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The question of what rose to plant where is easily answered 
if you know the characteristics of different kinds. For example, 
one kind is noted for large, well-formed flowers (Hybrid Tea); 
another for masses of bloom (Floribunda); still another for 
its value as an accent plant (Tree Rose). Hedge roses, Climb- 
ers and Miniatures speak more or less for themselves, although 
T will detail for you here some of their special uses. 
The most popular, by far, of all kinds of roses is the 
Hybrid Tea, sometimes called the ‘‘monthly’’ rose. 
The big, shapely blooms and the long stems make them 
particularly good for cutting as well as for vivid color 
in the garden. Plant them in a bed one, two or three 
plants wide and any length you want. Or put them in 
a row along a path, using either one variety or as many 
as you prefer. 
The Floribunda, whose flowers are smaller and tend to be 
more open than those of the Hybrid Tea, provides clusters or 
masses of bloom, thus affording the gardener lots of color in 
one place at one time. Therefore, this kind of rose makes a 
wonderful display when planted for color effect, as in a group 
of three, or in a border along a walk or driveway. They also 
make fine low hedges. 
The Grandiflora rose is something of a combination of 
the Hybrid Tea and the Floribunda. Because it tends 
to be a tall grower, it should be at the back of the bed 
or in a row of its own. 
The Climber has characteristics which make it one of the 
most useful of roses. Its long canes grow rapidly, produce 
masses of foliage and flowers and cover a large area, thus 
making this kind of rose an ideal plant for screening out un- 
sightly or unwanted areas. The same attributes, of course, 
create colorful landscaping effects when the Climber is planted 
along fences or on trellises and poles. 
Tree Roses are marvelous specimen plants when planted 
alone, or as the terminal plants in a row or border of 
other kinds of roses. The trunk or stem is about an inch 
in diameter and stands 3 feet tall. The rose bush is 
produced at the top of the trunk and may be that of a 
Hybrid Tea, Floribunda or whatever kind of rose is 
grafted to the trunk. 
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A good example of the use of Climbers is seen in 
this photo. The roses soften the lines of the picket 
fence and add color. At the same time, they serve 
as a partial screen. One or two strong-growing 
Climbers used in this way will cover a considerable 
area of fence. One plant every 8 feet or so would 
cover the entire fence. 
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Miniature Tree Roses are like Tree Roses except that the 
trunk is about a foot tall and the flowers are those of the 
Miniature Rose. They are useful as terminal plants in low- 
growing borders, in gardens of Miniature Roses, in rock gar- 
dens, or in individual groups of three standing alone. 
Miniature Roses grow from 8 to 15 inches tall and haye 
flowers, buds, branches, stems and thorns just like 
those of the Hybrid Tea except that they are very small 
and in proportion. The flowers are about as big as a 
nickel or a quarter. Since the plants are hardy, they 
are grown outdoors in rock gardens or in borders at the 
foot of other roses or in little gardens of their own. 
They can also be grown indoors in pots during the win- 
ter. Their flowers are often used as corsages and for 
table decorations and small bouquets. 
Hedge Roses, as the name implies, are roses which are used 
as flowering fences. Several varieties are available today 
which are ideal for small properties. They grow 4 to 5 feet 
high and are covered with flowers most of the season. At the 
same time, they serve as admirable barriers. 
ROSES—the Most Versatile of Plants 
In choosing roses for best advantage in your land- 
scaping plans, keep in mind that their enormous ver- 
satility extends beyond mere shape, size and habit of 
growth. For instance, what about color? Does any 
other kind of plant offer you such a wide range to 
choose from? Reds, yellows, pinks, whites, orange, 
lavenders—all these come in solids and in shades—in 
blends and tones—bi-colors and multi-colors. You 
can almost literally paint your home grounds in any 
shade you like, using roses. 
As for hardiness, here again the rose is outstanding. It will 
grow year after year even in climates where the temperature 
drops to zero and below. If you start with a vigorous, healthy 
plant and give it the reasonable care it deserves, it will reward 
you with hundreds of blooms each year for many years. Some 
of our customers tell us, in fact, that Star Roses purchased by 
them 10—20—30 and more years ago are still going 
strong, still providing pleasure for them, still making 
their home grounds beautiful. One lady wrote me last 
summer saying that she had sold her house the first day 
it was advertised because it was described as “‘a Cape 
Cod cottage surrounded by roses.” 
Here is a corner of a formal rose garden in which 
Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras and Floribundas are 
used in beds outlined by low boxwood hedging. 
Grass paths separate the beds. Such a garden is 
a delightful place whenever the roses are in bloom, 
which, as you know, is a long time ... spring 
through to frost. 
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