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Rose-Gardens 



We ha\c c'nclca\orcd to give sufficient informatidii on Rose-tulturc to assist the planUr wlm de- 

 sires to grow Roses in limited quantities. If, liow t\ ><iu anticipate planting Roses on an t\tin.si\i' 

 scale, or laynig out a Rose-garden, we urge you to eonsLilt an expert in tliis braneli, one \\ lio is lamiiiar 

 with the characteristics and habits of each variety, as tiiere are many details to consider carefully — 

 varieties for certain purposes and latitudes; the correct spacing of each kind; those that are best for 

 garden decoration and for exhibition purposes, etc. 



The hardy Rose is one of our specialties, and we shall be pleased to furnish any information desired 

 on Rose-culture, or submit planting plans, specifications, and estimates and, if desired, carry them to 

 completion. This department is at your service. 



Planting Pot-Grown Roses 



Our system of establishing large field Rose plants in pots permits us to carry out large planting 

 operations with entire success, long after the usual planting season closes. The spring planting sea- 

 son being of short duration, it is not always possible or 

 convenient to plant dormant Roses at the proper time. 

 Pot-grown Roses may be planted at any season with the 

 assurance of excellent results. 



Substitution 



PLEASE READ. One of the most difficult 

 problems in handling Roses is to complete or- 

 ders in the required varieties at the time speci- 

 fied. We will not book an order unless we are 

 reasonably certain that it will be completed at 

 the proper time. However, through circum- 

 stances beyond any means of control, a va- 

 riety, orders for which have been accepted in 

 the best of faith, may not be in condition to ship 

 at planting time. Hence, it is necessary either to 

 substitute or omit the item when shipping, and 

 the planting remains incomplete unless the de- 

 sired variety can be conveniently secured. Should 

 this occur, we will substitute an equally good or 

 better variety in the same color, if we have your 

 permission, but we positively will not substitute 

 unless instructed to do so. 



May we use our judgment in the choice of a 



substitute, if necessary? Mme. Edmond Rostand (see page 46) 



FIVE SILVER MEDAL ROSES (Everblooming Hybrid Teas) 

 At the Hartford Test Garden, Hartford, Conn., New Roses are submitted for trial and are 

 examined by a jury appointed by The American Rose Society, this committee visiting the garden 

 at intervals throughout the growing season. 



To obtain a Silver Medal, a Rose must score 85 points or more, out of a possible 100, purely 

 on its merits as a garden Rose. Consequently, a Silver Medal awarded under these conditions is of 

 more significance than a Gold Medal awarded in Europie, where Roses are largely judged on the 

 exhibition table and from an exhibition standpoint. 



These Silver Medal Roses are officially stamped as ideal garden varieties, even under severe cli- 

 matic conditions, and may be depended on to produce splendid results with ordinary care. 



RADIANCE. Described on page 49. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz., $45 per 100. 



LADY PIRRIE. Described on page 49. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz., $45 per 100. 



ROBIN HOOD. Described on page 50. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz., $45 per 100. 



PANAMA. Described on page 48. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz., $45 per 100. 



CRIMSON CHAMPION. Described on page 45. 75 cts., each, $7.50 per doz., $55 per 100. 



THE SILVER MEDAL COLLECTION. One each of the above five varieties, only strong 2-year 

 plants, from pots, for $3. Individual varieties will be supplied at the prices quoted. 



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