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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation). 
PLANT DEPARTMENT. 
To this important branch of our business we are giving much attention, and are in a position, second to 
none, to supply Fruit Trees, Shade and Ornamental Trees, Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Vines, Her¬ 
baceous and Summer Bedding Plants, etc., in all desirable varieties and sizes, at lowest prices. We shall be 
glad to advise intending buyers as to selection, and also furnish plans and estimates for laying out and planting 
ornamental grounds. 
While we exercise the greatest care to have all Nursery stock pure and reliable, we sell no Trees, Plants, 
Shrubs or other Nursery stock with warranty, express or implied, in any respect. If the purchaser does not 
accept these goods on these terms, they must be returned at once. 
ROSES. 
The Roses we offer are from the Nurseries of one of the most renowned and extensive growers in Britain. 
They were grown on a clay soil, in an exposed situation, near the sea, which insures thrifty growth, ripe wood • 
and hardiness. They are all budded very low on the stock, and have fine roots. 
The list of varieties is revised, and contains nothing but the really most desirable 
and distinct kinds. 
PLANTING. If possible, select a position sheltered from high winds but open to sunshine. If the soil 
is not naturally suitable it must be improved — if light, by the addition of rich loam and decomposed cow or 
stable manure, well worked in ; where stiff and heavy, good drainage and rough stable manure are the essentials. 
When planting, carefully prune all dead or bruised roots or branches, spread the root fibres as much as 
possible, and set deep enough to cover the junction of the bud and stock, thereby preventing suckers, and 
enabling the rose to make roots. 
During the growing season, frequent waterings with liquid manure is an advantage. It is easily made by 
mixing cow manure with water in an old tub or barrel. 
In the following list of one hundred varieties we have aimed at selecting those that combine, in the fullest 
manner, the five requirements of a perfect rose, namely: beauty of color, beauty of form, fragrance, profusion 
and continuity of bloom, and vigor of growth. To aid our customers in making selection, who cannot give 
space to a hundred kinds, we have indicated what we consider the best fifty , by prefixing a star *; to the best 
twenty five, two stars **; to the best twelve , three stars ***; to the best six , four stars ****. 
Strong Plants, 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz. Extra Strong Plants, 50 cts. each ; $ 4.00 per doz. 
See Special Offers on third page of cover. 
