Rosemont Roses Are Produced Where America’s 
Ch oice Roses Are Grown 
Around Tyler lies the great Rose-growing area of East Texas. Millions and mil¬ 
lions of plants are grown here and shipped to all parts of the United States, and even 
into Canada. Rose-growing is one of the great industries of the Lone Star State. 
If the Rose bushes from Rosemont Nurseries could talk, we think their story 
would be something like this: “We were bred in the sandy loam of East Texas; when 
our roots were well established, skilled men budded selected named varieties on our 
sturdy stems. Then we were properly fed, cultivated, and sprayed until we grew 
into husky two-year-old youngsters. Now we want to be missionaries, carrying to 
the Rose-gardens of America our health and good qualities, thus helping to spread 
the knowledge of Rosemont Roses.” 
No matter what Rose enthusiasts say about getting results from Roses, the plants 
are the first thing to consider. Poor soil can be replaced or fertilized; proper drain¬ 
age can be supplied; insects and diseases can be controlled. But weak, stunted, 
store-dried plants are always a disappointment. No amount of cultivating or cod¬ 
dling will make them into strong-growing and free-flowering Rose bushes. You can 
grow fine Roses without difficulty. It is not a tiresome task. Begin with Rosemont 
plants, follow the simple instructions given on this page—and you will have Roses. 
Rosemont's Liberal Guarantee 
We guarantee to deliver our Roses to you in first-class growing condition, and that they are 
true to label. Should you receive a Rose plant from us which proves to be untrue, we will re¬ 
place same without cost to you. We have no control over the forces of nature and the care 
plants will receive; hence we cannot guarantee them to live. 
Rosemont Roses have bloomed profusely one year before being shipped to you; with proper 
care they will begin blooming early the first summer. 
PLEASE NOTE. We do not prepay transportation charges on orders amounting to less 
than $1.50. Purchaser must pay such charges. Get your friends and neighbors to club with 
you and obtain the better rate for large orders. Good dependable Roses cannot be bought 
cheaper. 
Here Are Simple Hints for 
Growing Prize-Winning Roses 
Time to Plant. We advise fall planting 
when and where possible. You should be 
guided by climatic conditions in your sec¬ 
tion and the experience of successful local 
gardeners. We usually begin shipping 
about October 1 and continue until April 1, 
but find late spring plantings do not sur¬ 
vive the first- summer as well as the earlier 
plantings. 
Any good soil, in a sunny location, and 
away from trees and shrubbery, is right for 
Roses. The soil should be spaded or 
plowed deeply, and all plant-food placed as 
far down as possible or broadcast on top of 
the bed. Manure should not come in con¬ 
tact with the roots. 
Rosemont Roses are pruned ready for 
setting—they will not need further pruning 
the first season. If roots should be broken 
in packing, cut them off before planting. 
Make the hole deep, and be sure that 
the plant is set low enough so that the bud- 
union will be at least 2 inches below the 
top of the soil, and the roots spread as 
shown in the illustrations at bottom of this 
page. Pack the soil tightly around the 
roots, but leave the top-soil slightly loose 
to act as a mulch and to retain moisture. 
If fertilizer is required on the surface, 
spread it carefully and work into the top¬ 
soil, but avoid having fertilizer or plant- 
foods in direct contact with the roots. 
Should watering be required in dry 
weather be sure to soak the soil thoroughly. 
A light sprinkling is almost useless. Good 
cultivation and loose top-soil, or a mulch of 
peat moss is surely as important as 
watering. 
Mildew and black-spot may be con¬ 
trolled with a mixture of 9 parts dusting 
sulphur to 1 part arsenate of lead, applied 
weekly with a dusting-gun or muslin bag. 
When cutting the blooms, be sure to let 
two leaves remain on the branch. (See 
illustration.) 
We cannot control cultivation, soil con¬ 
ditions, or moisture; therefore we regret to 
say that 
We Cannot Guarantee 
the Plants to Live 
Dry weather at bud¬ 
ding-time in 1936 greatly 
reduced the stock of Rose 
plants. We have a reason¬ 
ably good supply, but sug¬ 
gest that 
Orders Should Be 
Placed at Once 
to avoid disappointment 
should certain varieties be 
sold out. 
Rosemont Nurseries e?nploy no agents or solici¬ 
tors. This Catalog is our only salesman 
The black line 
shows where to 
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