86 SEED CATALOGUE 0/ L. L. A V ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurseryvien 1.1 M.J. \,JL Northern Grozon" Seeds Are Best 
May's Roses For Indoor and Outdoor Culture 
The Beauty of These Roses Beggars Description -Their Grace of Form and 
Delicacy of Color and Fragrance Defy Competition 
OUR LIST of roses comprises ihe very hesl of the home grown varieties and 
the latest Kuropean introductions that are of superior merit and of 
marvelous beauty. Our methods of rose grow Ing are those 
which produce the finest and hardiest slock. The you 
plants are never forced; they arc grown in a coo! situa- 
tion, thoroughly well rooted in sand, then potted 
up and kept growing slowly. Under this treat- 
ment they develop in a natural way, put forth 
an abundance of fibrous root; become strong 
and hardy and in every way superior to 
slock ^ hich has been forced into unnatural 
and weakened growth by a high temper- 
ature. They will ship any distance in 
perfect condition, commence growing 
as soon as they are transplanted, and 
produce an abundance of blooms 
during the entire season. 
HOW TO GROW ROSES 
RosES ttiV/ groio in a/iy sunny 
position^ preferably one that 
is sheltered from north winds. 
The best soil for them is sod 
from an old pasture and well 
rolled cow manure, which 
should be about 2 feet deep in a 
bed in which drainage has been 
arranged for. The best lime Id 
plant roses is in the spring after 
all danger of frost is past or in the 
fall after the leaves are gone. 
After planting firm the soil down 
well about the roots and water 
thoroughly if the soil is dry and 
cultivate weekly during the summer. 
In October cut back the canes care- 
fully and cover, to insure protection 
against the cold. 
MAY'S MONTHLY EVER- 
BLOOMING TEA ROSES 
Alice Roosevelt. A splendid bedding variety of 
very free flowering habit, and hardy with protec- 
tion. The rose is bright red in the bud, and deep pink 
Antoine Rivoire* A very large bedding rose of exquisite form 
and coloring. It is a soft peach color, shaded with carmine; the base of 
the petals is yellow. Each 15c. 
American Beauty. The standard of beauty in the floral world. Large. 
Red, with a pink tinge, and of the most exquisite fragrance. P^ice 20c. 
Bessie Brown. Roses are creamy white, large and very fragrani. An 
excellent bedding variety, a strong gro\\x*r and very prolific. Each ISc. 
Betty. The flowers are a glowing coppery-rose color suffused with a golden 
sh.een, very large, dellciously fragrant. Strong and vigorous. Each 15c. 
Blumenschmidt. A "sport" from **NelIc Franclska Kruger." Pure citron 
yellow, outer leaves edged with rose. Splendid for bedding. Each 15c. 
Moulton. An idea! rose in color, shap and si/c. Outer petals delicate 
light pink with center a deepc hade. Opens up perfectly 
and keeps its color well. A v :ry fine rose. Each 25c, 
Mrs. Aaron Ward. Chi' m the most deliglitful 
roses of recent yt^--. This rose is of a fine 
color so aitrac ;z that it catches the 
eye at once, a is a deep golden or- 
an^'e, shading out to a creamy yel- 
low at the ?dga ot the petals 
The buds are cupped and very 
deep which has a tendency to 
show the glowing hc.trt to 
the very best advantage. 
An elegant rose. Each 25c. 
Mrs. Conway Jones. A 
fine, creamy white which 
is flushed salnmn i>ink. 
l*" 1 o w e r s I r g c and very 
full. Each 2Sc. 
Mrs. G. W. Kershaw. 
The color of this rose is 
the most brilliant and in- 
tense pink. Each 25c. 
Mrs. John Bateman. Deep 
china rose, with lemon tint at 
base of petals. Each 25c. 
Mrs. Peter Blair. Lemon yel- 
low, with golden center. This rose 
is very fragrant and verv well shaped 
A very beautiful flower. £ach 20c. 
Minnehaha Rose. Truly the most beautiful 
rose of recent introduction. The flower is iuimcnse 
and double. Rich pink in color. Exquisite in form and 
of a most delicious fragrance. It stands without an equal in 
ronrln.inu^Iv fro«. T..«» * c u I '^P^"'>' » ^'ybrid variety differing from all others i.i thai it bloom; 
ou? \Ser*^ Sm/.; U September t .s a a.nck. bushy grower, valuable for both house and garden culture 
our .Northern chmate. Its vigorous, healthy habit and bright color make it particularly valuabl 
Cotintess of Annesley. Salmon rose, suffused with gold. Very large 
petals, free and fr.igraut. Very handsome. Each 25c. 
Countess of Derby. Salmon pink, shading into a delicate peach- 
blow. Very fragrant. Each 25c. 
Countess of Gosford. Clear salmon pink, base of 
petals yellow. A beauty. Each 25c. 
Defiance. Color deep crimson. Full and large 
Splendid for bedding. Each 20c. 
Dr. Campbell Hall. Coral rose color, sul 
fused with white, base of petals yellow 
Larye and full. Each 25c. 
Gross Alexandria. Pale or canary ye] 
low. Cup shaped. Very large aiKi 
full. Each 20c. 
Hon. Ina Bingham. Pink, deeply 
veined. Large petals, very showy 
Price iSc. 
Jeanne Barioz. Color of rost 
wliiic, wiili center of salmon pink. 
Each 20c. 
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. One 
of the most beautifully formed 
roses. Soft, pearly white, with 
just a tinge of lemon at the 
center. Wonderfully fragrant, 
A strong, free, healthy grower, 
wiih long, graceful stems. Each 
10c. 
Killarney. No other rose ha.s 
at traded so much attention 
recently as the new Irish Tea 
Kiilarney. Coming from the north 
of Ireland it revels in our milder 
climate. The color is brilliant, 
sparkling pink. The flowers arc 
extra larKc and full with broad, thick 
petals and delightful fragrance. Each 
10c. 
White Killarney. A pure white "sport" 
from the pink Killarney and beautifu 
beyond description. It has more petal 
than the pink and is of -greater value foi 
r>.,i-).>f,r bedding. Each 10c. 
uient Carle. Color, bril'ian . velvety carmine. 
Each 25c. 
Lady Rossmore, A rosy crimson. Ti- ■ is one of the bes; 
that c?fi be used for bedding purposes. Each ZOc. 
Marichu Zayes. Creamy rose, brightening into brilliant rose pink. Each 20c. 
Marquise de Linety. Yellow with a peach-blow flush. Fine. Each 20c. 
Mme. Ancelot. Very large flowers, shading from rose to a silvery while 
We recommend this rose very highly. Each 20c. 
Mme. Gamon. Apricot pink, shading to a golden sunset color. Each 20c. 
Mme. Maurice de Luze. Deep rose with warm cochineal center. Reverse 
of petals o' a lighter shade. Very preiiy. Each 25c. 
MUe. Simone Beaumez. Flowers flesh white color. Outer petals mo*: 
^eiutifully reflexcd. The flowers are very large. These arc fine for cutting. 
1 nis -s one of the most beautiful of its kind. Each 25c« 
This is a variety splendidly adapted lo 
or the garden. Very fine for cutting. Price, each 25c. 
