AUSTRALIAN ROSES 
These fine Roses originated on the opposite side of the globe and 
are in a class by themselves. They are reasonably hardy in northern 
gardens but really belong in the South where they have an opportunity 
to develop. 
They have attractive foliage which is unusually free from disease, 
and their large flowers are freely produced. There are vigorous 
Amy Johnson. HT. Named for the famous | Mrs. Philip Russell. 
flier. A vigorous grower with good foliage 
and large, sweetly scented flowers of a 
lovely shade of pink. 
Billy Boiler. CHT. (Pillar.) Large double 
flowers of velvety deep red. A glorious Rose. 
Borderer. Poly. Delightful little double 
flowers of salmon, fawn and pink on a low, 
spreading plant with beautiful foliage. 
One of the nicest Polyanthas. 
sized flowers, 
Nora Cuningham. 
recurrent. 
toward the center. 
the most distinctive of the Australians. 
Deep red, with black shading. Medium- 
semi-double, 
fragrant. Unusually fine foliage. 
climbers among them, others not so rampant make fine pillars, while 
Sunny South and Sweet Seventeen are splendid large bushes. 
_ There is a clean freshness in the appearance of the blooms not found 
in ordinary Roses, and we want all of our friends to know these 
lovely immigrants. We are certain that if you see them once you 
will love them. 
HT. (Pillar.) One of | Sweet Seventeen. HP. (Bush.) Bud ovoid 
and of fair size; flower medium size, semi- 
double (almost single, like Cherokee), 
lasting, fragrant, rich light pink, borne on 
short stem. Foliage light green, crinkled. 
Rather dwarf grower and beautiful if left 
somewhat 
CHT. A _ vigorous 
grower and a free bloomer, sometimes in the garden. Free bloomer. Limited 
The large fragrant flowers are supply. 
semi-double and of a clear pink that pales | War Paint. HT. (Climber or Pillar.) 
Large globular blooms of red, shaded deep, 
Countess of Stradbroke. CHT. (Climber.) | Queen of Hearts. One of the most satis- hee ee Tren 
Magnificent, deep velvety crimson. Bud factory of the Australians. A strong ae 
and flower large, lasting, moderately grower and a free recurrent bloomer. The 
fragrant. Continuous blooming habit. 
Coutier. HG. (Climber.) Lovely flowers of 
pink and white in great clusters. Blooms 
on old wood. 
Daydream. CHT. (Climber or Pillar.) 
Blush-pink frilled petals. 
Flying Colours. HG. (Climber.) Brilliant 
red blooms of startling vividness. 
fragrant. 
of gorgeous scarlet. 
Sunday Best. 
moth, 
white centers. 
Sunny South. HT. 
Harbinger. HG. (Climber.) Clear, soft ail 5 ; 
a 3 ’ ost pleasing effect if flowers are not cut. 
pink. Beautiful effect. Buds and blooms of good size, semi-double, 
Kitty Kininmonth. HG. (Climber.) A pink with yellow toward center. 
large, loose-flowered, slightly fragrant, 
glowing pink Rose, almost fadeless, with 
many golden stamens. Strong grower. 
Lorraine Lee. HG. (Bush.) A shrubby 
plant with orange-pink flowers. Ever- 
blooming. 
Milkmaid. HN. (Climber.) Small, creamy 
white flowers, tinted fawn. 
Mrs. Hugh Dettmann. CHT. (Climber or 
Pillar.) A very vigorous grower with 
blooms of a bright yellowish-apricot. 
Particularly healthy and attractive. 
Mrs. Norman Watson. HT. (Pillar.) A 
Rose of vigorous growth and extraor- 
dinary foliage, with a very large flower of 
an unusually brilliant pink. 
unsurpassed. 
a white eye. 
a half ago. 

and produce crops 
flowers all season. 
large double flower is a rich pink and 
Scorcher. CHT. (Pillar.) Stunning flowers 
GHP: 
saucer-shaped, 
stantly and profusely, and produces a 

MINIATURE ROSES 
For edging Rose-beds and rock-gardens 
and as pot-plants these 
Oakington Ruby. A sport of R. Rouletti 
with flowers of ruby-crimson surrounding 
Rosa Rouletti. This toy Rose is one of the 
old Lawranceanas popular a century and 
Plant them in unriched soil 
and they will remain only a few inches tall 
Besides Australian Roses, there are 
other well-known varieties which can be 
grown as Pillars: Kaiserin Auguste 
Viktoria, Frau Karl Druschki, Mme. 
Lambard, Paul’s Scarlet Climber, Chero- 
kee. Indeed, almost any of the climbers 
or vigorous bush sorts may be readily 
adapted. 
(Climber.) Mam- 
red flowers with 

