ROSES. 



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(5arlcmb" Collection; 



HICH we show in Colors on the back cover of this Catalogue, and which are named and described 

 on the next page, we confidently offer to our customers as perhaps the best possible selection to 

 be had in twelve sorts. We have prepared an essay on the "Garden Culture of the Rose," which we 

 give free to every purchaser of the "Garland" Collection. 



Quality. 



Different Sizes. 



— We claim that we send out larger and finer Roses than any other firm in the business. Our smallest size is 

 larger than the plants usually sent out by the mailing trade throughout the country, and our cold system of grow- 

 ing Roses makes them infinitely better. 



— We grow our Roses in different sizes. This gives purchasers the opportunity of procuring a plant of 

 large size which will make a show at once, or smaller plants at prices which place them within the reaah 



of all. We offer Roses in three sizes, which are usually graded as follows : " First size are usually 15 to 20 inches high, and branched ; 



•second size, 10 to 15 inches ; and third size, 5 to 10 inches." 



f^nlrl C^TTWXTW "BfKSQC! — ^ e P ro P a g a t e our Roses in June, July or August, which enables us to grow them to a good 

 VJUIU. VTl U W 11 -LwUoOOi size by fall, when we store them away in cold green-houses until sold in spring. Roses thus treated 

 have their natural season of " rest," and invariably do well when set out. 



"P y, Q -r T r\ v» 4-i rvn rvT TiiaQOOOCi — We nave steadily maintained that the insects and diseases which attack the Rose (and 

 XI C V vll L1U11 Ul UlDUClfoUb. other plants as well) are the effect of a condition, and not the cause — troubles of this kind 

 rarely come upon vigorous, healthy plants. It is the weakened, sickly plants that are the victims. The best remedy, then, is preven- 

 tion. Keep your plants in good health by a little care and attention, and there will be no trouble. Full information on this subject is 

 -contained in our Essay on the "Garden Culture of the Rose," which is given away with our "GARLAND " COLLECTION of Roses. 



"U'oYvIo'f inn r\£ Onlr\r» — ^e tendency of Roses — particularly the dark red varieties — to partially lose color under certain 

 V dllCLblUll Ul VJUIUI ■ conditions is a constant source of annoyance, and, where the reasons are unknown, of considerable 

 alarm. We are constantly in receipt of letters on this subject, and will take this opportunity to say that change of soil and climate, fre- 

 quent and sudden thermal changes, excessive drought or heat, or almost any of the incidents which tend to check the growth of a Rose, 

 will cause a temporary loss of color, which, however, is only temporary, and passes away with the cause which was the occasion of it. 

 Thus, rich crimson colored Roses, like "Bennett" or '"' Papa Gontier, " generally become a faded pink in the hot summer months, 

 regaining color again as cool weather advances. 



TckO+ivnrmiala —The unsolicited testimonials, as to the size and quality of our plants, and the liberal manner in which we fill 

 J. U&b l 1 1 lUlll&lO. orders, found at the bottom of the succeeding pages, are samples of thousands we received last season. 



The Roses were received in good condition. I am satisfied that your selection of varieties was better than the original list, and I thank you sincerely for the excel- 

 lent selection you made, as well as the premium and extras. — John Habvey, Columbus, N. J., June 20th, 1889. 



