

R87—CRIMSON GuorY. (Patent No. 105). Great flaring buds open into magnificent vivid 
flowers of brilliant crimson with maroon shadings. A glory of color in the garden; won- 
derful in bouquets. The vigorous plant produces a continuous succession of the richly 
fragrant flowers from June until frost. Many consider this the finest dark red rose. Select, 
No. 1 plants, $1.50 each. 
R88—CALIFORNIA. (Patent No. 449). An All America Rose Winner, and a striking, two- 
tone “beauty queen”. Giant buds, beautifully formed, open into very large flowers of 
orange toned with saffron-yellow in a rich sunburst effect. Strong grower; healthy, hand- 
some foliage. Select, No: 1 plants, $1.50 each. 
R89—HEART'S DESIRE. (Patent No. 501). All American Winner, and one of the grandest 
roses ever grown. Long stemmed buds of perfect form open into large, graceful, full 
flowers of bright, unfading crimson-scarlet, and are so fragrant they perfume the whole 
room. Strong, rugged plant. Select, No. 1 plants, $1.50 each. 
R90—PEARL HARBOR. (Patent No. 637). The exquisite new “Memory Rose”. 
Large, pointed buds unfold into very full, glowing pink flowers of fine fra- 
grance. Color somewhat two-toned—outside rose-pink, inside delicate shell- 
pink. Plant is extra strong, ALMOST THORNLESS, and bears many wonder- 
ful blooms throughout the season. Select, No. | plants, $1.50 each. 
R9I—CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG. (Patent No. 455). Long, stream-lined buds 
of rich carmine unfold slowly into magnificent full blooms of sparkling 
cerise. Long stems make it ideal for cutting; remarkably free blooming. 
Plant unusually hardy and vigorous for a Hybrid Tea. Winner of many 
awards, and the All American Rose of 1941. Select, No. 1 plants, $1.50 each. 
” R92—MME. CHIANG KAI-SHEK. (Patent No. 664). The 1944 All America Rose 
Selection, and as lovely a rose as you will ever find. Long pointed buds, per- 
fectly formed, open into full, double blooms of light, clear canary yellow, 
outer petals softening to rich ivory. Delightful fragrance. Select, No. | plants, 
$1.50 each. 
R93—-WILL ROGERS. (Patent No. 256). Superb new rose named for one of Am- 
erica's most beloved humorists. Large, double flowers of rich velvety crimson 
maroon with blackish shadings. Blooms are brought to perfection in partial 
shade; intensely fragrant. Lavish bloomer. Select, No. 1 plants, $1.25 each. 
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How to Care for Roses 
All Roses flourish best when planted in good, rich, well-drained soil in a 
sunny location. Make the hole deep (10 to 12 inches), and be sure that the plant 
is set low enough so that the bud-union (graft) is slightly below the top of the 
round. As you take the plants from the packing, soak the roots for several 
Boise in mud or water, then plant as above recommended, 12 to 15 inches 
apart. Roots should be spread out naturally, then press the soil very firmly 
around them, leaving the top-soil slightly loose. Good cultivation and thorough 
watering during dry periods are essential to success. Prune tops back to within 
4 inches of the ground when planting. 
The Climbing and Rambler Roses are all very hardy, but require winter pro- 
tection in places of zero temperatures. Lay down the canes in late fall and 
cover with earth, evergreen boughs or leaves, or wrap in straw and burlap. 
The Hybrid Teas and Polyantha Roses must have winter protection, especially 
in the North. After a sharp frost but before severe freezing weather mound up 
the earth 8 to 12 inches around the plant, then when the ground is frozen down 
about 2 inches cover around the mounds and over them with 6 to 12 inches of 
leaves, straw or shredded cornstalks, held down with boards. 
Each spring as the Hybrid Teas are uncovered, the plants should be trimmed 
back quite heavily to encourage more blooms. Rugosa Roses will require little 
annual pruning except to keep them to the size desired. Climbing Roses, when 
once established, should have no trimming whatever in early spring except to 
prune out any dead wood. Any extensive trimming to Climbers should be done 
immediately following the blooming period. 











