

SUBSTITUTION When varieties ordered are sold out, we reserve the 
right to substitute with equal value or merit, unless 
instructed otherwise to limited space we all of the 
listed 
Due are unable to picture 
However, all are of exceptional quality 

Etoile de Hollande 

This Spring 


i FRANCIS eS HILLENMEYER fe e OF 
aan njoy the Solace of Y Gard ares 
While food is yet essential, those of you who are chan 9 5 
S ' s' Vv ging from vegetables to flowers w Il find growing Rose n leasan n D 
until frost their endless pageantry of color, fragrance and fo ance 5 ae d growing Roses a most pleasant and inspiring recreation. From early June 
Peal erorelinis ' 9g sete rm, entrance the inmost recesses of our souls to give courage and perserverance to carry out a sacred task which 
Many Roses which succeed in the North and other sO A d O | 
Ss O parts of the country do not do so well in Kentucky. Almost sry Rose listed hc ; 
proved satisfactory and dependable. We have discarded or do not carry many which will be ieee feea a ly aera he Wi Seer ee aie eae koa Rig 
d e ) the 1y end money and time ubtful 
when you can buy our proved Roses? If properly sprayed and cultivated during summer, protected over winter, you will find a plant Seth a jee 
} expenditures for your garden. 
There are more than 2000 varieties of Roses in general cultivation, and to list any larce percentage of the 
the result of our tests and represents the ‘Cream of the Crop.’’ Plant any of them with contidenc 
Quality Plants: The price of a Rose, like any other article, does not determine its value Hillenmeyer Roses are strong, with good roots, true to name, properly grown 

Souer Therese 
(which includes cultivation, spraying and understock), ripened by Nature, handled so they'are not devitalized by exposure and are free from leaf-diseases 
Hi 
Roses Grow and Bloom Better—We Know It. illenmeyer 
This group contains the very best standard kinds and any selection made from it will please. 
PRICES: Strong, 2-Year Plants 
$1.00 each 10 for $9.50 
100 for $90.00 
PINK 
Betty Uprichard. Two-tone-copper-red buds 
opening into semi-double salmon-pink blos- 
TWO-TONED 
Condesa de Sastago. Cupped flowers of fiery copper inside i 

* soms. Fragrant. An outstand and rich gold on the reverse, Enticing Raspberry fragrance i 
: F ding variety. Healthy and upright in growth x a 
, Edith Nellie Perkins. One of the best. Long 
Fie pointed buds of cream, orange and pink, Duquesa de Penaranda. Large double flowers of cinnamon- 
averspread with gold flush 
Very prolific 
flowering; strong grower B 
peach color; fragrant, Stron right plant 
Ruidivemomrece grar rong, upright p s with attractive 

Medium Size (makes 10 gals.) petals. Spicy fragrance. Foliage ornamental, healthy and 
Large Size (makes 20 gals.) disease-resistant. Recommended highly Glowing Carmine. The name appropriately describes this 
Nursery Size (makes 80 gals.) Soeur Therese. Semi-double, cupped flowers of golden yellow pecut ie Rose. Strong grower, blooms freely and is very 
Buds long pointed with markings of carmine. Sweetbrier eae K. A. 
; fragrance. Good foliage, strong grower and one of our Victoria 
TRI-OGEN—Combined Spra finest yellow Roses Grenoble. Large, globular, fully double flowers of brilliant 
( F ¥ red, almost scarlet. Prolific blooming and one of the best 
Treatment $imPlietrotind Disesse WHITE es 
One of the most complete and satisfactory sprays for Roses. Controls leaf spot, Caledonia. Purest white, perfectly formed buds on strong Poinsettia. A dazzling brilliant red Rose. Well shaped, high- 
mildew, and insects 







