Cl. Queen Alexandria. Combination of vermillion and 
orange, reverse of old-gold ... 50c 
Cl. Red Radiance, H. T. Red . 50c 
Cl. Rose Marie, H. T. The beautifully formed rose-pink 
flowers are larger than on the bush form; they are borne 
in greater profusion all during the spring, summer and fall 
and they are just as fragrant, yet this climber will make 
an enormous plant eight or ten feet high in one season 
and bloom while doing it. A wonder . 50c 
Souv. De Claudius Pernet, H. T. Pure Yellow . 50c 
Cl. Talisman, H. T. Sport of bush . 75c 
Booking orders now for delivery in December, 1936 
Standard Tree Roses 
We have 15 varieties, from 1 to 3 shades, that are not 
to be improved upon. Priced from $2.00 to $3.00. 
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PLANTING AND CULTURAL DIRECTION 
FOR ROSES 
Planting. Roses do well in almost any soil and prefer 
a fully exposed, sunny situation. Before planting, the 
earth should be spaded to a depth of 18 inches and well- 
rotted manure (cow preferred) mixed with it. Never use 
fresh manure, and do not use commercial fertilizer when 
planting. Plant about an inch deeper than the bushes 
were in the nursery, as determined by the earth stain on 
the roots. 
Irrigating and Fertilizing. The two factors which are 
most important in rose culture are water and fertilizer. 
Roses are gross feeders and while they will grow and 
produce flowers under poor conditions, they respond very 
liberally to generous treatment. Well rotted manure (cow 
or stable) is the best fertilizer to use. Use lots of it. The 
lighter the soil the larger the amount. Be sure that it is 
well-rotted and mixed well through the soil. Pulverized 
sheep manure and bone-meal are also good in smaller quan¬ 
tities during the growing season. 
Roses like good drainage, but plenty of water. A thor¬ 
ough soaking of the soil, not mere sprinkling, once a week 
in the growing season is not too much. The surface of 
the soil should be kept stirred or covered with a mulch of 
some kind. 
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