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



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The Best Dingee Roses for Fall Planting 



BOTH FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CULTURE 



As is generally known, the Rose on its own roots is a specialty with us. We carry in stock nearly a thou- 

 sand varieties, by far the choicest and biggest collection in America. We desire to call the particular attention 

 of planters, both in the South and North, to the fact that the Pcoses offered in this Catalogue may be planted 

 this fall in the open ground, notwithstanding that they are pot-grown. The important feature to be obser^-ed 

 is to plant them earlj-, the sooner the better, and they viill have sufficient time to become established in the 

 North before winter sets in, and, invariably, will come through safely with ordinary protection of leaves, 

 evergreen boughs, or similar material, and the advantage accruing is that they will get an early start in the 

 spring and will produce an abundance of flowers throughout the entire growing season next year. To induce 

 a more general planting in the early fall, we are sending this Catalogue to friends and customers much earlier 

 than usual, and be assured you will make no mistake in planting either one- or two-year-old plants liberally, 

 but again we say plant them immediately. The advantage of a better start this fall for next year's results 

 will be obvious to every one. Another point in connection with these plants, and an important one, is that 

 they have been grown and will be sent out in a semi-dormant condition, with a portion of the soil around the 

 roots on those that go by express, and they will receive no setback as a result of the trip in transit. We guar- 

 antee safe delivery to all points in the United States and Canada. We offer the choicest varieties and urge our 

 friends to take advantage of this special preparation we have made to satisfy the very great demand, which 

 has heretofore remained unsatisfied, having the best Roses of all classes for fall planting in the open ground. 

 For winter blooming indoors there are none better, and the utmost satisfaction is assured to all those who 

 plant for this purpose. Their cultivation is extremely simple. Indoors, plant in pots or boxes, water freely, 

 and, whether indoors or outdoors, shade from the direct rays of the sun with newspapers for a few days, after 

 watering them thoroughly. Subsequently, give them as much light and sunshine as possible. All are on their 

 own roots, ^-ith very few exceptions, which are noted. The one-year-old plants will be strong and sturdj\ from 

 2^- and 3-inch pots ; the two-year-old plants from A^- and .5-inch pots. One-year-old plants will be sent post- 

 paid at prices named ; two-year-old plants by express, the purchaser paying the charges. Dingee Roses have 

 made this village of West Grove famous — none better and few as good. We invite a test of the truth of this claim. 

 The kinds marked with a star f*) furnished for fall delivery in one-year-old and extra-size plants only 



Hybrid Tea Roses 



A few years ago we predicted that this clas- 

 of Roses would supersede all others for gen- 

 eral planting. This prediction has been more 

 than fulfilled. Combining as they do the valu- 

 able characteristics of both the Teas and 

 Hybrid Perpetuals, they have the additional 

 meritorious advantage of blooming continu- 

 ously the first year like the Tea Roses, while 

 their large, finely formed flowers and delicious 

 fragrance, diversity of colors and constitution 

 to stand severe winters with ordinary proter- 

 tion, make them best for general planting. 



AMERICAN BEAUTY. One of the grandest 

 and most beautiful Roses known. For im- 

 mensity in size, rich color, exquisite form 

 and delicious fragrance it stands without an 

 equal. It is a quick and bushy grower and a 

 continuous bloomer; makes magnificent 

 buds and large, deep, double flowers, and 

 is valuable both for hou.se and garden cul- 

 ture. Color is a rich rosy crimson, shaded 

 and veined in charming fashion ; fragrance 

 is wonderfully sweet. 25 cts. each, SI for 

 5 ; larger size, 35 cts each, Si for 3 ; two- 

 year-old plants, 50 cts. each. ' AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE 



Price: All Roses described on this page, strong, one-year-old plants from 2\- to 3-inch pots, except 

 where noted, 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4, $1 for 9 ; larger size, 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3, postpeiid. Two- 

 year-old plants, 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $3.50 per doz., by express. 



