D1NGEE SPRING-FLOWERING BULBS 



HE history of gardening shows that we were among the very first houses in this 

 country to issue a catalogue describing the beauties of the Hyacinth, Tulip, 

 Narcissus and other flowers of the spring-time, and our ever-increasing busi- 

 ness shows conclusively that, notwithstanding the increasing numbers of 

 establishments distributing bulbs each fall, we deservedly hold our place at 

 the head of the list. 



The reason for this is obvious. Our bulbs have always been grown by the very best growers 

 in Holland and other countries. Our long experience in the business and our favorable foreign 

 connections enable us to command stock far superior to the average dealer. We have aways 

 been ready to pay the highest prices in cash for the growers' product, and we stand now just 

 where we have always stood — in a position to demand the very best. And we get it. 



Good bulbs are not produced by chance any more than are the good Roses for which the 

 name of Dingee has been famous for over half a century. The same knowledge, care and expe- 

 rience stand back of everything in the finest bulbs for fall planting offered in the present 

 Catalogue. Any bulb, every bulb, either for indoor or outdoor planting, ought to be good. 

 Cheap, poorly cured, undersized bulbs are dear at any price and should be carefully avoided. 



DINGEE BULBS are good bulbs in the full meaning of the term. If you would have suc- 

 cess with your winter or spring bulbs this season, remember our reputation on Roses and 

 that we are able to give you equally good satisfaction in this other corner of Flora's realm. 



The prices at which we sell goods are fixed after painstaking, careful computation of 

 the exact cost of production, and are made to fit the quality of our stock, allowing ourselves 

 a fair, legitimate margin of profit. We are not controlled by the prices in other catalogues, 

 which, in many instances, are the result of haphazard guesswork, and the goods must neces- 

 sarily be of a quality to fit the prices, for no one will long continue to sell goods at a loss. 

 Bulbs and Roses are just as standard in quality and prices as dress-goods or men's clothing. 

 You can t no more buy a high-grade Bulb or Rose at a third-class price than you can buy a silk 

 dress at the price of calico. Invariably you will receive precisely the quality you pay for — 

 hence we say that cheap goods are dear at any price. 



For over sixty years, growing Roses on their own roots has been a specialty with us. In 

 this department we lead, both in quantity and quality. Dingee Roses are famous the world 

 over. Our list is the most complete in America, both in this line as well as in the hardy shrubs 

 and miscellaneous plants for house culture. 



Our terms are cash with order, except when satisfactory bank reference is given, when 

 we will gladly open an account. Goods will be shipped C. O. D., when directed. Money may 

 be sent at our risk by Post-Office Money Order, Express Money Order, money (not stamps) 

 in registered letter. We will be responsible for the safe carriage of money sent us in any of 

 these ways, and, if lost, will give full value. Please do not send stamps unless absolutely neces- 

 sary. Ten per cent extra should be added to orders going outside of the United States of America 

 or its colonial possessions, as well as Canada and Mexico, to pay the extra cost of packing and 

 postage. To all countries in the Universal Postal Union, goods can be sent by mail. 



We always do better than we promise in the way of extra bulbs and plants, so that, when 

 the order will at all afford it, we add to it something gratis, often a choice or new kind. To 

 induce our customers to make up club orders among their friends, we make attractive induce- 

 ments. The only requirements are that the club shall consist of the complete addresses of 

 five club names, including the clubber, and the order shall amount to not less than $10 in cash. 

 Write for our terms under these conditions. 



Kindly send all orders, money and correspondence plainly addressed to 



THE DINGEE & CONARD CO. 



Established, 1850; Incorporated, 1871 __. _, _ IT C A 



The Pioneer Rose Growers of America West CafOVe, Pa., U. b. A. 



The Truly Wonderful Rose, Charles Dingee 



The illustration on the facing page shows in a life-like manner the beauty of the Rose 

 we consider the One Best Rose in cultivation. The almost unlimited resources of our great 

 West Grove greenhouses have been severely taxed to propagate enough plants of this remark- 

 able Rose to meet the demand for it, and even now we have not an over-supply. We would 

 call your attention to our magnificent stock of big, two-year-old plants at 50 cts. each, or 55 

 per doz., for growing in pots for house decoration, or in the conservatory. Xo other Rose in 

 our list will ?ive greater satisfaction in this form. We can supply it in all the usual sizes, as 

 heretofore. The Rose is fully described on page 16. 



A A A 10v^ t0 ^he total amount of your order and we will deliver goods free to any 

 c express office in the United States or Canada. This is the most liberal 

 proposition we have ever made. 



