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Ei 1720 Ocean Ave. (Westwood Park) San Francisco, 12, Calif. 
IN THE HEART OF SAN FRANCISCO'S GARDEN DISTRICT “*-"""— 
Phone JUniper 7-9433 Please Include Sales Tax K cars stop at our door 4 : | 
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AT THIS ONE LOCATION| 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 
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ORDER EARLY AND AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! i 
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fe deliver free all seeds, bulbs and plants within the Third Zone except where otherwise stated. For example: Shrubs in gallon cans 
pquires 25¢ postage. Larger Trees, Fertilizers and Insecticides must go express collect. ‘ é Pew 
On all plant orders: to. be sent Parcel Post for less than $2.00 add 25¢ to cover cost of packing and postage. Do not forget to. 
the State Sales Tax of 2% per cent within the State of California. 
j c. oO. D. Orders. We do not send goods ‘!Collect on Delivery” outside of San Francisco. Make remittances by Bank Draft, Post 
fice or Express Money Order, or personal check, payable to the Sunset Seed and Nursery Co, 
UNSET SEED AND NURSERY CO. cad RO.QCHAN AVENUE 
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GOOD ROSES WILL BE VERY SCARCE THIS SEASON, SO PLACE YOUR ORDER AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. 
NOTE — It will be advisable to name a second choice in case we are sold out of the variety you wish. 
America’s Finest Roses ! 
We cannot fill Rose plant orders for less than $2.09 unless 25¢ 
{ 4dded to cover cost of postage and packing. We pay shipping 
ges on Bush and climbing Roses within the Fourth Zone when 
er exceéds $2.00. Add 10 per cent for postage to points out- 
of California, 
PRUNING 
Sher, January, and February, a8 
ii that time the bushes are dor- 
ment. Cut just above a prominent 
déymant bud that points outward. 
emove all small, twiggy growth, « 
ting back to strong well-ripened 
es which are well furnished 
W dormant eyes. As a general 
Hing, the entire top of the plant 
dipuld be removed. See illustration. 
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and Roots Bre Postpaid to 4th Zone --- Except Where Noted. 
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When you buy “Sunset’ Roses you know you are getting the 
very finest bushes grown. All are extra-strong, two-year-old, | 3 
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. f 
Plant Roses in January, February, March, and’ April. 








ROSE CULTURE 
In deep, rich, heavy soil, even inclined to adobe, Roses are 
strong, vigorous growers with flowers of great substance. But 
even in a, light, sandy soil, Roses can’ be made to grow well, and 
they flower, as a rule, earlier than in heavy soil. To improve: light 
{ = . soils, add clay, peat or adobe; and use our Sunset: Special Fertilizer, 
ES SESS : See page 4. Do not apply strong fertilizers to the roots, but dust 
TOPHER Hi 5 2 SPs area Se ps) it on the surface and rake in slightly after the bushesare planted. 













OTE: Our Roses are used by 

: : fl ean U.S. Government. We supplied MA ahg i EUUNRAC GA TED cause a 
SES: Lobe ead, Frequent cultivating is absolutely necessary. Plant each bush so a of puahes to "the Letter- : ‘ ew ee eet Nees 
; A fully double, brilliant flower exquisitely colored that the point where it is budded is one inch below the ground. eral Hospital at the Pre- 
red, and buff. Very vigorous grower, and produces great , 
es of fine, long-stemmed buds superb, for cutting. $1.25 0, \Fort Mason, Navy Yard, 
Mare Island and other posts. Our 
Sunser’s Hardy Climbing Reses 
Belle of Portugal. H.Gig. A vigorous climber with large, soft salmon- 
Do not sprinkle the tops in the late afternoon as it causes mildew 
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reek. and other fungus troubles. 
Betty Uprichard. ‘The. inner surface of petals is ‘a delicate salmon- Ro 2 th lit uired 
pink to carmine, whilé the reverse of petals is a deap and - & ip % ses have e€ quality req 
glowing toppery carmine, suffused SRinees a geese combina- For beautiful Roses and healthier foliage use by rigid Government inspection, 
LG eon tent Omer a ieeely jandte ancexcellent ScOWer./ 91.25 Sunset Special Garden and Lawn Fertilizer. See A good rose as received. The black Ss pink blooms. $1.25 each. 

