W ITH over forty years in the nursery business, Bobbink 
& Atkins have not only assembled the greatest eom- 
mercial colleetion of plant material on this hemisphere, 
but through the years have aequired a mass of information 
about these plants that is of inestimable value. Our staff has 
been trained in all branehes of hortieulture, and their adviee 
and serviee are at the disposal of our eustomers at all times. 
In this Catalogue we are able, due to limitation of spaee, 
to offer only a seleetion from our varied branehes. We there¬ 
fore weleome inquiries regarding plants not found in this 
Catalogue, whether old, rare, or new. 
Plant-lovers will find a visit to the Nursery profitable every 
month in the year. 
In January, February, and Mareh the greenhouses are filled 
with plants being foreed into bloom for the great New York, 
Philadelphia, and Boston Flower Shows and for the Easter 
trade. Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Lilaes, and other flowering 
shrubs, with various perennials, provide a flower show right 
here, to say nothing of the thousands of potted plants being 
forced into bloom for Easter. 
In April and May the early shrubs and flowering trees are in 
their glory out-of-doors and the B. & A. collection of Azaleas, 
Rhododendrons, and Lilacs is alone worth coming miles to 
see. In June and July our collection of more than a thousand 
varieties of Roses puts on a display unequaled in the United 
States. In August, Phlox and other perennials color the grounds, 
while in September and October there is another gorgeous 
Rose display with Chrysanthemums, Asters, and other fall¬ 
blooming plants doing their best. 
Berried Shrubs and richly colored foliage in November, 
with Christmas berries and greens and potted plants in bloom 
in the greenhouses, complete a year of something to see every 
day at Bobbink &. Atkins. 
Come to see us. 
Lambertus C. Bobbink 
While Mr. Bobbink has made a spe¬ 
cialty of growing Roses and has, over a 
number of years, brought together one of 
the world’s largest collections of Roses, it 
is only part of his extensive work. Me 
is also famed for his work with Azaleas, 
the new Azalea Rutherfordiana Hybrids 
being of his origination. 
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The B. & A. 
Planting 
Department 
We maintain a first-class Plant¬ 
ing Department which is at the 
service of our customers at all 
times, to advise regarding plans 
and plantings for either large or 
small gardens. Make use of the 
facilities available. 
General Planting Instructions for Roses 
PREPARATION 
On reasonably good soil, dig the bod to feet, incorporating 
plenty of rotted cow-manure. If soil is poor, add some good 
topsoil or rotted turf. If drainage is poor, dig bed 3 feet deep, 
remove bottom 6 inches, and replace with large stones and 
cinders. We regard good drainage as a necessity. 
WINTER PROTECTION 
Hill up plants with soil to height of 8 to 10 inches before freez¬ 
ing weather is expected. It is advisable to bring this soil in from 
some other part of the garden, rather than to scrape it from 
around the roots. After ground is well frozen, mulch with cow- 
manure in the hollows, and dig this into the bed in spring. We do not 
advocate the use of leaves or pine branches for winter protection^ as 
they often smother the plants, encourage disease and harbor mice. 
PLANTING 
Dig hole wide enough and deep enough to allow roots to spread 
out in their natural position. Plant the Roses with the union of 
root and stem 2 inches below surface of soil. 
FEEDING 
Cow-manure, in the bed and as a winter mulch, should be the 
foundation for all Rose-beds. Failing this, use bonemeal as a 
base. Balanced fertilizers such as Bobbink & Atkins Rose Food 
should be confined to surface applications, and may be used in 
spring and summer, but not later than early August. 
DISEASES AND PESTS 
For Black-Spot and Aphis we recommend Tri-ogen as a safe 
and complete fungicide and insecticide. 
For Japanese Beetle we recommend Smack, a contact spray 
and repellent. 
Full details about both will be found on page 2 of the Order Sheet. 
PRUNING 
Directions for pruning are given in the heading of each class. 
Detailed instructions will be enclosed with each order. 
BOBBIAK & ATKIAS * A»rserymen Since 1898 • EaSt Klltlierfortl, A. J 
TELEPHONES: RUtherford 2-0700-01 -02-03 • PAssaic 2-0403 • Nursery Field Office: SHerwood 2-5190 
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