INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 
ROSES 
ROSES 
Throughout ma^ centuries the Rose has been rightly regarded as the “Queen of 
Flowers.” This feeling i^ntirely justified as, indeed, there is scarcely any other flowering 
plant which, in return for so little time, money and effort, can return such an abundance 
of beauty and rare charm over such a long season. 
There is every indication that Roses have been cultivated and loved before and since 
the dawn of written history. We find written records showing that after the fall of Rome 
and during the dark ages in Europe, the early Christians cultivated Roses and introduced 
the flowers into their ceremonies; the rosary or string of prayers being first formed of the 
hips or seed pods of these plants in the seventh century. 
In her book on “Old Time Gardens,” Alice Morse Earle tells us how “The Persians 
gather before a single plant in flower; they spread their rugs, and pray before it; and sit 
and meditate before it; sip sherbet, play the lute and guitar in the moonlight; bring their 
friends and stand as in a vision, then talk in praises of it, and then all serenade it with an 
ode from Hafiz and depart.” So it is that we would gather our friends around these 
exquisite Roses offered here; and like the Persians we would praise these Roses in sun¬ 
light and by moonlight, and sing their beauty in verses. 
CULTURE—Due to lack of space, we cannot go into the details of Rose culture here, 
but upon request by telephone, by mail or in person, we shall be pleased to furnish our 
many customers and friends with detailed information and diagrams showing how to 
plant, prune, and care for Roses. 
All of our Roses are strong, budded, two-year-old, field-grown plants. They are A No. 1 
grade plants, the best grade available on the horticultural market today. Having been grown 
in the field until the planting season opens, the plants develop in a natural way and are 
superior to stock which has been developed into full growth under glass. After April 15, 
we shall have only Potted Roses for sale at our regular prices. All our Roses are potted 
in special Rose containers. 
All Roses offered here have been tried and tested here at our nursery before offering 
them to our customers. We have found them of excellent quality and completely satisfac¬ 
tory in every way. 
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