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ROSES 
The following Roses are NEW and special 
varieties. They have been tested and have 
proven worthy of a place in every garden. 
They are highly multi-colored, and vigorous 
growers. 2 year Best Grade 
75c each; 3 for $2.00 
6 for $3.50; 10 for $5.00 
CATALONIA—Rich color quality of brilliant orange Vermillion. Spanish origin. 
GIPSY LASS—An Irish scarlet crimson rose, with black shades. Very fragrant blooms 
on long stems. 
GOLDEN RAPTURE—Long lasting perfect formed buds, fully double blooms of rich 
yellow. A strong grower. 
McGREDY’S IVORY—Large long pointed buds, developing into large high centered 
blooms' of creamy white with yellow base. Strong grower and heavy bloomer. 
SOEUR THERESE—A fine yellow rose, producing very double rich yellow blooms. 
An upright, vigorous grower. 
MRS. SAM McGREDY—A large long pointed bud, large scarlet copper orange flowers, 
with red flush on outside of petals. A very hardy grower—disease resistant. 
2 year CLIMBING ROSES 45c ea. 
3 plants $1,25; 5 for $2.00 
PAUL’S SCARLET (Orange Scarlet)—The popular new shade. A vigorous climber, 
on single stems. Our best climber. 
DR. VAN FLEET (Shell Pink)—Large double blooms, on long stems; fine for cutting. 
good grower. 
DOROTHY PERKINS (Dark Pink)—Cluster rose; very heavy grower and very 
hardy; a good coverer. 
EXCELSA (Blood Red)—The popular cluster roses, and very vigorous growers; won¬ 
derful bloomer. 
HARDY RUGOSA OR HEDGE ROSES 
2 year plants, 2 to 3 ft. 50c ea.; 3 for $1.45; 6 or more 40c each 
These Roses are very hardy, no winter covering; can be used for hedges or as shrubs. 
These are the no-worry roses. 
F. J. GROOTENDORST (Red Clusters)—Blooms all summer. One of the best for 
hedges’. Grows 5 to 6 ft., but can be trimmed. 
AMELIA GRAVERNEAUX (Carmen Red)—Very large rose on long stem. Fine for 
shrubbery, border, or single plant. 
VANGUARD (Orange Salmon)—A very hardy rose of unusual color; deep shiny 
foliage. Very hardy and showy. 
PERSIAN YELLOW (Single Yellow)—This is the old fashioned yellow rose. The 
rose always found in Grandmother’s garden. 
Always Ask for Our Special Instruction Sheet—Tells You How to Grow Roses 
