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| SPRING 1945 
SUNSET’S 
NG NEWS 


PLEASE INCLUDE 8z.LES TAX «$2 —GARRETT PRESS 
TWENTY. THREE YEARS AT THIS ONE LOCATION [NOTICE TO OUR OUT OF TOWN CUSTOMERS 



, CHRISTOPHER STONE. 
Ami. Quinard. HT. Buds are very dark. opening to,a fragrant 
flower of velvety maroon with soft black luster. Strong 
grower and free blooming. 4,9@ each. ~ 
Autumn. HT. A fully double, brilliant flower exquisitely col- 
 ored orange, red, and buff. Very vigorous grower, and pro- 
—sduces great quaititi fine, lung-stemmed ‘buds superb 
for cutting. 1.00 ea the ae , 

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Betty Uprichard. The inner surface of petals is a delicate 
‘salmon-pink to carmine, while the reverse of petals is a 
deep and glowing coppery carmine, suffused orange; a 
glorious combination of colors. It flowers freely and is 
an excellent grower. 1,99 each. 
Briarcliff. HT, An improved Columbia. High centered buds 
of exquisite form, and a bright clear shade of rose-pink. 
1.00 each. 
Caledonia. Large, very long pointed buds, edges gracefully 
rolled back; faintly fragrant large double flowers are 
borne singly on long stems. Lemon tinted color changes 
to pure white. 4,9@ each: 
Cecile Brunner. Poly. Popular “Baby Rose.” Very small, full, 
salmon-pink in clusters; delicately scented. 1,Q@ each. 
Christopher Stone. HT. From all sections come glowing reports 
-of this outstanding new red Rose. A long-pointed bud opens 
to a large, double flower of vivid scarlet. Free blooming and 
fragrant. Upright in growth with bronzy green foliage that so 
far is almost free from mildew. $1.00 each. 
Condessa De Sastago. Brilliantly Spanish in coloring—perfect for 
California’ gardens. The petals are pronouncedly two toned, deep 
golden on the outside, copper-rose and scarlet on the interior. 
$1.90 each. ys y 
Dame Edith Helen. HT. Glowing, fragrant pink Rose on erect, 
rigid stem. Free flowering, $1.00 each. 
Duches of Atholl, HT. Large, globular buds and flowers of deep 
bronzy yellow, tinged with orange and oh rose. Plant very vig- 
erous and bushy; profuse bloomer. $1,00 each. 
Duquesa de Penarands. HT. Whether in bud or fully opened 
flower, this Rose is gloriously beautiful. The orange buds open 
- to double blooms of golden peach, shades. A very vigorous 
grower with glossy, disease resistant foliage. $1.00 each. 
E. G. Hill. HT. Scarlet, ading to deeper pure red as it develop: 
It produces long stemns naturally and the foliage develops fre 
ands is of fine color. Does not fade even during the hot 
weather, and does not mildew. Sweetly scented. $1.00 each. 
Etoile de Wollande. HT. A brilliant red Rose with glorious large 
blooms that hold thei color in strong sunlight, never showing 
bluish tints; sweetly fargrant. Growth strong. Resistant to mil- 
dew. $1.00 each. — - : 
Frau Karl Druschki (Snow Queen). HP, A remarkable vigorous 
grower. Its snowy white flowers are very large, perfect in form, 
with large, shell shaped petals. $1.00 each. f 
General MacArthur. HT. Vivid crimson scarlet flowers that retain 
their brilliancy when fully expanded; very highly perfumed. 
Practically free from mildew. $1.00 each. , ) 
Golden Gleam. A rich yellow rose with a bit of crimson on the 
outside petals in bd form. Opens to a full golden-yellow, has 
good stems and a vigorous, symmetrical habit of growth with 
glossy bright green foliage. $1.00 each. , 
Golden Rapture. HT. A fine new, pure canary-yellow Rose, with 
perfect form nm bud and flower; fragrant. Vigorous and healthy. 
each. n 
Hadley. HT. Fine, dark, velvety. crimson blooms on long stems 
well above the foliage; very fragrant; $1.00 each. £ r 
Hinrich Gaede. HT. Without doubt the best Rose introduced in 
the past four years. The blooms are rosy copper, with_brilliant 
orange tones which hold until the last petals drop. Buds are 
extra large, of good form, and usually borne singly on very 
Jong, strong stems. It blooms freely and the dark glistening 
foliage is very resistant to mildew. You cannot pass this Rose 
without exclaiming over its unusual /beauty, $1.00 each. : 
Hoosier Beauty. HT. Extremely rich velvety crimson color, which 
does not shade into maroon, A heavy bloomer of strong, up- 
right growth. $1.00 each. 
































