Gooseberry Bushes 
COMO. (Minn. No. 43.) A vigorous grower, very pro- 
ductive, nearly thornless, perfectly hardy and is disease- 
resistant, Fruit large and green in color when ripe. Each, 
75e; 5 for $3.50. 
PERKINS. The berries are highly productive, very 
large, measuring one and one-half inches long and one 
inch wide. The color is light green turning to golden 
yellow at maturity. The flavor is pleasantly sweet and 
of best quality. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
Raspberry Bushes (Extra Heavy) 
CHIEF. The fruit, medium in size, bright red, firm. 
Ripens early and extends over a long period. Quality 
of fruit is excellent. The plants are vigorous in growth, 
perfectly hardy and seem to be resistant to mildew and 
mosaic. The wood ripens early and is a good plant 
-maker. Chief has the good qualities looked for in a 
raspberry; earliness, quality of fruit, and yield. Heavy 
PISS.) LOZ ea aos eb, Sonos Ome S1 eOUs 
LATHAM. (Minn. No. 4.) That great Minnesota Intro- 
duction—holds unchallenged first place as the leading 
commercial and home variety of Red Raspberry. It is 
hardy everywhere, bushes are sturdy, upright, and vigor- 
ous, particularly resistant to disease of all Kinds. The 
fruit is very large, dark red, and firm. Latham is an 
excellent shipper, heavy yielder, easy picker. It has the 
qualities that make it the leading Red Raspberry. Heavy 
plants. “Dozs $2,265, 25,°$2:25; 100% $11.00; 
NEWBURGH. The berries are very large and firm, 
but of rather dry texture, highly desirable as a com- 
mercial berry. Much heavier bearer than Latham or 
Chief. Season the same as Latham. Heavy plants. Doz., 
$2.25> 25,- $3.25; 200; $11.00, 
is ry 
Currant Bushes 
RED LAKE. (Minn. No. 24.) This new currant promises 
to replace all other varieties in the cherry currant class. 
Bush is more upright and yields large berries borne on 
long, Well-filled bunches. No. 1, 2-year plants. Each, 
5oGasa for $2750: 10 for) $4.25, 
Blackberry Bushes 
ALFRED. A comparatively new blackberry that has 
given good results wherever planted. Immense sized ber- 
ries, practically coreless, heavy producers and very hardy. 
Worthy new commercial variety, ripens over a long 
period of time. Hach, 40c; doz., $2.75; 25, $4.25. 
Strawberry Plants 
Prices subject to plants being available. 
DUNLAP. Mid-season. One of the best 
known and most widely grown strawberries 
in the north and eastern half of the United 
States. 25 for 95c; 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2.50. 
BEAVER. Very similar to Dunlap. Is a 
good drought resister. Berries are dark red, 
firm, and of exceptionally fine flavor. 25 
for $1.15; 50 for $1.90; 100 for $3.00. 
GEM. (Everbearing.) Berry is large and 
dark red, of excellent quality. Very immune 
to disease. A good:bearer. 25 for $1:25; 50 
for $3.50; 100 for $5.50. 
WAYZATA. (Everbearing.) A hardy disease and frost- 
resistant variety. Starts bearing about August ist. Fruit 
equal to the best June berries. Doz., $2.00; 25 for $3.50; 
50 for $5.50; 100i for $8.50. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
In preparing the bed for asparagus roots the soil should 
be worked up at least 12 inches deep and a very heavy 
application of well-rotted manure or commercial fertilizer 
should be given. Make furrows ten inches deep and 
spread roots 18 inches apart in row and cover with two 
inches of soil gradually filling as shoots appear until 
surface is level. Do not cut any later than June 20th 
until the third or fourth year. 
MARY WASHINGTON, 

1 yr. old. Doz., 60c; 25, $1.00; 100, $2.60 
2 FT. Old,. “Doz, stoCsnco, 9 Lenore LOO msione) 
PARADISE. 
Leyr.sO1G, 0Z,, «los 2b, Slesbe OGuas ane 
Postage 10c for first doz.; 5e for each additional doz. 
Rhubarb Roots 
The planting of Rhubarb roots instead of seed saves both 
time and labor, especially for the home garden. Do not 
pull the stocks the first year after planting, except the 
blossom stock. These should always be kept down, as 
they take the strength from the rest of the plant. 
Medium size roots, 25c each; doz. $2.50. 
Large size roots, 40c each; doz. $4.00. 
Add 20c for mailing within the 3rd zone. 
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ROSES 
See inside back cover page for Roses in color and 
special offers. Secure and plant Roses in early April 
for best results. 

