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TALISMAN 


Here are two full pages of No. 1 Roses. 
fact that early plantings bring early flowers. 
during the cooler spring weather. 
BUSH ROSES 
Roses are easily grown, but never plant them 
carelessly. Plant them in a hole that is large 
enough so as not to cramp the roots. Place the soil 
about the roots; add plenty of water and pack 
firmly. A little well-rotted manure, mixed with the 
soil, is very beneficial. Don't expect roses that are 
planted in April or May to.start growing in a week 
or ten days; give them at least three weeks to start. 
WHITE VARIETIES 
CALEDONIA. One of the best whites. 
large double lasting blooms. 
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA. Ivory white, high 
centered, double. 
KILLARNEY DOUBLE. Large snowy white, very 
fragrant. 
Long buds, 
PINK VARIETIES 
BETTY UPRICHARD. The outside a blend of deep 
toned carmine with coppery orange; the interior 
being mostly a delicate salmon-pink. 
DAME EDITH HELEN. Pure glowing pink, very 
double, tall grower. 
EDITH NELLIE PERKINS. Two-toned cerise-pink suf- 
fused with gold. 
EDITOR McFARLAND. Very popular. 
buds, double brilliant pink blooms. 
bloomer and a vigorous grower. 
LOS ANGELES. Long pointed buds, double blooms. 
Flame pink toned coral, golden base. : 
MRS. HENRY BOWLES. A warm shade of pink 
flushed with salmon. 
MISS ROWENA THOM. Enormous buds and blooms 
of fiery rose and mauve, shaded with old gold 
at the center, borne on long, strong stems. Profuse, 
continuous bloomer and a very vigorous plant. 
BRIARCLIFF. Large pointed buds, blooms of bril- 
liant rose-pink; fragrant and long lasting. 
Shapely 
Profuse 
ROSES 
PRICES 
ALL ROSES 
(Except Patented Varieties) 
89c Each 
Three for $2.55 
Postage: (10c each: 3 for 18c) 
YOUR CHOICE 
Dozen $9.79 
Postage: 36c 
When we say NUMBER ONE, we mean that the roses have 
strong unwaxed canes and a mass of vigerous roots containing many small fibrous roots that enable the 
plant to get the much needed start when first planted. We would also like to call your attention to the 
Hot weather plantings are never as good as when planted 

PRESIDENT HOOVER 






YELLOW AND GOLD VARIETIES 
GOLDEN DAWN. ‘An exceptionally strong growing 
yellow variety, very fragrant double blooms of 
sunflower yellow. 
MRS. PIERRE S. Du PONT. Buds are reddish gold 
opening into beautiful yellow flowers. 
JOANNA HILL. Vigorous upright grower, has good 
stems for cutting and long lasting buds. Double 
creamy yellow shaded bronzy pink in the center. 
LADY MARGARET STEWART. Large yellow 
marked orange red, double. ; 
LUCIE MARIE, Very vigorous grower, fragrant, 
long pointed buds, double flowers, yellow shaded 
apricot -cerise. 
GOLDEN RAPTURE. Long lasting, well shaped 
buds and double blooms of rich yellow on long, 
strong stems. 
MRS. E. P. THOM. Profuse, pure yellow double 
blooms. Strong, bushy plants. 
SOEUR THERESE. A strong growing yellow that 
can be recommended to the most particular, for 
it has everything, long pointed buds, which are 
perfect for cutting. Sometimes tinged scarlet. 
SUNKIST. A coppery orange, vigorous grower with 
long stems and lasting double blooms. Fine for 
cut flowers. 
ORANGE AND VARIEGATED 
VARIETIES 
AUTUMN. A very vigorous grower with long, 
strong stems. Blooms of rich burnt orange, yellow 
and red. 
CONDESA DE SASTAGO. Golden yellow buds. 
Yellow and copper-scarlet blooms. When the 
flower is open the inside of the petal is a fiery 
red, and the outside a rich gold. Very vigorous 
and disease resistant. A fine spicy scented rose. 
62 THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
