DAHLIA FRIENDS 
In this list we have endeavored to present honest, comprehen¬ 
sive, descriptions of many of the best Dahlias in all popular types. 
We do not list a Dahlia just because it happens to be new but 
prefer to mention only those that have stood the test of time and 
that we can honestly recommend. 
We do not claim our prices to be the lowest but we do believe 
that our stock will prove the most economical in the end in com¬ 
parison with stock offered at lower prices. 
To those not conversant with Dahlias by name we can recom¬ 
mend the Bargain Collections offered herein. The varieties used 
in these collections are reliable sure-to-bloom sorts and are certain 
to give you satisfaction. 
It was reported last season by many of our friends that the 
European Corn Borer was much less troublesome last season. 
Also spray treatments have proven most effective. Reliable sprays 
with at least a 4% Rotonone or Derris content, combined with a 
good spreader, have given good control. We also recommend 
that anyone having trouble with this pest write to the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., for Bulletin 
E-421 which gives valuable information on the habits and control 
of this pest. 
We thank you for your past patronage and trust we may look 
forward to your continued patronage. May we also extend to 
you our best wishes for a most successful Dahlia season in 1940. 
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 grow¬ 
ing 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 25 cents 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 con¬ 
venient for small amounts, but we much prefer the small denom¬ 
inations. 
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 De¬ 
partment of Agriculture at Ottawa. Special tags will be supplied 
which must be on the packages when shipped into Canada. This 
permit may be easily obtained by writing to the Pest Board stating 
what you wish to import. 
QUANTITY DISCOUNTS 
Three of any one variety.Less 10 % 
Six of any one variety.Less 20 % 
Ten of any one variety.Less 25% 
