The Basis 



ON WHICH 



We Solicit 

 Trade. 



To the sagacious buyer, dependent upon 

 his stock for future results, competition in 

 quality and not in prices always appeals. 

 The thinking grower will not buy poor,, played-out stock and expect a 

 healthy, vigorous progeny. To the exercise of this precaution is allied 

 the success of his business. Strong, sturdy stock, free from hereditary 

 disease, is an important factor and should be the first consideration — low 

 prices notwithstanding. And to get it, the best material to work from 

 is a necessity. For more than a quarter of a century we have made the 

 growing of Roses for retail and wholesale trade a specialty. Our stock 

 is the largest and most extensive to be found in this country. Seventy 

 large greenhouses are required to meet the demand for " D. & C. Roses,, 

 always on their own roots, that go and grow everywhere." Our Roses 

 are not forced, but are grown in ordinary soil, without manure or stimu- 

 lants of any kind, require no petting or nursing, start quickly, grow 

 rapidly and come into market early. They are undoubtedly better for 

 growing in pots or borders than larger plants costing twice the money. 



Cheap Roses To sell cheap Roses they must necessarily be grown 

 are frequently cheaply. We believe there is always a demand for first- 

 at anv orice class stock, and to this trade we appeal. Our Roses are 

 propagated from thoroughly matured, field-grown plants, 

 and are therefore least liable to disease. Not over-potted, they are 

 strong, thrifty plants, established in 2^ and 3-inch pots, carefully 

 selected, ready to go in 4-inch pots and make a quick and healthy growth ; 

 in short, they are fine specimens of sturdy and vigorous planthood. Our 

 list in stock comprises over five hundred named varieties, true to name, 



