FOUNDEI 

 1850 



DiNGEE Guide To Rose Culture 



=^OUNDED 

 1850 



Dingee Hardy Shrubs for Permanent Planting 



Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. 



New Hardy Everblooming 

 Hydrangea 



ARBORESCENS STERILIS. 



The New Everblooming Hydrangea is, as its name implies, 

 constantly in bloom from early in June until frost, and is one 

 of the most important additions in the way of hardy shrubs 

 ever introduced. All summer long it bears great clusters of 

 white flowers, much like the tender Hydrangea in size and 

 form; it will grow to perfection in partial shade, making it 

 most valuable for massing under trees or growing on north 

 side of house. 



Price, strong:, vig-orous plants, well rooted, 25c each. 5 

 for $1.00, postpaid: larger, field-grown plants, with several 

 branches, fine roots, 50c each; 3 for $1.00, by express. 



Althea 



This class of plants has been a leading specialty 

 with us for years, our stock now consisting of 

 nearly twenty acres. They are absolutely hardy, 

 and once planted, last indefinitely, increasing in 

 size and beauty year after year. For cold climate 

 where hardy plants are needed they stand without 

 an equal. Planted in clumps, masses or used for 

 hedges, screens, or for filling unsightly corners, 

 they make a glorious show. They supply that cer- 

 tain something which is lacking in every yard 

 where hardy shrubbery is not planted. We recom- 

 mend a liberal planting of this class of plants. 

 They last a lifetime and are sure to give splendid 

 satisfaction. Their culture is exceedingly simple. 

 Vrhen received cut the plants back about one-third 

 their growth if not done before shipping. Set about 

 three feet apart for a screen, but as individual 

 specimens plant wherever desired. Water freely 

 when planted, and for a few days afterward. No 

 protection required. They may be planted as soon 

 as ground is ready to dig up until late spring. This 

 class of plants should be set out earlier than Roses 

 and other pot plants, so if your order contains some 

 of them we will send the different varieties at the 

 proper season. Among this class of plants should 

 be included the Rugosa Roses offered on page 58 

 which are just as hardy and can be used in the 

 .same way for single specimens or for massing. 



Some varieties such as Hydrangea, Snowball, 

 Weigelas, Deutzias, require pruning in early spring 

 before new growth starts. Here with us it is done 

 in late February or early March each season. 



Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora 



The Best and Most Ornamental of All Hardy Shrubs. 



We grow and sell annually many thousands of these most 

 popular of all shrubs. They are extensively used for yard, 

 lawn and hedge planting and for screens. Attains a height 

 of 5 to 7 feet; hardy in all localities; blooms the first and 

 every season in July and August, and continues in bloom for 

 two or three months; the flowers are massive, cone-shaped, 

 often measuring 10 inches in length, and have a pleasing vari- 

 ation of color, changing from original pure white to pink, and 

 finally to beautiful, rich, coppery red. Well-rooted, field- 

 grown plants that will bloom this year. 



Prices: 15c each, 4 for 50c, 9 for $1.00, postpaid: strong, 

 two-year-old, field-grown, blooming plants, 35c each, 3 for 

 $1.00; extra-size, three-year-old, field-grown, blooming plants, 

 50c each, $5.00 per dozen, by express or freight. 



ROSE or SH.IRON. 



Alba Plena^ — Large, dou- 

 ble, pure white flowers. 

 Blanche — The nearest 

 pure white of any dou- 

 ble variety. 

 New Banner — Clear, rosy 

 pink, striped rich crim- 

 son. 

 Biiist Variegated Lrcaved 

 — Beautiful green leaves, 

 broadly margined sil- 

 very white; flowers dou- 

 ble. 

 Double Purple — Deep red- 

 dish purple. 

 Carnation-Striped — Pink, 



with crimson stripes. 

 Totus Albus — Moderate 

 grower; free bloomer. 

 Price of all plants on 

 this page, except where 

 noted: One-year-old size, 

 20c each; any 3 for 50c; 

 any 7 for $1.00, postpaid; 

 two-vear-old size, 35c 

 each; any 3 for $1.00; 

 any 10 for $2.50. by freight 

 or express; three-year-old 

 size, 50c each: any 5 for 

 $2.00; any 10 for $3.50, by 

 freight or express at the 

 purchaser's expense. 



Hydrangea arborescens sterilis — ^HiUs of Snow* 



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