^HOICE HARDY GARDEN ROSES are a special feature of our business. 
Many thousands of them being sold annually. Most experienced buyers of 
roses prefer strong field-grown stock, all ready to make a good showing of both 
vigorous growth and blossoms. This is the only grade we offer. Any Rose 
plants we may have that do not come up to this standard are left in the field to 
grow on for another year before being offered for sale, so purchasers can depend 
on the roses we send out as always being of a uniform grade. 
Directions for Planting Roses 
Location. Roses thrive best in full sunlight. The 
climbing roses can be successfully grown on the shady side 
of walls, etc., if the tops can reach up into the sunshine. 
The location must be a well-drained one; if not so, drainage 
can be cared for by placing several inches of broken stone, 
bricks, etc., in the bottom of the trench when planting 
area is being prepared. 
Preparation. To get best results thorough prepara¬ 
tion must be made by digging out to a depth of from 15 
to 20 inches. Save only such portions of the removed 
earth as prove to be good loam, adding enough extra loam 
to make up for any poor soil discarded. Add to the earth 
at time of replacing one-eighth to one-quarter its bulk of 
well-rotted manure or the equivalent in other fertilizers. 
Mix together and pulverize thoroughly the manure and 
the earth before replacing. This will leave the bed higher 
at first but it will soon settle. 
Planting. The roots of a rose plant should never be exposed to the air long 
enough to appear the least dry. Avoid, {is far as possible, having manure which 
has been spaded into the bed come in direct contact with the roots. Firm the 
soil about the roots so as to leave no air spaces after having spread them out in 
their natural position. Study carefully the illustration and be sure the plant is set 
deep enough also that it is well cut back. 
Distance Apart To Plant. Rose gardens are usually most effective when planted 
in beds or borders wide enough to allow for at least three rows of plants. This 
is, of course, subject to local conditions. If planted in beds seven feet wide this al¬ 
lows for three rows set 2}^ feet apart and a margin of a foot for outside borders. 
A rose bed ten feet long and seven feet wide will call for one dozen roses if planted 
2% feet apart each way. A rose bed twenty-five feet long requires thirty plants 
It is desirable to place the strongest growing varieties in the center row. 
If the border is in the foreground of a fence, wall or other dividing line, 
the strongest- growing roses should be planted in the back row, also climbing 
roses should be planted in the background about six feet apart, and trained over 
some support. This will add to the effect and the climbing roses will not interfere 
with the others. It is desirable when a number of roses are used to plant enough 
of each kind in a group to produce a solid effect of color. 
If desiring advice on Rose-Gardens, we will be glad to have you inquire of 
us for general information. We are sure we can assist you. 
PRICES OF ROSES 
STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS, already to produce an 
abundance of bloom soon after growth starts. DEach $.30, per ten 
$2.75, per hundred $22.50 unless otherwise noted. Only one grade. All 
selected strong field grown. 
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FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS SEE PAGE ONE. 
□ PREPAID SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER. 
