Greetings, Fellow Dahlia Fan: 
We had a wonderful Dahlia year even though plant- 
ings were late again due to another wet May, but a 
very late Fall made up for the late start. I doubt if I 
shall ever again disbud Dahlias on Armistice Day. 
Dahlias are coming again from Continential Europe 
to add some very nice cactus to our collections. Locally 
I saw three dandies in Mother Ballego, Conqueror and 
Nirwana. We hope to have a very fine collection of 
these Europeans to offer for next year with more good 
Australians. 
Saw a few nice seedlings at the shows and in some 
local gardens that need watching. Dorff has a peach 
cactus that I like. Bro. Albert Harris got some dandies 
out of Miss San Diego seed and James Carlisle had 
several very good ones in our trial grounds. A tip to 
all growers of new Dahlias: J. R. Carlisle of Amelia, 
Ohio, is a name to watch-——nuf sed. 
Since no one can visit each and everyone's garden 
personally, the next best thing we can do is to visit 
our shows and meet there. Folks, those of you who miss 
these meetings are missing one of the grandest moments 
of your life. Besides many local shows, we have one 
big one for the Middle West in the Mid-West Show. It 
will be held in East Liverpool this year. Plan now to 
make this show and meet other Dahlia growers from all 
sections. I know the growers around that town and 
know what shows they put on. I can tell you now that 
if you miss being at East Liverpool next September you 
will be sorry. They grow some fine Dahlias there, but 
above all they are dyed-in-the-wool Dahlia nuts and 
their hospitality is superb. So plan now to attend. 
Personally I want to meet and talk with as many of you 
as I can and the Mid-West Show will be a good place 
to do it. So shall be looking for you at East Liverpool 
come this September. 
ANDREW DOERMANN. 
INFORMATION 
ORDER EARLY:—As some of the stock is limited it is ad- 
visable to order early to avoid disappointment. We do 
not substitute unless requested. 
SHIPMENT:—AIl retail orders are shipped prepaid. All 
goods shipped other than by express go so at buyer’s own 
risk. Always state how you want them shipped. 
TIME OF SHIPMENT:—Unless otherwise specified all roots 
will be shipped about April 15. Earlier shipments not 
recommended and those shipped before April lst are sent 
only at buyer’s risk of drying, freezing or rotting. 
TERMS:—wWhile our terms are strictly ‘‘cash with order,’”’ we 
will as a matter of accommodation, book your order upon 
receipt of a 25% deposit—balance to be paid before 
shipment. We do not C. O. D. 
GUARANTEE:—We guarantee all stock to be true to name 
and in a good growing condition. Any found otherwise 
we will gladly replace. 
