O NE WHO purchases Rose plants must never overlook two important points —vigor 
and hardiness. A Rose may have many other good points, but if either one of these 
is lacking, the plant will prove to be a disappointment in the ordinary rose-garden. 
The location of my gardens, which are at the extreme southern point of the peninsula 
between Buzzards Bay and Nantucket Sound, combined with the low temperature and 
driving winds of the New England winters, demand hardiness in every plant grown here. 
Unusual vigor of growth is given by our careful methods of propagating and cultivating, 
while the rich, sandy loam provides the nourishment required in the early life of the plant. 
E ACH year sees a multitude of so-called novelties introduced to American rose-lovers, 
but of all these introductions only a few remain as constant garden companions. 
A large percentage prove to be entirely unworthy because of defects in the habit of 
growth, in the form of the flower, or the uncertainty of bloom. When I began to grow Roses 
in my own garden I selected only those which I was convinced would give me the greatest 
pleasure. When Rose-growing became my business, I followed the same policy, and no 
variety has ever been sent out unless it has proved to be satisfactory in my own garden. 
D URING the years that I have grown Roses I have originated many varieties that 
have become general favorites. Among them may be mentioned “Mrs. M. H. WalsfT 
which was awarded the Gold Medal in 1911 by the American Rose Society; in 1912 
“Excelsa” received a similar medal from the same society; in 1914 “America” received the 
first honor at the show in New York City. Medals have also been awarded to “Arcadia,” 
“Minnehaha” and others. 
While the Wichuraianas and Polyan- 
tha Hybrids are my special favorites, I 
have not neglected the culture of Teas, 
Hybrid Teas, and Hybrid Perpetuals. 
Many of the new introductions of the 
foremost French and English growers, 
as well as those of America, are included 
in my collection. I feel quite sure that 
all of the varieties mentioned in this 
catalogue will give entire satisfaction, 
even under the most trying conditions. 
Cbf CommontDtaltt) of iflassartjusttM 
STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
Official Certificate N 
6- Boston, 
Co toljom it map concrrn: 
Zlufj \& ifi tO OCfrtifp that I have this thirteenth. _day of_ 
.19 26 . 
July 
completed the inspection of the nursery stock of_ W.H-W alwh F.at-.w t-«> _ £3 
grown at_ Wooda Ho le_, State of Massachusetts, and find it to be apparently 
free from all injurious insects and diseases which might be transferred on nursery stock from the pn* 
nursery to the orchard or garden. 0* 
This certificate is good until July 1.1927 // 
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Iruptanl by __H.H.Allen 
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