DINGEE'S ROSES ARE ALWAYS THE BEST 



■1]|T| J WT T\ >-i- C II We don't sell "little slips," nor Holland grown Roses. 



W Ufll W G UOll t ijCll ^^ ^<»"'t GROW, much less sell, Roses which have 



had the life forced out of them for their flowers and 



afterwards sold to you as " extra heavy two and three year old stock." We can buy— and so can you — a 

 million such plants of American Beauty, as well as all the leading forcing varieties for 3c. and 4c. each, but no 

 one wants these plants at any price ; they have served their purpose and are worthless. Yet there are dealers 

 who tell you that these are the plants to buy at 25c. and 50c. each and they will pay the expressage. And well 

 they might ! We would not have them cost FREE and expressage paid. We vs^'ould prefer "little slips." 



What We Do Sell Dinffce's Roses 



Stronff and sturdv. Grown in Nature's own ^^—^ 



FAMOUS THE WORLD OVER 



Strong and sturdy. Grown in Nature s own 



way, backed by half a century's experience 



of knowing how — no dark secrets — just plain, 



ordinary common-sense methods, a little brains and the consciousness of a reputation for square and honest 



dealing to sustain. The prices are very low, quality of the stock considered. Every plant guaranteed. 



Why run any risk ? Send us your order. 



Planting 



The best time to plant is during the spring or early 

 summer months. Those who wish to plant early should 

 observe the homely rule of waiting until after corn-plant- 

 ing time or after all danger of frost is past. Having pre- 

 pared the ground, set the plants about twelve to eighteen 

 inches apart. Do not hesitate to place the roots well 

 below the surface ot the soil, arranging them as far as 

 possible, in their natural position. Cover the roots, 

 pressing firmly down upon them and in around the stem. 

 After planting, water freely, and if the sun be strong, 

 protect them for a few days with a covering of newspapers 

 or other suitable covering. Cut off all withered wood 

 and foliage. Water judiciously — that is, not too freely 

 —and daily until they show signs of having become 

 established. Do not plant if the ground is wet, as the 

 soil will become baked and thus endanger the safety 

 of the plants. During the presence of protracted drought 

 the plants should be watered daily in the evenings. 



Outdoor Cultivation of Roses 



Roses may be grown to perfection in ordinary garden 

 soil. Select, if possible, the most sheltered sunny location 

 for planting, avoiding the close proximity of large trees, 

 whose dense foliage and extending roots absorb all the 

 life-sustaining nutrition of the soil ; young trees and 

 dwarf shrubbery will not be hurtful. 



Preparation of Soil 



Should the soil you have at disposal be naturally poor, it 

 may be made fertile by substituting a quantity of loam, 

 which can readily be obtained under the sod by the road- 

 side or from the fields. To still further enrich the soil, 

 and where it is accessible, add to each wheelbarrow load 

 of loam about one-third its bulk of well-rotted stable 

 manure, also some sand if there be a lack of this constit- 

 uent. Spade to a depth of twelve inches; thoroughly 

 mixing and having proceeded thus far, a substantial 

 foundation for future good results has been made. 



