Roses 
E AIM to grow on their own roots such varieties as give the best results by that method 
of propagation, but we have found from experience that some kinds produce a better 
growth and a far better bloom from budded plants. There is little danger of "suckers" 
if the budded plant is placed in the ground so that the junction of the stalk and scion 
is at least 3 inches below the surface. 
Every garden may be made to give an abundance of Roses in season. Failures in the culture 
of Roses almost invariably are due to the planting of inferior bushes. Hundreds of thousands of 
weak and puny hothouse plants are sent out over the United States every year at a very low price, 
and comparatively few of them give satisfactory returns in growth or bloom. Our Roses cost more 
than this inferior stock, yet we give our customers as much for their money as any firm in the country. 
Our bushes are grown out-of-doors, in ordinary soil, and are as hardy and vigorous as it is possible 
to produce. If properly planted and cared for, they will give perfect satisfaction. Our list of Roses 
includes about all the desirable varieties. Every kind wc offer has shown decided merit in 
repeated tests. 
The Roses we list are divided into four general classes: Hardy, Tender, Climbing and Moss. 
The Hardy varieties include Hybrid Perpetuals, or Remontants — the varieties which usually bloom 
profusely during June and occasionally through the summer and autumn; Austrian, the variety 
of yellow Roses which bloom but once in a season; and all other kinds which will live out-of-doors 
without protection throughout the winter. These are all suited for the garden and thrive best in the 
open air, none of them requiring winter protection. The varieties in the Tender class include Teas, 
Bourbons, Bengals or Chinas, Noisettes, and all the kinds which are suited for open grounds or house 
culture net named in the hardy chiss. These arc all tender Roses and must be removed to the house 
during the winter, though the Hybrids may be left in the ground, protected by a covering of straw, 
leaves, evergreen boughs or something of the kind. They do well in the garden during the summer, 
and, if planted in good soil, most of the varieties will bloom continually. The Climbing Roses are all 
hardy and should be planted out-of-doors. They bloom profusely in June — some varieties showing 
an occasional blossom during the summer and fall — and are valuable for covering trellises, porches, 
rocks, etc. All of the Moss Roses are extremely hardy, and most of them very fragrant. These are 
excellent June bloomers and some varieties Slower irregularly during the fall. The distinctive feature 
