GREETINGS FOR 1940 
In presenting our 1940 Catalogue, it affords us great 
pleasure to tell you of our three Fine New Introduc¬ 
tions and all our other Dahlias which were so greatly 
admired by millions of visitors at our Golden Gate 
International Exposition in San Francisco on Treasure 
Island in the beautiful Flail of Flowers. 
An Award of Merit was given us with congratu¬ 
lations on the Outstanding Quality of our Exhibits 
and deep appreciation was expressed for the part which 
we personally took in making the Flail of Flowers a 
success. 
We staged continuous Exhibits of Dahlias from 
June 12th to October 29th ; the last day of the Expo¬ 
sition—48 Exhibits in all. 
We showed all types of Dahlias from Pompons, 
Collarettes and Miniatures, to gigantic blooms 16 
inches in diameter. Visitors stood ten deep around 
our exhibit. Thousands of color movies were taken 
of them and our Dahlias that were floated on the lily 
pool, making a lovely picture. 
It was a pleasure to meet so many Dahlia growers 
from all distant parts, who also visited our gardens. 
Our Dahlias won 36 Prizes in the two Shows we 
exhibited in: First Prize for General Display; two 
First Prizes for Largest Dahlia with “Kaweah” in 
two shows; two First Prizes for the Best 12 Dahlias 
of California Origin; two Firsts, one Variety, 12 
blooms of a large California origination with “Claire 
Mortimer'" in one Show, and with “Grace Douglas” 
in the other Show; three First Prizes for 25 blooms 
of one Variety with “Frank Werner”; First for best 
2-year-old Seedling; First for best Miniature container 
with “Luana”; First for Best Container Single Dahlia 
with “Union Jack”; First for Best Receptacle Large 
Flowered Dahlias. 
Other prizes on Collarettes, Pompons, etc. Our 1940 
Introductions bloomed too early to enter into com¬ 
petition in the Shows. 
We are always interested in hearing how our 
Dahlias grew for you. With Best Wishes for 1940, 
Sincerely, ALICE MEUSSDORFFER. 
IMPORTANT 
Order Early—Shipments are made about April 1st unless 
otherwise specified. All shipments before April 1st, except 
on the Pacific Coast, are sent Express Collect to insure 
against freezing. 
We Guarantee—That all roots are sent true to name and 
in good growing condition. We do not sell clumps or green 
plants. 
Terms—Cash with order or before shipment. On retail 
orders for California delivery, 3% should be added to cover 
Sales Tax. On retail orders less than $2.00, add 25c to cover 
postage and packing. 
Wliolesa-le Growers are entitled to 1/3 discount if iden¬ 
tified by business stationery. 
Write or print Name and Address plainly. 
Abbreviations—Dahlia Classifications: F.D., Formal Deco¬ 
rative; I.D., Informal Decorative; S.C., Semi-Cactus; Min., 
Miniature; Pom., Pompon. 
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