GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 



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ROSES 



SEASON 1912. 



From a thorough practical experience and knowledge of the Rose and its require- 

 ments we have selected only the choicest varieties, freedom of bloom, size, color, vigor, 

 form and substance of each variety considered. Propagated and grown at our nursery 

 and thoroughly acclimated, our smaller size Roses are grown in pots, which gives more 

 satisfaction, being more adapted to the usual handling in packing, shipping and planting 

 on arrival. We also grow a great number in open ground, which gives a large size plant 

 for those who want immediate effect. We do not grow any plants for their flowers 

 especially, thereby assuring you good stock. The so-called one and two year old plants 

 which are advertised and catalogued as good stock, having been worked and forced for 

 their flowers, are worthless in any garden. Our Field Roses are all lifted and estab- 

 lished in pots and hardened before shipping, thereby insuring perfect success, and to 

 reduce charges soil is removed to some extent. 



DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING. — See that your ground is well loosened and fer- 

 tilized before planting your roses. Press the soil firmly around the plants with your 

 foot and do not plant them too deep, just a trifle, perhaps, deeper than they were in 

 the pots, and water well after planting. 



While we are prepared to fill all orders for field grown Roses at any time, we advise 

 our patrons to reserve their orders until November 1st, as this will give them an oppor- 

 tunity to become better matured, and can be transplanted to better advantage. 



If sold out of any variety of Plant we will substitute another equally as good, unless 

 expressly instructed to the contrary. 



FORMULA FOR DISEASE OF BLIGHT ON ROSE BUSHES— % ounce sulphate of 

 copper, iy 2 ounces ammonia. Dilute in 5 gallons of water and spray the plants once a 

 week for about 4 weeks. For insects use tobacco water. We find this to be a safe 

 remedy. 



We strongly advise shipping by Express whenever practicable; this will enable us 

 to send much stronger plants and guarantee safer delivery. If ordered by mail add 20 

 per cent, of the value of plants to cover postage. 



All claims for plants, trees, shrubs, etc., arriving 1 damaged, broken or dead, must be 

 made immediately upon receipt of the goods. 



Select New Varieties. 



Alice de Rothschild. 



MISS ALICE DE ROTHSCHILD.— It is 



described by leading professional rose 

 growers as a bedding Marechal Neil, and 

 up to the present time our very best effort. 

 The color is a rich deep citron yellow, 

 which intensifies as the bloom expands; it 

 does not fade. 50c. each; larger, 75c. to 

 $1.00. 



ORLEANS. — The showiest and prettiest 

 of all the Baby Ramblers; producing huge 

 bouquets of deep cerise or Geranium pink 

 with distinct showy center of pure white. 

 The color is irresistible; a very strong 

 grower. 



MRS. AARON WARD. — Coppery-orange 

 in the open bud, golden orange when partly 

 developed, pinkish fawn of lovely shade 

 when fully open, when it looks like a full 

 fluffy silk rosette. One of the most beau- 

 tiful roses in existence. 50c. each; larger, 

 75c. and $1.00. 



LADY HILLINGTON. — Long slender 

 buds of brilliant deep golden yellow, al- 

 ways of an even deep intense golden yellow. 

 50c. each; larger, 75c. and $1.00 



FREIHERR VON MARSHALL.— As an 

 outdoor bedding rose it has no superior. 

 The flowers are large, beautifully shaped, 

 double and full, borne in great profusion all 

 through the growing season. One of the 

 brightest red tea roses in existence. Be 

 sure to try it. 



WM. SHEAN. — The double Killarney. 

 very large pointed buds. Color grand. 



MRS. THEO. ROOSEVELT. — Double 

 cream, profuse bloomer; flowers large and 

 full. 



HELEN GOOD. — A sport from Matr.an 

 Cochet, delicate yellow suffused with pink, 

 each petal edged deeper. A good garden 

 rose. 



The Name "Steckle.-" on a Package of Seeds Means Quality 



