ROSES for Those 



Who Want 



Only the Best 



TALISMAN 



PRES. HOOVER 



All Varieties — Grafted, $1^5 each; 6 for $6.60, postpaid 



TBE 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 VICTORIA— (H. T.) Pure white, 



with shadings of piimrose-yellow. 

 WHITE AMERICAN BEAUTY— Large double white. 



PINK HARDY GARDEN ROSES 



THE DOCTOR — Bud very large, long pointed flower 

 41/2 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 McFARLAND— 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. If 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. 



ROSETONE 



Insures the success of your roses. Soak roots of 

 bushes in Rosetone before planting. Water your 

 established rose bushes for better growth. 



IV^-oz. packet 25c; 3-oz. package $1.00 



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Set out roses early In a well prepared bed. ' 

 e soil must be well drained^ and well fer- 

 ized. Apply fertilizer to the top of the soil. 

 Plant early for the best results. 



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 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 — Sam.e as the bush variety, strong 

 growing and free blooming. 



CL. BLAZE — Marvelous hardy everblooming scarlet 

 red rose. Blooms from early spring until late 

 autumn. 



ROSE FOOD 



G & O ROSE FOOD — A well balanced, nutritious diet 

 for Roses. Feed them the G & O way and your 

 bushes will develop into something you really 

 admire. Full directions with each package. 



1 lb. 49c; 5 lbs. $1.35, postpaid; 10 lbs. $1.45; 



25 lbs. $3.25, not postpaid. 



TERRA-LITE 

 (Vermiculite Plant Aid) 



Aids in creating a dependable reservoir of plant 

 root moisture; air-conditions the ground; fluffs stiff 

 soil to prevent cooking, packing and hardening^ 

 tends to reduce need for watering and cultivation; 

 provides a satisfactory medium for cuttings, seed- 

 lings and transplantings. Ideal for storing bulbs, 

 particularly dahlias and for vegetable winter storage. 

 Postpaid, 4-quart pkg. 60c; 1/2-bu. bag SI.2S. Not 

 postpaid, 4-qt. pkg. 40c; Va-bu. bag 89c; 2 bu. bag 

 $1.85; 3-bu. bag $2.25. 



The Outstanding 

 ROSES of all Time- 

 All AARS Winners 



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 $2.50, 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 $2,75, 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. 



TIFFANY— AARS for 1955 (Hybrid Tea). 

 Phlox pink with an alluring scent 

 and lasting quality. Price $3.25. 



MOJAVE — One of the finest orange col- 

 ored roses yet introduced, typical of 

 a desert sunset-glowing orange shot 

 with flame-like tones of scarlet and 

 vermilion. Price $3.00. 



HELEN TRAUBEL— It is a blend of 

 warm pink and apricot with a bright 

 undertone which makes the color 

 sparkle. Long, exquisite buds. 

 Price $2.75. 



CHRYSLER — Lively glowing crimson, 

 with an abundance of rich perfume, 

 beautiful in bud and open flower. 

 Price $2.75. 



QUEEN ELIZABETH— AARS for 1955— 

 Grandiflora. Glowing pure pink. 

 Blooms will frequently occur singly 

 on long almost thornless stems, even 

 those occurring in clusters have long 

 enough stems for cut flower use. 

 Price $3.25. 



CLIMBERS 



CL. PEACE— Palest yellow flushed pink 

 — like the bush Peace Rose, but a 

 wonderful climbing plant. Will make 

 a showplace of your garden. $2.25 

 each. 



