To Our Friends .... 
In mid-summer 1953, Alva T. Edison, my uncle, 
passed away unexpectedly. He was the founder and 
proprietor of Springhill Dahlia Farm and became 
well-known to each of you, through his fine dahlias 
if not in person. 
In recent years I have worked with him in his 
dahlia business. And, as was his wish, we will con- 
tinue the gardens here at Springhill. Our goal will be 
to provide you the same high-quality roots and service 
that were always his standard. 
We know you will be pleased with our listings this 
year. Our standard varieties plus several new ad- 
ditions will give you a wide selection. And the grow- 
ing season here was excellent so we are delighted 
with the fine quality roots we have to offer. 
Our sincere thanks for your nice orders and letters 
during the past year. We hope to serve you again 
during the coming season. 
Sincerely, 
MARY E. TATROE 
Our Guarantee .... 
We guarantee all roots purchased from us to be 
healthy and true to name. Any stock received otherwise 
will be cheerfully replaced or properly adjusted. Please 
notify us promptly of error, and return roots for re- 
placement. 
Our roots are state inspected. Out of state orders 
will bear a certificate of inspection. 
Visitors Welcome.... 
Our show gardens are located on the corner of Walk- 
er Road and Three Mile Road, two and one-quarter 
miles north of the West Leonard St. city limits of 
Grand Rapids. Call and get acquainted. 
CLASSIFICATION OF DAHLIAS 
FD - Forma) Decorative; ID - Informal Decorative; 
IC - Incurved Cactus; StC - Straight Cactus; SC - Semi- 
cactus; Peo - Peony; Ba - Ball; Pom - Pom Pons; 
Min - Miniatures. 
