Dear Rose Lover: 
Let Us Have the Truth, 
—About Roses! 
Frankness 
Truth 
Painstaking 
Descriptions 
Characteristics 
Good and Bad 
Satisfaction 
Guaranteed 
Order Now! 
This is likely the most unusual rose catalogue you 
have ever held in your hands. 
Do not be surprised on finding roses described in 
frank, concise, truthful terms. It is obvious that 
roses vary in their characteristics and growing habits, 
the same as all other living plants and animals. 
I believe that in seeking roses for planting you 
want a catalogue that tells as nearly as possible the 
truth about the various types and varieties of roses 
and gives you as definitely as possible just 
what you may expect. 
I have painstakingly studied the characteristics 
of every-rose listed — have given careful attention to 
the opinion of experts — and in the description of each 
variety you will read my honest opinion. 
Few roses are good everywhere. Many are good 
somewhere. Many, many more — including hundreds 
introduced every year — are little good anywhere. I 
list none of the last class. 
Beyond any reasonable doubt, I believe these roses 
will please you on arrival. But if they do not, wrap 
them up in the same packing material and send them right 
back to me. I shall return every penny without a 
question asked. 
All types arid varieties of my roses are quoted at 
the same price, being merely separated into three grades 
as to quality. First come, first served on choice 
varieties. Tell me if you wish them shipped later, but 
by all means order now. 
Roses for the Living, 
Member: 
American Rose Society. 
American Association of Nurserymen. 
References: 
Mercantile National Bank, Dallas, Texas. 
Liberty National Bank, Paris, Texas. 
