Lief green Seed Company, Phoenix, Arizona 
TALISMAN 
BUSH VARIETIES 
All Roses Listed Are Strictly Number 1 Grade. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS—Plant as soon as possible after unpacking-, keeping- the roots 
moist and protected in the meantime. If the plants have dried out excessively during ship¬ 
ment, bury them, tops and all, in moist earth before planting. 
Roses do well in almost any soil, and prefer a fully exposed sunny position. Before 
planting, the earth should be spaded to a depth of 18 inches and if possible a small amount 
of well-rotted manure mixed thoroughly with the top soil. Manure which is fresh or nearly 
so, must not be in direct contact with the roots. 
Rose bushes should be given a heavy pruning in the Winter season from November to 
February, while dormant, or a little later in the Spring in colder sections. All small twiggy 
growth should be removed, leaving only several large stalky canes. Another lighter pruning 
is advisable in the middle of Summer, when the plant is usually dormant for a short time 
between blooming periods. 
Roses require a large amount of water, particularly in regions of light rainfall, and 
should never be allowed to dry out during the growing season. The foliage need not be 
moistened except for an occasional sprinkling in the early morning to wash off the dust. 
Roses will respond to liberal application of fertilizer, and a mulch of well-rotted manure on 
top of the ground will serve the purpose of feeding the plants and keeping the ground moist. 
If wanted by mail, add 10c per bush for postage. Express shipments will allow for 
more packing around the roots and we suggest having them expressed rather than mailed. 
10 % may be deducted from the listed price when ordering in quantities of 6 or more roses. 
ROSES 
AMERICAN BEAUTY —One of the best Roses for the hot in 
terior sections of the Western United States. Does magnificent¬ 
ly in Arizona. Throws especially fine, large blossoms during 
early Fall a<nd Spring. Rich, rosy Crimson. Each 50c. 
AUTUMN —Medium size buds and double flowers with novel 
coloring of burnt orange, streaked with red. Strong grower 
and healthy foliage. Each 60c. 
GOLDEN OPHELIA (H. T.) —This is a sturdy, stiff-stemmed 
grower, with beautiful foliage, quite closely set, and glossy. 
The flower- is of medium size from a beautifully formed bud 
of bright golden yellow. Profuse bloomer. Each, 60c. 
GOLDEN EMBLEM —A most beautiful deep golden yellow, oc¬ 
casionally flaked with crimson on the outer petals. Foliage is 
a rich glossy green. Each 60c. 
E. G. HILL —Very popular rose with long and nicely formed 
buds of glowing scarlet. Does not fade or turn purple. 
Each 50c. 
BRIARCLIFF (H. T.) —Bud one-third longer than Columbia, 
very large, long pointed flower 4 % inches across, high center, 
lasting, moderate fragrance, deep rose-pink at center, passing 
to lighter on outer petals, with a touch of citron-green at base, 
borne singly on long, strong stem. Each 50c. 
CECILE BRUNNER —(Bush). The popular miniature rose; 
bright salmon pink. Each 50c. 
CALEDONIA —One of the finest white roses grown. The buds 
are long and pointed with the outer edges gracefully rolled. 
Free blooming and fragrant Each 50c. 
CONDESA DE SASTAGO —This is one of those brilliantly col¬ 
ored roses which draw the Ohs and Ahs from everyone who 
sees the rose for the first time. Cup shaped, bi-colored flow¬ 
ers, glowing orange color on the inside of the petals and 
bright yellow on the outside. Makes a startling color flash. 
Not very double but very fragrant. Each 85c. 
COLUMBIA (H. T.) —It is a big Rose. The color is a true 
pink, about the shade of a perfect Shawyer, deepening as it 
opens to glowing pink. Each 50c. 
DAME EDITH HELEN —An engaging soft rose pink and the 
immense flowers are delightfully scented. The plant is very 
vigorous. Each 50c. 
ETOILE DE HOLLAND (H. T.) —Flower bright red, of me¬ 
dium size, fairly full, deliciously perfumed; growth vigorous, 
upright. A rose of great future. Each 50c. 
FEU JOSEPH LOOYMANS —Remarkable for its long pointed 
buds of glowing orange buff and moderately double yellow 
flowers. Fragrant and excellent for cutting. Exceptionally 
fine. Each 60c. 
GLORIA MUNDI —Polyanthus type. The flowers are a strik¬ 
ing orange scarlet and borne in graceful clusters. Continuous 
bloomer. Each 60c. 
HADLEY —Deep velvety crimson, retaining its color at all sea¬ 
sons. The buds are well formed, large, full and long. It is a 
free bloomer and fragrant. Each 50c. 
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA —Probably the best creamy 
white rose grown for garden purposes in Arizona. Each 50c. 
LORD CHARLEMONT —A gorgeous and brilliant dark red rose 
with blossoms of intense, clear, crimson-scarlet, deepening to 
carmine crimson with almost black shadings. Perfectly shaped 
long pointed buds and large double fragrant flowers. Each 50c. 
LOS ANGELES —A luminous flame pink toned with coral and 
shading to gold at the base of the petals. Each 50c. 
LADY MARGARET STEWART —A rose of unique and dis¬ 
tinct color, the flowers in the young stage are a deep sun¬ 
flower yellow heavily veined and splashed with orange-scarlet 
with the reverse petals suffused with carmine. Each 60c. 
LADY HILLINGDON — Slender, pointed buds and elegantly 
cupped flowers of deep saffron-yellow, paling toward the edges 
and becoming lighter as they expand; fragrant. The plant is 
erect with perfect foliage. Each 60c. 
MARGARET McGREDY —Another rose that offers a distinctly 
new color in roses. Large brilliantly colored double flowers of 
an entrancing shade of Oriental red, passing to carmine-rose. 
A rose that keeps for a long time. Each 50c. 
MISS ROWENA THOM —A California introduction that has 
received favorable comment from rose lovers everywhere. Buds 
are very large and long pointed—enormous flowers five to six 
inches across, fully double and opening perfectly. A color 
blend of fiery rose and rosy mauve with old gold. Each 50c. 
MADAM BUTTERFLY —Light salmon with light yellow shad¬ 
ing, a perfect gem. Foliage leathery, stems strong, a fine va¬ 
riety for cut flower. Each 50c. 
MME. EDOUARD HERRIOT —The famous Daily Mail Rose. 
Buds coral red shaded with yellow at the base. Open red 
flowers of medium size, when fully expanded they take on a 
superb coral. Each 50c. 
Add 10c per plant up to three plants and 5c each for four plants or more if desired by mail. This covers postage and extra care 
in packing. Order early. 
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