50 FHEDINGEE&CONARDCOMPANY'S 



COMPLIMENTARY LETTERS, 



AVe publish below a few interesting lettei-s — samples of those constaiitly received from our custom- 

 ers in all parts of the countiy. They show that our business is a success, and that all our promises 

 are honestly fulfilled. They speak of the excellent condition in which our plants are received ; their 

 surprising health and vigor; their early and constant bloom, as well as our liberal and satisfactory 

 way of dealing. Though we have room for but very few of these letters, we are thankful for every 

 one of the many thousands i-eceived. Our customers' interests are our own, and we are interested in 

 hearing of the success of all the plants we send out. 



Clifton Heights, Cincinnati, O., October 12, 1S7S. 

 D. & C. Co., Gentlemen : — I write to tell you that the two hundred and fifty Roses I ordered of 

 you last spring, came safely, and were planted at once in open ground. They soon commenced to 

 bloom and have bloomed constantly ever since. They are the admiration and delight of all who see 

 them. My friends say they have never seen any Roses so beautiful. I have 75 more that I got of 

 you the year before, that I am keeping for winter bloom. It is a pleasure to recommend your beauti- 

 ful plants and liberal dealing to all mv friends. 



Respectfully yours, MRS. J. L. RUFFIX. 



Mayersville, Miss., January 26, 1S78. 

 D. & C, Co., Gentlemen: — The temptation to buy Roses from you is irresistible. I enclose an- 

 other order. Have ordered of you for three years and always received the plants in good condition. 

 They give perfect satisfaction, and I am vei"V thankful for the liberal additions you make to my 

 orders. Respectfully.' AIRS. M. E. KAUFMAN. 



Minneapolis, Minn., April loth, 1878. 

 Dear Sirs : — Please send enclosed orders as soon as convenient. The Roses we have had from 

 xoxi for the past three vears have always arrived in good condition and given j^erfect satisfaction. 



MARY C. JOHNSON. 



Fair Haven, Vermont, March 20, 1878. 

 Dear .Sirs : — My plants came in good condition. Many thanks. If the knowledge that you are 

 contributing to other people's happiness affords you any satisfaction, let me assure you that your beau- 

 tiful plants are a source of great enjoyment to us all. We have sent you many orders, which in eveiy 

 case have been promptly and generously filled. Respectfully, MRS. NATHANIEL FISH. 



Seymour, Ind., April 18, 1S78. 

 D. & C. Co., Sirs: — I enclose another order for your beautiful Roses. You have filled several 

 orders for me, and I am so well pleased that I advise all my friends to send to you for plants. Am 

 Thankful for vour liberal dealing and careful packing. Respectfully, 



MRS. S. H. CHARLTON. 



Jamestown, R. I., March 18, 1878. 

 Dear Sirs :— My Roses came in splendid condition. If they do not succeed it will be my fault, 

 Tiot yours. I am surprised at the strength and vigor of your plants, and your liberal and generous 

 way of doing business. Truly yours, ' ' JOHN J. AVATSON. 



Colorado Springs, Col., August 19, 1878. 

 Gents : — I ordered some roses of you the first of July, and they were received in the hottest week 

 of the hottest month of this excessively hot year. I thought it would be a waste of time to set them 

 out, but I did, and to my happv surprise ever}' one of them is now growing nicely. Yt^ur plants 

 are wonderfully strong and vigorous. Thankfully yours, O. H. PFvCK. 



Lori^L\NA, Pike Co., Mo., August 12, 187S. 

 Mess. D. & C. Co. : — I write to tell you my Rose bed is the admiration of all who see it. I never 

 saw plants like them ; they grow so fast and bloom all the time. You don't say half enough in praise 

 of your Roses. They bloom from the time they are put out in the spring until the buds are frozen on 

 the plants in the fall. I want more as soon as the proper season for planting comes again. 



Yours respectfully, MRS. GEO. W. MARTIN. 



San Saba, Texas, February 24, 187S. 

 D. & C. Co., Gen J s : — The two lots of Roses and other plants I ordered of you arrived in due 

 time an4 were planted at once. They are all living and flourishing. I thank you for strong plants 

 and excellent packing, and hope to send vou. more orders soon. 



Truly your friend, CHAS. P. BEATY, Asst. P. M. 



