^. PLANT PATENT Nd87 



The true life-like luster and 

 sheen of Nigrette are lacking 

 from the picture on front cover. 



None genuine without 

 this plant label 



• NIGRETTE. H.T. (Max Krause, 1934.) 

 Blackish maroon. The almost black buds open to 

 dark maroon blooms which in their deepest shades 

 give the impression of black velvet. It is so dark 

 that when it was first shown in the famous Rose- 

 gardens at Sangerhausen, Germany, in the 

 summer of 1933, the newspapers throughout the 

 world heralded it as "The Black Rose of Sanger- 

 hausen." Certainly, never before have we seen a 

 Rose which for its depth of coloring called forth 

 such praise and astonishment. The color varies 

 with the season and weather through many delight- 

 ful shades, not always so dark as shown on front 

 cover. With us the flowers are at their best and 

 darkest after the cool nights of early autumn arrive. 



Nigrette's popularity will not depend solely 

 on its remarkable color, for it is unusually fra- 

 grant, with a delightful old-Rose scent, and the 

 medium-sized plants are almost continuously in 

 bloom. As a novelty and as a Rose that will give 

 you pleasure from June until frost, we heartily 

 recommend Nigrette. $2 each; 6 for $10. 



No further discount on this patented Rose 



(At the time of going to press we still have a few unsold 

 plants for del'very this fall. When these are gone, cash orders 

 will be booked in rotation for delivery early next spring.) 



•A-Condesa de Sastago. $1.25 each 



• CONDESA DE SASTAGO. H.T. (Pedro Dot, 

 1932.) This Spanish novelty, pictured above, is the 

 first double Rose to carry the vivid colors of the 

 brilliant species Rose, Austrian Copper. The bud 

 is like a ball of gold with brilliant capucine-red 

 stripes. When fully open the alternating colors are 

 evenly divided, the contrast just about taking one's 

 breath away. Here is a highly colored Rose with an 

 alluring spicy scent. The plant is unusually strong and 

 upright in growth, with foliage well up on the flower- 

 stem. First Certificate, Bagatelle, 1932. Visitors to 

 our fields get really excited over this sensational 

 novelty, $1.25 each. 



HAVING one's own Roses is very fascinating. 

 Having prize Roses is exhilarating. Those 

 who succeed best have an invariable rule to 

 which many of them credit much of their success. 

 It is: "Purchase plants from the grower." 



There are 37 kinds of misery and misfortune that 

 may befall a Rose plant en route from the field 

 where grown to your garden. We know how im- 

 portant it is to be careftd. A Rose plant with roots 

 uncovered is as unhappy as a fish out of water. 

 More than a minimum of exposure saps its vitality 

 so that it may not recover. Why then have your 

 Rose plant and rose roots run the gauntlet of 

 "don't care" merchandisers? Even though it may 

 eventually come to you in a pretty box, why run 

 the risk when it is so easy to purchase your plants 

 direct from the grower? 



The purchase of good Roses, even at a slightly 

 higher price, is the truest economy in the end, i.e. 

 when you count your bouquets, year after year. 



We aim, not only at (1) finding in all parts of the 

 world the best varieties of Roses, not only at (2) 

 growing the best plants vegetatively that it is 

 possible to grow anywhere; we aim also (3) to 

 achieve the distinction of a better service than is 

 usual, so that invariably it may be a pleasure for 

 you to think of us as your dependable source of 

 Rose-guidance and Rose-supply. 



PRICES OF ROSES 



Our own costs of production have increased. 

 From all points there comes information that the 

 Rose crop in general is very short, due to last 

 winter's losses, etc., and that there is a strong 

 trend toward higher prices. But the prices in this 

 Catalog have not been increased over those of last 

 spring. They will apply until the issue of our Spring 

 Catalog in January, 1935. Should you compare our 

 prices with those that do not include prepaid de- 

 livery charges, add to the other prices 10 to 15 per 

 cent for transportation costs. At prices herein, 

 you need add nothing. Note our discounts. 



Quantity Prices for Star Roses 



(Except on a few patented varieties 

 as marked in this Catalog) 



15% Discount on 12 to 24 Roses 

 20% Discount on 25 or More Roses 



Add up your order according to sir tie 

 rate prices and deduct from the total 

 the discount to which you are entitled. 

 Thus 75-ct. Roses, when 12 or more are 

 ordered, cost only 633/4 cts. each; 25 or 

 more cost only 60 cts. each. 



Above discounts are allowed on all Star 

 Roses w^ith the exception of the few pat- 

 ented varieties noted throughout the 

 Catalog. 



i^"Discounts Are Not Allowed 

 on Special Offers 



FREE DELIVERY 



The prices in this Catalog include free 

 delivery anywhere in the U. S. A. until 

 April 10, 1935. You will have no express 

 or postage charges to pay. This is worth 

 remembering. 



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