
OUR 1948 DISPLAY AT CLEVELAND 
GREETINGS 
HE 1950 DAHLIA BLUE BOOK represents twenty years of commercial dahlia 
growing. In it, we have tried to incorporate the best information gathered during 
those years. The varieties listed are the best, in their respective classes, of the 
thousands we have grown. Back of the selection of these varieties is a policy, and 
a program of cultural practice, looking to the production of vigorous, disease-free 
stock, to make your garden pleasure greater, and easier to attain. 
During the past season, we visited a number of the leading shows in the country, 
including the Michigan State Show at East Lansing, Toledo Ohio Show, Dahlia Society 
of Ohio at Cleveland, the Midwest Show at Chicago, and the Southern States show at 
Atlanta Ga. We regret that our plans to attend the Williamsburg, Va. show had to 
be cancelled at a very late date, but trust we will be able to meet our friends in that 
section in the near future. In addition to the shows which we attended personally, our 
Mr. Edward M. Keck, attended the New York and Philadelphia shows in addition to 
our home show at Cleveland. Our son, Robert E. attended the Cleveland and Wells- 
ville, Ohio shows before leaving for his studies at Ohio State University. 
In addition to the shows attended, we visited the American Dahlia Society Trial 
Grounds at East Lansing, Mich., Cincinnati, O., and Atlanta, Ga., as well as many 
gardens in eight states. Observations made during those visits are reflected in our 
selections of varieties, and in other services to our customers. 
As in the past, we use the DAHLIA BLUE BOOK to say THANKS to our friends 
and customers for all favors. Thanks, also to those who contributed so much to our 
pleasant visits at shows and gardens, and to those who visited us here at Rocky 
River during the year. THANK YOU. 
EJ» Wind 
