;.. .> Charles IHDgee 



Rose. 



Dingee Roses 



Far Famed for Sixty-six Years 



'The First and Still the Best" 



Established 

 1850 



Where and whenever Roses are spoken of the name "Dingee" is also mentioned. For over half a Century the 

 two have been so closely associated that they are synonymous. There are but few of you that cannot recall your 

 Grandparents speaking of "Dingee Roses" and what great satisfaction and pleasure they had with them. Many of theje 

 same Roses are still growing and blooming today in the gardens of their descendents, which strongly attests to the ster- 

 ling quality of the plants. 



First and foremost, we are and have been for over sixty- 

 five years, Rose growers, producing our own stock — and 

 always the best. We are not commission men nor do we 

 grow plants of inferior quality to meet a low-priced com- 

 petition. Our Roses will grow and bloom for you. On 

 their own roots, not grafted on wild roses, like nursery- 

 grown roses, they are grown in large pots for amateur 

 planters — FOR YOU. Unlike the wild root plants sold by 

 nursery agents and department stores without a guarantee 

 of any kind, our stock is sent out with a guarantee back 

 of it. We do all the experimenting and take all the losses. 

 We send you plants that are vigorous, pot-grown bushes, 

 which cost us five times more to produce than the dor- 

 mant, leafless, wild root, nursery-grown stock and we sell 

 them at one-third the cost. We take all the risk — you 

 take none. 



With the most modern and largest equipment for supply- 

 ing high-grade stock in America, we bring to you sixty-six 

 years of accumulated skill and experience — our life's work 

 among the Roses. We guarantee that all goods must 

 reach you in first-class condition, no matter where you 

 live in the U. S. A. or money back or goods duplicated, 

 whichever you prefer. 



Sixty-six years of business integrity, during which time 

 we have served millions of rose lovers in all parts of the 

 universe, gives our assurance of efficient service consider- 



able value. Before laying this book aside, make up your 

 order, send it in to us as early as possible. We will re- 

 serve the goods for you or ship whenever you direct, guar- 

 anteeing absolute satisfaction, honorable treatment and 

 $1.00 worth of goods for every dollar sent us. Our word 

 for it that you will be satisfied in every particular. 



COST OF PRODUCTION— The increased cost of almost 

 every commodity to-day is recognized by everyone. What 

 the cause of this is we cannot say, but it is a serious fact. 

 The cost of paper has increased in most cases from 60 

 to 70 per cent over that of last year, labor from 50 to 75 

 per cent, and the cost of almost everything entering into 

 the conduct of this or any other business the same general 

 increase prevails. This means that the manufacturer is 

 compelled to charge more for his goods or failure is the re- 

 sult. No one can long conduct a business unless the goods 

 produced are sold for more than it costs to produce them. 



PRICES — We have not (except in a few cases), ad- 

 vanced the prices of the goods offered in this catalogue. 

 The prices in this book cancel all former prices or offers. 

 If, however, the cost of production continues as high or 

 increases, it will be necessary to raise our prices accord- 

 ingly. The prices quoted in this catalogue are therefore 

 subject to change without notice. Orders may be placed 

 for future delivery if remittance accompanies same. 



THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY 



Charles Dingee, Founder, 1850 



The Leading and Oldest Rose Growers in America 



West Grove, Pennsylvania 



The Dingee & Coiiard Co. has no connection whatever with any other concern either in West Grove or elsewhere, 

 but Is the old, orisinal company, established on Its present site by Its founder, Charles Dingee, In 1850, and Is still 

 conducted by his family. T^etters addressed to Dingee, West Grove, Penna., will reach us. 



