Rose Specialists 



HE Gdnakp ^ones Co. 



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 Prcf. 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 12, 13, 36, 37 and 94, 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 7 to 37, except Climbers on page 27. 

 The kinds on pages 7 to 26 will be 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 wiU pay you to protect ALL your Roses 

 thoroughly. 



All Roses on pages 28 to 37 inclusive (except a few on page 

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

 Hybrid Perpetuals and most of the miscellaneous Roses on pages 

 32 and 33. Only the hardiest of those offered on pages 7 to 26, 

 including such kinds as Clotilde Soupert, Gruss an Teplitz, 

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

 de France, Kaiserin Augusta V'ictoria and other Hybrid Teas. 

 Teas and Hybrid Teas 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 7 to 37 inclusive. (Note especially 

 page 27.) The Roses on pages 28 to 37 will also thrive in the 

 South, 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 28, 29 and 30 arc especialh' 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 

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

 perate climate. 



For Cemeteries, Stone Walls, Banks and Rockeries. 



Page 30, and also pages 28 and 29 (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" for 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, Hadley, Ophelia. 



Rose Hedges 



Are certainly coming to be more and more popular as people 

 learn about the splendid qualities of the Rugosa Roses (page 

 31) 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 24) are especially popular. 



2S 



50 



100 



$1 75 



$3 50 



$6 50 



6 25 



12 00 



22 50 



2 00 



3 75 



7 50 



6 75 



13 00 



25 00 



1 75 



3 50 



6 50 



6 25 



12 00 



22 50 



Prices on Roses of Our Selection 



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

 fully, the same as if for a personal friend, 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. j2 



Everblooming Roses, 1-year size, postpaid $0 90 



" " 2-year size, by express ... 3 50 



Hybrid Perpetual Roses, 1-year size, postpaid . . 1 00 



" '• " 2-year size, by express. 3 75 



Hardy Climbing Roses, 1-year size, postpaid . . 90 



" " " 2-year size, by express . 3 50 



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. This size, in the Teas, Hybrid Teas, Bour- 

 bon, China and Polyantha Roses (pages 7 to 24), under favor- 

 able conditions, will produce a surprising display of bloom 

 the first year which more than compensates for the outlay. 

 TWO-YEAR ROSES. These are both field-grown and green- 

 house grown, with fibrous roots and well-branched tops from I 

 to 2 feet high, depending upon the variety and habit of growth. 

 -^STAR-SIZE ROSES. Where you see the * you will see one 

 of the choice varieties which we can supply in specimen 

 plants. For full information, see page 10. 

 Rose-Cultural Directions will accompany Roses when shipped. 



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-Tobaeco Soap. Another splendid insecticide. Di- 

 rections for use on every package. 3-oz. cake, makes i }4 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, ^Ib. 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, }4lh. 

 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. 



SPRAYERS, IMPLEMENTS, ETC. 



To get the best results from your Roses, you need tospray 

 them occasionally with some preparation to keep down aphis, etc. 

 The best Sprayer we know is the Auto-Spray, offered on page 93. 



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