“For Those Who Want the Best’ 
R tn E te All Varieties 
Grafted, 88c each; 4 for $3.18, postpaid. 
STECKLER'S EVERBLOOGMING BUSH ROSES 
All two-year field grown vigorous planis 
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 the best results. Wigoro 
is the perfect-rose fertilizer. 
BUSH VARIETIES 
WHITE HARDY GARDEN ROSES 
CALEDONIA—(H. T.) Long pointed white buds, 
double, an exquisite rosé. ; 
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA—(H. T.) Pure white, 
with shadings of primrose-yellow. Illustrated in 
color on inside back cover. 
F. K. DRUSCHKi—Large dcuble white, also known 
as White American Beauty. 
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PINK HARDY GARDEN ROSES 
BRIARCLIFF—(H. T.) Bud. one-third longer than 
Columbia, very large, long pointed flower 4] 
inches across, high center, lasting, moderate fra- 
gtance, deep rose-pink at center, passing to 
lighter on outer petals. MHlustrated in color on 
inside back cover. 
MRS. CHARLES BELL—li may be described as a 
shell-pink Radiance, and is a sport of that well- 
known Rose. It has no characteristics which 
make it distinct from Radiance excepi that it is 
shell pink. 
RADIANCE—{H. T.) Brilliant’ rose-pink buds, open- 
ing in well-formed shining flowers with lighter 
tints on the reverse of the petals; globular in : ® 
shape and very iragrant. The plant makes splen- hi 
did growth, has wonderful blooming qualities. 
COLUMBIA—Beautiful long buds, full flowers, of 
glistening rose pink, disease resistant, and nearly 
thornless. 
EDITOR McFARLAND—Shapely buds and double, 
brilliant: pink blooms, profuse bloomer. 
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria 
YELLOW HARDY GARDEN ROSES 
LUXEMBOURG—{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. 
SUNBURST—The color is orange-copper or golden- 
orange and golden-yellow; edge of peials lighter, 
all intense shades, extremely brilliant in effect. 
It is the yellowest of all Roses in the ever- 
blooming class. 
LADY HILLINGDON-{T.) Buds of remarkable qual- 
ity and elegance, of good size, opening into hand- 
some flowers of clear apricot yellow. Plant rela- 
tively hardy, of much vigor, and with am autumn- S 
blooming habit. Talisman 
SOEUR THERESE—Sirong, 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 wonder- 
ful colors. It is remarkable for its vigorous 
growth and becutiful 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. 
Reproduced in color on inside back cover. 
TALISMAN—It is a combination of shadings of 
gold, apricot, yellow, deep pink and old rose. 
The bud is long, weil formed and develops into 
full double fiowers. The plant is a strong grower, 
with glossy green foliage and free flowering. 
EDITH N. PERKINS—Two-ioned, orange-buff inside 
the petals and a rich salmon or coppery-pink out- 
side. Long buds, well shaped. 
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 hs 
good for cutting. Lady Hillingdon 
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