~ each. ACES rents 
Brazier. HT. The fiery glow of live embers suggested the name age 4. This is the very best rose food obtainable. lines show where to prune ’ ming ge ‘ is i ; 
of this Rose. Pointed Bude of burnt. orange cpa to a double, pas’ y before planting. Climbing Cecile Brunner. CI. Poly. The Climbing pink Baby Rose. 
fragrant flower of dazzling brilliance, the bright scarlet in- h ; 
sidé of the petals given a fiery glow by the orange color on $1.25 each. 



the reverse sidé. Blooms freely. $1.25 each. 4 2 1 4 p * aL? . : 
panies we eS Soe papain. Beane eee coy small, full, Bush and Climbing Roses are postpaid within the Fourth Zone, Cl. Dame Edith Helen. ClHT. Produces flowers which are exactly like 
. salmon-pink in clusters; delicately scented. .25 each. “ - . 
California, Plant, Patent 449. Long buds of unusual ruddy orange when order exceeds $2.00. Orders under $2.00, those on the bush—great, large, full blooms of glowing pink, delight 
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bide iegerale Oeerlaig: with: saturn roe.” Rwitorous rower with add 25c for postage and packing. fully fragrant, and produced on long, stiff stems. $1.25 each. 
healthy glossy foliage; delicious fragrance. $1.50 each, 
Charlotte Armstrong. Plant Patent 455. Slender long carimine-red 
buds open to magnificent spectrum red flowers. Free-blooming 
plants are strong, yigorous, branching; foliage handsome, an 
excellent rose for cut-flowers. $1.50 each. 
Christopher Stone. HT. From all sections come glowing reports 
of this outstanding new red Rose. A long-pointed bud opens 
e to a large, double flower ef yivid scarlet, Free blooming and 
A fragrant. Upright in growth with bronzy green foliage that so 
_ far is almost free from mildew, $1.25 each. 
Condessa De Sastago. Brilliantly Spanish in eoloring—perfect. for 
California gardens. The petals are pronouncedly two toned, deep 
4 golden on the outside, copper-rose and scarlet on the interior. 
25 each. 
$1.25 
Cl. Etoile de Hollande. C1.HT. Fragrant and thrifty, with beautiful blos- 
Margaret McGredy. HT. A most vigorous, thrifty bush with su- soms, large and bold. The color is a glorious deep red. §1,25 each. 
perb foliage, producing a continuous succession of handsome, 
globular, orange-scarlet flowers throughout the entire season. 
~ $1.25 cach, 
McGredy’s Ivory. HT. Flowers creamy ivory-white, turning to 
clear white as they open; occasionally has a faint pink flush in 
Cl. Golden Emblem. C1.H.T. This new climber is of vigorous, rampant 
growth, with enormous, heavy canes 6 to 8 feet long produced on 
one growing season, Bright golden yellow. $41.25 each. 
Cl. K. A. Victoria. Pure ivory white buds opening to full, well-shaped 
flowers on fairly long stems. An old favorite. $1,2§ each. 3a 
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~ Crimso: ing. The beautiful deled bl ith Damask alta is ——__ 4 _ — j : : 
“Tragrance corns well “anove. the. hustrouse, olive-green foliage the center in cool weather. The buds are as perfect as Roses can TALISMAN Cl. Mme. Edouard Herriot (Daily Mail Rose). C1.HT. A very vigorous 
’ Oe eiatn Oe ee DoE Ma pte (eats -#1.b0 seach) pat. be, and the flowers possess a delicate damask perfume. §1,.25 — —ooV—e—ene climbing sport of this great favorite. Flowers are same as bush 
variety. $1.25 each. 
Cl. Hoosier Beauty. Cl. HT. Rich crimson. $1.25 each. 
Pending). 
Dame Edith Helen. HT. Glowing, frar 
rigid stem. Free flowering. $1.25 each. _ 
Douglas MacArthur. (Plant Pat. 581.) Tulip shaped buds open ‘ 
slowly into glorious flowers in a blend of rose, gold and salmon, 
Very vigorous, hardy free-blooming. $1.50 cach. 
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each. 
Mme. Edouard Herriot (Daily Mail Rose). HT. Long-pointed coral- 
red buds, shaded yellow at baae, open to semi-double flowers of 
beautiful coral-red shaded with yellow and bright rosy scarlet. 
A vigorous grower. $1.25 each. 
rant pink Rose on erect, 
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Cl. President Hoover. Ci.HT. Beautifully formed, large blossoms and 
very fragrant. The color is a charming combination of cerise-pink, 
flame, scarlet and yellow, with broad, thick petals, retained for days 
after the flowers have fully opened. The foliage is clean and hand- 
some. §1.25 cach. 
Cl, Talisman. Ci.HT. This wonderful Rose hardly needs description for it 
is so well known in the bush form, Imagine this glorious Rose as a 
vigorous climber. $1.25 each. 
bud or fully opened 
The orange buds open 
A very vigorous 
Mrs. E. P: Thom, HT, Well-formed buds and fairly large, double, 
clear, even yellow flowers borne singly on good stems. $1.25 
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and form, Medium- 
ni-double, fragrant 
Mrs. Pierre 8. du Pont. HT. Very fine in colo 
Improved Paul’s Scarlet Climber. LC, Semi-double; baight crimson, Fine 
sized reddish yellow bud, opening to a , aici ‘ 
in foggy districts: $1.25 each. 

