Here Are Simple Hints 
for Growing 
Prize - Winn ing Roses 
Time to Plant. We advise fall 
planting when and where possible. 
You should be guided by climatic 
conditions in your section and the 
experience of successful local gar¬ 
deners. We usually begin shipping 
about October 1 and continue until 
April 1. but find late spring plant¬ 
ings do not survive the first summer 
as well as the earlier plantings. 
Any good soil, in a sunny loca¬ 
tion, and away from trees and 
shrubbery, is right for Roses. The 
soil should be spaded or plowed 
deeply, and all plant-food placed as 
far down as possible or broadcast 
on top of the bed. Manure should 
not come in contact with the roots. 
Rosemont Roses are pruned 
ready for setting—they will net 
need further pruning the first 
season. If roots should be broken 
in packing, cut them off before 
planting. 
Make the hole deep, and be sure 
that the plant is set low enough so 
that the bud-union will be at least 
2 inches below the top of the soil, 
and the roots spread as shown in 
the illustrations at bottom of this 
page. Pack the soil tightly around 
the roots, but leave the top-soil 
slightly loose to act as a mulch and 
to retain moisture. If fertilizer is 
required on the surface, spread it 
carefully and work into the top¬ 
soil, but avoid having fertilizer or 
plant-foods in direct contact with 
the roots. 
Should watering be required in 
dry weather be sure to soak the 
soil thoroughly. A light sprinkling 
is almost useless. Good cultivation 
and loose top-soil, or a mulch of 
peat moss, is surely as important 
as watering. 
Mildew and black-spot may be 
controlled with a mixture of 9 parts 
dusting sulphur to 1 part arsenate 
of lead, applied weekly with a dust¬ 
ing-gun or muslin bag. 
When cutting the blooms, be sure 
to let two leaves remain on the 
branch. (See illustration.) 
We cannot control cultivation, 
soil conditions, or moisture; there¬ 
fore we regret to say that 
We Cannot Guarantee 
the Plants to Live 
L—-—— 
Roses from the Center of America’s 
Great Rose Industry 
A PERSON who lias not seen the Rose fields around Tyler has little idea of the size of the 
industry. Millions and millions of plants are produced here; thousands of people are 
employed in the industry. The plants are shipped to all parts of the country—to Maine, 
to California, to Canada, and all the territory in between. 
The size of the industry and the sales area prove definitely that “Texas Roses are good 
Roses.” Naturally, there are degrees of goodness in Roses, as in people. So we say that Rose¬ 
mont Roses provide the foundation for a satisfactory Rose-garden. Skilled production, critical 
selection of varieties, accurately graded plants, and careful packing mean that Rosemont 
Roses please our customers. 
No matter what Rose enthusiasts say about getting results from Roses, the plants are the 
first thing to consider and study. The plants are both foundation and superstructure of the 
successful garden. Poor soil can be replaced or fertilized; proper drainage can be supplied; 
insects and diseases can be controlled. But weak, stunted, store-dried plants are always a 
disappointment. No amount of cultivating or coddling will make them into strong-growing 
and free-flowering Rose bushes. You can grow fine Roses without difficulty. It is not a tiresome 
task. Begin with Rosemont plants, follow the simple instructions given on this page—and 
you will have Roses. 
Our Guarantee 
We guarantee to deliver our Roses to you in first-class growing condition, and that they are true 
to label. Should you receive a Rose plant from us which proves to be untrue, we will replace same 
without cost to you. We have no control over the forces of nature and the care plants will receive; 
hence we cannot guarantee them to live. 
Rosemont Roses have bloomed profusely one year before being shipped to you; with proper care 
they will begin blooming early the first summer. 
PLEASE NOTE. We do not prepay transportation charges on orders amount¬ 
ing to less than SI.50. Purchaser must pay such charges. Get your friends and 
neighbors to club with you and obtain the better rate for large 
orders. Good dependable Roses cannot be bought cheaper. 
A. Shows depth 
to plant 
B. Shows where 
plant was budded 
Rose plant with top cut 
back and long roots 
shortened 
The result of proper plant¬ 
ing and pruning 
The black line 
shows where to cut. 
Let two leaves re¬ 
main on the bush 
k. 
