SPRING 1944 
PLANT ROSES 
For Health « Happiness « Inspiration 
EDITOR McFARLAND 

é N EVER has there been a time when America needed to get closer to Mother Earth than n¢ 
Other than vegetables and fruits you need that jnspiration that only a rose can give Fran 
early June until frost their endless pageantry of dol Ir, fragrance and form Ghivanee te r 
most recesses of our souls to give courage and perseverdince to carry ‘out that ‘0 ed s ‘ ich 
eahee L sacred task which 
Many roses which succeed in the North and other parts of the country do not do x all in 
Kentucky. Almost every rose listed has been tested on ur grounds tana roved s Beract a ne 
3 dependable. We have discarded or do not carry many which will be decent ‘d f 6 aie sate fie 
Francis Xavier Hillenmeyer lists. Why spend money and time 5 fi pcsteticaase Gai tucs 
on doubtful kinds when you can bu 
erly sprayed and cultivated during summer, protected 
roses one of the most satisfactory expenditures for 
There are more than 2000 roses in 
these would be out of the question 
sents the ‘‘Cream of the Crop.’ 
y Our proved roses? If prop- 
Founder you will find a planting of 
OF FAIR DEALING 
over winter, 
your garden 
general cultivation, and to 
The list which follows is the 
Plant any of them with confid 
list any large percentage of 
result of our tests and repre- 

lence 
Libptoesl AM” jab: ; he Rigleas a bee like any other article, dees not determine its value. Hillenmeyer roses are strong, with good roots, true to 
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fea Bi lpatialcceces pyc Includes cultivation, spraying and undérstock ), ripened by nature, handled so they are not devitalized by exposure and ar 
HILLENMEYER ROSES GROW AND BLOOM BETTER 
WE KNOW IT 
Tried and Tested Group of Roses , 
PINK 
MRS. E. P. THOM 

This group contains ithe very best standard kinds 
and any selection mad) from it will please 
TWO-TONE 

Betty Uprichard. Two-tone copper-red buds 
opening into : : SOEUR THERESE 
3 semi-double salmon-pink blossoms. A passe Bless Condesa de Sastago. Vivid colorings of gold, copper, and 
wie and an outstanding variety - : = a yellow. This matchless Spanish novelty causes every 
g Price Strong 2-Yr Plants one to stop and admire it. Healthy and upright in 
Briarcliff. Long-pointed buds of rose-pink taking on : . growth 
Welitie sieges eS ney open; fragrant. Single stems and D de P d C Vans, F 
xcelient for cutting uquesa de Penaranda. Coppery apricot Panish 
- . 75¢ each beauty with long-pointed buds which open into lumi- 
* y.: Edith Nellie Perkins. One of the best. Long-pointed buds nous shades defying description. A wonderful rose 
" of cream, orange, and pink, overspread with gold flush 5 f 3 50 
: Very prolific flowering; strong grower. Foliage healthy or . Hinrich Gaede. A brilliant, fragrant rose with long- 

Editor McFarland. We think this the finesiiecs pointed buds of rich luminous vermilion shaded with 
12 for 
8 ( »¢ ) gold. Showy free bloomer with excellent fol 
Pink garden rose grown today. Its pointed buds ce go y ¢ Orr w xcellen’ iage 
on nice long cutting stems jast longer and re- 
tain their form wonderfully well i Faces thee Mme. Joseph Perraud, Large-petaled, perfectly formed 
performed well in our test garden 
100 for 65.00 
For Postage and insurance, add 5c per plant. 
buds of nasturtium-orange lightening to a luminous 
Pink at the edges and. glowing orange at base finally 
opening to a nasturtium-buff with more pink in its 
Mrs. Charles Bell. A beautiful shell-pink sport of make-up. Has received many awards 
the well-known Radiance Vigorous, heathy, and 
should be in every rose garden 
President Herbert Hoover. A most popular rose. It is 
Picture. Beautiful with its warm undertone of salmon; maroon, orange and gold, rioting in a most contrast- 
Perfect form with pointed petals; fragrant Vigorous, ing fashion. Long, pointed buds; rigid stems. A fine 
continuous bloomer. It really is a picture RED garden rose, blooming well in the autumn By far the 
best of its color, 
door rose 
4 and superior to Talisman as an out 
Pink Dawn. A fine deep rose-pink flower opening to a 
hi lovely pink with an orange base; sweetly fragrant 
Strong, upright grower. A newer rose which has taken 
CALEDONIA its place along with the best 

