ROSES 



"For Those Who Want the Best** 



All Varieties 

 Grafted, $1.25 each; 6 for $6.90, postpaid 



STECKLER'S EVERBLOOMING BUSH ROSES 



All two-year field grown vigorous plants 



Set out roses early in a well prepared bed. The soil must be well drained and well 

 fertilized. Apply fertilizer to the top of the soil. Plant early for best results. G & O 

 is the perfect rose fertilizer. 



RED HARDY GARDEN ROSES 



CRIMSON GLORY— Beautifully shaped buds 

 open into big flowers of velvety red rich- 

 ly shaded with maroon. Vigorous low 

 spreading plant. 



ETOILE DE HOLLANDE— (H. T.) Bright crim 

 son, fiery-red center cup-shaped. Free in 

 bloom. 



POINSETTIA— Color is a dazzling scarlet 

 shading to deeper red. Originator claims 

 it never turns puprle. Undoubtedly a fine 

 red rose. 



RED RADIANCE— (H. T.) An even bitter Rose 

 than its parent, Radiance, in habit, bear- 

 ing big, globular flowers of deep rose-red 

 on strong, individual canes which are 

 freely produced all summer until frost. 



BETTER TIMES— (H.T.) Glorious red color, 

 prized for its long stems and pointed 

 buds. Large blooms. 



BUSH VARIETIES 



WHITE HARDY GARDEN ROSES 



CALEDONIA— (H. T.) Long pointed white 

 buds, double, an exquisite rose. 



KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA— (H. T.) Pure 

 white, with shadings of primrose-yellow. 



F. K. DRUSCHKI— Large double white, also 

 known as White American Beauty. 



PINK HARDY GARDEN ROSES 



THE DOCTOR— Bud very large, long pointed 

 flower 41/2 inches across, high center, last- 

 ing, moderate fragrance, rose-pink. 



RADIANCE— (H. T.) Brilliant rose-pink buds, 

 opening in well-formed shining flowers 

 with lighter tints on the reverse of the 

 petals; globular in shape and very fra- 

 grant. The plant makes splendid growth, 

 has wonderful blooming qualities. 



EDITOR McFARLAND— Shapely buds and 

 double, brilliant pink blooms, profuse 

 bloomer. 



BRIARCLIFF— (H. T.) Bud one-third longer 

 than Columbia, very large, pointed flow- 

 er 41/2 inches across, high center, lasting, 

 moderate fragrance, deep rose-pink at 

 center, passing to lighter on outer petals. 



YELLOW HARDY GARDEN ROSES 



GOLDEN DAWN — (T.) Pale, lemon-yellow, 

 deepening in the center of its perfectly 

 formed fragrant flower. Moderate growth 

 and bloom. One of the hardiest and most 

 beautiful Tea Roses; best in autumn. 



GOLDEN CHARM— Strong, tall, free branch- 

 ing bush, has long, tight slender buds and 

 always perfect. Chrome yellow in color. 



SOEUR THERESE— Strong, tall, free branch- 

 ing bush, has long, tight slender buds 

 and always perfect. Chrome yellow in 

 color. 



ECLIPSE — Chrome yellow, slender urn- 

 shaped, sometimes about two inches long. 

 Vigorous, erect in habit and well foliaged. 



TRI-COLORED ROSES (Bush) 



PRESIDENT HOOVER— (H.T.) The rose of 

 wonderful colors. It Is remarkable for its 

 vigorous growth and beautiful colorings. 

 A blend of orange and pink, varying in 

 tone from coppery-orange and pink, to 

 glowing orange-yellow at the base of the 

 petals, suffused with vivid rose pink. 



TALISMAN — It is a combination of shadings 

 of gold, apricot, yellow, deep pink and 

 old rose. The bud is long, well formed 

 and develops into full double flowers. The 

 plant is a strong grower, with glossy 

 green foliage and free flowering. 



CONDESA DE SASTAGO — Glowing orange- 

 scarlet on the inside of the petals and 

 an intensely bright yellow on the outside, 

 of very fine quality and good for cutting. 



FLORIBUNDAS 



FLORADORA. Perfect camellia-shaped 

 blooms of bright cinnabar-red. Very vig- 

 orous growth; free flowering. 



CECILE BRUNNER— Beautiful little buds and 

 very double, rose-pink flowers. An ideal 

 buttonhole rose. 



HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 



CL. ETOILE de HOLLANDE— (H. W.) Red. 

 A hardy disease-resistant variety; vigor- 

 ous growth and great freedom of bloom. 



GOLDEN CLIMBER— Immense deep golden- 

 yellow flowers with the deepest, richest 

 tea fragrance of all roses. 



PAUL'S SCARLET CLIMBER— (H. W.) Vivid 

 scarlet, shaded crimson, makes a brilliant 

 display for a long period of time in the 

 garaen. A wonderful climbing rose. 



CL. RED RADIANCE^(C1. H. T.) Exactly like 

 the bush variety of the same name except 

 that it is of climbing habit. 



CL. PINK RADIANCE— One of the finest 

 climbers in a good pink. 



CL. TALISMAN— Same as the bush variety, 

 strong growing and free blooming. 



CL. BLAZE. Marvelous hardy everblooming 

 scarlet red rose. Blooms from early sprina 

 until late autumn. 



Pink Radiance 



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