12 THE DINGBE & OONABD COMPANY'S 



INFORMATION FOR PURCHASERS. 



Guarantee. — All Roses and plants sent out by us, whether by mail or express, are guaranteed 

 to reach the purchaser in good growing condition. In case of accident by 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 responsibility ceases. 



"What our Guarantee Means. — We think our guarantee is very plain, but some people 

 seem to misunderstand it. A lady writes, " The Roses I got of you were very nice, and came in 

 good order. I planted them out exactly as directed in the Guide and three of them died. 

 Please send me three more in their place, as you promise." Answer — We do not guarantee 

 plants to live and grow : no one can do this. "We promise to deliver them in good growing 

 ■condition ; if they are lost after this, it is generally the result of accident or improper treatment, 

 which, being entirely beyond our control, we cannot be responsible for. If our friends will kindly 

 remember, we take the risk of delivering our plants safely and in good grow^ing con- 

 dition at all Post-Offlces in the United States, and add extra plants to every order, 

 partly for the purpose of making good any deficiencies that may occur, we are sure 

 they will not ask more. Plants die everywhere ; it cannot be expected that every one will grow 

 under all circumstances. 



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

 In pots. Many of the Ever-Blooming varieties are ready to bud when sent out, and will quickly 

 come into full bloom. Where the season is sufficiently 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 Grown, and 

 specially prepared for safe transportation and immediate Mooni. They are 

 g^rown in pots in ordinary fertile soil, without manure or stimulants of any 

 kind; our design being to produce strong, healthy, well-matured plants, 

 ■well furnished with working roots. Instead of forcing them into bloom 

 here, we aim to keep them from blooming as much 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 and hungry, ready for work, inured to hardship, and fully prepared 

 to battle for life, and this is one great secret of their success. YOU CAIS^- 

 NOT EASILY KILL THEM OR KEEP THEM FROM BLOOMING. 



OUR ROSES ARE ALL ON THEIR OWN ROOTS.— All our Roses are 

 g"ro\irn from cuttings, 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 young, 

 vigorous shoots frequently produce the finest flowers. They cannot throw 

 lip wild shoots, because root and top are the same ; and, as long as any part 

 of the plant remains, it will produce 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 said in their 

 favor by those who are interested in their sale, it is well known that budded 

 and grafted Roses generally prove an utter failure in any but professional 

 hands, and are entirely unreliable for general planting. 



Purchasers' Choice of Varieties.— We have on hand at all times an enormous stock to 

 select from, and endeavor to grow all the varieties named in quantity sufficient to furnish exactly 

 what is ordered. We offer our whole stock without reserve, and rarely have to make any changes 

 in purchasers' selections. 



"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 pur- 

 chasers who direct us to do so ; and if we are told the class of Roses wanted and the colors pre- 

 ferred, we can always insure satisfactory results, both in the varieties and the quality of plants. 



TVTiy our Business is so Large. — The wonderful vitality and early-blooming power of the 

 Roses grown by our special methods ; the unrivaled collection of varieties to choose from, and 

 the prompt, liberal and careful manner in which we fill all orders, has brought us an immense 

 trade. Orders pour in by every mail from all sections of the country, and are filled and for- 

 warded with the regularity of clock-work. 



