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It has ever been the aim of Germain's to grow and sell only those roses 
which will make the average gardener point to his bushes with pride, and 
the most important requisite of the successful Rose Garden is to start with 
Good Roses. That we have been measurably attaining our goal is wit¬ 
nessed by the ever-increasing list of satisfied customers in all parts of the 
world. 
When you plant Germain's Roses of Quality you do so 
with the assurance that you have secured for your garden, 
Roses which are unsurpassed in quality anywhere in Ameri¬ 
ca. For America is now coming to California for its 
Roses. 
They are produced under the most up-to-date methods 
by experts, budded on extra strong stock and grown on 
for two years. 
• ALL NUMBER ONE GRADE. 
• GUARANTEED TO BLOOM THE FIRST YEAR. 
• ALL 2 YEAR OLD AND FIELD GROWN. 
Every one of Germain's Roses is guaranteed to bloom 
for you at the first blooming period which is v/Ithin a few 
weeks after planting depending on the region in which 
it is planted. You can definitely know that our roses will 
bloom for you the same spring in which they are put in 
the ground, all through the season and for many, many 
succeeding years. 
• BUDDED ON EXTRA STRONG STOCK. 
• BLOOM FOR MANY SUCCEEDING YEARS. 
• UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY ANYWHERE IN U.S.A. 
HELPFUL HINTS ON GROWING GERMAIN'S FINEST QUALITY ROSES 
DDCDA D AXIOM ric crvii To obtain best results, the Important 
t'KtI'AKAMUN Ut-bUIL p^rt is soil preparation. Spade 18 
inches deep and have the soil well pulverized and enriched to 
about one-flfth of its bulk with well-rotted barnyard manure. 
planting Plant the roses at once, but if impossible, place 
ri.^IN I UNO them in a shady place, cover the roots with soil, 
and water thoroughly. Place plants in an upright position, 
working the soil around roots a little at a time, treading firmly 
with the foot. Leave a shallow depression and fill with water 
as soon as planted and again after water has seeped away. 
WATERING AND CULTIVATION 
During the growing season 
roses require a liberal supply 
of water and should be cultivated regularly through the sum¬ 
mer months. A thorough irrigation every week, soaking the 
soil to a depth of 18 Inches or 2 feet, is usually sufficient. Be 
sure, however, that the water penetrates to the required depth, 
do not “sprinkle” and think you are watering. 
C'l ITTINCi OP PI nwcRC Po not be afraid to cut the flowers 
I liNto ur l-LUWtKb ygyj. plants, as this will do them 
no harm. A good rule to follow when picking the blooms is to 
out the flowering stem back to within 2 or 3 leaves from where 
It branches out of the main stem. 
GOOD ROSES ARE PERMANENT 
WHILE WEAK STOCK QUICKLY DETERIORATES 
This drawing illustrates the grading of roses by the Ameri¬ 
can Association of Nurser5'^men. It will assist you in select¬ 
ing the proper type. 
Germain’s handle and sell only the NUMBER ONE 
GRADE, which assures you that they will blossom at the 
first blooming period after planting, Bargain prices in 
Roses should be carefully scrutinized; you should know 
what you are getting. 
For only a few cents more you can 
BUY THE BEST 
PRUNING pruning should be to eliminate all unde- 
sirable growth and to so reduce the remaining 
branches that a well-balanced, thrifty plant will result when 
renewed growth begins. 
Cut away entirely all weak growth and all branches on which 
the bark shows signs of disease (cracks, discolorations, etc.). 
Then prune back the remaining strong and healthy branches 
about % or even % their original height, according to the type 
or variety. In pruning use a sharp pair of shears or a keen- 
edged knife and make a clean, slightly sloping cut just above a 
good strong eye. Choose one pointing outward from the center; 
this will help to build an open, well-rounded bush. 
FERTILIZING Roses of all kinds require a rich soil, not only at 
the time of planting but all through the grow¬ 
ing season. To this end we have prepared a Special Rose Mix¬ 
ture that will supply all the elements needed to grow the finest 
roses. For best results this special fertilizer should be applied 
about every two months and worked into the soil over an area 
as far out as the spread of the plant. Roses treated in this manner 
will produce long stemmed flowers, have a richer coior and finer 
milage; also well fed roses are far more resistant to disease. 
Full directions for applying on each package. Put up in handy 
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