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STANDARD ROSES 
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There is no comparison between my Standards, or Tree Roses, and the 
ordinary tree rose. I do not use wild stems dug from the hedgerows, 
but hybridized stems that will make enormous heads of bloom. These 
heads are so large that no matter how thick the stem becomes you wilt 
still have to stake your tree rose. 
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These stems are FULLY HARDY and are pliable so that in cold climates — 
the stem may readily be bent and the head covered witn earth for win- ~ 
ter protection. 
,At this time I have only Standards of Crimson Glory, The Doctor, 
Goldenez Mainz and Angels Mateu left. These are about 33 feet from 
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ground to union, and sell at $3.50 apiece. =a . 
There is a packing charge of $1.50 for three standards or less, as 
they must be crated for even short transportation. This is in ad- ‘3 
dition to postage. 
Betause of the amount of food-making materials conveyed by the hy- 
bridized stems, blossoms on my tree roses are larger than even on 
my Tine bushes. | 
When you plant &@ standard, remember that the long stem transpires 
moisture, as well as the top, and if you plant in warm weather the ~ 4 
stem and top must be protected by being wrapped in waxed paper or i 
Similar material, until the roots are established. Also, keep the , 
roots during this time in a constant puddle of water. | ? 3 
Always save as much top on your standard as you can, for as said be- 
fore the heads can grow very large and give you an immense quantity — 
of bloom. Do not buy a Hennessey tree rose and then. whack back the 
rose on top so sharply that you keep it as small as an ordinary tree 
rose. ae 
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In climates where a fair amount of cane can be saved, heads on Hen- ~~ 
nessey standards can readily become from three to five feet through A 
and as much high. To prune properly, cut back canes moderately, pro- 
tect all wounds, and simpiy thin them out as you would a tree. 4 
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