The World's Most Select Dahlias, 1923 1 
FELLOW DAHLIA LOVERS 
It is always a pleasure to present you with my little booklet, 
and I hope you will find many things in this issue which will inter¬ 
est you. 
I have endeavored to list only the very best varieties, and at 
prices consistent with high grade stock absolutely true to name, 
and free from stunts or diseases. 
In response to many enquiries for my new Decorative “'White 
Glory” I will say that my stock is yet limited, but I hope to have a 
sufficient amount to place it on the market next year. 
I also wish to extend an invitation to you to visit my new gar¬ 
dens during the flowering season. They are situated on the main 
highway between New York and New Haven, five miles from New 
Haven. Here you will find growing 'several thousand plants for cut 
flower purposes. 
Visitors are also always welcome at my West Haven gardens. 
1 also wish to express my thanks to those who have favored me 
with their patronage in the past, and trust my business methods have 
warranted a continued confidence. 
Sincerely yours, 
C. LOUIS ALLING 
MY BUSINESS METHODS 
I do not recommend planting in this climate until the latter part 
of May, and to insure a long succession of bloom, planting should be 
extended until the latter part of June. I start shipping around April 
15th, and orders are filled in rotation as received, but if customers 
will kindly state at what time after that date they would like to 
receive them 1 will try to ship them as near the date requested as 
possible. 
I send out divided field grown roots, everyone guaranteed true 
to name, and to arrive in good growing condition. I cannot guaran¬ 
tee them to grow if they are not unpacked immediately upon receipt. 
All retail orders are sent Parcel Post unless instructions are re¬ 
ceived to send them otherwise. Orders taken at the Fall Shows, 
and all others not fully paid for will be sent C. O. D. at purchaser's 
expense, unless previous arrangemnts have been made. As the de¬ 
mand for some sorts often exceeds the supply, it will be well to or¬ 
der early and so avoid disappointment. It wall also be well to name 
a few as second choice or state if I may substitute for any that are 
sold out. 
Full cultural directions sent with every order. 
Remittance may be sent by Post Office or Express money order, 
registered letter, or check. 
Stamps are very convenient for sums of less than $2. One or 
two-cent denomination preferred. 
