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CHOOSE THE RIGHT ROSES 



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. 



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, al- 

 though some of their special uses are detailed below. 



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 diam- 

 eter and stands 3 feet tall. The rose bush is produced at 

 the top of the trunk and may be that of a Hybrid Tea. Flori- 

 bunda or whatever kind of rose is grafted to the trunk. 



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 arc 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 have 

 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 winter. 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. 



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. 



ONLY ROSES 

 Have so many uses 



In choosing roses for best advantage in your landscaping 

 plans, keep in mind that their enormous versatility 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 re- 

 ward you with hundreds of blooms each year for many years. 

 Some of our customers tell us, in fact, that Star Roses pur- 

 chased 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 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." 



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