POWEL SEED STORE, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 
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ROSES 

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The roses we offer for the season of 1946 are of the same Hine 
stock and high quality and produced by the same growers as those 
offered heretofore. We will not pot our roses in earth, but will de- 
liver plants to our customers Bare Root. We urge our customers to 
place orders early to be sure of getting the desired varieties. . 
Weather permitting, deliveries will be made early in March. Upon 
crrival, roses should be planted immediately or “heeled in” deep 
until they can be properly planted. Under no circumstance should 
plants be kept in a warm, dry place. Prices: 85c each; $9;00 
per dozen. 
ROSES 
Betty Uprichard. H. T. The long-pointed buds are salmon-pink with a touch of 
carmine. Fragrant. 
Caledonia. H. T. The most desirable white. Long-pointed buds opening to a 
very double flower. 
Cecil Brunner. Poly. Small, exquisitely formed bud and flower of light pink with 
yellow base. : 
Christopher Stone. H. T. Velvety scarlet-crimson long-pointed buds. Damask 
fragrance. 
Dainty Bess. H. T. Large, single flowers, with broad wavy petals of rose- 
pink. Wine-colored stamens. Is one of the most beautiful roses grown. 
Duquesa de Penaranda. H. T. Described as cinnamon-peach or copper-apricot. 
The fragrant flowers are held on strong upright growth, making it a splendid 
variety for cutting. 
Editor McFarland. H. T. Brilliant, deep pink flowers with strong stems. Last 
well when cut. rae 
E. G. Hill. H. T. Immense dazzling red flowers shading to a darker crimson. 
One of the best red roses. 
Etoile de Hollande. H. T. The most universally known crimson red rose. It 
is nearly faultless. : 
Golden Rapture. H. T. Large, clear golden yellow, with the old rose fragrance. 
It holds its clear color better than most yellows. 
Hinrich Gaede. H. T. Long-pointed bud of nasturtium-red color. Is highly 
recommended for cut-flowers or exhibition. 
K. A. Victoria. H. T. Creamy bud and perfect snow-white blooms tinted 
lemon-yellow at center. Fragrant, strong, free and healthy grower. 
McGredy’s Ivory. H. T. Large creamy white flowers touched with pale yellow 
at the base. Fragrant, vigorous and a prolific bloomer. 
Mme. Joseph Perraud. H. T. Long, pointed, nasturtium-orange buds open to 
sweetly fragrant flowers of nasturtium-buff. Excellent for cutting or exhibition. 
Mrs. Pierre S. Du Pont. H. T. A highly recommended golden yellow rose. 
Long-pointed buds which open to a semi-double. 
Picture. H. T. Medium-sized flowers of velvety rose-pink with reflexed petals. 
Fragrant. Excellent for cutting. 
Radiance. H. T. One of the most dependable two-toned pink roses. 
Red Radiance. H. T. A sport of Radiance and has the same form and habit 
of growth. Cerise-red in color. 
Soeur Therese. H. T. Long-pointed buds of chrome yellow heavily marked 
with carmine, opens to a daffodil-yellow and holds its color well. 
CLIMBING ROSES 
Jacotte. Large, semi-double, orange-apricot flowers. Foliage is glossy. 
Paul's Scarlet. H. W. Medium-sized, intensely red flowers borne in loose 
clusters. Highly recommended. 
Talisman. H. T. Flowers range from rich scarlet and gold to a rose and 
yellow. Long stems. 

CARE OF ROSES 
PLANTING. It should be borne: in mind that roses 
will do much better in well-drained clay soil with 
plenty of sun. The plants should be set out as 
soon as received. The rose beds should be so 
planned that they will be at least three feet wide, 
but never more than six feet in width. Holes to 
receive plants should be dug at least fifteen 
inches deep and equally as wide, so that the roots 
may be spread easily. Well-seasoned cow manure 
and a little bone meal may be incorporated with 
the soil. Fill in earth and pack firmly so as to 
leave no air pockets. The juncture of the root 
stock and stems should be just beneath the sur- 
face. Newly-planted roses should be well watered. 
We recommend placing Hybrid Tea Rose bushes 
eighteen inches apart. A little crowding makes 
for longer and straighter stems. 
PRUNING. For best results the Hybrid Teas 
should be cut back to about six or eight inches, 
leaving an outside bud at the top of the cane. 
Climbing roses bloom on canes of the previous 
season's growth, hence the old wood should be 
cut out each year. 
FERTILIZING. A handful of bone meal and a four- 
inch pot full of sheep manure should be worked 
into the surface soil. This will insure luxuriant 
growth, good stems and flowers of splendid sub- 
stance. 
WINTER PROTECTION. In late fall or early 
winter, earth should be heaped over the crowns 
to a depth of at least ten inches. If available, 
cow manure should be placed around the mounds. 
This hilling up process will protect the bushes 
against the drying action of winter winds, frost, 
and sun. 
About the last week in March the winter cover- 
ing should be removed, fertilizer applied and the 
bed raked off smooth. 
SUMMER CARE. A top dressing of peat moss 
not only gives the rose bed a neat appearance, 
but causes better growth by conserving moisture 
and keeping down weeds. Grass clippings may 
be used instead of peat moss. If no mulch is used, 
keep the top soil pulverized with a sharp rake. 
After every rain, the crust should be broken up 
as soon as the ground is mellow enough to work 
Insects and disease will inevitably do much 
damage unless preventative measures are taken. 
Dust thoroughly once a week with Massey dust 
or spray with a combination of Bordeaux Mixture 
and Arsenate of Lead. When plant lice appear, 
spray thoroughly with Black Leaf 40. 

TRI-OGEN 
Protect for Season 
ARE Te ee oat, 12 to 20 roses 1.50 
Ee ANT eee ete 50 to 80 roses 4.00 
GO iy Ae ets 100 to 160 roses 6.00 