Christopher Stone. A thrilling scarlet-crimson from bud 
until petals fall Vigorous, upright; free-flowering 
Looks as though this one has come to stay 

Radiance. This is a most reliable rose. E. G. Hill. 
It has no serious A great red rose. Massive blooms of deep 
faults and is the best variety for this section. Bril- crimson and scarlet, velvety on inside Splendid for 
liant rose-pink buds opening into well-formed fragrant cutting. Foliage unusually healthy Vigorous in habit 
blooms with silver tints on reverse of the petals. Plant 
YELLOW 
makes vigorous growth. Our most outstanding reliable Etoile de Hollande. Said to be the best red hybrid tea 
rose Its gigantic velvety crimson flo: 
Welincetine ighteminpdneaes Pee iBtusinscny Golden Dawn. Large, light yellow, full-petaled blooms 
ages Tahniwee ievenenere Brodie f lotion ae i are borne on strong, disease-resistant plants. When 
throughout the season Cucing a tine lot of bloom fully open the petals are sometimes edged pink 
WHITE Glowing Carmine. Its aa@ 2 Grr cpriately describes this Mra. E \Beaiinore: See lia g ance nao seit fine 
Beene Strong efower, blooms freely and ts very lorig buds perfectly shaped. Fiowers rich lemon- 
yellow. Very vigorous and a constant bloomer 
Caledonia. Purest white, perfectly formed buds on strong showy 
stems, opening to large flowers that retain their form 4 
until petals fall. No white rose can surpass this per- Grenoble. This Gold-Medd! variety is fast becoming pop- MTs. Pierre S. du Pont. Winner of more medals than any 
ect variety 
other outdoor rose Long-pointed, rich red-gold buds, 
opening to well-formed blossoms that hold long 
age ornamental, healthy and disease-resistant 
ular, Glowing scarlet-chimson with long stems. 
Vigor- 
ous and healthy 
Foli- 
Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria. Well-formed 
buds opening into white flowers 
cream-colored 
Free-blooming; hardy 
Red Radiance. Read the description of Radiance and Soeur Therese. Lon S 
c 5 9, pointed chrome-yellow buds th 
McGredy’s Ivory. Creamy ivory-white, sometimes with a apply the good things said of it to this variety, except markings of carmine, the open Ber rich daffodil. 
faint tinge of pink in the center; large; fragrant. One the color, which is a deep rose-red Blooms until frost yellow. Blooms freely on long cutting stems. One of 
orathies beet and is one of the best all-round red roses in existence O 
the finest yellow roses of recent introduction 
TRI-OGEN—Combined Spray Treatment 
Complete Protection Ayainst Plant Insects and Disease. 
One of the most complete and satisfactory sprays for roses. Controls leaf-spot, mildew, and insects 
Nationally advertised and used 
A. Small Kit (makes 16 quarts) a5 Ce Large Kit (makes 32 gallons) 
B. Medium Kit (makes 64 quarts) 4.00 D. Estate Kit 
FOR POSTAGE AND INSURANCE ADD 10 
(makes 128 ga!lons) ees 
PER CENT 
TEN NEW and SELECTED ROSES 
The following were selected as the best of the newer varieties. All have distinct merit, and we 
recommend them to those who are looking for something new and beautiful. 
WHITE TWO-TONE 
SNOWBIRD. Many so-called white roses are white only FEDERICO CASAS. Coppery pink and orange 
when in full bloom. This one is pure white from be- bloom on erect, |firm stems 
ginning to end. Excellent for bedding as it blooms rose 
profusely and the bush is compact and vigorous 




ETOILE DE HOLLANDE 

YELLOW 
McGREDY’S YELLOW. Beautifully formed, medium-sized 
buds which open a uniform buttercup-yellow., Vigorous 
bush with dark green foliage. Stands heat well 


Continuous 
Makes an outstanding 





GRENOBLE GIRONA. A lovely bud of red and golden yellow borne 
on unusually long stems. Upright bush with light green 
foliage. The whole combination looks like a greenhouse 
variety 




RED 
POINSETTIA. A dazzling brilliant red rose Well-shaped 
high-centered buds of velvety texture on long stems 
RED TALISMAN. Striking sport of Talisman having the 
same beautifully formed buds. The maroon-red bloom 
has an cverflow of amber when fully open 
CLIMBING ROSES 
Strong 2-yr. plants, 75c each; $3.50 for 5, 
except the patented varieties. 

