REMARKS 
With the exception of three patented varieties, we 
have tried in our growing grounds, all of the roses listed 
here and have found them to be satisfactory. We offer 
you these varieties with the assurance they are well 
suited to Southern California conditions. 
A great many new varieties of roses are offered for 
sale here every year. Of these new varieties, we have 
found from experience (possibly you have, too), a very 
small percentage is at all satisfactory. They may be 
good in other parts of this state but not here. 
Buy Proven Varieties 
In spite of the fact that several millions of rose 
bushes are grown each year in Southern California, 
there are many thousands shipped in from the north 
and from Texas. For planting here they do not begin 
to compare with locally grown stock. 
Southern California Roses are Best for 
Southern California 
Now we would like to say a few words about price and 
quality. The California State Legislature has passed a 
Grade and Standards Act which requires roses to be 
graded into four grades—No. 1, large; No. 1 y 2 , Medium; 
No. 2, Small; and No. 3, Cull; and the law states the 
necessary qualifications for each grade. The No. 1 and 
No. iy 2 grades, if graded to lawful specifications, will 
be excellent roses. The No. 2 grade will be quite ques¬ 
tionable. It will probably retail for 20c or 25c. The 
No. 3 grade we consider to be trash. 
Unless You’re a Good Gambler—Don’t 
Buy Cheap Roses 
Since 1920 we have been growing roses in this locality. 
During this time we have acquired a fund of knowledge 
that has been very valuable to us and which we hope 
to be able to pass along to you. 
Buy Direct from the Grower 
Roses will not thrive in every location. Certain va¬ 
rieties will not do well in light soil—others seem to 
thrive in it. A few varieties enjoy a little shade—others 
appreciate a maximum of sun. Our advice will cost you 
nothing and may save you dollars and disappointments. 
Let Us Help You With Your Rose Problems 
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