[rish Elegance, HT. Beautiful bud, opening to single, apricot ~ 
bloom, shading to bronze at base of petals. $1.00 each. 
lrish Fireflame. HT. Buds rich, deep orange, flushed with crim- 
son; flowers single, in clusters of five or more. $1.00 each. 
About the most perfectly formed bud of any Rose. opening to 
a full, long-lasting flower of glowing rose-pink, Strong stems 
d firm, leathery foliage. $1.00 each. 
Joanna Hill. HiT. Long-pointed buds, opening to large, full, fra- 
rant flowers of glorious clear sulphur;yellow, toned deeper in 
the "center Vigorous, upright grower; continuous bloomer. $1.00 
‘Angeles. HT. a yigorous grower and continuous bloomer. 
long-stemmed, fragrant flowers are brilliant flame-pink 
ing to coral and gold; buds long and pointed. $1.00 each. 
elia. HT. A strong grower and profuse bloomer. Flowers are 
ie ed saga shaded rose and yellow at the base of petals. 
each. 
Red Radiance. An even better rose in habit than its parent, Radi- 
‘ance bearing big, globular flowers of deep rose-red. $1.00 each. 
de Mme. Boullet. HT. Sometimes called an improved Lady 
nmgdon on account of richer color and stronger stem, A long, 
quisite bud of rich apricot-yellow, opening to a sweetly fra- 
flower of same shades. $1.00 each. f 4 
le Mme. C. Chambard. HT. A long-pointed bud opening to 
eautifully formed, fragrant flower of coral-pink with bright 
‘sheen. Long, strong stems and fine as a cut-flower $1.00 
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‘free all seeds, bulbs and 
ll plant orders to be sent Parcel Pos 
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0. D. Orders. . 
° ee One Order, 
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All Seeds, Bulbs and Roots Are Postpaid to 4th Zone --- Except Where Noted. 
wei ini ADD 25¢e to cover mailing charzes if the order is under $2.00. - fer als. Please feel free to write to us for any information you desire. 
Otto Thilow. HT. No better pink Rose for ‘most all locations © 
Pe ; A ; aye CaN Hara dtc Dc thoice, especially in the later \ 
Due to the scarcity of good Roses this year, it will be advisable to name a second ¢ 
the eesori. ORDER EARLY AND AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! \ 
i: | | i If you live outside 
\ aR aD San Francisco 
: . ili ici t xpress collect 
5e postage. Larger Trees, Fertilizers and Insecticides must go exp pi 
e Sa 1% per cent within the State of California. hy 
Fete We #4 Bot send goods ‘‘Collect on Delivery” outside of San Francisco. Make remittances by Bank Draft, Post 
or personal check, payable to the Sunset Seed and Nursery Co, 


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When you buy “Sunset’ Roses you know you are getting the We 
very finest bushes grown. All are extra-strong, two-year-old, is E 
field-grown bushes that will bloom profusely this coming spring. % 
We offer only No. 1 grade, extra-selected stock, We are the \ 
largest Rose dealers in San Francisco. 
_ Remember that handling plants is our main business—not a 
sideline, as it is in department and hardware stores. Our Roses 
are alive and are treated as living things. We do not dip them 
into boiling wax or expose them unnecessarily to heat and drought. 
Our Roses give satisfaction. 
Plant Roses in January, February, March and April. ce 
‘ ROSE CULTURE 0 
In deep, rich, heavy soil, even inclined to adobe, Roses are 
strong, vigorous growers. with flowers of great substance. But 






PRUNING 


Frequent cultivating is absolutely necessary. Plant each bush so the 1 
_ that the point where it is budded is one inch below the ground, 
Do not sprinkle the tops in the late afternoon as it causes mildew 
and other fungus troubles. 





