To Our Customerss:- 
To insure your satisfaction and that of your customers we take pride in selecting only choice 
tubers for your order. Each tuber is individually inspected just prior to shipping and 1s care- 
fully packed to insure satisfactory delivery. 
GUARANTEE 
We guarantee our dahlia tubers to be true to name and of highest quality. If stock is 
not completely satisfactory when received, return same at once and your money will be 
‘promptly refunded. We want you to be completely satisfied and if for some reason 
you do have a complaint please advise us within 10 days of receipt of shipment. 
OUR FARM 
We are located 20 miles southeast of Portland on Mt. Hood highway No. 50. Visitors 
are always welcome to inspect our plantings and handling facilities. Blooming time 
from mid-August to late October. 
STORAGE 
Our dahlia clumps are washed clean and separated at digging time. Ventilated storage 
is held a near constant 50 degrees F. Fungicides are used to control damaging molds. 
GUL TURE 
Culture varies with locality but a few things are constant in all areas. Plant dahlia 
tubers about 5 inches deep and horizontal in area of near full sunlight. Water heavily 
at planting time and thereafter as needed for optimum growth. Pinching the top ter- 
minal shoot from dahlia plant after four sets of leaves have developed will cause 
branching and development of more and better quality blooms without staking. 
WHEN ORDER ARRIVES 
If freezing weather prevails along the shipping route it is a good idea to check your 
shipment at once for frost damage. If damage is evident contact your carrier agency 
at once and advise us of their decision. Present your invoice and carrier bill of lading 
to them for any claims. We ship by insured carriers and any claims for damage en route 
must be submitted to them. Store your dahlias in a cool dry place that has good ventila- 
tion. It is important to keep the tubers stored in their shipping medium or similar 
material to eliminate shriveling. When displaying the tubers for sale, display only a 
moderate number and keep the main supply covered. Do not display dahlias in sun- 
light or near a heating unit. 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 
Prices are all F.O.B. Portland, Oregon. New accounts please send cash with order. 
2% ten days to customers of approved credit. Net thirty days. No charge for packing 
materials or shipping containers. We ship via Express or Auto Freight unless otherwise 
instructed. If delivery by parcel post is desired please include sufficient postage with 
your remittance. Excess postage will be refunded. Extra count is included to help 
defray transportation costs. 
COMPTON’S DAHLIA FARM 
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