PINK 
CATHRINE KORDES. Bright glowing pink growing singly 
on erect strong stems. Rich bronzy foliage 


POLYANTHA ROSES No. I, 2-year plants 
These dwarf everblooming roses are fine for bedding, edging, 

KOROVA,. Old rose with peach-blossom shadings; fra- 
Holds its color and 

diwitheetiil AOee eo and are quite hardy. Can also be garantie, Gait Sent ie Oe $ $ grant. Beautiful buds, excellent for cutting. Vigorous Chaplin’s Pink eat are rich pink with gues: of salmon 
used with striking effect in landscape plantings OUTHP: cs rilliant scarlet seautiful slender buds | OO 3 1O 9 OO remains attractive longer an any rose in Our lis 
on long stems. Vigorous; free blooming. Most prom- 2, eac 9 or 0 TAGES, (ekeTei ea lia ain) silvery pias ssa) satiny 
75¢ each; $3.50 for 5. ising edges; extra-large bud and ossom which is delight- 

Climbing American Beauty. Extremely beautiful light 
crimson; buds and flowers very fragrant 

fully fragrant 

Cameo. A distinct shade of shell-pink and salmon with 
Miss Edith Cavell. Semi-double; scarlet-red 
Orange Triumph. Full, 
season 
a glow of gold 
Good strong continuous bloomer 
sparkilng flowers of scarlet-orange borne in great clusters throughout the 
For Postage and 
Insurance Add 5c 
per Plant 



Dr. W. Van Fleet. 
pink, long 
pink climber 
Large flowers of exquisite flesh- 
Outstanding 

on stems. large-flowered 
FLORIBUNDAS 
Gardenia. Buds rich creamy yellow, opening a pleasing 
75¢ each; $3.50 for 5. yellow that fades to cream 
Floribundas may be best recognized and described as large polyanthas, both as to size of blossoms 
and height of bush. They are free-flowering and can be used for bedding, edging or as 
vigorous, Mary Wallace. Large, clear brilliant pink flowers. Fine 
small shrubs in landscape designing. Becoming more and more popular. for cutting 
Dagmar Spath. Pure white tlowers Produced in showy lcrge trusces all through the summer 
Improved Lafayette. Glowing red blossoms suffused a vivid crimson Upright and vigorous Mermaid. Unusually large, single blooms of clear, 
Mrs. R. M. Finch. Handsome semi-double rose-pink flowers more than 2 inches across light yellow Very attractive 
ATE E ORIBUND S New Dawn. (Pat. No, 1.) An everblooming Dr. W 
Van Fleet with the same lovely flesh-pink blooms 
$1.00 each; $2.50 for 3. $1.50 each 
We have selected four of the best new outstanding patented varieties 
Paul’s Scarlet Climber. Vivid scarlet-red that can be 
Betty Prior. (Pat. No. 340.) Exquisite, single, light Pink blossoms resembling a dogwcod teenie: seme ae 
Donald Prior. (Pat. No. 377.) “Semi-double; glistening, glowing scarlet. Free bloomer 
Permanent Wave. (Pat. No. 107.) Large semi-double flowers of rosy pink with cerise edges. Petals Silverl/ Moon: Semi=double nwhite flower The hou 
are waved permanently from bud stage to the finish 
(Pat. No. 279.) Dainty buff-orange buds changing to blush-white and finally to a 
Large-flowering type and excellent for massing or borders Always in bloom 
yellow stamen ke it dou ti 
Snowbank. 
pure white. 


