HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 
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ROSES 
A spray of Maman Cochet Roses, one of the best of the Teas 
ROSES— HOW TO GROW THEM 
There are many favorites in the garden, but none 
more so than the Rose. Contrary to the general idea, 
no flower is more easy to grow to perfection than the 
Rose if a few important facts are kept in mind. 
First, always procure strong, vigorous plants such as 
we supply. This is the very first step toward successful 
Rose-growing. In order to produce such hardy stock, 
which will withstand the rigors and strains of our 
extreme climate, in summer as well as in winter, it is 
absolutely necessary to have outdoor or field-grown plants. 
We are strongly opposed to and do not offer Roses grown 
under glass. Such artificially forced greenhouse Roses 
are tender, and are at once attacked by mildew and other 
fungous diseases and all kinds of insects. Even our pot- 
grown Roses have been grown one year in the field, 
potted in fall, wintered in a dormant state in coldframes 
and with the beginning of spring, they are cultivated 
on beds right out in the open field. 
The opinions as to Roses on their own roots or grafted 
and budded Roses, widely differ. We, however, have 
made it our life-study and do not stick to one single pet 
method of propagation, but adapt these “methods” to 
the various classes and varieties. Hybrid Perpetuals 
and Tea Roses, for example, are, with but few excep- 
tions, budded or grafted, while Climbing Roses and the 
Polyantha types are mostly on their own roots. 
Second, the soil must not be too sandy, yet loose and 
porous, with a goodly portion of humus and clay in its 
composition, and the bed must be dug deeply and well 
drained. 
The ideal Rose soil may be termed a sandy clay-loam, 
a soil of a rather adhesive nature, yet sufficiently porous 
to permit a ready and free drainage of surplus water. 
Almost any good garden soil, however, can be, with 
proper care and treatment, made to produce the finest 
Roses. Where advisable, beds should be trenched to a 
depth of 15 to 18 inches, providing for proper drainage 
in the bottom, turning the sod in next and adding 
Alphano Humus and fertilizer to the top-soil, mixing 
them thoroughly. 
Third, remember that Roses are gross feeders, and 
the soil can hardly be too rich for them. Alphano 
Humus applied several times during the season will be 
found vastly beneficial, and a liberal application of liquid 
manure will do wonders. The manure used for winter 
protection should also be dug into the ground early in 
spring. This should be done very carefully in order to 
preserve the roots. 
ROSES 
We offer the best varieties of old-fashioned and the most up-to-date 
introductions. “Bcrryhill” Roses are grown the most natural way, not 
forced artificially to make a salable, good-looking plant in the shortest 
time possible. The}'' are hardy. 
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES 
This class of Roses is at its best during the Rose month — June. But, 
with the help of a liberal treatment — cultivating, watering and slight 
cutting back after blooming — occasional flowers may be had all summer 
and most certainly in fall. Therefore, certain varieties are quite “per- 
petual.'' 
Prices, except where noted: Each 10 
Strong, field-grown plants $0 35 $3 00 
Extra-strong, field-grown and potted plants 50 4 50 
Alfred Colomb. Brilliant carmine; large, perfectly shaped. 
Anna de Diesbach. Carmine; large flower; fragrant. 
Baron de Bonstetten. Dark, velvety red; one of the darkest Roses. 
Baroness Rothschild. Rich satiny pink; a beautiful Rose. 
R. B. Cant. Deep crimson; vigorous and hardy. 
Captain Christy. Delicate flesh-color, rosy center; very fine. 
Captain Hayward. Bright scarlet-crimson; large; sweet; very dis- 
tinct. 
Clio. Flesh-color, shaded rosy in the center. 
Fisher Holmes. Deep red; perfect form; very fragrant. 
Frau Karl Druschki. Snowy white. The best white Rose in exist- 
ence. Large, perfect bloom; hardy, vigorous grower; perpetual bloomer. 
General Jacqueminot. Brilliant crimson; very sweet. 
Francois Levet. Bright rose; large; early bloomer. 
La Reine. Rosy pink; fragrant; free bloomer. 
HEINRICH MUENCH. New. One of our best novelties. True 
rose-color; enormous bloom; hardy and vigorous. 50 cts. 
Margaret Dickson. White, pale pink center; very fine. 
Mrs. John Laing. Beautiful soft pink; perpetual bloomer. 
Oscar Cordel. Bright carmine; free bloomer; sweet and large. 
Paul Neyron. Deep rose-color; largest of all Roses. 
Ulrich Brunner. Rich crimson; large and fragrant. 
The two kinds of Roses for a happy home 
