ROSES for Those 



Who Want 



Only the Best 



TALISMAN 



PRES. HOOVER 



All Varieties — Grafted, $1.25 each; 6 for $6.60, postpaid 



THE ROSES LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO OUR BEING ABLE TO SUPPLY. THERE 

 ARE SOME VARIETIES THAT MAY BE SOLD OUT WHEN YOUR ORDER REACHES 

 US, THEREFORE, WE WILL SUBSTITUTE THE NEXT BEST VARIETIES IN THE 

 COLOR WANTED. 



BUSH VARIETIES 



WHITE HARDY GARDEN ROSES 



CALEDONIA— (H. T.) Long pointed white buds, 



double, an exquisite rose. 

 KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTOHIA— (H. T.) Pure white, 



with shadings of primrose-yellow. 

 WHITE AMERICAN BEAUTY— Large double white. 



PINK HARDY GARDEN ROSES 



THE DOCTOR — Bud very large, long pointed flower 

 iVz inches across, high center, lasting, 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 fragrant. The plant makes splendid growth, 

 has wonderful blooming qualities. 



COLUMBIA — Beautiful long buds, full flowers, of 

 glistening rose-pink, disease resistant. 



EDITOR McFAHLAND— Shapely buds and double, 

 brilliant pink blooms, profuse bloomer. 



YELLOW HARDY GARDEN ROSES 



YELLOW TALISMAN — (T). Pale, lemon-yellow deepen- 

 ing 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. 



SUNBURST — The color is orange-copper or golden- 

 orange and golden-yellow; edge of petals lighter, 

 all intense shades, extremely brilliant in effect. It 

 is the yellowest of all Roses in the everblooming 

 class. 



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. 



MRS. PIERRE S. DUPONT— Strong, tall, free branching 

 bush, has long, tight slender buds and always 

 perfect. Chrome yellow in color. 



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-red in the bud, 

 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. 



EDITH N. PERKINS — ^Two-toned, orange-buff inside 

 the petals and a rich salmon or coppery-pink out- 

 side. Long buds, well shaped. 



BULB BOWLS 



Glazed Blue, Green or Rose 



65c 8 in 85c 



75c 10 in 95c 



F.O.B. New Orleans 



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Set out roses early in a well pre- 

 pared bed. The soil must be well 

 drained and well fertilized. Apply 

 fertlliier to the top of the soil. Plant 

 early for the best results. 



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RED HARDY GARDEN ROSES 



AMERICAN BEAUTY— (H. T.) Color a lovely shade 

 of clear, red-crimson velvet; very fragrant. 



ETOILE DE HOLLANDS— (H. T.) Bright crimson, fiery- 

 red center cup-shaped. Free in bloom. 



POINSETTIA — Color is a dazzling scarlet shading 

 to deeper red. Originator claims it never turns 

 purple. Undoubtedly a fine red rose. 



RED RADIANCE— (H. T.) An even better Rose than 

 its parent. Radiance, in habit, bearing big, globu- 

 lar flowers of deep rose-red on strong, individual 

 canes which are freely produced all summer until 

 frost. 



AMI QUINARD — Lovely deep, rich velvety crimson- 

 maroon, blooms medium size, fragrant and lasting, 

 free bloomer. 



OVER THE GARDEN WALL 

 HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 



CL. AMERICAN BEAUTY— (H. W.) Red. A hardy, 

 disease-resistant variety; vigorous growth and 

 great freedom of bloom. 



CL. ROSLYN— (N.) Yellow. This is the old standby 

 yellow rose in the South, where it is hardy; indeed 

 it will bloom in any garden. Immense deep golden- 

 yellow flowers with the deepest, richest tea fra- 

 grance 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 garden. A wonderful 

 climbing rose. 



CL. RED RADIANCE— (CL. H. T.) Exactly hke 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 spring until late 

 autumn. 



Waters your 

 garden with 

 a fairy - like 

 touch. No 

 squirting noz- 

 zle, no waste- 

 ful spray. No 

 washing away 

 of top soil. 52 

 inch length. 



S3.00 or $3.25, 

 Postpaid 



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The Ten Outstanding 



ROSES of all Time — 



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PATENTED ROSES 



MIRANDY — Deep rich red; fragrant, 

 produces freely on strong, upright 

 stems. One to be added to your 

 rose collection. Price $2.50, postpaid. 



NOCTURNE — Cardinal red, long, per- 

 fect buds, pleasing fragrance, blooms 

 over a long season. Price $2.25, post- 

 paid. 



NEW YORKER- A red rose that stays 

 red, upright growing and long 

 blooming. Price $2.25, postpaid. 



CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG— Deep ce- 

 rise; beautiful for cutting long stems. 

 Price S2.50, postpaid. 



PEACE — One of the most appealing 

 roses ever introduced. Coppery pink 

 in bud form but when open fully 

 rose is of the softest yellow with 

 pink edging. Price $2.75, postpaid. 



FORTY-NINER — Bi-color, yellow outside 

 and bright red within. Fragrant. 

 Price S2.7S, postpaid. 



TAFFETA — Rich pink and salmon 

 tones, splendid for cutting. Price 

 $2.25 postpaid. 



LOWELL THOMAS — Lemon blooms, 

 lasts very well, upright grower with 

 lovely fragrance. Price $2.25, post- 

 paid. 



ECLIPSE — Long pointed yellow bud, 

 semi-double. Long stems. Price S2.00 

 postpaid. 



ROSE FOOD 



G & O ROSE FOOD— A well bal- 

 lanced, nutritious diet for Roses. 

 Feed them the G & O way and 

 your bushes will develop info 

 something you really admire. 

 Full directions with each pack- 

 age. 



I lb. 49c; 5 lbs. S1.35, postpaid; 

 10 lbs. $1.45. 25 lbs. $3.25, not 

 postpaid. 



ROSETONE 



Insures the success of your roses. 

 Soak roots of bushes in Rosetone 

 before planting. Water your estab- 

 lished rose bushes for better growth. 



l'/2-oz. packet 25c; 3-oz. package 



Sl.OO. 



TERRA-LITE 



Lightens and aerates heavy, 

 coarse soils, gives body to sandy 

 soils, lets them hold moisture. The 

 perfect way to start seeds or cut- 

 tings — less work, better roots, high- 

 er rate of germination. Not pre- 

 paid: Vz bushel 89c; 2 bushels 

 S1.75. 



