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WINTER PROTECTION In the South and Southwest it is not 
necessary to give roses any winter 
protection other than a straw mulch. Farther North, however, 
the tender varieties should be mounded up from 8 to 12 inches 
with soil around the base of the plants and the tops wrapped with 
straw and burlap. This is only recommended in sections where 
the weather is below zero and remains at this temperature for a 
long period. In warm sections, if the plants are wrapped the 
covering should be removed as soon as the cold spell is over. If 
allowed to be covered too long the tops of the plants rot. ’ 
PRUNINC A good rule to follow with pruning bush roses is 
to cut out all dead wood at any time of the year 
that it is noticed. Uneven growth may also be pruned back at 
any time of the year without injury. The main pruning in the 
spring may be done in January. February, or March, depending 
on the section. With a handsaw and pruning shears, remove all 
dead wood and other wood that has lost its usefulness to the main 
plant. Care should be used to keep the plants as symmetrical as 
possible, at the same time removing all the dead, weak, over¬ 
crowded and otherwise useless shoots. New plants should be cut 
Method of Pruning Hybrid Teas for Garden Display 
back to within six inches of the ground, and older plants one-half 
to two-thirds of the previous season’s growth. By thinning out 
the shoots, more strength is left for the main stalks. If budded 
or grafted roses have been planted, the gardener should keep a 
sharp lookout for ground suckers and cut them off before they 
have time to draw much sap strength from the main root system. 
In the pruning out of shoots they may be entirely cut away to the 
base of the plant, or to its starting point on the older shoot, from 
which it springs. When the plant has been pruned, the shoots 
should be left as nearly as possible as equal distance from each 
other, so that the plant presents a well-balanced appearance at all 
times. Climbing Roses should only be pruned immediately after 
their blooming period. At this time cut out all dead parts and 
remove most of the growth that is over two years old. Climbing 
roses bloom freest on second year growth. Tip back all the present 
season’s growth at least one-third to one-half. The lateral shoots 
that come from these car.es will give the best blossoms next season. 
Tipping back the long canes on everblooming climbing roses causes 
them to bloom more during the summer and fall. 
INSECTICIDES 
and FUNGICIDES 
ARSENATE OF LEAD 
(Powdered.) Not mailable. An 
effective remedy for all chewing 
insects or bugs. May be used 
either as a dust spray, diluted 
with hydrated lime, or as a liquid 
spray with water. If used dry 
one part arsenate of lead to four 
parts lime. In liquid form, two 
ounces to each gallon of water. 
By express, not prepaid, one-half 
pound, 40c; one pound, 70c. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE 
(Powdered.) Not mailable. A 
highly efficient preparation for 
the control of black spot and mil¬ 
dew on roses. May be used either 
dry or as a liquid with water. 
When used with water, use ten 
tablespoonsful to each gallon of 
water. I-lb. pkgs., 50c, by express. 
The Way to Prune and Thin 
Out Climbing Rosea 
FUNCTROCEN (Not mailable.) A most effective and scientific 
preventative and remedy for Mildew, Black 
Spot and other fungoid diseases of roses. Will not discolor the 
foliage. By express, not prepaid, one-half pint, 90c; pint, $1.50. 
RED ARROW INSECT SPRAY (Mailable.) Red Arrow is an 
effective, economical and non- 
poisonous insecticide. It will not burn the tenderest leaf or blight 
the most delicate rose. Manufactured by the makers of Bee Brand 
insect powder. Kills both by contact and eating the sprayed 
leaves. Fatal to all insects. Price, by mail, prepaid, one ounce, 
50c; one-half pint, $2.50. 
VOLCK (Mailable.) A refined oil emulsion that may be used 
on the most tender foliage with perfect safety. Effect¬ 
ually controls mealy bugs, white fly, red spider, aphids, thrips, etc. 
Does not discolor foliage, but imparts a bright glossy appearance. 
Price, one-half pint. 60c; pint, $1.00; quart, $1.50; gallon, $4.00. 
DIRECTIONS TO CUSTOMERS 
ORDER EARLY We aim to execute orders as soon as received, 
but in rush season from March to May slight 
delays are unavoidable, which, however, can be largely overcome 
by our patrons anticipating their wants and ordering and taking 
delivery early. 
FORWARDINC We deliver, postpaid to any Post Office in the 
United States, Flower Seeds in packets. 
All Plants, Roots and Bulbs are forwarded by Express, pur¬ 
chaser paying charges. For those of our customers who prefer 
to receive their goods by Parcel Post, we will be pleased to for¬ 
ward in this manner such Plants, Roots and Bulbs as can be sent 
in this way at the additional cost of 10% of their cost. 
SAFE ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES We guarantee safe arrival of 
all goods sent by Express or 
Mail to points within the United States. If a package sent by 
Express or Mail is injured or lost we will replace it as soon as 
informed of the fact. Goods sent in any other way are solely at 
purchaser’s risk. Frequently it happens that orders never reach 
us or are without signature. When customers fail to receive their 
packages in a reasonable time they should inform us, and at the 
same time send a copy of order and any other information neces¬ 
sary to trace the goods. Claims for damage must be made on 
receipt of goods. We do not hold ourselves responsible for failures 
after delivery of the goods in good condition. Please keep a copy 
of your order for checking delivery. 
HOW TO SEND MONEY Our terms are cash. To avoid delay 
please send money with order. Money 
may be sent at our risk if forwarded by P. O. Money Order, Express 
Money Order, Bank Draft or in Registered Letter, and cost of 
same may be deducted from amount forwarded; but we cannot be 
responsible for any order or money that fails to reach us when not 
sent as above directed. CASH should be sent by Registered Letter, 
but coins should be carefully wrapped and care taken to seal the 
letter securely. New postage stamps accepted for small amounts. 
ORDERS WILL NOT BE SENT C. O. D. unless one-third is 
sent with order as an evidence of good faith. 
ACENTS We employ no agents and are only responsible for 
orders sent direct to us. 
ORDERS LESS THAN $1 We cannot afford to fill orders 
of less amount than one dol¬ 
lar, unless, in addition to amount for plants wanted, ten 
cents is sent. This does not apply to Seed orders. 
NON-WARRANTY Most of the failures with seeds, plants and 
bulbs are due to causes entirely beyond 
our control, such as unfavorable weather or soil conditions, too 
deep or too shallow planting, etc., which renders it impossible for 
us to guarantee success, and, although we take all possible care to 
supply only such goods as will, under proper conditions, produce 
satisfactory results, we still give no warranty as to description, 
quality or productiveness of any of the seeds, plants or bulbs we 
send out, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop, 
and every order for articles named in this catalogue will be exe¬ 
cuted on these conditions only. It must, however, be plain to 
every one who gives the matter the slightest thought that it is to 
our best interests to send out only such stock as will not only grow, 
but prove true to name and description. 
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