1938 DAHLIA GREETINGS 
Once again it is our privilege, and we can assure you a real pleasure, 
to present you with our Dahlia Booklet. In the pages which follow we 
are presenting to you a wide range of colors and types from which to 
make your selections. 
Each year we grow most of the new introductions but only the very 
finest find their way into this book. Each and every one have succeeded 
in our gardens and we know they will with you. 
In some sections of the country the European Corn Borer is becoming 
very prevalent and is doing much damage to Dahlias. The U. S. Dept, 
of Agriculture has been doing extensive experimental work in the 
control of this pest and is now about to issue a Bulletin on the subject. 
This may be secured by writing direct to Washington, or we will be 
pleased to secure a copy for any of our friends. 
Please note also that the borer cannot be transported through 
Dahlia roots. They hibernate in the stalks and never go into the roots 
or soil. 
Cordially, 
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 easilv obtained by writing to the Pest Board stating what you wish 
to import. 
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. 
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. 
QUANTITY DISCOUNT 
Three of any one variety.Less 10% 
Six of any one variety.Less 20% 
Ten of any one variety.Less 25% 
