DEPARTMENT OF HORTioJLTURE, 
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, 
FATrfax roses 
The Aristocrats of Rosedom 
Fairfax County, Virginia, has been famous for nearly two centuries. The famous Fair- 
fax family were prominent long before the Revolution, and the name has since been asso- 
ciated with many an historical fact and pretty bit of fiction. 
But the name of F'airfax has never been used to more appropriately convey a sense of 
exclusive elegance than when applied to its Roses — the soil, the climate, and every con- 
<lition seem so favorable that our Roses are a truly superb strain. 
My Rose Nurseries are right here in the heart of the best Rose-growing section of the 
United States. Our seasons are long and mild, yet cold enougli to provi<le the essential 
“dormant” period when the plant can rest and gather energy. BecaUvse our growing period 
is so long, one of my plants at two years is much stronger than one of the same age grown 
further north. 
But always bear in mind that my plants are as hardy as any need be — growers in 
Canada are using them with entire satisfaction. One reason for this is that I keep my plants 
“fit” by growing them right out in the open, with no protection. Plants grown under glass 
are nearly sure to be “soft” and not hardy. 
The vitality of the Rose plants you buy is another exceedingly important matter. 
Some unscrupulous growers will force Roses for blooms all winter, and then sell the ex- 
hausted plant in the spring. My Fairfax Roses are not that sort. My plants arc all heavy, 
stocky and vigorous, grown on their own roots, except where noted. 
My mailing-size plants are larger this year than I have ever sent out before; nearly 
all are in 3-inch pots, ready to begin blooming at once. It is best, when possible, to have 
plants sent by express, as I can often send larger plants and put in extra plants gratis — which 
I do whenever possible. 
Terms. Cash with order. Requests for credit must be refused, as they have to be 
looked up. which takes time, especially in the busy season, delaying packing, shipping, etc. 
In fairness to all of my customers, I make this request. 
Remit by Post-office money-order at Oakton, Va.; by express money-order, draft or 
personal check. If currency is enclosed, the letter must be registered; otherwise I cannot l)c 
responsible for it. Please do not send stamps. 
Guarantee. T guarantee all plants to reach the customer in good growing condition; 
otherwise I will replace them free, if notified immediately. 
Shipments. Two and three-year plants must go by express at customer’s expense, 
but will be packed as light as possible. They will go at the special plant rate, which is about 
20 per cent less than merchandise rate. 
Shipments should, when possible, go over only one express company’s line, as otherwise 
the charge is likely to be greatly increased. If you can reach the lines of the Adams or 
Southern companies, therefore, I can save you a good deal in express charges. However, a 
new rule which went into effect in July, igii, by order of the Interstate Commerce C^)in- 
mission, greatly reduces the charges where shipments must travel over two or more lines, and 
will probably save my customers considerable sums in the future. 
I pay postage on all plants by mail, and guarantee that all plants sent out will reach you 
in perfect condition. Express shipments, of course, go at customer’s expense. 
Errors. We use every precaution to guard against errors, but in the press of business 
they will sometimes occur. I always wish to know of anything not satisfactory, so I may 
correct the error. 
Always use order sheet* as it enables me to fill orders with despatch and accuracy. 
No orders for plants received for less than 25 cents unless 10 cents be added to pay for 
packing. 
I am only twelve miles from Washington, D. C. and have direct connection with all 
railroad lines leading from there. 
When sending your order, if you will send the names of a few of your friends who are 
plant buyers, I will send you something extra for your trouble. I will send you many 
fine plants extra if you will get your friends' orders and send them with yours, so that all 
may go by express to you. 
Large Roses for Immediate Effect. I call special attention to the two-year-old plants 
offered, as they are very heavy, fine plants, and the prices arc low. I keep them in cold houses 
during winter — entirely dormant, no they are in best condition for immediate blooming. 
They must be sent by express at purchaser’s expense, unless the order be a small one, when I 
will send by mail if 5 cents per plant be added for postage. 
Visitors Always Welcome. I am right at Oakton station, on the Washington. 
Arlington and P'alls Church Electric Road. Cars leave Washington every hour from Penn 
avenue and Twelfth street; Oakton is a twelve-mile ride. 
I want to make you a customer this year if you are not already growing some of my 
plants. If you are. then you will still be interested in my attractive offerings. In either 
case, let me hear from you with an order — I will make every effort to merit your further 
patronage by supplying such plants as will produce thoroughly satisfactory results for you. 
I guarantee my own personal efforts in that direction. 
W. R. GRAY, Oakton, Virginia 
PRICES IN this book ARE GOOD FOR 
THE ENTIRE YEAR OF 191 ?. 
