Miniature Roses 
These wee Roses are among the most delightful and charming plants in the world. They are truly ‘‘“Gems 
of the Garden’’. Miniature Roses are hardy, good-natured little imps that are easy to grow, long-blooming, 
and entirely satisfactory in every respect. They require no ‘‘fussing’’ or extra care and are as hardy as their 
full-sized relatives. You, your family, and your friends will find their daintiness irresistible. Even youngsters 
are excited about the tiny plants and blooms which, surely, must have come from the land of Elves and Fairies! 
Miniature Roses are ideally suited for many spots in your garden. They will look especially well in your 
rock garden or when used as edgings for your beds or borders. Nothing is more lovely than the little red buds 
of Midget or Tom Thumb peeping over a rock. Or imagine the effect of a tidy, ‘‘perk’’ row of white Pixie or 
fragrant, blush pink Sweet Fairy lining one of your walks. These tiny Roses can be planted in groups with other 
small shrubs in your border or used in your patio, terrace, or ‘outdoor living room’’. They will delight you with 
their Winter bloom if you pot them in the Fall and let them rest outdoors until January. Then place the pots 
in a sunny window and watch the little foliage and flowers develop. However, they resent hot, dry air and also 
should not be kept indoors the year ‘round. Some gardeners have designed and planted formal, Miniature Rose 
gardens outdoors which are just like the usual kinds except for size. Others have done the same and exhibited 
them very successfully at flower shows. Such an exhibit is pictured on the preceding page. Miniature Roses 
as cut flowers have myriads of uses in bouquets, “‘line arrangements’’, table decorations, and as ‘’floral jewelry’ 
and boutonnieres both for personal use and for flower show exhibits. There are dozens and dozens of ways you 
can use and enjoy these Elves and Fairies of the plant world. It’s lots of fun finding new uses or varying the old! 
The culture of these tiny Roses is remarkably simple. Just like the Hybrid Tea Roses, they require an open 
spot that receives sunlight most of the day. They are not suited to shaded locations because they become spindly 
and bloom poorly. Miniature Roses are not fussy about soil. They will thrive and give you hundreds of exquisite 
blooms from late Spring until frost if you plant them ina reasonably good loam that is well drained. You should 
water them moderately during the dry weather and remove faded blooms to encourage extra flowering and to 
keep the plants tidy. If you live in a mild climate or if your soil is very rich, a plant may occasionally send up 
an unusually strong shoot. Cutting this off about three inches above the ground will make it branch and your 
plant will not grow more than eight to twelve inches high. Although perfectly Winter hardy, Miniature Roses 
sometimes ‘‘burn“’ in very cold sections where there is little snow. A light mulch of evergreen boughs or other 
material will effectively protect the plants. In general give your Miniature Roses the same care as large Roses. 
With these few simple cultural suggestions in mind you will find growing these ‘’Gems of the Garden” a 
pleasure and the plants a never-ending source of delight. 
SIX DISTINCTIVE AND LOVELY MINIATURE ROSES 
ROSA *chinensis minima (Roulettii)—This is the oldest and “Pixie (Plant Patent No. 408) —This is the Fairy Queen of all 
still one of the most beloved of Miniature Roses. Its true 
origin is a mystery. Although it belongs botanically to the 
Asiatic group of wild Roses, it was discovered many years 
ago in a Swiss village high in the Alps. This minute variety 
is hardy and ever-blooming. The little pink blossoms are 
only an inch across when open and the plants seldom exceed 
6 to 8 inches in height. It is valued as a pot plant and for 
edgings. Plant 6 to 8 inches apart. Each 65c, three $1.65, 
twelve $6.50, twenty-five $12.00. 
The following varieties grow only 8 to 12 inches high 
and should be planted 7 to 10 inches apart. 
*Midget (Plant Patent No. 466) —The tiniest rose-red blooms 
imaginable! The vigorous little plants produce very double 
flowers over a long period and the fat, “‘saucy’’ buds are 
excellent for cutting. The stems make a compact, twiggy 
bushlet and are almost thornless. Each 75c, three $1.90, 
twelve $7.50, twenty-five $13.75. 
*Oakington Ruby—An English variety which bears quantities 
of perfect miniature Roses from Spring ‘til frost. The buds 
are rich crimson and open a bright ruby carmine. Oakington 
Ruby makes a particularly delightful edging for beds of 
large Roses or other plants. Each 65c, three $1.65, twelve 
$6.50, twenty-five $12.00. 

READ BEFORE ORDERING! 
Our Miniature Roses are all healthy, vigorous plants 
of blooming size. They are shipped from pots and we pay 
all transportation and insurance charges and, in addition, 
guarantee safe delivery on domestic orders. 
Minimum order $3:00: order may be entirely Miniature 
Roses or a combination of Miniature Roses and other 
plants. We shall appreciate your using the enclosed 
order blank. Please read ‘’Ordering Is Easy’’ for other 
terms, conditions, and guarantees. 
For warmer sections of the country like the West Coast, 
Gulf, and Southeastern states we recommend planting 
Miniature Roses in the Fall or Winter. Spring planting is 
best in the colder, more northerly states. 

the Miniature Roses. The tiny blossoms are the most 
double, often having upwards of 40 petals in each little 
flower. The blooms come continuously and are white with 
a faint pink flush in warm weather. During the cooler sea- 
sons they are an irresistible blush pink. No variety sur- 
passes Pixie for miniature bouquets, decorations, or cor- 
ace 75c, three $1.90, twelve $7.50, twenty-five 
“Sweet Fairy (Propagation Rights Reserved) —This is the 
newest of the miniatures. It is also the first with a true, 
rich, Rose fragrance. The very dainty, double blooms are 
dark pink in bud and open a lovely apple blossom pink. 
The dark green foliage makes a striking background for 
the long-lasting, one-inch flowers. Sweet Fairy holds its 
blooms erect and has stems an excellent length for cutting 
and arranging. Its delicate color, rich fragrance, and con- 
tinuous blooming make it unusually attractive and valuable 
in the garden. Each $1.25, three $3.15, twelve $12.50, 
twenty-five $23.45. 
“Tom Thumb (Plant Patent No. 169) —This imp of a variety 
has been described as ‘’a Red Rose bud the size of a grain 
of wheat, and a young plant you could cover with a coffee 
cup’’. The perfectly formed blooms are deep crimson in 
the bud. They become somewhat lighter as they open and 
finally a white eye appears in the heart of each beautiful 
flower. Tom Thumb is hardy, durable, and ever-blooming. 
It can be used in dozens of ways both indoors and out and 
should be included in every collection of Miniature Roses. 
Each 75c, three $1.90, twelve $7.50, twenty-five $13.75. 
COLLECTIONS 
Please Order by Number 
COLLECTION 7A—3 Plants—$2.00 postpaid. 
One plant each: chinensis minima, Pixie, Tom Thumb. 
COLLECTION 7B—3 Plants—$2.35 postpaid. 
One plant each of Midget, Pixie, and Sweet Fairy. 
COLLECTION 7C—6 Piants—$3.50 postpaid. 
Three plants each of chinensis minima and Pixie. 
Minimum order $3.00. 
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