1955 PRICE LIST 
GREETINGS TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS: 
For the year of 1955 we are offering our list of Dahlia Roots and Plants, 
Chrysanthemum Plants, few Perennials and African Violets. 
Our dahlia selections are from new Introductions of 1955, 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 1954 season for dahlias was very successful and we had very 
good weather for digging our crop. They have kept well in storage and are as 
nice a bulb as we have had in recent years. These roots are state inspected 
while growing in the Gardens and in storage. 
Dahlia Plants 
We will have a large selection of Dahlia plants for 1955. More people are 
using Dahlia plants than ever before. 
They cost much less than 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 
Te Seon dahlia plants with care. After you have used plants you will 
em. 
Rooted Cuttings 
Last year we sold a greater number of rooted cuttings than in any 
season yet. Due to the small cost of a Rooted Cutting, a grower can buy a 
eater quantity of Dahlias at a smaller investment than if they bought the 
oots. The abbreviations ‘’R.C.”’ in the catalog mean ‘’Rooted Cuttings.” 
Care Of 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 
zou also have the newer varieties with a minimum investment. Early order- 
g is advised on the Rooted Cuttings, as the shortage on Roots this year 
ae weonn exhaust the supply we have in both Roots, Plants and Rooted 
uttings. 
The Prices In This Catalog Are Good Only For 1955. 
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