HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT ROSES 
FOR EVERY CLIMATE AND EVERY PURPOSE 
“The success of the Rose in this country is very largely a question of the selection of adaptable varieties,” says Prof. L. H. Bailey, 
former Dean of Cornell Agricultural College. 
Pemberton, in his excellent work on “Roses,” says to beginners: “State your requirements to a friend who is an expert and leave 
tin- selection to him.” But we have so grouped and classified the Roses in this book, describing their habits and requirements and 
telling what may be expected from them, that choosing is made easy—for who of us does not have a personal preference. To assist 
i hose who like a good assortment, we offer on pages 13, 23, 39 and 40, made-up sets, combining an assortment of colors and including 
Roses distinctly superior for the purposes mentioned. 
As a Further Guide, We Make the Following Suggestions 
For the latitude of Philadelphia, or any temperate zone where 
the thermometer usually does not get below zero. 
All the Roses on pages 8 to 40, except climbers on page 28. 
Kinds on pages 9 to 27 will be the better for careful winter 
protection. 
In this climate you might as well protect all your Roses while 
you are doing it. It will not hurt the hardiest, and even they 
will grow the better for it. 
For Colder Climates, where the winters are long and severe, 
and where it will pay you to protect ALL your Roses 
thoroughly. 
All Roses on pages 29 to 39 inclusive (except a few on page 
AS), especially the Rugosas, Memorial and Moss Roses. Also the 
11 vbrid Perpetuals and most of the miscellaneous Roses on pages 
34 and 35. Only the hardiest of those offered on pages 9 to 27 
including such kinds as Clotilde Soupert, Gruss an Teplitz, 
Baby Rambler, Mme. E. Marlitt, Beauty of Rosemawr, Etoile 
■ lc Prance, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and other Hybrid Teas. 
Those named should have most careful protection. 
For Warmer Climates, such as the South and Pacific slope 
states, where the winters are mild and frost is rare. 
All the Roses on pages 8 to 39 inclusive. (Note especially 
page 28.) The Roses on pages 29 to 39 will also thrive in the 
South, but are less desirable because their season of bloom is not 
no long, as they usually bloom in June only. 
For Porches, Posts, Archways, Arbors, Trellises, Summer¬ 
houses, and for beautifying Boundaries, Fences, etc. 
Pages 29, 30, 31 and 32 are especially good for the North. 
Also Golden Rambler, Mrs. Robert Peary, Empress of China and 
Climbing Souv. of Wootton. These four and other kinds on pages 
26 and 27 are excellent for this purpose when planted in a tem¬ 
perate climate. 
For Cemeteries, Stone Walls, Banks and Rockeries. 
Page 32, and also pages 29, 30 and 31 (these thrive even in 
poor soil and with little care); after these, any of the hardier 
Roses, especially the Hybrid Perpetuals. 
Roses for Cutting or “Forcing” or indoor winter bloom. (Such 
as the professional florists use.) 
Such kinds as Bride, Bridesmaid, Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, 
Richmond, American Beauty, Sunrise, Perle des Jardins, Kaiserin 
Augusta Victoria, Sunburst, Lady Hillingdon. 
Rose Hedges 
Are certainly coming to be more and more popular as people 
learn about the splendid qualities of the Rugosa Roses (page 
33) for this purpose. They are perfectly hardy, make neat, 
compact, uniform growth, and the thick, bushy mass of glossy, 
crinkled foliage gives a particularly fine appearance. 
In warmer countries, or even in our own latitude, a single row 
of a free-flowering erect bushy Rose is very satisfactory. For 
this purpose the Polyanthas (page 25) are especially popular. 
3 Grades of C. & J. Own-Root Roses 
The different classes of Roses vary greatly in their habit of 
growth. We grade with especial care, as follows: 
ONE-YEAR ROSES 
These are vastly superior to the little Roses grown in “thumb- 
>ots”—something we do not have on our place. Our one-year 
loses are usually greenhouse-grown but well hardened, with 
strong roots and bushy tops, from 6 inches to 10 inches high, 
according to the variety. This size, in the Teas, Hybrid Teas, 
Bourbon and China Roses (page 12 to 24), under favorable 
conditions, will produce a surprising display of bloom which 
more than compensates for the outlay the first year. 
TWO-YEAR ROSES 
These are larger than the largest Roses put out by some firms. 
They are our regular two-year size. They are both field-grown 
and greenhouse-grown, with fibrous roots and well-branched 
tops from 1 to 2 feet high, depending upon the variety and 
habit of growth. With a few exceptions such as Hardy Climbers, 
Rugosas and Hybrid Perpetuals, they should bloom abundantly 
the first season. 
★STAR-SIZE ROSES 
Where you see the -je you will see one of the choice varieties 
which we can supply in specimen plants. Our stock of this 
size is limited, therefore please order early. For full information, 
see page 10. 
Prices on Roses of Our Selection 
When the selection of varieties is left to 11s, wc select care¬ 
fully, the same as if for ourselves, a suitable proportion of the 
most desirable colors and varieties, and send all correctly labeled 
and packed in the best manner, by mail or express, as directed. 
EVERBLOOMING ROSES 
Good mailing plants. Hardy and well matured. Six for 50 
cts., 14 for $1, 30 for $2, postpaid; too for £6.50, by express. 
Two-year-old Everblooming Roses, by express— 
12 choice varieties, one each.$3 00 
25 choice varieties, one each. 5 40 
50 choice varieties, 25 good kinds, two each.10 00 
100 choice varieties, 25 good kinds, four each.19 50 
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES 
Good mailing plants, 4 for 50 cts., 10 for $1, 20 for $2, postpaid; 
22 for $2, 100 for $8.50, by express. 
Two-year-old Hybrid Perpetual Roses, by express— 
12 choice varieties, one each.$3 50 
25 choice varieties, one each. 6 50 
50 choice varieties, 25 good kinds, two each.12 50 
100 choice varieties, 25 good kinds, four each.24 00 
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
For covering fences, etc., special prices quoted for quantities. 
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