THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA —H. T. Intense vermilion on inside 
and old gold on reverse of petals, which spring from a deep 
orange base. Its moderate height and free-flowering habit 
make it an exceptionally good bedding rose. 75c. Don't miss 
this one wonderfull. 
VESUVIUS —One of the best single red roses, bright scarlet 
crimson, with golden center; very fragrant; free bloomer and 
tall grower. Very striking color. 
CLIMBING ROSES .. 
50c each, except where noted 
AMERICAN PILLAR—A strong climber; flowers single, pretty 
shade of rose pink, quite good size borne in clusters. 
BANKS IA WHITE—Flowers small but in great profusion in 
spring and early summer; glossy, evergreen foliage, thornless. 
BANKS*A YELLOW—Sa me as above but flowers are yellow. 
BELLE OF PORTUGAL—The very popular climbing rose, with 
large, delicate, soft pink flowers, shaded salmon. A very 
strong grower, which usually does not bloom until the second 
year after planting. 
BEAUTY OF GLAZENWOOD (San Rafael Rose, or Fortune's 
Yellow)—A vigorous climber, blooming in early spring; flow¬ 
ers are coppery-carmine and salmon-yellow. Mildews in Bay 
region—needs a warmer climate. 
BLACK BOY—A vigorous climber producing a profusion of large 
semi-double, very dark reddish-black flowers. 
MAD. CAROLINE TESTOUT—Beautiful clear pink. 
MAD CECIL BRUNNER—A very rampant grower; flowers pink, 
small, in clusters. 
PAUL'S SCARLET CLIMBER—One of the most popular scarlet 
climbers; a spring bloomer, but in great profusion; a few 
flowers through the summer. Flowers are not very large, but 
come in clusters, double. 
PRESIDENT HOOVER—A good climber; the flowers are im¬ 
mense, the same color as on the bush. A very fine addition to 
the climbing roses. 50c. 
HADLEY —Deep, crimson, fragrant flowers. Fairly strong. 
HOOSIER BEAUTY— Rich, velvety scarlet, very fragrant, bloom¬ 
ing over a long period. One of the best red climbers. 
IRISH FIREFLAME— A strong, climbing type of the beautiful 
bush rose of the same name; flowers tinted orange, crimson. 
LOS ANGELES— Flame pink with golden shading at base of 
petals. Profuse bloomer and strong climber. 
RED OR PINK CHEROKEE —Fine Pink and Red Climbers. 
ROSES 
All our roses offered in the following list are strong field 
grown and will bloom the first year. 
PLANTING 
The best time to plant Roses is thru December, January, 
February, March if bare root; however, our potted roses can 
be planted at any time. Of course they weigh more in pots 
and the price is a little more as it costs us more to establish 
them this way. 
Roses are best planted in a fairly sunny location, soil should 
be well drained and fertilized. Set the graft or bud just below 
the surface of the soil—we prefer to carry along a pail of mud, 
dip the roots in this, then plant, pressing the soil firmly around 
the roots and water well. By that we mean to soak them. 
Plant early. 
PRUNING 
Should be done in December, January, February. Remove all 
dead and old wood; leave 3 or 5 good canes. Strong growing 
varieties cut back harder than the slower-growing ones. Many 
strong-growing ones can be trained into fine tree roses by leav¬ 
ing only one strong cane, staking it and topping at about 4 feet, 
allowing it to branch only at the top and taking off all lower 
branches. 
A circle of early bulbs, tulips, etc., are sometimes planted 
around such rose trees. Climbers are usually only thinned out 
and only cut back to keep from going too tall, and leaving 
them bare below. Baby roses require very little pruning, if any. 
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