THE 
National Rose Society. 
Founded 1876. 
Patroness - HER MAJESTY QUEEN ALEXANDRA. 
3'he cAuhimn oj 1912 
and Winter of 1912-13. 
n NEW HEMPER on payment of a Subscription of HflLE-A-QUiNEfl at once (as there is 
1 1 no baliot for Membership) becomes entitied to the foiloWing usefui handbooks 
(1) The “ Hints on Planting Roses,” to which is appended a list of the Roses most suitable 
for beginning a collection. 
(2) The “ Handbook on Pruning Roses,” which gives clear directions for pruning over 
1,000 different varieties. 
(3) The “ Enemies of the Rose,” with beautifully coloured illustrations of the various fungus and 
insect pests which attack Roses, and directions how they may best be kept in check. 
(4) The “Official Catalogue of Roses,” giving descriptions of nearly 600 of the best Roses 
of the day, with lists of the varieties most suitable for different purposes . 
(5) The Society’s “Rose Annual for 1912,” containing numerous articles and Illustrations of 
interest to all classes of Rose Growers. 
Hll the above publications, except the " Hints on Planting Roses,” are bound in cloth. 
S copy of any New Publication, such as the "Rose Hnnual for 1913,” or the revised edition of 
any existing publication, will be sent to each Member as soon as issued ; for the Council are very anxious 
to keep all the publications of the Society as far as possible up to date in the information they supply. 
new Members are also entitled to THREE FIVE-SHILLIHG TICKETS of admission to the leading 
Exhibition of the Society -the largest and finest display of Roses in the world— which is annually 
held in London; also to TWO HHLF-CROWH TICKETS for the Kutumn Show. 
MEMBERS RESIDENT ABROAD. — Those Members who are unable to visit the 
Exhibitions can have their Tickets sent to any friend in the British Isles that they 
wish on application to t;he Hon. Secretary. 
That the above privileges are appreciated by Hmateur Rosarians generally. Is shown by the fact 
that during the last three years no fewer than 3,000 Mew Members have joined the Society. 
Members may join the Society at any period of the year with almost equal privileges, but tbe 
greatest advantages are obtained by those who send in their subscription now, as no further 
subscription will become due from them until May 1st, 1914, and they will receive the Society's 
handbooks when they are likely to be of most service. 
Hny further particulars will with pleasure be supplied by the Honorary Secretary, 
EDWD. MflWLEY. 
^ Rosebank, Berkbamsted, Herts. 
Jhe Jlutumn of 1912 and VOinfer of 1912-13. 
