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RoseLovers 



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We have been going and growing 



for more than seventy years. Growing roses so 

 that they will grow almost anywhere and for 

 almost anybody, and grown on their Own Roots 

 as they should be grown for permanent use. So 

 grown they do not go wild or in other words revert 

 back to the wild root upon which they are budded, 

 and in a short time they are nothing but wild shrubs 

 of no use whatever. Very few firms offer own root 

 roses because they are more expensive to produce 

 and they do not have the equipment to grow them. 

 It has taken us years to acquire such an equipment, 

 and with only one thought i. e. : to grow own root 

 Roses because we more firmly than ever believe that 

 they are the best for our climate, so until now 

 it is true that Dingee & Conard Roses go and 

 grow in almost every land under the sun. 



The Roses listed on pages 8 to 1 3 comprise the 

 best, latest and most beautiful productions of the 

 famous Rosarians, and all lands have contributed to 

 this collection. We have spared no expense or effort 

 in securing them. We offer them only after a careful 

 watching of the habits and adaptability for outdoor 

 culture suitable for our climate. All grown on their 

 own roots. Not budded except where noted, which 

 is the usual kind secured in the new varieties. These 

 are the best of the latest introductions, and have all 

 proven to be just what they are represented. The 

 stock of these new kinds is naturally limited, and 

 orders are filled in rotation as they are received. 



Some people say there is no sentiment in business. 

 They simply do not know. If they could read the 

 hundreds of letters we receive from customers, 

 expressing pleasure and even gratitude because of 

 their Roses, they would be surprised and perhaps 

 committed to growing some themselves. If people 

 only knew how easy it is to get and grow our Roses, 

 we should have to stretch ourselves even more than 

 we do to keep up with the demand. 

 It is a joy to us to know that for nearly three- 

 quarters of a century we have been sending beauty 

 into all lands. We believe that roses are the most 

 beautiful flowers under the sun. We believe the 

 growing of roses should bring people happiness; 

 we know it has been a source of happiness to us. 

 It makes us feel good to know that through all 

 these years we have been able to grow and distrib- 

 ute so many beautiful roses and that we are better 

 equipped today to produce fine roses and place them 

 in your hands in perfect condition. 

 We have always looked upon the buyers of our roses 

 as our friends. We have pictured you growing our 

 roses and cultivating them and cutting the rich 

 blooms to adorn your home. We want to talk to you 

 as one friend to another, as one grower of roses to 

 another, and for the same reason we want to do 

 everything we can to help you grow your roses 

 successfully. That is why this catalog has been 

 prepared to give you the benefit of our long exper- 

 ience and knowledge as well as to tell you by picture 

 and description about the roses we are growing and 

 the new varieties that we have developed. If there 

 is anything you want to know that is not contained 

 in this catalog, we hope you will write to us as you 

 would to any friend, asking for information. 



Sincerely, THE DINGEE & CONARD CO. 