For beautiful Roses and healthier foliage use 
Sunset Special Garden_and Lawn Fertilizer. See 
page 4. This is the very best rose food obtainable. 


ros 

before planting. 
Bush and Climbing Roses are postpaid within the 
when. order exceeds $2.00. Orders under $2 
add 25¢ for postage and packing. 
McGredy’s Ivory. HT. Flowers creamy ivory-white, turning to clear white as 
they open; occasionally has a faint pink flush in the center in cool weather, 
The buds are as perfect as Roses can be, and the flo ers\possess a delicate 
damask perfume. $1,009 cach. ae 
McGredy’s Scarlet. HT. It might be scarlet in some climates, but is a vivid 
let glow in the early 
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Mrs. E, P. Thom. HT. Well-formed buds and farly lar 
yellow flowers borne singly on good stems. $100 «2 
6, double, clear, even 
Mrs. Henry Bowles HT. Warm pink blooms, flusied wit 
‘rom early spring until fall. $1.90 each. 
salmon, in profusion 
Mrs. Pierre S. du Pont. HT. Very fine in color arl form 
yellow bud, opening to a semi-double, fragrnt flo 
Healthy foilage and free blooming. $1,909 eac. 
edium-sized reddish 
r of golden yellow. 
Mrs. Sam McGredy. HT, One of the best garen Ro 
opening to a large, double, fragrant flower ojcoppée 
red on outside of petals. Vigorous grower, pssy 
and a prolific bloomer. $1,00 each. 
bs. Long-pointed bud 
morange, flushed with 
liage, lasting flowers 

Picture. Vigorous Rose. Well-shaped buds andnedium size fragrant rose- 
pink flowers. $1,00 each. 
President Herbert Hoover, HT. Long-pointed budof scarlet and gold, opening 
to broad, semi-double flowers of creamy oraip and deep rose, with huge, 
thick petals. Plants very vigorous. Fine for cving. $1,00 each. 
Rapture. HT. An improved sport of Mme. Buttfly, with beautiful: mildew- 
proof foliage. Pointed bud; deep salmon withright golden suffusion, Free 








GOOD ROSES WILL BE VERY SCARCE THIS SEASON, SO PLACE YOUR ORDER AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. < 
: ALL ORDERS WILL BE FILLED STRICTLY IN ROTATION AS RECEIVED. 
est Roses  prant now: 
+ cannot fill Rose plant orders for less than $2.00 unless 25c 
ed to cover cost of postage and packing. We pay shipping 
S should be done during De- 
er, January, and February, as 
time the bushes are dor- 
“Cut just above a prominent 
t bud that points outward. 
ove all small, twiggy growth, 
back to strong well-ripened 
even in a light, sandy soil, Roses can be made to grow well, and canes) which are well furnished 
they flower, as a rule, earlier than in heavy soil. To improve light with'dormant eyes. As a general + 
soils, add clay, peat or adobe, and use our Sunset Special Fertilizer. thing, the entire top of the plant 
See page 4. Do not apply strong fertilizers to the roots, but dust shoul be removed. See illustration. 
it on the surface and rake in slightly after the bushes are planted. E. Our Roses are used by 
S. Government. We supplied 
ds of bushes to the Letter- 
eneral Hospital at the Pre- 
Fort Mason, Navy Yard, 
sland and other posts. Our 
és have the quality required 
by rigid Government inspection. 
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Scarlet Flowering Quince 

During the emergency we will discontinue the icati 
rin, We publication of our regular catalog (What, When And How to Plant). 
his is due to uncertainties of stock and prices. We will send you bar Sunset Pantin News instead Aico 





















HINRICH GAEDE 







Sunsets Hardy Climbing Roses 
Belle of Portugal. H.Gig. A vigorous climber with - 
pink blooms. 1,90 a uA a ‘ a oe ae 


Cl. Dame Edith Helen. Cl.LHT, Produces flowers which are exactly lik 
j ike 
those on the bush—great, large, full blooms of glowing pink, delight. 
fully fragrant, and produced on long, stiff stems. 1,Q@ each. 
Cl. Etoile de Hollande. C1.HT. Fragrant and thrifty, with beautiful blos- 
soms, large and bold. The color is a glorious deep red. 1,Q@ each. 
Cl. Golden Emblem. C1.HT. This new climber is of vigorous, rampant 
growth, with enormous, heavy canes 6 to 8 feet lon rodu 
one growing season. Bright golden yellow. 1.00 each. ay oe 
Cl. Mme Edouard Herriot (Daily Mail Rose). CI. HT. A very vigorious 
climbing sport of this great favorite. Flowers are same as bush 
variety. 1.00 each. 
Cl. Mme. Butterfly. ClLHT. Large, well-shaped flowers of light pi 
suffused apricot and gold. Free bloomer and vigorous. 4:00 cack a 
Cl. Hoosier Beauty. Cl. HT. Rich crimson, 1.00 each. 

