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The Lester Rose Gardens 
The True and Tried Toses 
He who would have Beautiful Roses in his Garden must first have Beautiful Roses in his Heart. 
—Dean Hole, in 1870 
By this we mean those kinds which, by test and experience over several years have been proved 
best for continuous bloom, great vigor and especially for resistance to pest and disease. Continually 
we are asked "What is good for mildew” and similar questions, to which we reply, "Plant resistant 
kinds; there are plenty of them.” It is our firm belief that the best interests of the amateur who 
wants roses all season long without the trouble and expense of the constant attention demanded by 
many roses, is served by the "True and Tried” kinds that have proven their permanent worth, many 
of which so closely resemble extravagantly advertised new kinds that no one but an expert can tell 
them apart. Such are the varieties listed below, selected in your interest, from literally thousands 
of available kinds. 
All stock offered is strictly first quality, first grade, two-year-old plants in perfect planting 
condition, true to name and correctly labelled. If requested with order we will expertly prune all 
plants ready for planting. With each order we enclose FREE a copy of Mr. Lester’s Rose Guide, 
"How to Get the Most from your Roses.” 
We PREPAY DELIVERY CHARGES for $1.00 or more within the 3rd zone (300 miles) and 
anywhere in California; beyond the 3rd zone add 5 cents per plant; beyond the 5th zone, 10 cents. 
Remember, these are the largest rose plants grown and prepayment of shipping costs is an im¬ 
portant item. 
PRICES: Unless otherwise stated, 60 cents each; 10 to 2 5 plants 10% off; 26 or more, 
20% off. Be sure to add the 3% sales tax on California orders. 
AUTUMN —Brilliant burnt orange, streaked with red; handsome bud on strong stem; glossy 
foliage; continuous bloom. 
BETTY UPRICHARD —Vigorous, dependable, highly decorative; copper-red buds, bicolored 
salmon-pink and orange-carmine flowers. 
CECIL —The only pure yellow single rose, very striking and beautiful; a vigorous, disease-proof 
grower, with continuous bloom. 
CECILE BRUNNER (The Sweetheart Rose) —Small pink flowers in great profusion all season; 
exquisite pointed buds. 
CONDESA de SASTAGO —One of the best of the newer roses from Spain with the vivid copper 
shades of the Austrian Copper combined with deep yellow and red; double, fragrant, long¬ 
stemmed; fine foliage and continuous bloom. 7 5c. 
DAINTY BESS— Pink single flowers of rare beauty, often frilled; long buds; wine-red stamens; 
persistent bloomer. 
DAZLA —A semi-double rose truly named; of dazzling orange-scarlet, with waved petals, graceful 
form, buds and flowers of truly enormous size. Vigorous grower and quite a garden “show¬ 
piece.” 
EDITH NELLIE PERKINS —A rose to fall in love with! Two toned, orange-buff and copper- 
pink; long stems; fragrant. 
ETOILE DE HOLLANDE —Most reliable everblooming, disease resistant deep scarlet-red rose 
known; fragrant; fine foliage. 
FEDERICO CASAS —Another choice new, rose from Spain of proved permanent value; large 
coppery-pink flowers open from red-orange buds; fragrant; a tall grower and good for cutting, 
75c. 
F. J. GROOTENDORST —The "red carnation-flowered rose,” very distinct and beautiful; double, 
fragrant, brilliant red flower with petals fringed like a carnation; leathery, clean foliage; a 
profuse bloomer all season long. Should be in every garden. 6 5c. 