24 foliage. The autumn bloom is especially fine. A wonderful 4 
Editon McRartend ey, aie Rose that should be in every garden a 
r e think this the finest 
deep pink garden Rose grown today Its 4 
5 pointed buds on nice long cutting stems last Girona. A lovely bud of red and golden yellow borne on : 
longer and retain their form wonderfully unusually long stems. Upright bush with light green foli- ‘ 
well. Plants healthy and bloom freely age. The whole combination looks like a greenhouse variety Thom eacuee 
Mrs, Charles Bell. A beautiful shell a 
. I. “I|-pink sport of the well : Mrs. E, P. ; 
knowhlRadlanee. Vigorous, healthy, and should be ia ew Hinrich Gaede. A brilliant, fragrant Rose with long, pointed : 
Rose garden buds of rich luminous vermilion shaded with gold which “ = 
F open to large, double, orange-yellow flowers flushed with 
Picture. Splendidly formed, medium sized flowers of velvety Nasturtium-red. A spectacular Rose with excellent foliage 
rose pny the petals pleasingly reflexed. Well named, as : 
oth form a ( 
Heenane Hee rowan ce very lovely. A fine cutting Rose; Mme. Joseph Perraud. Long, slender bucs with Nasturtium 
Sronge, opening to sweetly fragrantly flowers of Nastur- 
Pn Dorn Ae en eirose seine Flower tium_buff, with a hint of pale pink at the petal edges. Has > 
4 O pening to a lovel aa a 3 
pink with an orange base; sweetly fragrant Strong, tee recelyedl smany (awerds 
right grower with all of the aood qualities of the Radiance p27 : 
E * <a President Herbert Hoover. Large flowers] Of flaming scarlet 
Radiance. Globular, cupped flowers of two-toned pink, light ‘and yellow in the bud, opening to soft;creamy yellow with 
silvery tone on the inside and deeper on the outside. Vig rl marking One of the mo satisfactory garden 
orous and free blooming. Deliciously fragrant. The standard Unusual growth, free blooming, especially in the 
pink Rose of the world autumn. Rich fragrance | 
Grenoble The Doctor. Beautiful glowing silvery pink with satiny edges 
Extra large bud and blossom which is delightfully fragrant E 
One of our favorites. 4 
Golden Dawn. Large, double flowers of lemon-yellow, nicely 
formed and deliciously fragrant. Spreading plants with Christopher Stone. Bright velvety scarlet flowers of good 
attractive disease-resistant foliage form, opening to show its golden stamens; fragrant. A 
Mecreiy seve llewmntint sci nciicanenrevellowitowertortexce= magnificently beautiful Rose. Vigorous, upright grower y 
lent form with a mass of gold anthers beautifying the . 4 
see ne een sitin dark creer foliage, & G Hill, Immense, dazzling red flower shading to darker : 
ose prays Brandis heat well crimson. Vigorous and free flowering. Fragrant. An old Editor 
favorite McFarland 
Mrs. E. P. Thom. A superior yellow Rose with long, beautifully 

An economical spray for S| = s eal 
CLOTRACI D Roses, etc anTtaiae spo rertal SSE ey cue onal Po ee Vee EN See Erol da Holand seal aaa eee a ert eo nb ened | 
insecticides and fungicides. Easily mixed and applied in the world. Large, crimson flowers of velvety finish and 
We recommend it. Mrs. Pierre S. DuPont. Nicely formed buds and double flowers especially fine fragrance. Plants branching with healthy 
of rich reddish gold, almost orange in the depths of the foliage. Should be in every Rose garden 
Small Size (makes 5 gals.) 
Nationally advertised and used 
stems, opening to large flowers that retain their form until 
centered buds of velvety texture on lorg stems. 
petals fall. No white Rose can surpass this perfect variety 
PRICES: Red Radiance. A sport of Rediance and exactly lik 
§ ; K. A. Victoria. Creamy buds and perfect, snow-white blooms : inte escent MLSS Tet ately 
A—Small Kit (makes 16 qts.)..$1.50 €©.—Large Kit (makes 32 gals.) . .$ 6.00 : 2 ; ‘ x 5 except in color, which is a deep shade of red. Blooms until 
tinted lemon-yellow at center; fragrant. A perfect white frost and one of the best all-around red Roses in existence 
B.—Medium Kit (makes 64 ats.) . 
4.00 D.—Estate Kit (makes 128 gals.). 20.00 

For Post and Insurance, add 10 per cent. 
Rose 
McGredy’s lyory. Large, creamy white flowers touched with 
pale yellow at the base. Wonderful fragrance and a very 
desirable Rose 
Southport. A brilliant, unshaded scarlet tose, with fine tea 
scent. Particularly brilliant in bright sunshine and recom- 
mended for spectacular effects, 





Strong, 2-year plants: $1.00 each; 10 for $9.50. 
Except as Noted. 



