Watsonville, California 
True and Tried Roses 
The dome and Td ried Tdoses 
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 (3 00 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 important 
item. 
NEW LOW PRICES—Unless otherwise stated, each 40 
any 10 for $3.50; and any 20 for $6. Be sure to add 3% sales tax 
on California orders. 
INTRODUCTORY ROSE BARGAIN! —Leave the selection of varieties to us, state colors preferred, 
and we will select 6 best bush roses for your locality and send prepaid anywhere in California, 
regular value $2.40, for only $2.00. 
ANGELE PERNET —Fine sort for Pacific Coast conditions; vivid brown-orange flushed with apricot- 
red; long buds and delicious fruity fragrance. 
AUGUSTUS HARTMANN —Tyrian-rose, double, cupped blooms on long stems, fragrant and lasting. 
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. 
DAINTY BESS —Pink single flowers of rare beauty, often frilled; long buds; wine-red stamens; 
persistent bloomer. 
DAME EDITH HELEN —Sensational pink rose, very large, very double and intensely fragrant. 
ETOILE DE HOLLANDE —Most reliable everblooming, disease resistant deep scarlet-red rose known; 
fragrant; fine foliage. 
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. 
GENERAL McARTHUR —Fine old favorite; crimson-scarlet flowers of rare fragrance all season long; 
erect habit; very resistant. 
GOLDEN DAWN —Best light yellow rose, very fragrant, thick stems, durable foliage, vigorous and 
lasting. 
GOLDEN EMBLEM —For California conditions the best deep gold-yellow fragrant rose of ideal form, 
glossy foliage, good habits. 
IRISH FIREFLAME —The best orange-copper single rose, always in bloom and deliciously fragrant. 
A strong grower. 
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