The Rose Situation 
Due mainly to labor shortage, Roses are in much 
smaller supply this year. A few of the popular varie- 
ties we had last year were unobtainable for 1944, 
We urge you to order early, due to shortage and also 
Roses do best planted in early April. 

Brownell Everblooming Roses 
A new race of sub-zero hybrid teas from hardier species 
that bloom all summer, of great sturdiness and vigor, 
to survive sub-zero winters. Budded on Rosa Multiflora. 
Outstanding in every way. 
ANNE VANDERBILT. Exquisite coppery orange, semi- 
double, very brilliant, fragrant. Each, $1.60. 
BREAK O’DAY. A robust plant with large double 
flowers orange-apricot, shaded with lighter flesh tints; 
very fragrant. It is exceptional for its strong growth, 
its fragrance, and for its huge clusters of flowers. A 
bedding Rose of high merit. Each, $1.60. 
KING BOREAS. Lemon yellow, very double, free con- 
stant bloomer, a beauty. Each, $1.60. 
LILY PONS. Long pointed buds open to large, very 
double, fragrant flowers; the center is deep yellow shad- 
ing out to palest yellow and white. This Rose is vigor- 
ous, and a free bloomer. Each, $1.60. 
PINK PRINCESS. Bud red, flower deep pink, famous 
as the first Hybrid Tea free from premature defoliation. 
Each, $1.60. 
SHADES OF AUTUMN. (Pat. No. 542.) An abundant and 
joyous expression of bi-colored beauty. Each, $1.60. 
V FOR VICTORY. Most beautiful large, double, yellow, 
fragrant Roses; 
constantly blooming. $1.60. 
ROSE SPECIAL 
Any three Brownell Roses listed at $1.60 each for 
$3.90 or six for $7.50. (Express or postage extra.) 
Hach, 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses 
Hardier than hybrid teas, not as hardy as sub-zero 
hybrid teas. The varieties listed here will bloom in late 
summer and fall, as well as June, although not as fully 
as the hybrid teas. 
FRAU KARL 
DRUSCHKI. Very 
large pure white of 
perfect form, excel- 
lent texture and 
keeping qualities. 
Considered the best 
white. Each, $1.00. 
MRS. JOHN 
LAING. A soft deli- 
cate pink. Frag- 
rant, Flowers over 
a long period. Each, 
$1.00. 
PAUL NEYRON. 
This old time rose 
is still a big favor- 
ite. Deep rose, very 
fragrant. Each,$1.00 
Shrub Roses 
Perfectly hardy 
and need no winter 
protection. Can be 
planted in shrub- 
bery borders, sep- 
arate beds, groups, or as individual specimens. The 
Grootendorsts are the only really hardy everblooming 
roses. 
AGNES RUGOSA, 
golden-amber rose 
Canada. Each, $1.25. 
HANSA RUGOSA. A showy hybrid with abundant large 
reddish violet flowers. Each, $1.00. 
HARRISON’S YELLOW (Austrian Brier). A big bushy 
shrub, producing quantities of medium sized, semi-double, 
light yellow flowers in early summer. One of the best 
hardy yellow reses. Each, $1.25. 
PINK F. J. GROOTENDORST. Identical with the red 
variety except color, charming clear pink. Hach, $1.25. 
RED GROOTENDORST. The bright red double flowers 
are freely and continuously produced in large clusters 
from early June until late fall. It is one of the most 
suitable plants for shrubbery and specimen plantings. 
Needs no winter protection. Each, $1.25. 
SIR THOMAS LIPTON. The snowy white flowers are 
er and bloom through the summer and fall Each, 

Every Garden Should Have Roses 
A new free-flowering, fragrant, 
This rugosa hybrid originated in 