Chaplin’s Pink Climber. 
Holds its color and 
in our list 
Many of the finest of the new Roses are being patented. This naturally regulates, ean A iat rein de ae 
to a large extent, their propagation, description and sale. We are privileged to 
distribute these Roses and use the greatest diligence to see that they reach you in 
prime condition. However, we cannot be held responsible for their behavior or other 
things beyond our control. 
PINK 
Katherine T. Marshall. (Plant Patent No. 607.) 
A Rose of rare beauty and delicacy of form— 
growing vigorously with large, open, upright 
blooms of warm, glowing pink. Fruity fragrance. 
Perfect form and long stems. $2.00 each; 3 
Climbing American Beauty. Extremely beautiful light crimson; 
buds and flowers very fragrant. - 
Dr. W. Van Fleet. Large flowers of exquisite flesh-pink, on long 
stems. Outstanding large flowered pink climber 
RED 
Charlotte Armstrong. (Plant Patent No. 455.) The 
Gardenia. Buds rich creamy yellow, opening to pleasing yellow 
Heart’s Desire. (Plant Patent No. 501.) Intensely that fades to cream 
color is warm red in the bud opening to cerise In fragrant, large, perfectly formed crimson flowers 
hot weather and spectrum-red in cooler weather on long stems. Dark green, leathery foliage 
Its long, pointed bud opens into a long, lasting, Won 1942 All-America Rose Selection Award 
fragrant flower 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Vig- $1.50 each; $3.75 for 3. 
ighly resistant 
Mary Wallace. clear brilliant pink flowers. Fine for 
cutting 
Large, 
Mermaid. Unusually large, single blooms of clear, light yellow 
Very attractive 
for $5.00. orous. Foliage deep green and 
to mildew. All-America Rose Selection for 1941 Mirandy. (Plant Patent No. 632.) Another winner Paul’s Scarlet Climber. Vivid scarlet-red that can be “seen a 
5 . 2 f mile.’ Holds its colo 
Mary Margaret McBride. (Plant Patent No. 537.) $1.50 each; $3.75 for 3. in the Ay a hae cleo ve ae A ile s its color 
SuCOnGraNWice 21a Ste 3 oh Silver Moon. Semi-double white flowers. The showy yellow 
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 2 feet; foliage smooth, leathery, 
105.) Glorious 
and mellowed 
fragrance, are 
long, pointed, ovoid buds of maroon-red. Blooms double white 
very double and delightfully fragrant $2.00 doubly attractive 
each; $5.00 for 3. 
Crimsen Glery. (Plant Patent No stamens make it 
crimson flowers, shaded deep red 
by a velvety nap, with wonderful eaaeamancpecrentace entra te ata SY 
{ 
KING MIDAS. (Plant Patent No. 586.) Large, red flushec 






rage. $1.5 

: borne continuously on strong, healthy plants 2 
dark green. A new continuous bloomer of out- IV F iin the ¢ ete Ths eee 3 buds opening into hybrid-tea-like blooms, making the plant 3 
; 7 about 21% feet tall. In the few years since 3 
standing merit. $1.50 each; $3.75 for 3. si Cri GI Facipseometaiprime $ appear as a living, limpid, yellow mass of gold ory. Ag 
introduction, Crimson Glory has bec p For Post, Packing and Insurance on all Roses, 3 sei mattetendinamerset ° Benes 
favorite, for its magnificent color and deeply 
Rose 
add 5c per plant. 
CLIMBING ROSES 

satisfying fragrance make it the ideal 
$1.50 each; $3.75 for 3. 

