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SEED^CATALOGUE 0/ L. L. 1% /f A'Vr 
'.en, Florists, Nurserymen 
^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Seedsmen 
"Northern Grown" 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 Toses comprises the very best of the home grown varieties and 
the latest European introductions that are of superior merit and of 
marvelous beauty. Our methods of rose growing are thos 
which produce the finest and hardiest stock. The young 
plants are never forced; they arc grown in a cool situa- 
tion, thoroughly well rooted in sand, then potted 
up and kept growing slowjy. Under this trca 
ment they develop in a natural way, put forth 
an abundance of fibrous root; become strong 
and hardy and in every way superior to 
stock which 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 hi// zrow in any sunny 
position, preferably one that 
is sheltered from north winds. 
The best soil for them is sod 
from an old pasture and well 
rotted cow manure, which 
should be about 2 feet deep in a 
bed in which drainage has been 
arranged for. The best time to 
plant roses is in the spring after 
all danger of frost is past or in the 
fall after the leaves arc gone. 
After planting firm the soil down 
well about the roots and water 
thoroughly 'f 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 pin 
when open. Each 15c* 
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. Price 20c* 
Bessie Brown. Roses are creamy white, large and very fragrant. An 
excellent bedding variety, a strong grower and very prolific. Each 15c. 
Betty* The flowers are a glowing coppery-rose color suffused with a golden 
sheen, very large, deliciously fragrant. Strong and vigorous. Each 15c* 
Blumenschmidt. A "sport" from "Nelle Franciska Kruger." Pure citron 
yellow, outer leaves edged with rose. Splendid for bedding. Each 15c. 
Moulton. An ideal rose in color, shape and size. Outer petals delicate 
light pink with center a deeper shade. Opens 
and keeps its color well. A very fine rose. 
Mrs. Aaron Ward, One of the most dc 
rofies of recent years. This rose is of ; 
color so attractive that it catches 
eye at once. It is a deep golden o 
ange, shading out to a creamy yel- 
low at the edge of the petals. 
The buds arc cupped and very 
deep which has a tendency to 
show the glowing heart to 
the very best advantage. 
An elegant rose. Each 25c. 
Mrs. Conway Jones. A 
fine, creamy white which 
is flushed salmon pink. 
Flowers large and very 
full. Each 25c. 
Mrs. G. W. Kershaw. 
The color of this rose is 
the most brilliant and in- 
tense pink. Each 25c. 
Mrs. John Bateman. Deep 
cliina 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 very well shapec 
A very beautiful flower. Each 20c. 
Minnehaha Rose* Truly the most beautiful 
rose of recent introduction. The flower is immense 
and double. _ Rich pink in color. Exquisite in form a.._ 
of a most delicious fragrance. It stands without an equal in 
beauty and is a hybrid varietj; differing from all others in that it blooms 
continuously from June to September. It is a quick, bushy grower, valuable for both house and garden culture. This is a variety splendidly adapted te 
our Northern climate. Its vigorous, healthy habit and bright color make it particularly valuable for the garden. Very fine for cutting. Price, each 25c- 
Conntess of Axmesley. Salmon rose, suffused with gold. Very large 
petals, free and fragrant. 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 
rtals yellow, A beauty. Each 25c. 
Defiance. Color deep crimson. Full and large. 
Splendid for bedding. Each 20c, 
Dr. Campbell Hall- Coral rose color, suf- 
fused with white, base of petals yellow. 
Large and full. Each 25c. 
Gross Alexandria. Pale or canary yel- 
low. Cup shaped. Very large and 
full. Each 20c. 
Hon. Ina Bingham. Pink, deeply 
veined. Large petals, very showy. 
Price iSc. 
Jeanne Barioz. Color of rose 
white, with 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, 
with long, graceful stems. Each 
10c. 
Killamey. No other rose hai 
attracted so much attention 
recently as the new Irish Tea 
Killarncy. Coming from the north 
of Ireland it revels in our milder 
climate. The color is brilliant, 
sparkling pink. The flowers arc 
extra large and full with broad, thick 
petals and delightful fragrance. Each 
10c. 
White Killamey. A pure white "sport'* 
from the pink Killarncy and beautiful 
beyond description. It has more petals 
than the pink and is of greater value for 
outdoor bedding. Each 10c. 
Laurent Carle* Color, brilliant velvety carmine. 
Each 25c. 
Lady Rossmore. A rosy crimson. This is one of the best 
that can be used for bedding purposes. Each 20c* 
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 white. 
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 of a lighter shade. Very pretty. Each 25c* 
Mile. Simone Beaumez. Flowers flesh white color. Outer petals most 
beautifully reflexed. The flowers are very large. Tliesc are fine for cutting. 
This is one of the most beautiful of its kind. Each 25c. 
