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Le Roy, Genesee Co., N. Y., May 4, 187S. 

 D. & C. Co., DE.A.R Sirs: — My last order carne in the usual excellent condition. While our two 

 boys were unpacking, I sat by with a duplicate list of the order, so many were produced whose names 

 I did not find, I thought you must be out of varieties ordered, and the little fellow spelt out 

 E-x-t-r-a until he wonderingly exclaimed, " Pa, what did yoii order so viany of this kind for 'f The 

 order proved to be filled as given, and the extras are kindly appreciated. 



Yours respectfully, R. L. SELDON. 



Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa, April 26, 187S. 

 Messrs. D^ & C. Co. : — As I have received roses from you in splendid condition for the last five 

 years, allow me to say, I think your description in Guide does not do them justice. The lover of 

 roses must see them to fully appreciate their wonderful beauty and perfection. 



Respectfully, MRS. J. H. BISHOP. 



Stribling Springs, Va., April 10, 1878. 

 D. & C. Co., Gents: — Inclosed find P. O. O., to pay for accompanying order for myself and 

 friends. The roses we got of you last year all did well. They bloomed beautifully, and gave entire 

 satisfaction, I have been dealing with your Company for the last three years, and it gives rne plea- 

 sure to say that you have not only dealt fairlv but liberally, for which please accept manv thanks. 



Respectfully, MRS. T. S. HOGSHEAD. 



Office of the " New York Weekly Witness," N. Y., ]\Iarch 25, 1878. 

 Dear Sirs : — My roses were received in excellent condition, and are growing nicely. Could not 

 wish for better plants. Yours respectfully, J. C. MENAN. 



Hillsdale, Mich., April 29, 1878. 

 D. & C. Co., Gents : — My roses, &c., came in splendid condition as usual. I was much pleased 

 in getting just what I ordered, and thought it worthy of remark, that of so many varieties sent for, not 

 one was lacking. I never look elsewhere for anything named in your Guide, for no other establish- 

 ment has been so uniformly prompt and liberal, so exact in following directions, and so skillful in 

 packing. My bed of 100 roses is the pride of my garden. 



Very truly, E. G. REYNOLDS. 



MiLFORD, Del., May 15, 1878. 

 D. & C. Co. : — My roses came to hand in fine condition, and are highly satisfactory. Accept 

 thanks for liberal and prompt dealing. Respectfully, MRS. N. I. PIERSON. 



Lawtey, Fla., Dec. 25, 1877. * 



D. & C. Co., Gentlemen : — I have the pleasure of reporting the safe arrival of the roses you sent 



me, and have waited until I was sure they were here all right before writing you. They have grown 



nicely from the start, and are doing finely. Shall most certainly advise friends who want roses to give 



you their orders. Very truly, E. G. HILL. 



Fulton, Bourbon Co., Kansas, May 14, 1878. 

 Friends D. & C. Co. : — Inclosed I hand you another order. I wish I could tell you how much 

 pleasure the roses and plants you sent last vear gave me, but I can not. Manv thanks for vour kind- 

 ness. Cordially yours, MRS. C. E. BRISTOL. 



PiCTON, Ontario, Canada, July 2, 1878. 

 Messrs. D. & C. Co., Dear Sirs : — -The Hybrid Perpetual Roses I got of you last year, are now 

 in full bloom, and I think it due to you to let you know that they are exceedingly fine, and are the 

 admiration of every one. They have entirely surpassed my expectations. 



Yours truly, THOMAS BOG. 



Roaring Spring, Ky., May 5, 1878. 

 D. & C. Co., Dear Sirs : — I have got such a large number of your roses that I do not- order many 

 for myself now, but continue to send orders for my friends. You have been a kind friend to us, and 

 send the best roses I ever had, and I have some experience. Send me some more new Guides, I 

 can't keep mine at home. With thanks, Yours respectfully, C. A. CRENSHAW. 



Portland, Oregon, Fel^ruary 6, 1878. 

 Mess. D. & C. Co,, Gentlemen : — Allow me to thank you for the excellent manner in which you 

 have filled my orders. The plants came as fresh as if just taken from the ground. Shall want 

 more soon. Respectfully, P. M, HUM A SON. 



Bridgetown, Ont., Ca., April 11, 1878. 

 D & C. Co., Sirs : — Roses and plants came all right. All parties are well pleased, and I am very 

 much oblio-edfor the beautiful extras. I hope to have the pleasure of sending you more (uxlers soon. 



Trulvvours, WM. WALLACE. 



