Sunset Rose Novelties 
^Ambassador. H. T. A Rose that has proved a great success in the past 
year. The beautiful bronzy salmon bud is borne singly on a strong stem 
and is similar to Talisman in form but uniform in color. Foliage dark and 
leathery. A profuse bloomer and intensely fragrant. $1.00 each. 
* Amelia Earhart. H. T. Plant Patent No. 63. Large ovoid bud, cream 
with blushes; flowers very full, graduating from a deep yellow center to an 
outer collarette of large cream petals with a blush overtone; extremely 
fragrant; strong grower, free bloomer; leathery dark green foliage. 
A worth-while addit : on. $1.50 each. 
^Better Times. H. T. Plant Patent No. 23. The brilliant cerise flowers 
are large, double, and delicately fragrant. Being produced on long strong 
stems, they are excellent for cutting; foliage is leathery, dark green, a very 
free, full bloomer. $1.50 each. 
*Carmelita. H. T. Plant Patent No. 91. Large ovoid bud of E. G. Hill 
color; flowers vivid red, color same on both sides of petals without varia¬ 
tions. A vigorous grower with abundant large leathery dark green foliage. 
A new American Rose of great promise. We recommend it highly. $2.00 
each. 
*Countess Vandal. H. T. $1.00 each. See page 7. 
*Dotty. H. T. Superb Rose of golden apricot and tawny orange-yellow. Vig¬ 
orous, free-flowering, with healthy, holly-like foliage. 75c each. 
*Edith Krause. H. T. Probably one of the most beautiful white Roses in 
existence. Very large white bud with a greenish tint, opening to a ma¬ 
jestic, perfumed bloom of pure white. Long, strong stems for cutting. 
Unusually hardy. $1.00 each. 
*Mary Hart. H. T. $1.00 each. See page 2. 
*Max Krause. H. T. Probably the finest yellow Rose for outdoor use—a 
gold-yellow that stays gold. Long bud and cup-formed bloom of great sub¬ 
stance freely borne on a long stem. Foliage leathery and unusually re¬ 
sistant to Rose troubles. $1.50 each. 
*Nigrette. H. T. Plant Patent No. 87. “The Black Rose of Sangerhousen.” 
The cup-shaped flowers are intensely deep maroon with blackish velvet 
sheen and are deliciously fragrant. It is the darkest of Roses,—appearing 
almost black from a little distance. The petals do not burn in the sun. 
The plant is continuously in bloom, spending most of its energy in forming 
blossoms. The sensation of the European rose world is now available for 
the first time in this country. $2.00 each. 
*Souvenir. H. T. $1.00 each. See page 7. 
* Token. Plant Patent No. 95. Large Ophelia-shaped bud. The full, double 
flowers are a single toned glowing orange; a unique color. It is a free 
bloomer and has an upright growth in the garden. The flowers are very 
lasting and are pleasing at all stages. The glossy foliage is disease- 
resistant.. $1.50 each. 
Novelty Climbers 
*Blaze. $1.50 each. See page 7. 
*Golden Climber (Mrs. Arthur Curtiss James). Plant Patent No. 28. 
The most interesting and unusual feature is that its extreme hardiness is 
combined with blooms of Hybrid Tea type and quality; long lasting and 
most always solitary on stems often 18 inches or longer. It is very hardy, 
being able to withstand sub-zero temperatures. The handsome g’ossy green 
wood and red thorns are very ornamental. $2.00 each. 
*Climbing Etoile de Hollande. H. T. Fragrant and thrifty, with beautiful 
blossoms, large and bold. The color is a glorious deep red. 75c each. 
*Climbing Queen Alexandra. H. T. Probably one of the most popular 
Roses in the bush form. Now we have it in a vigorous climber. Outside 
of petals old gold, inside bright vermilion. 75c each. 
See other Climbers, page 11. 
Properly nourished rose bushes resist most fungus 
troubles. Sunset Special Garden and Lawn Fertilizer fills 
this need. (See page 46). Your roses will respond to it quicker 
than any other plant food. It possesses the proper elements 
of nutrition essential to vigorous growth, luxuriant foliage 
and beautiful long-stemmed blossoms. It quickens blooming 
and furnishes a steady long-lasting supply of nourishing 
food. Use 3 to 4 tablespoonfuls to a bush. Water in well 
after applying. Never put it directly on the roots. 
Planted ivrong. Not deep 
enough. 
Correct way to prune. Cut 
clean, slightly sloped, just 
above the eye. 
Rose Prices 
If 5 to 25 Roses are or¬ 
dered, you may deduct 10% 
from the total amount. If 
over 25, 20% may be deduct¬ 
ed. We cannot fill Rose or 
plant orders for less than 
$1.00 unless 15c is added to 
cover cost of postage and 
packing. 
We pay shipping charges 
on Bush and Climbing Roses 
within the Fourth Zone by 
Parcel Post or Express, at 
our option. 
State Sales Tax 
must be added as follows: 
Sales from 
lc to 14c no tax 
15c to 59c.lc 
60c to $1.05.2c 
$1.06 to $1.49.3c 
$1.50 to $1.90.4c 
$1.91 to $2.30.5c 
For each additional 40c 
thereafter, lc additional tax. 
A Rose properly pruned and 
planted. 
1720 OCEAN AVE., SAN FRANCISCO 
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