Greetings for 1941 
With the beginning of another season, we extend our 
personal greetings to the many fine friends who have helped 
to make 1940 a pleasant and successful year. It is our sin- 
cere wish that the future will bring a continuance of these 
pleasant relations. 
We greet, also, the many lovers of the dahlia to whom our 
catalogue goes for the first time, and particularly do we wish 
to thank the many customers who have recommended us to 
their friends. 
This past fall we again won the commercial sweepstakes 
at the Battle Creek Dahlia Show, from the keenest of compe- 
tition. A trial order will convince you that we grow the 
healthiest roots and finest plants in Michigan. 
We would like to meet you all personally and again extend 
the invitation to visit our greenhouse and gardens at 392 North 
Washington Avenue, as well as our garden at 684 Capital 
Avenue, S.W., Battle Creek, Michigan. 
Sincerely yours, 
SELINGER’S DAHLIA GARDENS. 
Charles Selinger and Laurence Kerr, Proprietors. 

Special Information 
All orders, large or small, will be appreciated, and if you 
send in the names of five or more of your Dahlia friends with 
an order of $2.00 or more, | will add a root or plant free to 
your order. Have your friends write a card for our price list 
if you are not sending in an order, and names with it. Or if 
you do not wish to keep our price list and care to pass it on to 
someone interested, it will be appreciated. 
State and Federal Inspected Roots and Plants 
We ship roots and plants that have been inspected and all 
out of the state orders will be accompanied by a certificate of 
inspection. 
We grow and ship them in 3 x 3 x 3 inch bands which hold 
twice as much dirt as a 3-inch pot, and it stands to reason 
they are stronger and better. 
IMPORTANT 
Notice on Green Plant Shipments. Plants will be shipped from May 
Ist to June 15th, but cannot be sent C. O. D., as this causes delay. 
When roots and plants are ordered together, roots will be held and 
shipped with the plants unless otherwise specified. 
Order Early, By so doing you will be assured of getting all of the 
Dahlias wanted, as the demand for some varieties exceeds the supply. 
Time of Shipment. Unless ordered otherwise roots will be shipped 
between April 15th and May 31st by Parcel Post. 
Warning. Do not send cash by mail unless you have it registered. 
Terms. Remittance may be made in the most convenient way 
when sent with order. Or if desired, 25 per cent when order is placed; 
balance to be paid at time set by you for shipment of stock. 
Minimum Order. On all orders less than $2.00, add 20 cents for 
postage. All orders $2.00 and up delivered prepaid. 
Ail Orders are acknowledged the day received. Keep a copy of 
your order. Write name and address plainly. : 
Substitution. We never substitute unless requested to do so. 
Prices. Our prices are for good quality stock, carefully grown and 
handled, and are as low as is consistent with good service, liberal 
replacement policies, extras that please, and the supply of the variety, 
f you desire your order sent Special Delivery, add 25c, 
