TALISMAN 
ROSES for Those 
Who Want 
Only the Best 
All Varieties—Grafted, $1.25 each; 6 for $6.90, postpaid 
THE ROSES LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO OUR BEING ABLE TO SUPPLY. 
THERE 
ARE SOME VARIETIES THAT MAY BE SOLD OUT WHEN YOUR ORDER REACHES 
US, THEREFORE, WE WILL SUBSTITUTE THE NEXT BEST VARIETIES IN THE 
COLOR WANTED. 
BUSH VARIETIES 
WHITE HARDY GARDEN ROSES 
CALEDONIA—{H. T.) Long pointed white buds, 
double, an exquisite rose. 
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA—{H. T.) Pure white, 
with shadings of primrose-yellow. 
F, K. DRUSCHKI—Large double white, also known as 
White American Beauty. 
PINK HARDY GARDEN ROSES 
| THE DOCTOR—Bud very large, long pointed flower 
42 inches across, high center, lasting, moderate 
fragrance, rose-pink. 
| RADIANCE—({H. T.) Brilliant rose-pink buds opening 
in well-formed shining flowers with lighter tints 
on the reverse of the petals; globular in shape and 
very fragrant. The plant makes splendid growth, 
has wonderful blooming qualities. 
BRIARCLIFF—({H. T.) Bud large, pointed, deep rose 
pink at center, passing to lighter on outer petals. 
EDITOR McFARLAND—Shapely buds and double, 
brilliant pink blooms, profuse bloomer. 
YELLOW HARDY GARDEN ROSES 
GOLDEN DAWN—-IT.) Pale, lemon-yellow, deepen- 
ing in the center of its perfectly formed fragrant 
flower. Moderate growth and bloom. One of the 
hardiest and most beautiful Tea Roses; best in 
autumn. 
GOLDEN CHARM—Strong, tall, free branching bush, 
has long, tight slender buds and always perfect. 
Chrome yellow in color. 
| SOEUR THERESE—Long pointed yellow buds, heav- 
ily marked with carmine; open flowers are rich 
daffodil yellow, very fragrant. 
ECLIPSE—Chrome yellow, slender urn-shaded, some- 
times about two inches long. Vigorous, erect in 
habit and well foliaged. 
TRI-COLORED ROSES (Bush) 
PRESIDENT HOOVER—(H. T.) The rose of wonderful 
colors. It is remarkable for its vigorous growth 
and beautiful colorings. A blend of orange and 
pink, varying in tone from coppery-red in the bud, 
to glowing orange-yellow at the base of the petals, 
suffused with vivid rose pink. 
_ TALISMAN—It is a combination of shadings of gold, 
apricot, yellow, deep pink and old rose. The bud 
is long, well formed and develops into full double 
flowers. The plant is a strong grower, with glossy 
green foliage and free flowering. 
CONDESA DE SASTAGO—Glowing orange-scarlet on 
the inside of the petals and an intensely bright 
yellow on the outside, of very fine quality and 
good for cutting. 
ROSETONE 
Insures the success of your roses. 
ushes in Rosetone before ning: Water 
jablished rose bushes for better growth. 
ial packet 25c; 3-oz. package $1.00 
Soak roots of 
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RED HARDY GARDEN ROSES 
CRIMSON GLORY—Beautifully shaped buds open 
into big flowers of velvety red richly shaped with 
maroon. Vigorous low spreading plant. 
ETOILE DE HOLLANDE—(H. T.) Bright crimson, fiery- 
red center cup-shaped. Free in bloom. 
POINSETTIA—Color is a drazzling scarlet shading 
to deeper red. Originator claims it never turns 
purple. Undoubtedly a fine red rose. 
RED RADIANCE—{H. T.) An even better Rose than 
its parent, Radiance, in habit, bearing big, 
globular flowers ef deep rose-red on strong, in- 
dividual canes which are freely produced all 
summer until frost. 
BETTER TIMES—({H. T.) Glorious red color, prized 
for its long stems and pointed buds. Large blooms. 
FLORIBUNDAS 
FLORADORA—Perfect camellia-shapped blooms of 
bright cinnabar-red. Very vigorous growth; free 
flowering. 
CECILE BRUNNER—Beautiful little buds and very 
double, rose-pink flowers. An ideal buttonhole 
rose. 
