We offer to old Rose-lovers, and to those who wish to venture into this hobby 
and become Rose-lovers, the Hybrid Teas and Hardy Climbers which we can 
supply. No other blossom can compete with the incomparable Queen of Flowers 
—so beloved of the English-speaking race the world over, so sung in poetry, 
pictured in the arts—so symbolic of love. 
These Are Live, Pot-Grown Roses 
Don’t confuse with dormant Roses which we no 
longer supply. These are pot-grown, grafted Roses in 
full leaf for April and May delivery. Our production 
at these low prices is limited, and offered while they 
last f.o.b. our store, or for local delivery only. Please 
place your order early. 
Everblooming Roses 
These, the Hybrid Teas (designated HT.), do not bloom all 
the time, but if kept healthy and growing steadily, one crop of 
flowers succeeds another at brief intervals. These are the most 
popular and useful of all Roses, supplying flowers of beautiful 
form, fragrance, and color. They are hardy, but must have 
protection in climates subject to zero weather. 
Betty Uprichard. HT. Copper-red buds, opening to semi¬ 
double flowers; brilliant orange-carmine on outer surface of pet¬ 
als, showing light salmon reflexes; spicy fragrance. Strong-grow¬ 
ing, persistent-blooming, healthy. 89 cts. each; $3.99 for 5. 
Dame Edith Helen. HT. Shapely buds and substantial, 
high-centered blooms of clear pink, sweetly scented and freely 
produced on long, strong stems. 89 cts. each; $3.99 for 5. 
CULTURE 
Roses prefer rich, clay 
loam but will grow in any soil 
if drained, manured, and 
hoe-cultivated. Sand or ashes 
may be added to the soil to 
convert heavy clay into loam 
and very light soils may be 
improved by liberal applica¬ 
tions of manure. Hedges on 
the northwest will protect 
Roses, but the hedge should 
not be allowed to crowd the 
Rose roots. Plant them as 
early as possible, cultivate 
weekly. Our potted Roses 
will bloom almost immedi¬ 
ately and continue until frost. 
Dig the bed 18 inches deep, 
replacing one-third its bulk 
with rotted cow-manure, or 
use less commercial fertilizer. 
If the soil is soggy, use a 
drain made of tile or stone. 
Fertilize with two parts bone- 
meal to one part sheep 
manure when planting. 
Slip the Rose from the pot 
without breaking the ball of 
roots and plant it just a little 
deeper than it stood in the 
pot. Make ground firm and 
water is necessary. 
If soil is dry, water thor¬ 
oughly before putting in last 
soil. Set Hybrid Teas IF 2 to 
2 feet apart, and Climbers 6 
to 10 feet. 
Cultivate once each week; 
a dust-mulch prevents evap¬ 
oration and keeps ground 
moist. A mulch of peat-moss 
Potted Roses 
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