HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT ROSES 
FOR EVERY CLIMATE AND EVERY PURPOSE 
“The success of the Rose in this country is very largely a question of the selection of adaptable varieties,’”’ says Prof. L. H. Bailey, 
former Dean of Cornell Agricultural College. 
Pemberton, in his excellent work on “Roses,” says to beginners: “State your requirements to a friend who is an expert and leave 
the selection to him.’’ But we have so grouped and classified the Roses in this book, describing their habits and requirements and 
telling what may be expected from them, that choosing is made easy—for who of us does not have a personal preference. To assist 
those who like a good assortment, we offer on pages 15, 25, 41 and 42, made-up sets, combining an assortment of colors and including 
Roses distinctly superior for the purposes mentioned. 
As a Further Guide, We Make the Following Suggestions 
For the latitude of Philadelphia, or any temperate zone where | For Porches, Posts, Archways, Arbors, Trellises, Summer- 
the thermometer usually does not get below zero. houses, and for beautifying Boundaries, Fences, etc.. 
All the Roses on pages 10 to 42, except climbers on page 30. Pages 31, 32, 33 and 34 are especially good for the North. 
Kinds on pages I1 to 29 will be the better for careful winter | Also Golden Rambler, Mrs. Robert Peary, Empress of China, and 
protection. Climbing Souv. de Wootton. These four and other kinds on pages 
In this climate you might as well protect all your Roses while | 28 and 2gare excellent for this purpose when planted ina temperate 
you are doing it. It will not hurt the hardiest, and even they | climate. 
will grow the better for it. For Cemeteries, Stone Walls, Banks and Rockeries. 
For Colder Climates, where the winters are long and severe Page 34, and also pages 31, 32 and 33 (these thrive even in 
and where it will pay you to protect ALL your Roses} poor soil and with little care); after these, any of the hardier 
thoroughly. Roses, especially the Hybrid Perpetuals. 
All Roses on pages 31 to 41 inclusive (except a few on page | Roses for Cutting or ‘‘Forcing’’ or indoor winter bloom. (Such 
37), especially the Rugosas, Memorial and Moss Roses. Also the as the professional florists use.) 
Hybrid Perpetuals and most of the miscellaneous Roses on pages Such kinds as Bride, Bridesmaid, Killarney, Richmond, Ameri- 
36 and 37. Only the hardiest of those offered on pages II to 29, : 5 ican ae 
including such kinds as Clotilde Soupert, Gruss an Teplitz, Pauly, SHES Fedgoce Jardins iecie Auguste a vac 
Baby Rambler, Mme. E. Marlett, Beauty of Rosemawr, Etoile 
de France, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and other Hybrid Teas. | Rose Hedges. 
Those named should have most careful protection. Are certainly coming to be more and more popular as people 
learn about the splendid qualities of the Rugosa Roses (page 
For Warmer Climates, such as the South and Pacific slope 35) for this purpose. They are perfectly hardy, make neat, 
states, where the winters are mild and frost is rare. compact, uniform growth, and the thick, bushy mass of glossy, 
All the Roses on pages II to 42 inclusive. (Note especially | crinkled foliage gives a particularly fine appearance. 
pages 25 and 30.) The Roses on pages 31 to 41 will also thrive In warmer countries, or even in our own latitude, a single row 
in the South, but are less desirable because their season of bloom | of a free-flowering erect bushy Rose is very satisfactory. For 
is not so long. this purpose the Polyanthas (page 27) are especially popular. 
3 Grades of C. & J. Own-Root Roses | Prices on Roses of Our Selection 
The different classes of Roses vary greatly in their habit of When the selection of varieties is left to us, we select care- 
growth. We grade with especial care, as follows: fully, the same as if for ourselves, a suitable proportion of the 
most desirable colors and varieties, and send all correctly la- 
ONE-YEAR ROSES beled and packed in the best manner, by mail or express, as 
: . ; : directed. 
These are vastly superior to the little Roses grown in “thumb- 
pots’’—something we do not have on our place. Our one-year EVERBLOOMING ROSES 
Roses are usually greenhouse-grown but well hardened, with Good mailing plants. Hardy and well matured. Six for 50 
strong roots and bushy tops, from 6 inches to 12 inches high, | cts., 14 for $1, 30 for $2, postpaid; 100 for $6.50, by express. 
according to the variety. This size, in the Teas, Hybrid Teas, : 
Bourbon and China Roses (pages I2 to 27), under favorable Two-year-old Everblooming Roses, by express— 
conditions, will produce a surprising display of bloom which T2'choice Varieties, ONC'CACH «eee ee $3 00 
more than compensates for the outlay the first year. 25, Cholce Variciies, ore cach, -. 2... vee nee oma eee a 5 40 
50 choice varieties, 25 good kinds, two each.......... 10 00 
TWO-YEAR ROSES 100 choice Varieties, 25 good kinds, four each........... 19 50 
These are larger than the largest Roses put out by some firms. HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES 
They are our regular two-year size. They are both field-grown 
and greenhouse-grown, with fibrous roots and well-branched 
tops from 1 to 2 feet high, depending upon the variety and 
habit of growth. With a few exceptions, they should bloom 
Good mailing plants, 4 for 50 cts., 10 for $1, 20 for $2, postpaid; 
22 for $2, 100 for $8.50, by express. 
Two-year-old Hybrid Perpetual Roses, by express— 
abundantly the first season. 12) choice varieties, One) Cache-(.5./- $s efetoki-ter-icle lel rei ciate $3 50 
25 chotee varieties, one each). .(4.2... sisicjdee sci vee weve 6 50 
*STAR SIZE ROSES 50 choice varieties, 25 good kinds, two each..... cviy a 50 
ap you see the 4 you will see one of the choice varieties 100 ehoice varieties, 25 good kinds, four each.......... 24 00 
which we can supply in specimen plants. Our stock of this 
size is limited, therefore please order early. For full information, HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
see page 10. For covering fences, etc., see quantity prices, page 53. 