POLYANTHA ROSES 
These dwarf everblooming Roses are fine for beddding, edging, and are quite hardy 
used with striking effect in landscape plantings 
$1.00 each; 10 for $9.50. 
Cameo. A distinct shade of shell-pink and salmon with a glow of gold 
Crimson Glory 
HILLENMEYER’S ROSES 
Are Selected and Tested for 
Kentucky's Climate 
TWO-TONED 
Horace McFarland. (Patent Pending.) Named in 
honor of Dr. J. Horace McFarland. An upright 
growing, vigorous plant producing an cbun- 
dance of large, deep apricot, ovoid buds cpen- 
ing to beautifully formed, buff-salmon, soicily 
scented blooms of 45 petals All-America Rose 
Selection. $2.00 each; $5.00 for 3. 
ett Can also be 
Eclipse. (Plant Patent No. 172.) The very long, 
slender, streamlined yellow buds open to loose 
flowers with 25 to 30 golden yellow petals 
which hold their color well; fragrant 
each; $3.75 for 3. 
Miss Edith Cavell. Semi-double; scarlet-red. Good, strong, continuous bloomer. 
Orange Triumph. Full, sparkling flowers of scarlet-orange borne in great clusters throughout the season. 
FLORIBUNDAS 
$1.00 each; 10 for $9.50. 
Floribundas may be best recognized and described as large Polyanthas, both as to size of blossoms 
and height of bush. They are vigorous, tree flowering and can be used for bedding, edging or as small 
shrubs in landscape designing. Becoming more and more popular 
Lowell Thomas. (Plant Patent 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. 

Dagmar Spath. Pure white flowers produced in showy, large trusses all through the summer 
ee 
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE OUR] , 
CATALOG 
(Fall 1946-Spring 1947) 
Listing Evergreens, Shade Trees 
Shrubs, Hedges, Vines, Etc. 
Ask for Price List 106 
(Plant Patent No. 591.) Again, a lovely 
The ovoid, golden yellow 
buds, etched with pink, open to beautiful, 
cupped, canary-yellow to cream blooms of 
magnificent size The fragrance is as delicate 
as the flower is beautiful The plant is vigor- 
ous and hardy with very large, glossy, disease - 
resistant foliage. ‘’This Rose should have a 
place in every garden as a living symbol of 
peace on earth, good will toward men. $2.50 
each; $6.25 for 3. 











Peace. 
new Rose is born! 
Improved Lafayette. Glowing red blossoms suffused a vivid crimson, Upright and vigorous 
Mrs. R. M. Finch. Handsome semi-double, rose-pink flowers more than 2 inches across, 
PATENTED FLORIBUNDAS 
$1.00 each; 10 for $9.50, except as noted. 
We have selected five outstanding patented varieties 

Betty Prior. (Patent No 340.) Exquisite, single, light pink blossoms resembling a Dogwood 
Donald Prior. (Patent No. 377.) Semi-double; glistening, glowing scarlet Free bloomer. 

Permanent Wave. (Patent No. 107.) Large f of rosy pink with cerise edaé Petals 
are waved permanently from bud stage to 
Coeroonroneer eee 
4 caer ita tot = 
DiS lo. foy bedding-or_cuttings. $1.25heachs3népr- $215. $ 
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pect ee eeeeeeneeeeteeeteeeee Peet et tet Petottte reer) 
2-year plants, $1.50 each 
Hugonis (‘Golden Rose of 
China’). The finest shrub 
Rose known. Blooms in May, 
its arching branches covered 
to the tips with single, yel- 
low, cup-shaped flowers 
Unsurpassed for mass ef- 
fects and in the shrub bor- 
der 
Max Graf. A clear pink, single 
much used to cover : 
banks, walls or embank = a 
ments. Belongs to the 7 me x 
Rugosa family and is hard : 
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Mirandy 
Insurance on all Roses, 
Mary Margaret add 5c per plant. 
McBride 

— TT 
EPH, MICHIGAN 
