Talisman 
Maman Cochet 
Luxemburg 
President Hoover 
ROSES for Those Who Want Only the Best 
All Varieties—Grafted, 50c each; 6 for $2.75, postpaid. Own Root, Bush Varieties Only, 30c each: 4 for $1.00, postpaid. 
THE ROSES LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO OUR BEING ABLE TO SUPPLY, AS ROSES ARE QUITE SCARCE THIS SEASON. THERE ARE SOME VARIETIES 
THAT MAY BE SOLD OUT WHEN YOUR ORDER REACHES US, THEREFORE, WE WILL SUBSTITUTE THE NEXT BEST VARIETY IN THE COLOR WANTED. 
Set out roses early in a well prepared bed. 
The soil must be well drained and well fer- 
tilized. Apply fertilizer to the top of the soil. 
Plant early for the best results. 
Varieties marked (*) own roots only. 
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. 
Illustrated in color on inside back cover. 
“WHITE MAMAN COCHET—A sport from 
Maman Cochet, with creamy whiie flowers 
faintly tinged with blush. 
PINK HARDY GARDEN ROSES 
*“ANTOINE RIVOIRE—(H.T.) Called by the 
trade Mis. Taft. Rosy-flesh on yellow ground. 
BRIARCLIFF—(H.T.) Bud one-third longer than 
Columbia, very large, long pointed flower 
4Y) inches across, high center, lasting, mod- 
erate fragrance, deep rose-pink at center, 
passing to lighter on outer petals. 
“MRS. CHARLES BELL—It may be described as 
a shell-pink Radiance, and is a sport of that 
well-known rose. It has no characteristics 
that make it distinct from Radiance except 
that it is shell pink. 
CECILE BRUNNER (Sweetheart Rose)—H. Poly. 
Small buds; blush shaded light. salmon. 
Prolific. 
*“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 wonder- 
ful blooming qualities. 
“MAMAN COCHET—This is the famous Pink 
Cochet. Light pink shaded with salmon yel- 
low, outer petals splashed with bright rose; 
extremely large and full. 
DAME EDITH HELEN—Large full double flow- 
ers of clear glowing pink, tall upright stems. 
Delightfully fragrant. 
COLUMBIA—Beautiful long buds, full flowers, 
of glistening rose pink, disease resistant, 
and nearly thornless. 
EDITOR McFARLAND—Shapely buds, double, 
brilliant pink blooms, profuse bloomer. 
YELLOW HARDY GARDEN ROSES 
MRS. E. P. THOM—Profuse, strong bushy 
plants, double pure yellow blooms. 
“LADY HILLINGDON—(T.) Buds of remarkable 
quality and elegance, of good size, opening 
into handsome flowers of clear apricot yel- 
low. Plant relatively hardy, of much vigor, 
and with an autumn-blooming habit. 
“LUXEMBOURG—(T.) Pale, lemon-yellow, deep- 
ening in the center of its perfectly formed 
fragrant flower. Moderate growth and 
bloom. One of the hardiest and most beau- 
i tiful 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 
Toses in the everblooming class. 
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, suf- 
fused with vivid rose pink. 
BETTY UPRICHARD—{H.T.) Copper red buds 
opening in semi-double flowers. A very dis- 
tinct variety. 
*TALISMAN—It is a combination of shadings 
of gold, apricot, yellow, deep pink and old 
tose. The bud is long, well formed and de- 
velops into full double flowers. The plant 
is a strong grower, with glossy green 
foliage and free flowering. 
RED HARDY GARDEN ROSES 
*AMERICAN BEAUTY—The well-known red 
forcing rose. 
*ETOILE DE FRANCE—(H. T.) Color a lovely 
shade of clear, red-crimson velvet; very fra- 
grant. 
*FRANCIS SCOTT KEY—Giant, wonderfully 
shaped, extremely double flowers of brilliant 
crimson. Especially fine in dry seasons and 
late in autumn. 
*ETOILE DE HOLLANDE—(H. T.) Bright crimson, 
fiery-red center cup-shaped. Free in bloom. 
*E. G. HILL—(H.T.) A’ new red rose, orig- 
inated by Mr. E. G. Hill. Color is a dazzling 
scarlet shading to deeper red. Originator 
claims it never turns purple. Undoubtedly a 
fine new red rose. 
*RED RADIANCE-—(H.T.) An even better rose 
than its parent, Radiance, in habit, bearing 
big, globular 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, fra- 
grant and lasting, free bloomer. 
MARGARET McGREDY—Large ovoid buds and 
double cupped flowers of solid vermillion, 
prolific bloomer. 
McGREDY’S SCARLET—Fragrant, full double 
flowers of good size, brilliant scarlet, orange 
yellow at base of petals, alwoys beautiful. 
SENSATION—Extremely double, rich dark 
crimson, very fragrant. 
ACME 
SCIENTIFIC 
ROSE SPRAY 
Set No. 3 
10-12 rose bushes 
tor season 
A spraying system for rose and flower 
garden protection. A size for every user. 
OVER THE GARDEN WALL 
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY—(H. W.) Same 
color, size and fragrance as American 
Beauty, with the addition of the climbing 
habit. Good foliage and better blooming 
qualities. 
CL. WHITE AMERICAN BEAUTY—(H. W.) A 
hardy disease-resistant variety; vigorous 
growth and great freedom of bloom. 
DR. W. VAN FLEET—(H. W.) Flowers when 
open run four inches and over in diameter. 
The center is built high, petals beautifully 
undulated and cupped. The color is a re- 
markable delicate shade of flesh-pink on the 
outer surface, deepening to rosy-flesh in the 
center. 
MARECHAL NIEL—{N.) 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 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 
garden. A wonderful climbing rose. 
CL. RED RADIANCE—(Cl1.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 climb- 
ers in a good pink. 
CL. TALISMAN—Same as the bush variety, 
strong growing and free blooming. 
STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 