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
CL. ETOILE de HOLLANDE—{H. W.) Red. A hardy 
disease-resistant variety; vigorous growth and 
great freedom of bloom. 
GOLDEN CLIMBER—Immense deep golden-yellow 
flowers with the deepest, richest tea fragrance of 
of all roses. 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER—(H. W.) Vivid scarlet, 
shaded crimson, makes a brilliant display for a 
long period of time in the garden. A wonderful 
climbing rose. 
CL. RED RADIANCE—(Cl. H. T.) Exactly like the 
bush variety of the same name except that it is 
of climbing habit. 
CL. PINK RADIANCE—One of the finest climbers in 
a good pink. 
CL. TALISMAN—Same as the bush variety, strong 
growing and free blooming. 
CL. BLAZE—Marvelous hardy everblooming scarlet 
ted rose. Blooms from early spring until late 
autumn. 
TERRA-LITE 
(Vermiculite Plant Aid) 
Aids in creating a dependable reservoir of plant 
root moisture; air-conditions the ground; fluffs stiff 
soil to prevent cooking, packing and hardening. 
tends to reduce need for watering and cultivation; 
provides a satisfactory medium for cuttings, seed- 
ngs and transplantings. Ideal for storing bulbs, 
particularly dahlias and for vegetable winter storage. 
Postpaid, 4-quart pkg. 60c; 4-bu. bag $1.25. Not 
postpaid, 4-qt. pkg. 40c; 2-bu. bag 89c; 2 bu. bag 
$1.85; 3-bu. bag $2.25. 
ROSE FOOD 
G & O ROSE FOOD—A well balanced, nutritious diet 
for Roses. Feed them the G & O way and your 
bushes will develop into something you really 
admire. Full directions with each package. 
1 lb. 48c; 5 lbs. $1.35, postpaid: 10 Ibs. $1.45; 
25 Ibs. $3.25, not postpaid. 
PRES. HOOVER 
The Outstanding 
ROSES of all Time— 
All AARS Winners 
PATENTED ROSES 
MIRANDY—Deep rich red; fragrant, 
produces freely on strong, upright 
stems. One to be added to your 
Tose collection. Price $2.50, postpaid. 
NOCTURNE—Cardinal red, long, per- 
fect buds, pleasing aarccal tonne 
over long season. Price $2.50, post- 
paid. 
CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG—Deep ce- 
tise; beautiful for cutting long stems. 
Price $2.50, postpaid. 
NEW YORKER—A red rose that stays 
ted, upright growing and_ long 
blooming. Price $2.50, postpaid. 
PEACE—One of the most appealing 
roses ever introduced. Coppery pink 
in bud form but when open lly 
tose is of the softest yellow with 
Pink edging. Price $2.75, postpaid. 
FORTY-NINER—Bi-color, yellow outside 
and bright red within. Fragrant. 
Price $2.50, postpaid. 
LOWELL THOMAS — Lemon blooms, 
lasts very well, upright grower with 
lovely fragrance. Price $2.50, post- 
paid. 
TIFFANY—AARS for 1955 (Hybrid Tea). 
Phlox pink with an alluring scent 
and lasting quality. Price $2.75. 
MOJAVE—One of the finest orange col- 
ored roses yet introduced, typical of 
a desert sunset-glowing orange shot 
with flame-like tones of scarlet and 
vermilion. Price $3.00. 
CHRYSLER—Lively glowing crimson, 
with an abundance of rich perfume, 
beautiful in bud and open flower. 
Price $2.75. 
QUEEN ELIZABETH—AARS for 1955— 
Grandiflora. Glowing pure pink. 
Biooms will frequently occur singly 
on long almost thornless stems, even 
those occurring in clusters have long 
enough stems for cut flower use. 
Price $2.75. 
HELEN TRAUBEL—It is a blend of 
warm pink and apricot with a bright 
undertone which makes the color 
sparkle. Long, exquisite buds. 
Price $2.75. 
CIRCUS—Multicolor Floribunda. 
Price $2.75 each. 
CLIMBERS 
CL. PEACE—Palest yellow flushed pink 
—like the bush Peace Rose, but a 
wonderful climbing plant. Will make 
a showplace of your garden. $2.50 
. 
CL. CRIMSON GLORY—Beautifully 
shaped buds open into big flowers of 
velvety red richly shaded with 
maroon. $2.75 each. 