Cl. Mrs. E. P. Thom. Cl.HT. A deep canary-yellow flower of medi 
a f { 5 ) nedium 
Bp AEs ey. glossy green foliage. One of the best yellow climbers. 
i each. 












Cl. President Hoover. CLHT Beautifully formed, large inane 
is i : oms and 
very fragrant. Thescolor is a charming combination of peciae pile 
Peerage he and Epo TRU gs broad, thick petals, retained for days 
er the flowers have fully opened. The foliage is cl \d- 
some. 4,09 each. : RE 1 pee 
o1. Talisman, C1.HT. this wonderful Rose hardly needs description for it 
is So well known in the bush form. Imagine this glorious Rose ag a 
vigorous climber. 1,9 each. 
Cl, Yellow Cecile Brunner. C1.Poly, Similar to the popular Baby Rose 
but a beautiful shade of golden yellow. 1.00 each. 
Improved Paul’s Scarlet Climber. LC. Semi-double; brigt H i 
in foggy districts. 1,99 each. Sr ee da 
Sunset’s Sturdy Tree Roses 
All Our Tree Roses Are Extra-Selected Stock 
The stately Tree Roses, with their symmetrical, globular heads 
are very beautiful, making imposing plants for lawn or plant bor- 
ders. We offer these in the Hardy Everblooming class. We call 
special attention to our up-to-date collection of Standard Roses 
Which we consider are the most popular varieties, The quality is of 
the highest strong, well-branched trees, 4 to 5 feet igh, 
stout stems. These are too large to go by parcel post and saat ig 
by express, collect. For desc ription of these varieties 
Rose List 
Bare Root, price $4.50 each: 6 or more at $4.25 each; in §& 








, See General 






5 gal 
cans $5.00 each; 6 or more $4.75 each. 
Autumn Mrs. Sam MeGredy 
Christopher Stone McGredy’s Ivory 
Etoile de Hollande J. Otto Thilow 
E. G. Hill Pres. Herbert Hoover 
: Souv. de Mad. Chambard 

Golden Emblem 










: Southport 
; rower. each, Se. ; pap 
F. K. Druschki grower. $1,00 Hinrich Gaede Talisman 
Talisman. HT. The )se of Many gold medals. A ; Bp ; 1 ED 
. Southport. HT. Some reports call it the best red couauisie tion, i shengs of te eet, eno HARDY OUTDOOR PALMS : 
baat: 2 anat and deep pink orld-rose. Bide i 7 
Rose and it truly has few equals. A long, vivid petals is bright yow, gold, and pink; as the California Fan Palms or Date Palms Flowering Hawthorne 
scarlet bud with satiny sheen, the open flower flower develops a the petals unfold’ they be- ; ps ; HAWTHORNE, These small, spreading trees are well 
fading but very little. Strong, upright growth come bright apric, gold and deep: cose-pink. 5 yrs. old, 21% to 3 ft. $1.50 each gee eomecnn elses ‘and ‘are tollbwed ‘by tok 
0 s C clusters, and are llowec ) a3} 
and a heavy bloomer. $1,00 each. $1.00 each, Add 25c postage if wanted by mail berries in the: autumn. Rae cara 
L Pp & . . H., Double Searlet and White, established in 5-gal 
cans, 00 each, Too large to mail, must zo vie 
express, collect. 

Cydonia Sanguinea. “Scarlet Flowered Quince.” — Flowering Eucalyptus 
The blooms are a bright scarlet and are scattered EUCALYPTUS Ficifolia. One of the most .glori 
mn ar HA ARES Sei over the plant all through the spring and summer, sights in California is one of these trees in full 
plants within the Third Zone except where otherwise stated. ‘or example: ubs gallon cans Al t ‘bl oming feats breton Perec! - Sone poarlee 
most everblo . , Rome ree, OB fon ie Boney 
leaves. It is a rather dwarf tree, 25 feet ¢ 
t for less than $2.00 add 25¢e to cover cost of packing and postage. Do not forget to Large plants $1.50 and $2.00 each. does not take much room. 3 to 4 feet, $128 ooh 
eX 4 to 6 feet, $1.50. Too large to mail, must go via 
Add.25c postage for mailing. express collect, 


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