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Rose Specialists 
[he Conard &Jones Co. 
ROSE CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
Treatment on Arrival. When you receive the Roses, give 
them the greatest care; never expose the roots to the drying action 
of spring winds for a moment. A plant with bare roots exposed 
to the dry air is like a fish out of water. Should the plants, 
through delay in transit, come dried out, as occasionally happens, 
soak the balls of earth and roots in water; if the stems have dried 
out, after soaking the ball, bury the whole plant in damp earth 
for several days. This treatment may put them in good condi¬ 
tion, while if they are planted when dried out there is danger of 
their dying. 
Planting. If plants have been started in pots and come with 
the earth on the roots, do not remove this earth, simply crush it 
and loosen it slightly so the outside roots get a chance to come in 
contact with the new soil. Should the plants arrive dormant, 
when ready to plant unpack in a shaded place, protected from 
the wind. Keep the roots covered with damp burlap, moss or 
other material, until the actual moment of planting; spring 
winds are so drying that fatal damage may occur through a few 
moments of exposure. Do not set the plants too deep or too 
shallow. If planted too deep, the stems will rot off; if too shallow, 
the plants will grow spindling, will dry out too soon, and high 
winds will cause them to sway, breaking the roots. It is a good 
rule to plant them just a little deeper than they formerly grew, 
with upper roots I to 2 inches under ground. Make the hole in 
whiph the plant is to be set large enough so that the roots can be 
spread out naturally. Plants with cramped roots never do so 
well as those that have plenty of root-room when planted. Use 
plenty of water when planting, to work the soil among the roots. 
As the soil is being thrown in about the roots, pour in a pailful of 
water. When the hole is almost full, pour in another pailful, 
then set the next plant. In three or four hours, when the surplus 
water has drained away, finish filling the hole with soil and tramp 
the earth firmly about the plant. The after-cultivation consists 
of frequently stirring the surface soil to maintain a dust mulch. 
Winter Protection. Where the temperature gets below freez¬ 
ing, the less hardy Roses will require protection, and all of them 
will be the better for it, at least about the roots. Before the 
first frost (see calendar in “How to Grow Roses”), hill up the 
soil around the stems, and when this freezes, cover the Rose-beds 
all over with a 3- or 4-inch layer of strawy stable manure, and 
over each plant make a little roof by nailing boards together A 
shape to shed the rains. Remove when frost is past. 
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT SOILS, HOW TO PRUNE, ETC., SEE “HOW TO GROW ROSES” 
FROM THE AUTHOR OF 
“THE SECRET GARDEN” 
TO A FRIEND 
“Just after I had let my man 
order a thousand Roses from 
another place, I received Con¬ 
ard & Jones’ little book, 
‘How to Grow Roses.' It is the 
most interesting and cleverly 
written, comprehensive little 
book I ever had in my hands. 
“It contains in so few pages 
so much practical information, 
and somehow I felt as if the 
people who compiled it really 
cared for Roses. I liked it so 
much that I was sorry I had 
not had all my Roses from 
them. (Signed) 
Frances Hodgson Burnett 
(Author of “Little Lord Fauntleroy ”) 
“HOW TO GROW ROSES” 
Our 32-Page Booklet. Profusely Illustrated 
CONTAINS 
THE ROSE-LOVER’S CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS— 
WHERE TO GROW ROSES MOST SUCCESSFULLY— 
HOW TO GROW ROSES—SOILS —MANURES—TIME 
TO PLANT—HOW TO PLANT — HOW TO PRUNE — 
WINTER PROTECTION, ETC. 
Also a delightful description of “The Most Beautiful 
Rose-Garden in the World.” 
Price 10 cts., or free (on request) with a $1 order 
“A BEAUTIFUL 
RELIABLE PRIMER 
OF ROSE-CULTURE” 
Germantown, Pa. 
“How to Grow Roses” might 
well be called “Much in Little." 
Its classified instruction and 
carefully selected lists are of 
greatest value to learners and 
to the experienced alike, who 
can have it for leisure moments, 
in pocket or shopping-bag or 
work-basket — literally a spe¬ 
cific for the garden fever already 
in the air. Next best to having 
the blooming Roses right at 
hand, is this reliable, beautiful 
“Primer of Rose Culture.” 
Elizabeth Powell Bond 
Dean Emeritus of 
Swarthmore College. 
GARDEN REQUISITES 
INSECTICIDES 
NEW ERA OR TRI-JET SPRAYER 
The best spraying apparatus 
on the market at the price. Eco¬ 
nomical not only because of its 
low price but because of its 
great saving of material; makes mist out of 
liquids. Price, by express, Galvanized 
Reservoir, 75 cts.; Brass Reservoir, $1; 
either kind sent prepaid for 25 cts. addi¬ 
tional. 
PRUNING SHEARS 
Many a plant suffers from want of timely pruning. If shears 
are not handy it does not get done. Order them now. 
Nickel-plated. 9 inches long. (See cut.) Best workmanship; 
ratchet adjusting nut. 
First-class every way. 
Price, $1.35 each, post¬ 
paid. 
Japanned Handles. 8J{ 
inches long; a different design; strongly built; especially well 
suited to lady’s hand. Price, 75 cts. each, postpaid. 
Thompson’s Rose Nicotine is chemically pure nicotine 
and quick death to insects on Roses. Very convenient to use— 
no trouble, no odor, no staining; simply apply as directed with 
spray pump or plant sprinkler. Small can 30 cts., larger size 
60 cts., postpaid. 
Sulpho-Tobacco Soap. Another splendid insecticide. Di¬ 
rections for use on every package. 3-oz. cake, makes 1 Y? gallons 
prepared solution, 10 cts. each; 8-oz. cake, makes 4 gallons pre¬ 
pared solution, 25 cts., postpaid 
Hellebore, Powdered White. For the destruction of slugs, 
worms, caterpillars, etc. Less poisonous than paris green and 
london purple, and safer to use. Use as a powder or dissolve 
one ounce in three gallons of water. Postpaid, J^lb. 25 cts.; 
by express, purchaser paying charges, lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1, 10 
lbs. $2, 25 lbs. and over at 18 cts. per lb. 
Grape Dust. For mildew, mold or rust mites. Price, 
j£lb. 20 cts., postpaid. By express, purchaser paying charges, 
lb. 15 cts., 5 lbs. 40 cts. 
Bordeaux Mixture. (Dry.) For dusting plants affected with 
mildew and all fungous diseases. Can be used as a spray, i-lb. 
box, 25 cts. (makes 5 gallons liquid); 5 lbs. $1, by express. If 
wanted by mail, add 8 cts. per lb. to above prices. 
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