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Our Beautiful ROSA RUGOSA TU ftftL. 
The Roses that grow and bloom where no others 
will; absolutely hardy even in the bleak cold climate of 
the Dakotas, Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, where 
many Roses are more or less of a disappointment. Yet 
they will grow with equally as much vigor in the cen- 
tral and southern states. They require no winter pro- 
tection. 
Being shrubby growing plants, they are excellent for 
hedges, borders, or combine so well with flowering 
shrubs. Once planted they are permanent—no prun¬ 
ing, no spraying. Just a little manure spaded in around 
them and the ground kept loose, and they will last for 
years, yielding a great abundance of large, double, fra¬ 
grant, colorful blooms. The foliage is somewhat wrinkl¬ 
ed and waxy, making a splendid background for the 
artistic blossoms. At maturity they reach a height of 
from 4 to 8 feet, and following the flowers are brilliant 
seed pods or “hips” which h^ng on nearly all winter. 
It is an ideal Rose, too, for cemetery planting. Most 
Roses like lots of sunshine, but the Rugosas will also 
do well in partial shade. We have a splendid lot of 
Rugosa plants this season, in the following selected 
varieties: 
HANSA. A handsome Rugosa, with large, double, full 
blossoms of deep rich red. A vigorous grower and 
profuse bloomer. Select, 2-year plants, 25c each; 3 
for 60c; 10 for $1.80. 
BELLE POITEVINE. An extremely vigorous grower. 
Large, double flowers of clear rose-pink; very at¬ 
tractive. Select, 2-yr. plants, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 10 
for $1.80. 
SIR THOMAS LIPTON. Beautiful snowy white blos¬ 
soms, no tinge of pink or yellow. Flowers are very 
double, and borne in graceful clusters. Select, 2-yr. 
plants, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.80. 
NEW CENTURY. Unusually lovely, with large, full, 
double blooms of clear flesh-pink with light red cen¬ 
ter. Select, 2-yr. plants,- 25c each; 3 for 60c; 10 for 
$1.80. 
How to Care for Roses 
All Roses flourish best when planted in good rich, well drain¬ 
ed soil in a sunny location. Set them deeply and firmly, giving 
the tops a severe pruning. Then, each succeeding spring, the 
Hybrid Perpetuals and Hybrid Teas should be trimmed back 
quite heavily to encourage more blooms. Rugosa Roses will 
require little future trimming except to keep them to the size 
desired. Climbing Roses, when once established, should have 
no trimming whatever in early spring except to prune cut 
any dead wood. Any extensive trimming to Climbers should 
be done immediately following the blooming period. 
The Climbing and Ramber Roses are all very hardy but re¬ 
quire winter protection in places of zero temperatures. Lay 
down the canes in late fall and cover with earth, evergreen 
boughs, or leaves, or wrap in burlap. The Hybrid Perpetuals 
and Hybrid Teas should have winter protection, especially in 
the North. Before the ground freezes in the fall, mound the 
earth 8 to 12 inches up around the plant, then cover the ex¬ 
posed tops of the roses with leaves, straw or other mulching. 
You will have no trouble in wintering even the more tender 
varieties if treated in this manner. 
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Rose Manual* 15c 
This little booklet is of especial value to Rose lovers who 
are planning Rose beds and gardens. It gives complete instruc¬ 
tions as to trimming, spraying, cultivation, fertilizing, etc., 
from year to year. In other words, it contains complete details 
on Rose culture which we do not have space for in our catalog 
If you desire this helpful guide, send 15c to cover cost of 
printing and postage. 
Rugosa Roses. 
F. J. GROOTENDORST. Charming clusters of double 
blooms of carnation-red come in great abundance, 
not only in June but throughout the summer, no 
Rose excelling it in continuous bloom. Bushy, vig¬ 
orous, hardy plants that are superb for hedge plant¬ 
ing, though just as fine for specimens. Has the same 
healthy, attractive foliage of all Rugosas. Select, 2-yr. 
plants, 35c each; 3 for 90c; 10 for $2.50. 
(If Roses are desired by parcel post, add 5c each, 10c for 4, or 
25c for 10 plants, for packing and postage). 
Our Popular Rugosa Hedge 
COLLECTION 
3 Belle Poitevine. 1 F. J. Grootendorst. 
3 Hansa. 3 Sir Thomas Lipton. 
These 10 choice Rugosa Roses—thrifty, 2-year 
No. 1 plants —(worth all of $5.00) 
Ferris’ Special Bargain Post- 
Price paid 
