step we did so with no little temerity. 
The response astonished us an d When advices of receipt of our shipments be¬ 
gan to arrive, often accompanied with repeat orders, we were deeply grati¬ 
fied that we had “put it over” beyond our fondest hopes. We caution 
the inexperienced that growing dahlias from rooted- cuttings (is hazardous. 
To those who understand the handling of very tender plants it can be 
recommended with slight reservation. The first season you probably will 
have some losses. Yet the money saved justifies the experiment with a 
lew cuttings. Most growers ship ROOTED CUTTINGS in a prostrate 
position and when they reach you they have grown crooked. We ship 
them in an upright position, allowing free circulation of air. They reach 
you with straight stems and as fresh as when they leave us. We. ship 
them successfully to the most distant points in the country. 
Rooted Cuttings of All Varieties Listed Herein Are Offered 
As Follows: 
“NEW VARIETIES FOR 1937” and all others marked “NET” at two- 
thirds of the price per plant. ALL OTHERS at one-half of plant 
price. 
ROOTED CUTTINGS will be ready for delivery on and after March 15th. 
A Word To Beginners 
There is no dark secret to successful dahlia growing. They can be 
grown easily in many types of soil and under a wide range of climatic 
conditions. With proper soil preparation and frequent cultivation they 
can also be grown with a surprisingly small quantity of water. First of 
all, be sure you obtain the proper varieties for your soil and climate. 
Your friends can help you make the selections or we will be happy to 
suggest good ones to you. Make sure you get clean, healthy stock. 
