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THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. 



SUPERB NEW R0SES ©P flMERieRN ©RI6IN 



Within recent years American Rose growers have forged to the front in originating new Roses of pronounced merit. Until 

 recently nearly all our great new Roses were imported fp om Europe, and with all due deference to the ability of our brother growers 

 across the water, they have sent us many varieties, which, after careful trials, have been proven to be comparatively worthless 

 while, again, we must acknowledge the pronounced merit of such grand varieties as Souv 6e Pierre Netting, Rubin Franz Deepen 

 Soleil d Or.Ssunnae.and many others of recent introduction. We wish to call special attention to the Roses offered on this and* 

 pages 13 and 14, which are distinctly American, and this is the first year that America has shown that she is readv to contest 

 supremacy in Roses with England, Ireland. France, and Germany. We have given these varieties thorough trials and our descrip- 

 tions are the result of personal observations and may be depended upon in every particular. They are varieties of extraordinary- 

 merit and we recommend them unqualifiedly. All our plants for the season of 1904 are particularly strong, dean and healthv. and 

 you may depend upon them to give you the fullest measure of success. These varieties will prove hardy in almost all parts of the 

 country, but in the North should be carefully protected. 



New Hybrid Tea. Roso 



MRS. OLIVER AMES 



A beautiful new Rose much after the fashion of Mad. de Watteville 

 over which it is a great improvement, which of itsplf is suffichnt 

 recommendation to insure it a place in the public favor. Itisasport 

 from Mrs. Pierpont Morgan, but far superior t ■ that delightlul van. tv. 

 The full-blown Rose is very large, round and fuU, well filled, with 

 shell shaped petals, recurving and ruffled at the edges. The clor is 

 creamy white suffused and shaded with pink; has splendid foliage 

 is a strong grower and anextremely free bloomer. Has taken front 

 rank as a forcing Rose of great merit, and will prove an unquestion- 

 ably snlendid Rose for Amateur cultivation. Decidedly a valuable 

 addition to this section. The substance of the flower is unequaled 

 (See il ustration.) 30 cts. each ; 2 for 50 cts. ; two-year-old plants 

 60 cts. each. 



CLIMBING CKCILB BRUNER 



The exact counterpart of Mad. Cecile Bruner, one of the most 

 desirable Ro^es in cultivation, except, that this variety is a rampant 

 climber. Flowers perfectly double and delightful y fra rant; Color 

 rosy pink on rich creamy white-ground. When in bloom the flowers 

 completely hide the bush, so prolific is it. This Rose will be fou d to 

 be of more than ordinary value and will take front rank as an ever- 

 blooming Climbing Ro*e. Will prove hardy with projection. 30 

 cts.each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; two-year-old plants, 40 cts. each. 



Benjamin C.Palmer.S uthampton.New York.writes us under 

 date of July 20th, 1903, in regard to Dorothy Perkins Rose : 



" I have six stocky plants in bloom They beat the Crim- 

 son Ramb'er several points. Has beautiful Wichuriana foliage 

 and produces large clusters of rich {ink Roses, the same Mze 

 and shape as Crim-on Rambler. It is the coming Rose. Here 

 it is in full bloom with us now and the Crimson Rambler is 

 long out of bloom." 



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MRS. OLIVER AMES 



New Hybrid Tea Rose-LADY JOY 



This beautiful new Hybrid Tea Rose impresses us as one of the most valu- 

 able introductions of recent years. It is a cross between American Beauty 

 and Belle Sieb ecbt, surely a royal parentage. It has shown itself to be 

 equal to that famous variety Helen Gould, both in growth, form of flower 

 and freedom of bloom. The flivvers are nearly, if not quite, as large as 

 American Beauty, and are cup-shaped, verv double and open most beauti- 

 fully; deliciously fragrant, Tne color is deeper than American Beauty, a 

 peculiar new crimson lustre ; has splendid, deep green foliage. We bespeak 

 a trial for this new Rose, as it is indeed a gem. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 

 two-year-old plants, 50 cts. each. 



New Hybrid Tea Rose IDEAL 



A formidable rival of Bridesmaid and La France having large, double, 

 exquisitely formed flowers about the color of Bridesmaid, but more rounded 

 ana full like La France. It is a free and continuous bloomer, with exquisite 

 buds; deightfuiiy fragrant; s-dendid foliage. At the exhibition of the 

 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, in 1902, it received first prize as the best 

 pink Ro^e of its class, also a certificate of merit, which is indeed a very great 

 distinction. 35 cts each ; 3 for 60 cts. ; two-year-old plants, 50 cts. each. 



DOROTHY PERKINS 



A New Pedigreed Climbing Rote 



This variety originated from seed of Rosa Wichuriana, hybridized 

 with, pollen from i\iad. Gabriel Luizet, resulting in a variety with hardiness, 

 vigorous habit of growth, beautiful color and remarkable freedom of bloom. 

 Extremely hardy, withstanding the most severe winters with impunity. 

 The flowers are borne in clusters of from 6 to 10 and are very double, with 

 prettily crinkled pe als. Remarkable pretty pointed buds, beautiful clear 

 shell pink in color, lasting a long time without fading. 



The flowers are sweet scente t, a characteristic not possessed by the majority 

 of Roses of this class. Dorothy Perkins is of vigorous habit of growth, oiten 

 making shoots 10 to 15 feet in length during a single season. The 

 foliage is rich, deep green, and of thick, leathery substance. This variety is 

 suitable for situations where a trailing Rose is desired, or it can be trained 

 over arches or other supports. (See illustration.) 30 cts. each; 3 for 60 

 cts. j two-year-old plants, 40 cts. each. 



DOROTHY PERKINS 



