INTRODUCTION 
It is with a great deal of pride that I offer you on the following pages, what I consider to 
be the cream of the dahlia world. I again have the honor to market the famous seedlings of Dr. 
E. W. Crooks of Parkersburg, West Virginia. His seedling, Miss West Virginia, was without 
question the finest of all cactus dahlias exhibited in the show room in 1936. He follows that up 
with the sensational CATHERINE CROOKS, the perfect lavender dahlia. On all the Honor Roles 
ar.d winner of too many prizes to enumerate. His "GOLDEN GODDESS" is another spectacu¬ 
lar flower, new in shade and gigantic in size. I also have the honor to introduce "LILY PONS” 
the outstanding pure orange that was a feature of the New York Show. This is a seedling of Mr. 
Edward O’Keeffe of Cold Spring, N. Y., outstanding amateur dahlia grower of America. I had 
named another seedling of mine Lily Pons earlier in the season, and this seedling was exhibited 
in the Middle West under this name. I have decided not to market it this year and it will not be 
for sale. I hope this clears up a misunderstanding that seems to exist. 
The Modern Dahlia Gardens of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are my representatives in the Mid¬ 
dle West. They grow and exhibit all the seedlings that I originate or introduce. Their catalog 
is possibly the most unusual one in the country. Write them for more information, Box 1659, 
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 
I shall be glad to see any dahlia fan at my gardens at any time. Remember, you are always 
welcome. To reach my gardens take the Freemansburg road directly out of Easton. The gar¬ 
dens are about three miles from Easton and directly opposite the Kendon Nurseries, a large ever¬ 
green concern. You will see only the newer varieties together with seedlings sent for trial from all 
parts of the country, as well as many of my own. I do not sell a cut flower, using all the flowers 
for seed where practical. Please do not write about the sale of seed, as I absolutely will not sell 
any. 
I guarantee every root and plant sent out by me to be true to name and in a strong, healthy 
condition when received, after which responsibility ceases, as I have no control over growing con¬ 
ditions. 
Orders are shipped as soon after April 1st, as convenient unless notified otherwise. Green 
plants will be shipped on or around the 20th day of May. All wholesale orders shipped at the 
buyer’s expense. 
Remittance with order on or before shipment. 
S. YOHE VEILE, 
R. D. No. 2, Easton, Pa. 
Mid-West Representative, 
MODERN DAHLIA GARDENS, 
Box 1659, Milwaukee, Wis. 
33 13% discount to Commercial Growers only 
