West Grove, Penna 



Rose Specialists 



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 13, 23, 39 and 40, 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 8 to 40, except climbers on page 28. 

 Kinds on pages 9 to 27 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 29 to 39 inclusive (except a few on page 

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

 Hybrid Perpetuals and most of the miscellaneous Roses on pages 

 34 and 35. Only the hardiest of those offered on pages 9 to 27 

 including such kinds as Clotilde Soupert, Gruss an Teplitz, 

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

 de France, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and other Hybrid Teas. 

 Those 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 8 to 39 inclusive. (Note especially 

 page 28.) The Roses on pages 29 to 39 will also thrive in the 

 So'uth, but are less desirable because their season of bloom is not 

 so long, as they usually bloom in June only. 



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

 houses, and for beautifying Boundaries, Fences, etc. 

 Pages 29, 30, 31 and 32 are especially good for the North. 

 Also Golden Rambler, Mrs. Robert Peary, Empress of China and 

 Climbing Souv. of Wootton. These four and other kinds on pages 

 26 and 27 are excellent for this purpose when planted in a tem- 

 perate climate. 



For Cemeteries, Stone Walls, Banks and Rockeries. 



Page 32, and also pages 29, 30 and 31 (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, Killarney Brilliant, 

 Richmond, American Beauty, Sunrise, Perle des Jardins, Kaiserin 

 Augusta Victoria, Sunburst, Lady Hillingdon. 



Rose Hedges 



Are certainly coming to be more and more popular as people 

 learn about the splendid qualities of the Rugosa Roses (page 

 33) 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-flowering erect bushy Rose is very satisfactory. For 

 this purpose the Polyanthas (page 25) 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 

 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 10 inches high, 

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

 Bourbon and China Roses (page 12 to 24), 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 1 to 2 feet high, depending upon the variety and 

 habit of growth. With a few exceptions such as Hardy Climbers, 

 Rugosas and Hybrid Perpetuals, they should bloom abundantly 

 the first season. 



•STAR-SIZE ROSES 



Where you see the -jc you will see one of the choice varieties 

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

 size is limited, therefore please order early. For full information, 

 see page 10. 



When 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 labeled 

 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 $1, 30 for $2, postpaid; 100 for $6.50, by express. 

 Two-year-old Everblooming Roses, by express — 



12 choice varieties, one each S3 00 



25 choice varieties, one each 5 40 



50 choice varieties, 25 good kinds, two each 10 00 



100 choice varieties, 25 good kinds, four each 19 50 



HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES 



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 — 



12 choice varieties, one each 53 50 



25 choice varieties, one each 6 50 



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



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



HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 



For covering fences, etc., special prices quoted for quantities. 



