ROSES for Those 



Who Want 



Only the Best 



TALISMAN 



AH Varieties — Grafted, $1.25 each; 6 for $6.90, postpaid 



All tMO-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 

 FERTIUZER. 



PRESIDENT HOOVER 



BUSH VARIETIES 

 WHITE HARDY GARDEN ROSES 



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

 double, and exquisite rose. 



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; 

 globxilor in shape and very fragrant. The 

 plant makes splendid growth, has wonder- 

 ful blooming qualities. 



CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG — Deep cerise; 

 beautiful for cutting, long stems. 



PICTURE — Large buds, clear pink blooms. 



YELLOW HARDY GARDEN ROSES 



GOLDEN CHARM — 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, suifused 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. 



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 sat- 

 isfactory medium for cuttings, seedlings and 

 transplcntings. Ideal for storing bulbs, par- 

 ticularly dahlias and for vegetable winter 

 storage. 



Not prepaid 4-qt. pkg. 45c; V2-bu. bag 89c; 



4 cu. ft. bag, S2.35. 



RED HARDY GARDEN ROSES 



CRIMSON GLORY— Beautifully shaped buds 

 open into big flowers of velvety red richly 

 shaded v/ith maroon. Vigorous low spread- 

 ing plant. 



ETOILE DE HOLLANDE— (H. T.) Bright crimson, 

 fiery-red center cup-shaped. Free in bloom. 



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

 than its parent, Radiance, in habit, bear- 

 ing big, globular flov/ers of deep rose-red 

 on strong, individual canes which are 

 freely produced all summer until frost. 



GRENOBLE — Large fragrant scarlet blooms. 



HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 



GOLDEN CLIMBER — Immense deep golden- 

 yellow flowers with the deepest, richest 

 tea fragrance of all roses. 



CL. RED RADIANCE— (CI. 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 cUmb- 

 ers in a good pink. 



CL. BLAZE — Marvelous hardy everblooming 

 scarlet red rose. Blooms from early spring 

 until late autumn. 



ROSE FOOD 



G 4 O ROSE FOOD — A well balanced, nu- 

 tritious diet for roses. Feed them the 

 G & O way and your bushes will develop 

 into something you really admire. Full 

 directions with each package; 5 lbs. SI.SO, 

 postpend; 10 lbs. $2.00; 25 lbs. $3.85, not 

 postpaid. 





Spray with TRI-OGEN — the Rose 

 Garden Spray Treatment for the 

 control of many insects and fungus 

 pests. Also on effective stimulant 

 which tends to promote healthy 

 plant growth. Four sizes — $2.75, 

 S6.50, $10.50 and £36.00. 



TRI-OGEN 



Patents Pending 



The Outstanding 



ROSES of all Time — 



All AARS Winners 



PATENTED ROSES 



BUSH 



MIRANDY — Deep rich red; fragrant, produces 

 freely on strong, upright stems. One to be 

 added to your rose collection. Price $2.25. 



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 $2.50. 



FORTY-NINER— Bi-color, yellow outside and 

 bright red within. Fragrant. Price $2.50. 



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 $2.50. 



MONTEZXJMA — Vibrant orange red, very 

 popular. Price $2.75. 



ROUNDELAY — Glowing red, fragrant, long 

 lasting and free blooming. Price S2.50. 



BUCCANEER — Bright yellow. Fine buds and 

 blooms. Price $2.50. 



DUET — New All America Winner for 1961. 

 Bi-color of rich salmon-pink with the re- 

 verse of the petals glowing carmine. 

 Price $3.50. 



PINK PARFAIT — Another brand new winner 

 for 1961. Blend of delicate pastels, varying 

 with weather from salmon buff to rich rose- 

 pink at the tips. Price $3.50. 



KORDES PERFECTA — Large double pink, 

 cream at center. Price $3.50. 



GARDEN PARTY — Everblooming hybrid tea. 

 New introduction, large creamy ivory 

 blooms, flushed apple blossom pink at petal 

 edge. Strong, long stems. Price $3.00. 



FLORIBUNDAS 



RED PINOCCHIO — Velvety, carmine red. 



Medium grower. Price $1.75. 

 MA PERKINS — Double flowers, shell pink, 



bushy. Price $2.00. 



CLIMBERS 



CL. PEACE — Palest yellow flushed pink- 

 like the bush Peace Rose, but a wonderful 

 climbing plant. Will make a shcw-place oJ 

 your garden. $2.50 each. 

 CL. GOLDEN SHOWERS— Large, clear yellow 

 blooms. Price $2.75. 

 Add 25c Per Btish for Postage on KU 

 Patented Roses. 



ACME ROSE DUST 



A Rose Lover's Dream 



A potent insecticide-fungicide formulation 

 for control of important rose pests. Captan 

 (7%) for black spot; Karathane (.75%) for 

 powdery mildew; Malathion (4%) for aphids, 

 thrips, spider mites, mealy bugs, tarnish 

 plant bugs, lacebuos; and DDT (5%) for 

 -ose chafer, and other beetles and cate-.- 

 pllars. Effective as a dust or spray. 

 8 oz. gun $1.35; 4 lbs. $4.25. 



