ROSES FOR ABROAD. 
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Benjamin R. Cant 6 Sons’ Roses 
H AVE been shipped to almost all parts of the globe, and it may be interesting to 
many customers to know that large quantities are sent yearly to America 
(U.S.A.), Brazil, West Indies, Ceylon, Falk¬ 
land Islands, Australia, China, Canada, 
British East Africa, South Africa, Egypt, 
India, New Zealand, &c., and on The Con¬ 
tinent. They are most useful presents from 
home to friends and relations abroad, as they 
give an infinite amount of pleasure and form 
a beautiful addition to the garden, growing to 
huge bushes and lasting for many years; any 
information or selection will gladly be furnished, 
also estimates if desired. 
The best time to forward Roses is in the autumn. 
The Bush or Dwarf form is more suitable than the 
Standards, and is much in request in the Colonies and cold 
countries. 
B. R. C. Sc Sons’ export trade to all parts of the 
world has of late years reached very large dimensions, and 
the packing has attained such a state of perfection that 
most satisfactory results attend the consignments. Numerous 
testimonials have been received, stating the good condition 
on arrival and how well the plants have succeeded. 
On arrival the tips of the plants should be shortened 
to sound undamaged wood, this will prevent any further 
decay, and il any plants appear shrivelled or dry owing to 
the length of journey, treat them as advised on page 5 . 
under Planting. 
Small orders from 12 to 60 Bush Plants, 
for some of the British Colonies, can be sent 
by Parcel Post, in one or more parcels ; also 
arrangements can be made with Customers T * ie 5° Guinea Silver Trophy presented 
going abroad who may be de-irous of takin-» the Canadian Pacific Railway 
„ ... ., ,, . . Co. to the festival ol Empire. 
Roses with them during the autumn and Crystal Palace, 1911 . F 
winter months. Larger numbers must be 
shipped in the usual way in cases. Won by B. R. CANT & SONS. 
SPECIAL NOTE. 
All customers ordering from United States of America must first 
apply to the Department of Agriculture, Washington, for permission 
to import Roses, and send with the order to us the number of permit, 
and also state the Port of Entry (this permit is readily granted). 
All orders from the Union of South Africa must be accompanied by 
an Import Permit obtainable fr m the Department of Agriculture, 
Pretoria, otherwise ihe Roses cannot be forwarded. 
CANADIAN PARCELS. 
Clients in Canada before posting orders to us should comply with 
Regulations issued by Department of Agriculture, and give notice to the 
Dominion Entomologist, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, Canada, of 
the quantity of Roses it is intended to order. 
These Regulations do not apply to residents in British Columbia. 
