TEA ROSES 
MME. BUTTERFLY—An improved Ophelia. Bud medium size, long pointed: flower 
medium size, double, open, very lasting, slightly fragrant, salmon-flesh. center 
shaded light yellow at base of petals. 
MRS. AARON WARD—Especially desired because of its small Indian-yellow buds for 
cutting. Very profuse in bloom and most prolific. 
RADIANCE—Bud very large, pointed; flower very large, double, cupped, extremely 
lasting, intensely fragrant, cameo-pink, deeper toward center, borne ‘singly and 
several together on long stem. 
RED RADIANCE—Sport of Radiance, with a clear even shade of red. ‘A dependable 
bloomer and a rose that should be in every garden. Very good. 
SOUV. DE CLAUDIUS PERNET—Bud large, long-pointed; flower very large, full, 
double, very lasting, moderately fragrant, pure sunflower yellow, deeper Bes center. 
borne singly on long, strong stem. 
SUNBURST—Bud medium size, long pointed; flower medium size. A yellow-orange. 
GRUSS AN TEPLITZ—An outstanding rose for bedding purposes. Medium size. dark 
maroon color; very desirable. Flowers borne in clusters on short stem. A very 
popular variety. Bae 
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses bloom once, twice or three times during the season. They 
make up for their infrequent blooming periods by producing roses of enormous size, 
unusually double and full. 
GENERAL JACK—One of the most popular of the red roses. Brilliant crimson, large 
and very effective, very fragrant and one of the hardiest. ; 
J. B. CLARK—Intense deep scarlet, heavily shaded blackish-maroon. Very vigorous 
and good. 
PAUL NEY RON—Very large rose-colored bloom. Said to be the largest rose in culti- 
vation. Hardy and strong grower. 
SNOW QUEEN—Very large, perfect form and snow-white; a vigorous grower and 
free bloomer. A very popular rose. : 
POLYANTHA ROSES 
A dwarf bush rose, also known as Baby Rambler that bloom all summer until frost. 
Especially desirable for bordering beds of Hybrid Tea Roses or other flower beds, 
-also good for bedding. 
RED BABY RAMBLER—One of the best hardy bedding roses. Vigorous and grows 
about 18 inches tall; flowers are borne in clusters of 20 or more. Perfectly hardy 
and good for pot culture for winter blooming. Color a bright crimson-pink. 
PINK BABY RAMBLER—Of the same free flowering class as the Red Baby Rambler. 
Blossoms a shade of deep pink, with petals curled and twisted, producing a fluffy 
effect. Hardy vigorous grower and foliage very beautiful. 
WHITE BABY RAMBLER—Blooms all summer and blossoms are produced in great 
abundance.: Cream white passing to snow white. 
RUGOSA ROSES 
Because of their desirability for hedging, borders and for group planting in place 
of shrubs, the Rugosa is becoming very popular. They carry a beautiful foliage of 
dark green, very glossy leaves that are somewhat wrinkled. They bloom throughout 
the summer from early spring until late fall. They attain a height of from 8 to 5 feet. 
BELLE POITEVINE—Rose-pink to magenta-pink, flowers borne in clusters in great 
profusion. 
F. J. GROOTENDORST—Red carnation-like flowers in clusters. Very hardy and free 
blooming. In late years has become very popular. Makes a beautiful hedge and is 
ideal for this purpose. 
HANSA—Deep violet-red, extra large and very fragrant. It sets red fruit which is 
very conspicuous. ; : 
HUGONIS—Long, arching branches, closely set with very lovely single yellow flowers 
early in the spring, May and June. Finely divided foliage. Very hardy. Used largely 
for hedging and as a shrub; grows 5 to 8 feet. 
NEW CENTURY—Clear flesh pink with light red center and creamy edges. Flowers 
borne in clusters in great numbers. 
SIR THOMAS LIPTON—Snowy white flowers of good size. The best white. 
5 LEADERS IN CLIMBING ROSES 
CRIMSON RAMBLER—The darkest red we have. An old favorite and still popular. 
Flowers borne in clusters. 
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY-—The flower is quite large and full, of a bright, 
medium shade of pink or rose color, borne singly. 
DOROTHY PERKINS—Clear shell pink in clusters. Another old favorite and very 
good; hardy. 
EXCELSA—A red Dorothy Perkins. A light red, very hardy and one of our best 
sellers. 
PAUL’S SCARLET—Large, intense scarlet flowers borne in clusters; free-flowering 
and very hardy. This variety is becoming very popular as is evidenced by the 
increased demand. 
Dear Sirs: Osage, Iowa 
Our roses from your nursery, purchased through the last three years, are gorgeous, 
very sturdy plants, very large blooms. Everyone is thrilled who sees them. Every 
day someone sees them and admires them. You are a fine firm to deal with, too, 
offering and replacing the few things which do not grow. : 
Signed MRS. WALTER E. SHELDON. 

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