i4 THE DINGEB & CONARD GO'S 



INFORMATION FOR PURCHASERS. 



Guarantee.— All Roses and plants sent out by us to points within the United States and Canada, 

 whether bv Mail or Express, are guaranteed to reach the purchaser in good growing conditioB. In case of 

 accident, bv which they are injured or spoiled in any way before delivery, we request information to be 

 forwarded immediately, so that they may be replaced at once. Having arrived in good order, our re- 

 sponsibility ceases. 



Size and Quality of Plants.— The Roses we send are fine, strong, healthy plants — grown in pots. 

 Manv of the Ever-blooming varieties are ready to bud when sent out, and will quickly come into full 

 bloom. Where the season is suflFiciendy advanced they are suitable for planting at once in open ground, 

 or they can be grown nicely in the house, in pots or boxes. 



OUR ROSES ALL POT GROWN. — All our Roses are Pot Groian, and specially prepared for safe 

 transport ition and itnmediate bloom. They are grown ht pots in ordinary fertile soil, without inanure or 

 stimulants of any kind; our design being to produce strong, healthy, well-matured plants, well-furnished 

 xoitk working roots. Instead of forcing thevi into bloom here, we ai7n to keep tliem from blooming as 7nuch 

 as may be, and to get them ready and in the best possible condition to grow and bloom quickly after planting 

 out. Our Roses are not tired and needing rest, or petted and forced so that they demand unusually nice 

 treatment, but are sent out strong a?id hungry, ready for work, inured to hardship, and fully prepared to 

 battle for life, and this is one great secret of their success. YOU CANNOT EASILY KILL THEM 

 OR KEEP THEM FROM BLOOMING. 



OUR ROSES ARE ALL ON THEIR OWN ROOTS. — All our Roses are grown from cuttingsr' 

 and are therefore all on their own Roots. If the plants incline to sprout from the root, they should be 

 encouraged to do so, as youjig, vigorous shoots frequently prodtice the f nest flowers. They ca?inot throw up 

 •wild shoots , because root and top are the same ; and, as long as any part of the plant re?nains, it will pro- 

 duce the same beautiful flower. 



.NO BUDDED OR GRAFTED ROSES SENT OUT.— We do not send out any budded or grafted 

 Roses, for, notwithstanding all that is sard iii their favor by those who are interested in their sale, it is 

 "well known that budded and grafted Roses generally prove an utter failure and are entirely luireliablefor 

 general plantijig. ALL OUR ROSES ARE ON THEIR OWN ROOTS. 



Express Orders. — For Express orders we select the largest and best plants on hand at the time, and! 

 though we do not promise larger Roses by Express than we send by Mail (unless Two-year Roses are 

 ordered, see page 49), we can generally send larger shrubs and other plants, and sometimes larger Roses. 

 Our system of packing is so complete that we can ship with perfect safety during the coldest or hottest 

 weather, and guarantee the plants to arrive in good condition. 



We Ship by Express when Directed, the purchaser paying the Express charges. Many persons 

 prefer to have their goods sent by Express; the plants have more room in the boxes and look larger and 

 better when opened. Besides this, a portion of the earth can be left on the roots, which some consider a 

 great advantage. Large orders should always be sent by Express when plants are wanted in best condi- 

 tion and the expense is not an objection ; but we can send small orders of ordinary size Roses and plants, 

 long or short distances, just as safely and satisfactorily by Mail, and save the purchaser the Express charges. 



Difference in Size of Varieties. — Do not expect all varieties to be of the same size ; some are 

 stronger growers than others, and make larger plants at the same age and under exactly the same condi- 

 tions, and some of the smallest and weakest growers produce the most beautiful flowers ; this is according 

 to Nature, and cannot be otherwise. 



Better than "we Promise. — Though our prices are very low for the quality of the plants we offer, 

 we alwavs try to do a little better than we promise, and give generous value and faithful service to all. 



Presented Plants are marked P on back of label, and are frequently very choice sorts. Be sure to 

 take good care of them ; they sometimes give better satisfaction than those ordered. 



Purchaser's Choice of Varieties. — We endeavor to grow all varieties we offer in sufficient quan- 

 tity to furnish exactly what is ordered. We always have an enormous stock to select from, and try to 

 fill all orders exactly as given. 



Which are the Best Varieties. — We cannot give a list of the best varieties, because those that are 

 best for one place may not be so for another ; but we "Will cheerfully select for purchasers who 

 direct us to do so ; and if we are told the class of Roses wanted and the colors preferred, we can always 

 insure satisfactory results, both in the varieties and the quality of plants. 



Why our Business is so Larg-e. — The wonderful vitality and early-blooming power of the Roses 

 grown by our special methods, the unrivaled collection of varieties to choose from, and \\\^ proinpt, liberal 

 and careful manner in which we fill all orders, have brought us an immense trade. Orders pour in by every 

 mail from all sections of the country, and are filled and forwarded with the regularity of clock-work. 



Correction of Errors. — We take all possible care to avoid errors, and, when any occur, request 

 information to be forwarded immediately, so that they can be corrected at once; we cannot afford and da 

 not tnean to have a single customer dissatisfied, if prompt and careful attention to his wants will prevent it. 



Pleasant Entertainment. — We aim to make it as safe and pleasant, and in every way as satisfac- 

 tory, to order Roses by Mail, as it would be to purchase them of us if you were here in person. 



Mailing- Boxes. — We pack in strong wooden boxes, with live moss filling. Though this is the most 

 expensive way, it is the best, and therefore we use no other. 



Weig-ht of Mail Packag-es.— The weight of packages that can be sent by Mail is limited to four 

 pounds, and though this will admit quite a number of fine Roses, etc., larger orders are frequently wanted. 

 When desired, large orders can be made up in small packages and sent by Mail ; but it is generally best, 

 unless to very remote points, to direct large orders sent by Express. 



When making- up an order, don't forget the Premium Roses, New Roses of '90, and 

 Diamond List Roses. See all our Special Offers, and remember our VERY LIBERAL CLUB 

 TERMS. Perhaps a few neighbors would like to send zvith you, and, by forwarding their orders with 

 your own, you do them a kindness and secure the club reward. 



Roses for Foreig-n Countries.— WE C.\X\OT SEND ROSES BY MAIL TO ANY FOREIGN 

 COUNTRIES, except Canada and those with which the United States has a Parcel Post Exchange, and 

 we have found it so difficult and unsatisfactory to forward SMALL P.ACKAGESby either Ocean Express 

 or Steamship Lines, that we do not invite orders from foreign countries, unless from persons who have 

 agents or friends on this side who will receive and forward the plants to them. 



