OUR 1948 DISPLAY AT CLEVELAND 
GREETINGS 
Annually, we use the DAHLIA BLUE BOOK to greet our many friends and cus- 
tomers in the world of dahiias, and to say THANKS for their many favors. We also 
appreciate the visits, here at our farm, of the many dahlia fans from distant cities and 
states, and trust they may be repeated often. 
As in the past, we attended a number of dahlia shows during the 1951 season, 
including Scranton, Rochester, Cleveland, Kansas City, and Chattanooga. Gardens 
were visited in ten states, and it was our pleasure to meet with the Central States 
Dahlia Society (Chicago) in March, and the Dahlia Society of Tulsa (Okla.) in 
September. 
Wherever we go, we find growing enthusiasm for dahlias, and we also find useful 
bits of information on many of our visits. Observations made during these visits are 
reflected in our selection of new varieties, and in other services to you. 
Our son Robert E., a recent graduate in Floriculture from Ohio State University, 
is now with us full time, as is Edw. M. Keck, who has been with us for the past several 
years. These men, plus the generous cooperation of Dr. L. J. Alexander and Dr. R. B. 
Neiswander, of the staff of the Ohio Experiment Station, assure continued progressive 
policies to produce the finest planting stock possible, and your best guarantee of 
satisfaction. 
E. J. Wind 
