Many exhibitors overlook the importance of good foliage. Leaves showing insect 
injury, diseases or mechanical damage are taken into account by judges. No foliage is 
worse than bad foliage. 
Size alone won't win. In selecting blooms for entry, first select for perfection and 
second, for size. You will find that all-around perfection is quite closely tied up with 
suitable size. 
Remember judges are judges because of years of experience as growers, exhibitors 
and students of dahlia perfection. They know the importance of factors which seem trivial 
to others. Don't criticize them. They make a great many decisions in a very short time, 
and as a whole, have a very small percentage of error. 
If properly approached, most judges will gladly point out the flaws in your entry, 
but do not approach him until he has finished judging. 
Be a good sport, win or lose. ''Laugh and the world laughs with you—cry and you 
cry alone.” 
COLLECTIONS 
(All varieties in collections are strictly our selection.) 
COLLECTION A: Ten roots. (notilabeled} o. ¢. 057.9. a $1.50 
COLLECTION B: Twelve roots (labeled). All different.......... 7.0 sae 2.50 
COLLECTION C: Four plants, all different and all labeled, to acquaint new 
customers with our superior plants......... 7... 5 sue 1.00 
COLLEGTION D:~ Six miniature dahlias’ (roots) +. ..°... ..052) see 1.50 
COLLECTION E: Our popular De Luxe collection. Twelve roots, or twelve plants, 
(customers will please state preference)..... J: he 
ESTATES COLLECTIONS. We make up collections for large estates, in any quantity, 
at a price well below list prices of these same varieties selected from our catalogue. 
These are made up to fit individual tastes and needs. Prices are a matter of cor- 
respondence. In writing for prices be sure to state the size and shape of plot or 
plots, their relation to other plantings, the general landscape effect desired, and 
any information that will aid us in making a selection exactly to your needs. List of 
varieties and quantity of each will be supplied by us with our quotations. 
The above collections are guaranteed to have a value of at least thirty-five percent 
more than you pay for them. 

SHOWING PART OF OUR DAHLIA FIELDS JUST COMING INTO BLOOM DURING 
THE FALL OF 1936. aS 9S 
30 
