52 Hallawell Seed Co. 
Hallawell's Roses 
There are four commercial grades of roses and HALLAWELL’S ROSES ARE ALL SELECTED NO. 1 GRADE. 
They are grown under soil and climatic conditions suitable for production of vigorous bushes, which will grow to 
strong sturdy plants. 
Bush roses will bloom freely the first year, while climbing varieties often require two years or more to bloom 
profusely. Bare root bush and climbing varieties are usually ready for delivery in December, if weather conditions 
permit digging. 
PLANTING—Before planting dormant roses, remove the small branches and cut back the large ones to 5 or 6 
inches, leaving an outside bud at the top. Plant to a depth where the bud-union will be just below the surface 
and pack the soil well around the roots, leaving no air spaces. Well-rotted manure and bonemeal or other suitable 
fertilizer’ may be placed on the surface as a mulch after planting. 
SPRAYING—To prevent and control mildew, and to destroy aphis and scale, spray regularly with a fungicide 
and an insecticide. A good combination which may be used together in one spray, is a solution containing 1 table- 
spoon of Acme Kopper Queen and 3 tablespoons of Acme Emo-Nik, to 1 gallon of water. 
PRUNING—Pruning should be done during the dormant season, usually from December to February. In general, 
weak-growing varieties may be pruned more severely than stronger varieties. Pruning operations may be divided into 
three classes: 
Light—Thin out all but 4 to 7 canes, and cut back to 5 or 6 eyes. 
Medium—Thin out all but 4 to 6 canes, and cut back 8 to 4 eyes each. 
Severe—Thin out all but 3 to 5 canes, and cut these back to leave 2 or 3 eyes on each cane. 
Obviously the more severe pruning reduces the number of flowers, but improves the quality. In shortening canes, 
always cut to an outside bud, and the cut should be 4 inch above the bud. This tends to broaden the bush and 
prevents dense center growth. In removing canes or laterals entirely, use sharp shears, and make a smooth, clean 
cut, as close as possible to the older wood from which it springs. A clean cut will heal smoothly, while a stub may 
decay and cause injury. 
Climbing Roses require little pruning. At most the laterals on main canes may be shortened to 3 or 4 eyes, and 
other brush removed to keep the top within bounds. Old canes may be replaced by new ones growing from the base 
of the plant, if it seems desirable. 
CUTTING THE FLOWERS—Cutting roses with long stems is desirable, and is in effect summer pruning. Cut 
the stems to within 2 or 3 eyes of the main lateral, and follow the same procedure with the flowers which have been 
permitted to remain on the bush, as soon as they have faded. Also remove small branches and brush growth in July 
when the rose garden is fertilized to improve the fall crop. 
VISIT OUR GARDENS—A visit to our Nursery Gardens during the Rose-blooming season will be helpful in 
making a selection of roses for your own planting. 
HALLAWELL'S STANDARD ROSES 
(Tree Roses) 
HINRICH GAEDE—Copper orange, shaded crimson. 
J. OTTO THILO—Glowing rose pink. 
LADY FORTEVIOT—Golden-yellow and apricot. 
McGREDY’S IVORY—Creamy white. 
MRS. P. S. DUPONT—Deep golden yellow. 
MRS. SAM McGREDY — Beautiful combination of red- 
copper and orange. 
These highly prized roses are bush top grafted to a 
strong stem or trunk 3 feet high. These are large No. 1 
plants that will bloom the first year. Shipment by ex- 
press. Price $2.50 each, 10 for $23.50. 
AUTUMN—Burnt orange with pink and red. 
CHRISTOPHER STONE —Vivid scarlet; free blooming. 
DUCHESS OF ATHOLL—Golden bronze flushed orange. 
ANDA—O e and pink. 
DUG UES ADEE END TE fete is PICTURE—Pink with salmon undertone. 
ETOILE DE HOLLANDE—Large brilliant red. SOUTHPORT—Rich scarlet; one of the best red roses. 
GOLDEN GLEAM—Golden yellow. TALISMAN—Combination of orange and yellow. 
SINGLE BUSH ROSES 
DAINTY BESS—Medium sized single flowers borne in 
clusters of three. Delicate pink in color with a con- 
trasting center of wine-red stamens. A strong tall 
grower and profuse bloomer. 60c. 
ISOBEL—A single rose with exquisitely pointed buds and 
flowers with huge petals flushed with carmine-red and 
orange, becoming pink with age; fragrant. Very vig- 
orous and floriferous. 60c. 
IRISH FIREFLAME—A large single rose; buds are a rich 
deep orange flushed with crimson opening to an old 
gold color. Strong growth and profuse bloom. 50c. 
MOSS ROSES 
Moss Roses bear a crown of lacy moss upon the stems 
and sepals and are exquisitely lovely in bud. The bushes 
are large and vigorous but should be left unpruned for 
best results. They look best in back of other roses or 
shrubbery. 
Pink, and Red—60c each. 
ROSA ROULETTI (Pot Rose). Said to be the smallest 
rose grown. The tiny rose-pink buds are perfect in 
form and the plants are little gems in pots. 50c. 
