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Winter Protection 



The protection needed varies according to the 

 climate and varieties of roses. After a few hard 

 frosts have stopped the growth throw up a mound 

 of earth about a foot high around the plant in 

 cold sections ;ifter the ground has frozen put 

 straw or Other coarse litter in between the mounds 

 built up around each plant. The tops of the 

 bushes sticking out above mounds may be cov- 

 • r.il with evergreen houghs. Do not remove this 

 covering until spring has come to stay and re- 

 move gradually. 



Insects and Diseases 



For insects of all kinds we recommend ''Ever- 

 green", a new spray which will kill all types of 

 insects. Use regularly according to directions. 

 Sulpbo-Tobacco Soap is a very good remedy for 

 green plant lice. Use all sprays in a sprayer 

 which throws a fine mist such as the Auto Spray. 



The two principal rose diseases are black spot 

 and mildew. Black spot is indicated by a round 

 black spot on the leaf which soon dies and falls 

 off. Mildew shows itself as a white powder on 

 the leaf which causes it to crinkle and curl. If 

 black spot is neglected it is apt to kill all the 

 leaves on the bush. But the protection is simple 

 and the same for both of these diseases. Mix 

 nine parts of powdered sulphur with one part 

 powdered arsenate of lead and apply once a week 

 and after rains from the beginning of the season 

 till the end. To apply put the dust in a cheese 

 eloth bag or salt sack on the end of a stick and 

 beat with another stick. Or use a dust gun. Bor- 

 deaux Mixture is another dust equally as good 

 and used the same way. These preparations we 

 do not offer as they are poisonous and not mail- 

 able but can be sent by express or purchased 

 locally. Remove any spotted leaves and burn 

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As soon as the winter covering is removed, 

 first cut away all weak stems and leave three or 

 four of the strongest. Prune these down to at 

 least six inches high with the Hybrid Teas. Hy- 

 brid Perpetuals or the June Roses do not need 

 as close pruning. Bushes that are 2 to 4 feet in 

 height should be cut back about 1-2 or 2-3 of 

 their growth. The Polyantha and Baby Ramblers 

 need just the tips cut. Climbing Roses should be 

 pruned after blooming, cutting out all shoots and 

 allow the new ones to develop and to train. Keep 

 all weak lower side stems cut away throughout 

 the season. When several buds appear on one 

 stem the smaller buds may be pinched off to make 

 one fine large rose. 



Selection of Roses Important 



One of the most difficult problems that pre- 

 sents itself to the amateur about to start a rose 

 garden, is the very first that he has to solve, the 

 selection of the best varieties of roses for the 

 purpose for which he intends them. The success 

 he will have with his roses depends very largely 

 on intelligent selection of adaptable varieties. The 

 matter of selection is one that should be left to 

 the purchaser. Many of our customers grow 100 

 or more different kinds and they find exquisite 

 beauty in each. At the modest price asked for 

 them any one can enjoy many sorts. 



Hybrid Teas 



The Tea R 



oses 



These are the basis of the everblooming class 

 of roses, having been imported from China into 

 England in the early part of the 19th century. 

 They are the ones known as the Everbloomers. 

 Hardy enough to stand the winters of the North 

 as far as Boston with some slight protection, 

 they need no protection from Washington south. 



The most popular type of rose in this country 

 today is the Hybrid Tea. Hardy in almost all 

 sections of this country and Canada. Buds hand 

 some and usually long pointed, opening into mag 

 nificent blooms, varying from semi-double to full 

 double. Produced usually on long stiff stems and 

 singly. Fragrance usually predominates, more in 

 some than others. Foliage heavy and seems to re 

 sist mildew and black spot. Blooms almost as 

 freely as the Teas. 



This class has become the most used for winter 

 forcing. They are also the best for cutting from 

 outdoor plants during the summer. 



The June Roses of Old Gardens 



These are the ones so well remembered as bloom- 

 ing in the gardens of our grandparents many 

 years ago, as they were the only ones obtainable 

 at that time. They bloom as a rule but once, us- 

 ually during the month of June. Occasionally they 

 will bloom again in the fall. There is some ex- 

 ception such as Frau Karl Druschki or White Am- 

 erican Beauty which blooms almost as freely as 

 the Hybrid Teas. 



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gosas 



Almost everblooming and produce handsome 

 double blooms. They are extremely hardy and 

 suitable for any place where little attention can 

 be given, such as hedges, cemeteries, and parks. 



The Polyantha Roses 



A distinct species of rose introduced from Japan 

 many years ago. Distinguished by having numer- 

 ous very small flowers borne in panicled clusters. 

 Dwarf in growth. Free flowering. 



Dwarf Baby Ramblers 



These are a type of Polyantha Rose but more 

 dwarf in habit, 12 to 18 inches. Hardy and suit- 

 able for beds or borders along walks, etc. Small 

 blooms in immense clusters. Always blooming. 

 Those offered in catalog are the standard sorts, 

 all good. 



Climbing or Rambling Roses 



Hardy Climbers are those botanically known as 

 Multiflora Hybrids and Wichuriana Hybrids. There 

 is so little difference between the Ramblers (Mul- 

 tiflora) and the Hardy Climbers (Wichuriana) 

 that it is very difficult for an amateur to detect it. 



The Ramblers, such as the old variety of Crim- 

 son Rambler, produce many small blooms in clus- 

 ters, while the climbing roses produce larger blooms 

 and fewer on the stem. 



The Climbers are not so susceptible to mildew 

 and disease as the Ramblers, therefore much to be 

 preferred. Some of the Hardy Climbers resemble 

 the Ramblers so closely that any one wanting them 

 will find a great improvement in such Climbers as 

 Excelsa, Tausendschon and Aunt Harriet. 



Climbing Roses should all have some support 

 such as a pergola or arch. A wire fence where 

 convenient may be utilized with splendid effect. 

 They also make a good hedge. 



For pillars, roses like Paul's Scarlet, Birdie 

 Blye, Dr. Huey, Mary Lovett, Climbing American 

 Beauty are good. They may also be used as in- 

 dividual specimens by pruning to a shape and size 

 desired. 



Where less growth and more bloom is desired 

 we recommend the Climbing Hybrid Teas. They 

 produce the fine blooms of the bush Hybrid Tea. 

 but are fairly good climbing roses. They make a 

 gorgeous sight at the natural blooming period and 

 if pruned will bloom again, but not so profusely 

 as at first. Most of them are hardy enough to stand 

 moderate winters with little damage. 



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