1954. PRICE LIST 
GREETINGS TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS: 
For the year of 1954 we are offering our list of Dahlia Roots and Plants, 
Chrysanthemum Plants and a few Perennials. 
Our dahlia selections are from new Introductions of 1954, on down to the 
older and standard varieties that have made a good record in the showroom 
as well as in the garden. 
The year of 1953 season for dahlias was very bad due to too much rain 
at planting time, and a terrific heat and lack of rainfall during the growing 
season. Frost came October 6, which was about two to three weeks earlier 
than average. This kind of a season always cuts the production of Dahlia 
Roots for all growers. 
A number of varieties were a complete loss which makes our list much 
shorter than in the past years. 
For this reason we have had to raise our prices on some varieties and 
do not have the root crop to offer at reduced rates as in the past. 
Dahlia Plants 
We will have a large selection of Dahlia plants for 1954. More people are 
using Dahlia plants than ever before. 
Their cost is one-half of the root price, and they will bloom and produce 
the same as roots. They do not have to be planted as early as roots are 
planted. Properly grown plants produce flowers as early as from roots. 
Dahlia plants are ready for shipment from April 20th till June 30th. 
Our best crop of dahlia roots last fall were from dahlia plants. Anyone 
ae ec, dahlia plants with care. After you have used plants you will 
e them. 
Rooted Cuttings 
Last year we sold a number of rooted cuttings, although we did not list 
them in our catalog. However, we are listing them this year due to past re- 
quests and demand. We have made some special attractive prices in Rooted 
Cuttings. The Cuttings are much more less expensive than roots or plants. 
The abbreviations “‘R.C.”’ in the catalog mean “Rooted Cuttings.” 
Rooted Cuttings should be potted as soon as received and watered thor- 
oughly. Protect from direct sunlight for 4 or 5 days and keep from wind and 
drafts. The Rooted Cuttings will soon establish themselves and become a 
strong plant with a small investment. Rooted Cuttings can be ordered earlier 
than plants. A big saving is earned when you purchase Rooted Cuttings and 
you also have the newer varieties with a minimum investment. Early order- 
ing is advised on the Rooted Cuttings, as the shortage on Roots this year 
will soon exhaust the supply we have in both Roots, Plants and Rooted 
Cuttings. 
Shipping Information 
Orders are booked and filled in order received. Early ordering is ad- 
vised while stock is complete. 
All stock STATE inspected and sent to you in a growing condition. We 
guarantee all stock true to name. Anything proving otherwise will be 
replaced the following season. 
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