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Rose Specialists 



The Conard &Jones Co. 



ROSE CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 



Treatment on Arrival. When you receive the Roses, give 

 them the greatest care; never expose the roots to the drying action 

 of spring winds for a moment. A plant with bare roots exposed 

 to the dry air is like a fish out of water. Should the plants, 

 through delay in transit, come dried out, as occasionally happens, 

 soak the balls of earth and roots in water; if the stems have dried 

 out, after soaking the ball, bury the whole plant in damp earth 

 for several days. This treatment may put them in good condi- 

 tion, while if they are planted when dried out there is danger of 

 their dying. 



Planting. If plants have been started in pots and come with 

 the earth on the roots, do not remove this earth, simply crush it 

 and loosen it slightly so the outside roots get a chance to come in 

 contact with the new soil. Should the plants arrive dormant, 

 when ready to plant unpack in a shaded place, protected from 

 the wind. Keep the roots covered with damp burlap, moss or 

 other material, until the actual moment of planting; spring 

 winds are so drying that fatal damage may occur through a few 

 moments of exposure. Do not set the plants too deep or too 

 shallow. If planted too deep, the stems will rot off; if too shallow, 

 the plants will grow spindling, will dry out too soon, and high 



FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT SOILS, HOW 



winds will cause them to sway, breaking the roots. It is a good 

 rule to plant them just a little deeper than they formerly grew, 

 with upper roots I to 2 inches under ground. Make the hole in 

 which the plant is to be set large enough so that the roots can be 

 spread out naturally. Plants with cramped roots never do so 

 well as those that have plenty of root-room when planted. Use 

 plenty of water when planting, to work the soil among the roots. 

 As the soil is being thrown in about the roots, pour in a pailful of 

 water. When the hole is almost full, pour in another pailful, 

 then set the next plant. In three or four hours, when the surplus 

 water has drained away, finish filling the hole with soil and tramp 

 the earth firmly about the plant. The after-cultivation consists 

 of frequently stirring the surface soil to maintain a dust mulch. 

 Winter Protection. Where the temperature gets below freez- 

 ing, the less hardy Roses will require protection, and all of them 

 will be the better for it, at least about the roots. Before the 

 first frost (see calendar in "How to Grow Roses"), hill up the 

 soil around the stems, and when this freezes, cover the Rose-beds 

 all over with a 3- or 4-inch layer of strawy stable manure, and 

 over each plant make a little roof by nailing boards together A 

 shape to shed the rains. Remove when frost is past. 



TO PRUNE, ETC., SEE "HOW TO GROW ROSES" 



FROM THE AUTHOR OF 



"THE SECRET GARDEN" 



TO A FRIEND 



"Just after I had let my man 

 order a thousand Roses from 

 another place, I received Con- 

 ard & Jones' little book, 

 'How to Grow Roses.' It is the 

 most interesting and cleverly 

 written, comprehensive little 

 book I ever had in my hands. 



'It contains in so few pages 

 so much practical information, 

 and somehow I felt as if the 

 people who compiled it really 

 cared for Roses. I liked it so 

 much that I was sorry I had 

 not had all my Roses from 

 them. (Signed) 



Frances Hodgson Burnett 

 (Author of "Little Lord Faunlleroy") 



"HOW TO GROW ROSES" 



Our 32-Page Booklet. Profusely Illustrated 



CONTAINS 



THE ROSE-LOVER'S CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS— 

 WHERE TO GROW ROSES MOST SUCCESSFULLY— 

 HOW TO GROW ROSES — SOILS — MANURES— TIME 

 TO PLANT— HOW TO PLANT — HOW TO PRUNE — 

 WINTER PROTECTION, ETC. 



Also a delightful description of "The Most Beautiful 

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Price 10 cts., or free (on request) with a $1 order 



"A BEAUTIFUL 

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"How to Grow Roses'' might 

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Elizabeth Powell Bond 



Dean Emeritus of 

 Swarthmore College. 



GARDEN REQUISITES 



NEW ERA OR TRI-JET SPRAYER 



The best spraying apparatus 

 on the market at the price. Eco- 

 nomical not only because of its 

 low price but because of its 

 great saving of material; makes mist out of 

 liquids. Price, by express, Galvanized 

 Reservoir, 75 cts.; Brass Reservoir, $1; 

 either kind sent prepaid for 25 cts. addi- 

 tional. 



PRUNING SHEARS 



Many a plant suffers from want of timely pruning. If shears 

 are not handy it does not get done. Order them now. 

 Nickel-plated. 9 inches long. (See cut.) Best workmanship; 



ratchet adjusting nut. 



First-class every way. ^ qim—m: ^ ..nr^ ^y f^h^^) 



Price, $1.35 each, post- fp^*" uMn^' 



paid. 

 Japanned Handles. 8J{ 



inches long; a different design; strongly built; especially well 



suited to lady's hand. Price, 75 cts. each, postpaid. 



INSECTICIDES 



Thompson's Rose Nicotine is chemically pure nicotine 

 and quick death to insects on Roses. Very convenient to use — 

 no trouble, no odor, no staining; simply apply as directed with 

 spray pump or plant sprinkler. Small can 30 cts., larger size 

 60 cts., postpaid. 



Sulpho-Tobacco Soap. Another splendid insecticide. Di- 

 rections for use on every package. 3-oz. cake, makes 1 ]A gallons 

 prepared solution, 10 cts. each; 8-oz. cake, makes 4 gallons pre- 

 pared solution, 25 cts., postpaid 



Hellebore, Powdered White. For the destruction of slugs, 

 worms, caterpillars, etc. Less poisonous than paris green and 

 london purple, and safer to use. Use as a powder or dissolve 

 one ounce in three gallons of water. Postpaid, yiVo. 25 cts.; 

 by express, purchaser paying charges, lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1, 10 

 lbs. $2, 25 lbs. and over at 18 cts. per lb. 



Grape Dust. For mildew, mold or rust mites. Price, 

 y 2 \h. 20 cts., postpaid. By express, purchaser paying charges, 

 lb. 15 cts., 5 lbs. 40 cts. 



Bordeaux Mixture. (Dry.) For dusting plants affected with 

 mildew and all fungous diseases. Can be used as a spray, i-lb. 

 box, 25 cts. (makes 5 gallons liquid); 5 lbs. $1, by express. If 

 wanted by mail, add 8 cts. per lb. to above prices. 



