ROSES 
“The Rose, the Queen of Flowers.” The very name suggests beauty and 
fragrance. 
There is no group of flowers so universally popular as Roses. For orna¬ 
mental effects in rows or beds, or as climbing vines they are unsurpassed; 
and of course as cut flowers there is nothing comparable. Roses are much 
more effective if segregated in a group by themselves. As a rule they do 
not combine well with other shrubbery (this does not apply to climbers) and 
it is only occasionally that they are advisable or effective as single specimens. 
Tree or Standard roses make good specimens if well trained and carefully 
tended. 
The abbreviations used refer to the class or group to which the rose 
belongs: 
TEA. (T.) This group is of slender growth, not vigorous; however, 
there are occasional exceptions. 
HYBRID TEA. (H. T.) This is the result of hybridizing the hybrid 
perpetual with the Teas. This group is vigorous and very free flowering, 
retaining much of the odor of the Tea. - 
HYBRID PERPETUAL. (H. P.) Hardiest of all types. Growth 
strong, generally upright; foliage mostly dull; flowers highly perfumed. 
PERNETIANA. (Per.) A more recent introduction by Pernet Ducher, 
of Lyons, France. It is a cross between the Austrian Briar rose and Hybrid 
Perpetual; the result has produced the most brilliant color combination. 
POLYANTHA. (Pol.) This group bears flowers in large clusters. 
For best results with Roses we suggest that they be planted before April 
1st. (Fall planting is to be preferred.) Dig the beds deep and enrich with 
well rotted stable fertilizer. Plant your Roses about 18 to 24 inches apart, 
setting the graft 3 inches below the ground level. 
Water them well twice weekly during summer months adding occasional 
fertilizer solution (a mixture of fertilizer and water). Cultivate the plants 
occasionally and mulch the soil with a layer of dry straw or leaves. 
In February the rose plants should be cut back quite heavily, pruning 
out all old wood as much as possible to force new growth and better flowers. 
We shall be pleased to answer any further question pertaining to your par¬ 
ticular needs. 
PORTLAND ROSEBUSHES 
AMERICA (H. T.)—Light pink blooms, exquisite form, heavy substance. 
$1.25. 
BABY CECIL BRUNNER—Rose and cream. 90c. 
BABY CRIMSON RAMBLER—Crimson. 90c. 
BABY JEANNE D’ARC—Pure white. 90c. 
BABY ORLEANS—Geranium red with whitish center. 90c. 
BABY PERLE D’OR—Light orange to creamy yellow. 90c. 
BABY TAUSENDSCHEON (Thousand Beauties)—Rosy pink. 90c. 
BRITISH QUEEN (H. T.)—Pure white, large, full flowers, opening freely. 
90c. 
CAPTAIN CHRISTY (H. T.)— Flesh, tinted white; fine, large flower, deep 
green foliage. 90c. 
See inside back cover for INDEX 
