\& 22D YEAR IN SPECIAL CULTURE OF ROSES : 



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A Few Remarks to Friends. 



We are now so well known that no introduction seems necessary ; we advertise every- 

 where, sell everywhere, and our Roses and Plants are blooming in almost every nook and 

 corner of the United States. Business is growing and extending in all directions. This 

 book represents, as well as printer's ink can do it, our store of good things got together for 

 your pleasure and profit ; you can't all come to the store, so we bring the store to you. We have 

 ransacked the world that we might have the best and freshest things ready here at your call. 

 And now we try to tell you just what every article is, what it is good for, what new delights 

 of beauty it will bring, and how little it will take from your purse. Beauty costs but little, 

 the prettiest things are often the cheapest ; we have studied this out for you, see how much 

 we can give you for a little ; look at prices, compare values, and then if you don't know a 

 better place, give us your orders. Our customer s interest is our interest, that is our motto ; 

 we want you to keep on buying year after year, and we mean to make it your interest to do 

 so. No matter how far from our store you may be, you have only to write for what you want, 

 and that letter starts us working for you. There is picking and choosing, and then the 

 careful packing and sending; so careful, that when the treasured package comes to you, 

 whether in Maine or California, Florida or Oregon, all will be found correct and satisfactory. 

 We look out for your interest first and our own afterwards ; there is business in this for us. 

 Roses, yes, we grow Roses, thousands and millions of Roses — we lead the world in Roses. 

 Our Roses are known everywhere, no other establishment in this country has half as 

 many Roses as we have; they couldn't use them if they had. But people who know about 

 them, want our Roses, and must have them. We have the " Know how " of growing Roses 

 that will please when others fail, and it takes a good many of them to go round. Roses 

 are not everything by any means, but we have about everything worth having in Roses. 

 Roses that will bloom and varieties that will please ; the most expensive we can get, and 

 the cheapest you would care to think of. You can revel in masses and bowers of Roses, 

 if you will only plant them. At the prices named, we send Roses and all our goods free 

 by Mail to all Post-offices in the land. So there is no trouble about getting them ; we 

 tell you how to send the money safely and guarantee safe delivery. Roses will be largely 

 planted this year, the demand is increasing, and our special collections are marvels of 

 cheapness and beauty. And after Roses, comes Shrubbery, all kinds and values for 

 shelter and bloom. Pretty climbing Vines that will cover your home with a mantle of 

 \'/z living green, or make a pleasant, leafy screen, laden with bloom and sweet odors, from 

 {•/ the sultry Summer sun. And gorgeous border plants, wonderful Chrysanthemums, all 

 v) the latest marvelous sorts in endless variety. All treasures in S mmer-flowering Bulbs, 

 now so much sought after, lustrous Begonias, Tuberoses and Gladio'us. Rare Lilies 

 from distant climes, and all the numerous etceteras that go to make the season of bloom 

 complete. All treasures in Flower Seeds, the choicest novelties brought from the ends 

 of the earth, and the dear old home-loved kinds whose familiar faces and well-remem- 

 bered perfume carry us back to childhood's dreams. All are here, and more than 

 you can think of gathered from far and near. Perhaps nothing brings so much beauty 

 for so little money. And of Vegetable Seeds for the family garden. Well, everything good 

 & and valuable and desirable, everything that money can buy, or patient skill produce, 

 everything of value that is offered anywhere, the choicest, freshest and best. We have 

 good value and lots of beauty for every purse, nice things within the reach of all, but no 

 trash. Whether the cost is ten cents or ten dollars, we mean that you shall every time get, 

 not only the money's worth, but something really worth your buying. This is the foundation- 

 stone of our business, and this book is gotten up and sent free, to help you buy intelligently, 

 what will do you the most good and suit your purpose best. We are here to serve you, and will 

 be thankful for your orders, whether large or small. With kind regards, faithfully yours, 



THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., Ms?, WEST GROVE, PA. 



