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"Iron-Clad Roses." 



" The Iron - Clad Collection " 



Of Five Superb Hardy June Roses 



On the opposite page is represented in natural colors Five of the Hardy Hybrid Perpetual or June Roses as they 

 are frequently called, owing to the fact that they bloom during the month of June, and they bloom profusely at 

 that time producing an abundance of magnificent blooms. They frequently bloom during the entire summer if 

 given proper care and attention. Absolutely hardy everywhere, needing little protection during the winter and 

 once established are practically permanent as they are all on their own roots. A complete list of these sturdy June 

 or Hybrid Perpetual Roses will be found on pages 49 to 55 inclusive. 



^nPPlJll Offpf ^"® of each of the superb varieties described on opposite page known as "THE IROX- 

 ^yt^^xixv v^xx^^x CLAD COLLECTION" in first size plants sent to any address, postpaid for 75c; 2 of eacli 

 or 10 in all for $1.25. Extra strong, two-year-old plants, $1.75, by express. 



Climbing American Beauty 



Another Extraordinary Rose Novelty 



A real American Beauty in Climbing Form — attains a height of 15 feet in a single season— Stiu'dy as an Oak — 

 Our stock on its ov\ti roots, not on wild root — Once planted practically everlasting — Xo new Rose of recent yeai*s 

 so Sensational and Meritorious as this Latest Dingee Offering. 



(Beautifully illustrated in colors from photographs on fourth cover page of this book) 



American Beauty 



is perhaps the best known, 

 most popular and impres- 

 sive Rose in cultivation. Big, gloriously rich in fra- 

 grance, the flowers are simply superb. Every Rose 

 expert has longed to produce this Queen of Beauty in 

 climbing form through the delicate science of hybrid- 

 izing and cross breeding. Edison no more deserves the 

 lasting fame which is his than the patient rosarian who 

 adds to the beauty of the "growing things" by pro- 

 ducing great Roses like this, and we are to be con- 

 gratulated along with the public in general in being 

 able to offer this rare and almost priceless treasure to 

 our friends at little more than the price of the stand- 

 ard Roses. This is no ordinary Climbing Rose, but is 

 a vigorous, rampant, climbing type of the real American 

 Beauty, with its gorgeous flowers and its surpassing 

 fragrance. Immense blooms measuring 3 to 4 inches in 

 diameter; and each one is invariably produced on 

 a seperate stem. The color is glowing crimson red, the 

 real American Beauty color. The foliage is magnificent 

 and is an important feature in climbing Roses, for with- 

 out healthy, leathery foliage any climbing Rose is a 

 failure, because it is unsightly. Climbing .\merican 

 Beauty has tough, beautiful, glossy green foliage, which 

 in itself is ornamental and retains its brightness during 



the entire season. The plant attains a height of 10 to 

 15 feet in a single season, and is practically insect 

 proof. Absolutely hardy in all localities and withstands 

 the rigid winters of a temperature 10 to 25 degrees be- 

 low zero without protection. Like all Dingee Roses, it 

 is as sturdy as an oak. Equally satisfactory in the 

 warmer Southern climates. Can be used for a dozei^ 

 different uses, either in hedges, for single specimens 

 for pergolas, for climbing over verandas, or any plar 

 that an ordinary vine will grow Climbing American 

 Beauty will thrive. It does not require any petting o. 

 coaxing. Ours is the original stock and is absolutely 

 true to name. Our prices will be found the lowest that 

 this Kose will be offered for by any firm five years from 

 this time, and we are glad that our stock is sutlicient to 

 give our patrons the benefit of a reasonable pricv. so 

 they can have this beautiful new variety at oncv at a 

 low i)rice. 



Remember, every plant is i)ot grown, and unlike stock 

 sold by nursery agent-s. is on its own roots. (^nci 

 planted it praclii'aliy lasts forever. 



"Pi-ippc* Strong, one-year-old plants. :>0 ots. each 

 ^^ larger si/e. 45 cts. each, postpaid. Stron- 



vigorous, two-year-old plants, (i5 cts. each: still largoi 

 specimen plants, $1.00 each, by express. 



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