King Midas. (Pat. applied for.) Large, red-flushed 
buds opening into hybrid-tea-like blooms, making 
the plant appear as a living, limpid, yellow mass 
of golden glory 
SHRUB ROSES 
2-yr. plants, $1.00 each; $2.50 for 3. 
Blooms in May, its arching 
: ” 5 hina’), The finest shrub rose known 
SO A a aed ar a eel Unsurpassed for mass effects 
branches covered to the tips with single, yellow, cup-shaped flowers 
and in the shrub border 
A new outstanding creation for 
pillar, porch, pergola or garage 
$1.50 each; 





$3.75 for 3. — 
Max Graf. A clear pink, single rose much used to cover banks, walls or embankments Belongs to ANGATISEE 
the rugosa family and is hardy 
Ten O iDlanding Patented Roses 
Pa PINK TWO-TONE YELLOW RED 
| RUA Healer coe tah A (Pat. applied for.) Large buds of azalea-pink opening Signora. (Pat. No. 201.) Long bud of a warm burnt sienna, Eclipse. (Pat. No. 172.) The very long, slender, stream-lined Charlotte Armstrong. (Pat. No. 455.) The color is warm rede 
ALL ROSES ADD 5c PER PLANT sea ea PR pails double flowers with coppery-scarlet sheen opening to a lighter hue, toward mandarin. Fine fragrant yellow buds open to loose flowers with 25 to 30 golden yellow the bud opening to cerise in hot weather and spectrum-red in 
POOL POLL ODL LOD) 

Many of the finest of the new roses are being pat- 
nted. This naturally regulates, to a large extent, their 
ropagtion, description, and sale. We are privileged to 
listribute these roses and use the greatest diligence to 
ee that they reach you in prime condition. However, 
fe cannot be held responsible for their behavior or other 
hings beyond our control. We have listed only a few 
inds which we know are among the best, but can supply 
Imost any other variety you may wish at their estab- 
shed price. Let us include any you may want with your 
se order. 

CHIANG KAI-SHEK 
MME. 
Long stems. $1.50 each; $3.75 for 3 
Mary Margaret McBride. (Pat. No. 537.) The double, high- 
centered blooms are a clear deep coral-pink, suffused with gold 
at the base—very beautiful at all stages. Vigorous growth 
reaching to 22 feet; foliage smooth, leathery, dark green. 
A new continuous bloomer of outstanding merit. $1.50 each; 
$3.15 for 3 , ? 
For a combination of 3 
blooms for cutting. $1.25 each; $3.15 for 3 
The Chief. (Pat. No. 456.) Lovely pointed buds of flame-rose 
opening to large artistic biooms of shining reddish coral, which 
merge to orange-pink as the flower ages. The richly fragrant 
flowers come erect and generally singly on strong, wiry stems. 
All-America Rose Selection fcr 1940. $1.25 each; $3.15 for 3 
or more Patented Roses, 
use 1/3 of the 3 price 
CRIMSON GLORY 

HILLENMEYER’S ROSES 
Are Selected and Tested for 
Kentucky's Climate 


petals which hold their color well; fragrant 
for 3. 
$1.25 each; $3.15 
Lowell Thomas. (Pat. No. 595.) Large, high-centered blossoms 
of clear canary-yellow on strong stems Compact bushy plants 
Has slight tea fragrance An All-America Rose Selection 
$2.00 each; $5.00 for 3 
Mme. Chiang Kai-Shek. (Pat. applied for.) New. A rose that 
does honor to the First Lady of China Large pointed buds of 
lemon-yellow, turning lighter as they open Vigorous upright 
plants, abundant bloomer. $2.00 each; $5.00 for 3 



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HEART’S DESIRE 

If you do not have 
a copy of our general 
catalog, listing a com- 
plete line of nursery 
stock—write for it. 
cooler weather. Its long-pointed bud opens into a long-lasting, 
fragrant flower 3 to 4 inches in diameter Vigorous. Foliage 
deep green and highly resistant to mildew All-America Rose 
Selection for 1941. $1.25 each; $3.15 for 3 
Crimson Glory. (Pat. No, 105.) Glorious crimson flowers, shaded 
deep red and mellowed by a velvety nap, with wonderful fra- 



grance, are borne continuously on strong hea!thy plants about 
22 feet tall. In the few years since its intr duction, Crimson 
Glory has become a prime favorite, for its magnificent color and 
deeply satisfying fragrance make it the ideal rose 25 eact 
5301/5) for 3 
Heart’s Desire. Pat. No ter f I 
fectly formed crimson fI 





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