“(Snow Queen). HP. A remarkable vigorous 
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j als, $1.25 each. £ r js Y b z. 
Mina rt Bier Pitidictimeon scarlet flowers that jretain flower of golden yellow. . Healthy folia, 1 free blooming. % 
very highly perfumed. +h q : r x 
from mildew, $1.25 each. $1.25 each, S S dy I R 
An extremely oa rose, pee oe prey, Dae. if y we unset Ss tur g aE ree Ooses 
r its true tea rose fragrance and for the quaht. : ‘ : sant ety sale 4 
low color. High centered bloom. Bronzy foliage. a ~ Picture. Vigorous Rose, Well-shaped buds aad medium size frag- All Qur Tree Roses Are Exxtra-Selected Stock 
@, MS \\y: a 5 “ni f 2 F The stately Tree Roses, with their symmetrical, globular heads, 
Ba des Sl ae mente, BOs po Homers, $1.25 Sagh are very beautiful, making impc g plants for lawn or plant bor- 
Ei gimanaistite ive bacon 4 4 a i ders, We offer these in ‘the Hardy Everblooming class. We call 
Gaiden Ba, hee Ds, President Herbert Hoover. HT, Long-pointe buds of scarlet and special attention to our up-to-date collection of Standard Roses 
a ae gold, opening to broad, semi-double flowers of creamy orange wnich we consider are the most popular varieties, The quality is-of 
5 ; 6 ith huge, thick tals Plants r TONE the highest strong, well-branched trees, 4 to 5 feet high in 
and deep Ope: WML AUB, Cher pee. Se ST MnO stout stems. These are too large to go by parcel post and must go 
if Fine for cutting. $1.25 each. ie by express, collect. For description of these varieties, see General 
ee ° ; Rose List. 
Hinrien Rapture. HT. An improved sport of Mme, Butterfly, with beautiful Bare root, price $5.00 each BE: eae on $5.75 each. 
I re. Fil f , if 4 ei Ni fz 
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+1 mildew-proof foliage. Pointed bud: deep Salmon with bright Maburor McGredy’s Ivory 
—_ : golden suffusion. Free grower. $1.25 °° % Christopher Stone J, Otto Thilow 
ee HLiH;| Druschiich Ri na eaten: ae he nae . gold medals A Etoile de Hollande Pres. Herbert Hoover 
‘ade into maroon. r, Some reports call it the best re combination of sha: Of gold, apricot, yellow eee : 1} i 
f Reese each: } a Southport. HT Sor ‘i ions ela and deep pink or old-rose, The outside of the Hinrich Gaede Southport 
re ee ceo] Rose Bnd At Cray aa ey a tne open seals Ie telght yellow, @@@, end’ pink: os the Sia: Ska tee Tallamaain 
Overs ate ye pointed buds, opening to large, full, fra- scarlet bud with satiny sheen, the open flower = fiower develops and the petals unfold they be- fie Sante Gi al ater ———-____—— 
flowers of glorious clear sulphur-yellow, toned deeper in fading but very little. Strong, upright growth come bright apricot, gold and deep rose-pink. ae as as any = SS : 
eenter, Vigorous, upright grower, continuous bloomer. $1.25 and a heavy bldomer. $1.25 each! ; $1.25 cach. i z . ? 
ite i-Shek. (Patent a lied for.) All-America winner i H Al I STANDARD TREE ROSES 
ee aia EER aivitie dorm and patrician elegance; ig = SRE ats 7 Sarit Bul 4 WW : £ = 4R4 X 
ndid tribute to a great lady. Color lemon-yellow fading to s Bi Shi are ee es “ 
low as flower matures. Bud and flower unusually large, FE R A G R A N T G A R DE N i A These tree roses are not as tall as the regular tree roses, but are about half as tall, They have 
ark ir K vant SO Penta’ bloomer. Flowers are : caf iy fy si the same form as the regular tree roses. We can supply them in the following varieties only. 
le fl ssh-pink, shaded tose ‘and yellow at the base of Petals. Talisman, President Herbert Hoover, Etoile de Hollande, Mrs. E. P. Thom, J. Otto Thilow. $3.50 each. 
Put, 691.) The only All-America Senge Pee maa ene The Gardenia, or, as it is sometimes known, Cape Jasmine, is un- Too large to mail, must go express, collect. 
33 : i hape opening to large fully double 2 q ‘ ; : 2 : : 
ge ancient stems. athe color 1s described as “Martius” equaled for its rich, sweet perfume, and its waxy snow-white blooms Sse = 
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Reg spo cach. ; are produced in continuous succession during spring and summer. DW ARF EVERGREEN BOXWOOD FOR EDGING 
6 SI tS Oe orld, ea A eet pree a tacit Blooming-size plants, $1.50 and $2.50 each. Add 25c each for tikes pita ies mi 
Be Cerise rant, and produced freely. $1.25 each. i a For edging lawns, flower beds, etc. Last a lifetime. Plant 4 to the foot). Strong well-root- 
Sitti ont Rlusrant flower gfveoraicpiak: with bat aad | ed plants, 12 for $1,00; 100 for $8.00 
‘tifully £01 Pr ower B " f 
itifully formed, fragrane s°and fine as a cut-flower. $1.25 ” wy: ° [ 


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