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Racine, Wis., May lo, 1878. 

 D. & C. Co., Gentlemen : — Enclosed I hand you another order. The Roses I had of you before 

 were exceedingly fine. One little bush had over 50 buds and flowers on at onetime. Thanking you 

 for your liberality and kindness, I am. Respectfully, MRS. ALICE PARKER. 



Meadville, Penna , March 18, 1878. 

 Gentlemen : — My roses and plants arrived in splendid condition, and we all, from the little girl 

 of four to the grandfather of 74, are enthusiastic in praising your beautiful plants, excellent packing, 

 and liberal dealing. Will send more orders shortly. T. B. KELSAY. 



GoLDSBORO, N. C, March 12, 1878. 

 Messrs. D. & C. Co. : — Please find order inclosed. This is the fourth year that I have ordered 

 of you. Every order has been filled promptly, with great liberality, and to my entire satisfaction. My 

 friends for whom I have sent orders, are all highly pleased with the plants they have received. I 

 shall send you more orders when I can. Very respectfully, MRS. T. W. SLOCUM. 



Office of "Springfield Union," Springfield, Mass., April 18, 1878. 

 Messrs. D. & C. Co., Dear Sirs: — Of over 100 roses ordered by me and by my friends last year, 

 only one died. They gave excellent satisfaction, and I am now getting up a large order for you, 

 which I will forward shortly. Your name is well known here. 



Respectfully yours, ED. D. WARREN. 



Rome, Ga., April 11, 1878. 

 D. & C. Co., Dear Sirs : — I inclose you my fourth annual order for your fine roses. I have never 

 yet lost a single otte of those you have sent tne ; many of them are now in full bloom in open ground. 

 Hoping for you the success you deserve, 



1 remain yours respectfully, MRS. W. S. CRANE. 



Steamboat Springs, Washoe Co., Nevada, August 14, 1878, 

 Messrs. D. & C. Co., Dear Sirs : — I am glad to be able to hand you the inclosed order, which I 

 hope you will think a pretty good one for this place. I have ordered of you for several years, and 

 am thankful for the honorable and liberal treatment I have always received. Your plants are good, 

 and well packed. Yours with respect, MRS. W. D. HARDEN. 



The Philadelphia National Bank, Philadelphia, Pa., June 5, 1878. 

 Messrs. D. & C. Co., Gentlemen: — My roses came to hand in excellent condition. They en- 

 tirely surpassed my expectations in size and quality of plants, and I wish to thank you for the manner 

 in which my order was filled, and your liberal allowance of extras. 



Respectfully yours, JAS. W. TORREY. 



White Hall, Baltimore Co., Md. 

 Messrs. D. & C. Co.: — We are delighted with the roses you sent. They came in excellent con- 

 dition, and are doing well. You are among the few who do more than they agree, and always more 

 than is expected, with thanks and good wishes. 



Respectfully, BELLA F. WRIGHT. 



Kanawha, Saline Co., W. Va. 

 D. & C. Co., Gentlemen : — For persons to whom it is " natural to be liberal," and who act in the 

 most natural manner possible, commend me to the Dingee & Conard Co. The roses, &c., came in 

 good order, and are doing finely. 



Very truly, G. H. DANA. 



35 Wilson Street, Baltimore, Md., July 8, 1878. 

 D. & C. Co., Gentlemen : — The roses sent me some time ago came safely, and turned out so well 

 that I wish to tell you about them. They were planted in open ground, and commenced to grow at 

 once. They are all flourishing, and we expect as much pleasure from them as those we had last year. 



Respectfully, MRS. C. K. BRUDE. 



• Office of Shanklin, Low & McDougal, Trenton, Mo., June 23, 1878. 



D. & C. Co., Dear Sirs: — Of the Ever-Blooming Roses sent me this Spring I planted 75 in one 

 circular bed, I examined the bed this morning — 72 of them are growing nicely, 15 of them in 

 bloom and 40 others in full bud. The bed is already the admiration of our friends. 



Respectfully yours, • J. II. SHANKLIN. 



Allegheny City, Pa., June 5, 1878. 

 Messrs. D. & C. Co., Gents : — The Roses and plants I bought of you this spring for myself and 

 friends, came in excellent condition, are growing finely and are in full bud. We are all very much 

 pleased with them. Send more Guides; I am getting up another club. 



Respectfully yours, W. HARRY GRAHAM. 



