FINGER LAKES QUALITY ROSES 
Roses are easy to grow, provided you begin with the right kind of plants. They need 
sunlight, but partial shade is all right. Any good garden soil will produce good Roses. The 
hardy understock on which Finger Lakes Nurseries Roses are budded does well in both 
heavy clay soil and light sandy loam. Good drainage is essential. Dig holes deep and wide 
enough to accommodate roots naturally and without crowding. Do not allow roots to dry 
out during planting operations; always carry Rose plants in a bucket of water. Plant 14 
inches apart. Tamp soil well and hard around roots, to avoid air-pockets, until hole is nearlj' 
filled, then use plenty of water. When the water has disappeared, fill the hole to normal level. 
Apply rotted manure in liquid form (soak manure in water) occasionally. Many com¬ 
mercial fertilizers are good, if applied according to directions. Roses like water. Use plenty 
of water at roots. Cultivate frequently 
so soil will not “crust” and air will reach ' 
roots. Keep jmur plants free of pests and 
insects with J. O. Spray, which we sell 
at 25 cts. per box. Full directions on box. 
A 7-foot bed will accommodate a 
dozen plants, which will supply a number 
of blooms daily for the house. Plant 
14 inches apart each way. 
MASTER EVERBLOOMING ROSES 
Strong, Field-grown, Dependable Old Favorites and Recent Introductions 
These super-size Roses are especially selected plants, having the greatest number of strong, thick canes and branches, also an extra- 
heavy root system. Naturally, these super-size plants will produce more Roses and better blooms the first year and will give the effect 
of a well-established Rose-Garden. These super-size Roses, three years in the Nursery, are worth the difference in cost. It removes the 
element of chance from Rose-growing. Blue Ribbon label is attached to every Rose plant. 
Price of Master Grade Roses, 75 cts. each; 5 for $3; 12 for $6; 25 for $11.50 
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Proper Planting of Roses 
1. Plant set too deep. 
2. Too high; roots crowded. 
3. Proper depth; roots spread. 
4. Mound of soil for winter protection. 
STANDARD NO. 1 GRADE 
This No. 1 Grade is the one usually sold by nurserymen as Top-Grade, and will give satisfactory results. The plants are not quite as heavy or bushy as the 
Master Grade Roses, but every Rose is No. 1, same as all nurserymen regularly grade their best Roses. Very few nurserymen go to the expense of selecting 
out of a block of Roses the Master Grade, or extra-heavy, vigorous plants. 
No. 1 Standard Grade. 49 cts. each; 5 for $2.19; 12 for $4.25. 
The following varieties can be had 
Autumn. Burnt-orange buds opening to golden yellow blooms 
streaked with red. Quite distinct. The fall blooms are superb. 
Betty Uprichard. A startling contrast of fiery copper-pink on out¬ 
side petals and inner surface soft salmon; very fragrant. 
Briarcliff. A well-built Rose with rose-pink center and edges of 
petals, silvery pink. Very fragrant and ideal for cutting. 
Charles K. Douglas. Splendid, large, non-fading bright red, moder¬ 
ately fragrant garden Rose. Hard to beat as a bedding variety. 
Columbia. A very fragrant lively pink Rose, with few thorns and 
long, strong stems. An excellent autumn Rose and ideal for cutting. 
Dame Edith Helen. Deep glowing pink; double; excellent shape; 
fragrant. A vigorous grower. 
in either the Master or No. 1 Grade 
Duchess of Wellington. Long-pointed buds of intense saffron- 
yellow, changing to coppery orange-yellow; medium fragrant. Best 
in autumn. A good grower and a popular yellow Rose. 
Editor McFarland. Said by many expert Rose-growers to be the 
best of the pink Roses. Strong-growing plant producing many 
lovely blooms. 
E. G. Hill. Giant, massive blooms of deep maroon, velvety on inside 
and glistening on outside; very fragrant. 
Etoile de Hollande. Considered one of the best and most popular 
red Roses. Its deep rich glowing red color and perfect form of bud and 
open flower give this Rose its enviable position. Intensely fragrant. 
Frau Karl Druschki. Perfectly double pure white Rose with pointed 
buds on strong stems. 
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