(Bush.) Blooms con- 
THE AMERICAN ROSE 
SOCIETY 
We strongly recommend this organization 
of Rose-growing people. The dues are $3.50 
per year. 
Send your subscription with check or 
money order to us, or to the Secretary, 
little Roses are | american Rose Society, Harrisburg, Pa. 
DURING THE HOT SUMMER 
Mulch your Roses with Glen Peat 2 to 3 
inches thick. No more worrying about keep- 
ing them cultivated—as the mulch rots 
down, renew it from the top. Less watering 
and more summer blooms. Also fine for 
dressing up flower-beds or indoor potted 
plants. 
of tiny pink double 

GENERAL ROSE INFORMATION 
PLANTING ROSES 
The planting season in the South is from December 1, or as soon as 
the plants are dormant, through the winter and spring months to 
about April 15. When the plants are received, it is well to set them in 
buckets of water overnight, if they have been delayed in transit, or 
bury them completely for a day or two in moist soil. They are already 
pruned for planting, but any broken roots should be trimmed off. Our 
grafted plants should be set same depth as grown, indicated by soil- 
marks. 
Space them 2 to 24% feet apart. Spread the roots out carefully, fill 
in with good soil mixed with bonemeal, pack the earth tight about 
the roots, leave a basin, and water well. 
SOILS and PREPARATION 
Soils in the South are variable, perhaps in some districts more so 
than in other parts of the country; hence it is difcult to lay down 
general rules for soil-preparation. Locations under the shade of trees, 
or where the ground is filled with tree-roots, should be avoided. Wet 
soils should be drained. The Rose delights in a moist soil, but stand- 
ing water or a soil completely filled with water for a period of time is 
certain to prove harmful. Clay lands need little preparation, except to 
enrich them and make them less compact and more friable. The ad- 
dition of 2 to 3 inches of peat moss, good muck, or woods-mold will 
help greatly. These can be spread over the surface and spaded in. 
Stable manure, well rotted, is also good. Sandy soils can be improved 
by adding clay wherever possible and with it peat moss, woods-mold, 
or stable manure. Closely planted beds may be prepared by digging 
out 15 inches deep, and filling in with 4 to 6 inches of good clay and 
finishing off with 9 inches of a well-mixed soil, and one to two pounds 
of bonemeal for each plant. It is best to make up the beds two to 
three weeks before planting. 
FERTILIZING and CARE 
Thorough preparation of the soil before planting will take care of 
the fertilizing problem for some time, but as Roses are gross feeders, it 

is necessary to keep them supplied with an abundance of plant-food. 
GLEN SAINT MARY NURSERIES CO., Glen Saint Mary, Florida 
Stable manure may be used, liberally scattered on the surface as a 
mulch, and good, well-balanced commercial fertilizer may also be used 
from time to time. A mulch of 3 to 4 inches of leaves or partly rotted 
leaves and leaf-mold is excellent during the summer. In dry weather 
water freely. 
Tea Roses do not require very severe pruning. Prune in September 
and October for fall and winter bloom; in late February and March 
for the spring crop of flowers. Thin out small and poorly developed 
wood. Cut Hybrid Perpetuals severely, leaving only 3 to 4 inches of 
the old canes. Climbers should be pruned sparingly. 
Shoots sometimes come up from the stock below the graft union 
and take the food-supply to such an extent that they destroy the Rose 
top. The leaves on these shoots generally have seven leaflets and are 
quite different in appearance. They should be removed by digging 
down to the point of union with the stem and cutting them off 
smooth and clean. 
PESTS and DISEASES 
All common Rose diseases and insects can be controlled with Tri- 
ogen, which is put out by Rose Manufacturing Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 
We have found it very effective if used according to directions. 
Black-spot appears as irregular dark areas on leaves and stems. 
Affected leaves turn yellow and drop off. 
The treatment for Black-spot that has been most commonly used 
is Bordeaux, applied every week or ten days. It discolors the foliage 
somewhat but is perhaps, the cheapest spray for fungous diseases 
that is effective. 
Massey Dust, sometimes called Combination Dust or ‘‘9-1-1,”’ can 
also be used for general clean-up if preferred. Whether spray or dust 
is used, be sure to reach the underside of leaves as well as top. Be- 
cause this is easier to do with a spray, many growers prefer it. 
Important. Both dusts and sprays should be applied before rains 
in so far as possible if maximum results are to be obtained. Dusting 
should be done in early morning or evening when the air is most 
likely to be still. 
Prevention of Rose-Troubles is Better Than Cure. 
the bush before disease reaches it! 
Protect 
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