S P E C I A L I STS 



50^EARS EXPER 



ENCE. 



HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT ROSES 



FOR EVERY CUMATE 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, 

 E)ean 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 sele-tion 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 98, 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 

 the thermometer usually does not get below zero. 



All the Roses on pages 10 to 41, except climbers on page 30. 

 Kinds on pages 11 to 29 will be the better for careful winter 

 protection. 



In this climate you might as well protect all your Roses while 

 you are doing it. It will not hurt the hardiest, and even they 

 will grow the better for it. 



For Colder Climates, where the winters are long and severe 



and where it will pay you to protect ALL your Roses 



thoroughly. 



All Roses on pages 31 to 41 inclusive (except a few on page 



37), especially the Rugosas, Memorial and Moss Roses. Also the 



Hybrid Perpetuals and most of the miscellaneous Roses on pages 



36 and 37. Only the hardiest of those offered on pages 1 1 to 29 



including such kinds as Clothilde Soupert, Gruss an Teplitz, 



Baby Rambler, Mme. E. Marlett, Beauty of Rosemawr, Etoile 



de France, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, and other Hybrid Teas. 



These named should have most careful protection. 



For Warmer Climates, such as the South and Pacific slope 

 states, where the winters are mild and frost is rare. 

 All the Roses on pages 11 to 41 inclusiv^e, also page 98. 

 (Note especially pages 25 and 30). The Roses on pages 31 to 

 41 will also thrive in the South, but are less desirable because 

 their season of bloom is not so long. 



For Porches, Posts, Archways, Arbors, Trellises, Summer- 

 houses, and for beautifying Boundaries, Fences, etc. 



Pages 31, 32, 33 and 34 are especially good for the North. 

 Golden Rambler, IVIrs. Robert Peary, Empress of China, Climb- 

 ing Souv. de Wootton. These four and other kinds on pages 

 28 and 29 are excellent for this purpose when planted in a 

 temperate climate. 



For Cemeteries, Stone Walls, Banks and Rockeries. 



Page 31, and also pages 33 and 34 (these thrive even in poor 

 soil and with little care); after these any of the hardier Roses, 

 especially the Hybrid Perpetuals. 



Roses for Cutting or "Forcing" or indoor winter bloom. (Such 

 as the professional florists use. ) . 



Such kinds as Bride, Bridesmaid, Killarney, Richmond, Amer- 

 ican Beauty, Sunrise, Perle des Jardins, Kaiserin Augusta 

 \'ictoria. Sunburst. 



Rose Hedges. 



Are certainly coming to be more and more popular as people 

 learn about the splendid qualities of the Rugosa Roses (page 

 35) for this purpose. They are perfectly hardy, make neat, 

 compact, uniform growth, and the thick, bushy mass of glossy, 

 crinkled foliage gives a particularly fine appearance. 



In warmer countries, or even in our own latitude, a single row 

 of a free-fiowering erect bushy Rose is very satisfactory. For 

 this purpose the Polyanthas (page 27) are especially popular. 



3 Grades of C. & J» Own-Root Roses 



The different classes of Roses vary greatly in their habit of 

 growth. We grade with especial care, as follows: 



ONE-YEAR ROSES 



These are vastly superior to the little Roses grown in "thumb- 

 pots" — something we do not have on our place. Our one-year 

 Roses are usually greenhouse-grown but well hardened with 

 strong roots and bushy tops, from 6 inches to 12 inches high, 

 according to the variety. This size, in the Teas, Hybrid Teas, 

 Bourbon and China Roses (pages 12 to 27), under favorable 

 conditions, will produce a surprising display of bloom which 

 more than compensates for the outlay the first year. 



TWO-YEAR ROSES 



These are larger than the largest Roses put out by some firms. 

 They are our regular two-year size. They are both field-grown 

 and greenhouse-grown, with fibrous roots and well-branched 

 tops from I to 2 feet high, depending upon the variety and 

 habit of growth. With a few exceptions, they should bloom 

 abundantly the first season. 



• STAR SIZE ROSES 



Where you see the if you will see one of the choice vari- 

 eties which we can supply in specimen plants. Our stock of 

 this size is limited, therefore please order early. For full in- 

 formation see page 10. 



Prices on Roses of Our Selection 



WTien the selection of varieties is left to us, we select care- 

 fully, the same as if for ourselves, a suitable proportion of the 

 most desirable colors and varieties, and send all correctly la- 

 beled and packed in the best manner, by mail or express as 

 directed. 



EVERBLOOMING ROSES 



Good mailing plants. Hardy and well matured. Six for 50 

 cts., 14 for ?i.oo, 30 for $2.00, postpaid; loo for $6.50, by exp. 

 2-yr.-old Everblooming Roses, by Express. 



12 choice varieties, one each $3 00 



25 choice varieties, one each 5 40 



50 choice varieties, 25 best kinds, two each lO 00 



100 choice varieties, 25 best kinds, four each 19 5° 



HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES 



Good mailing plants, 4 for 50 cts., 10 for $1.00, 20 for $2.00, 

 postpaid; 22 for $2.00, 100 for $8.50, by express. 

 Two-year old Hardy Perpetual Roses, by Express. 



12 choice varieties, one each $3 50 



25 choice varieties, one each 6 50 



50 choice varieties, 25 best kinds, two each 12 50 



100 choice varieties, 25 best kinds, four each 24 00 



HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 



For covering Fences, etc., see pages 32 to 34. 



