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Caledonia 
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7? Rose Sprays 
Ky CLOTRACIDE 85... 82 CSM ie er 
insecticides and fungicides. Easily mixed and applied 
We recommend it. 
Small Size (makes 5 gals.) 
Medium Size (makes 10 gals.) 
Large Size (makes 20 gols.) 
TRI-OGEN—Combined Spray Treatment 
Complete Protection Against Plant Insects and Disease 
One of the most complete and satisfactory sprays for Roses. Controls leaf spot, 
mildew and insects. Nationally advertised and used. 
PRICES: 
A.—Small Kit (makes 16 qts.) ...$1.50 C.—Large Kit (makes 32 gals.) $ 6.00 
B.—Medium Kit (makes 64 qts.) 4.00 D.—Estate Kit (makes 128 gals.) 20.00 
TRI-OGEN DUST. Contains ingredients to control both chewing and sucking insects 
as well as mildew, black spot and certain blights. (This is for those who would 
rather ‘‘dust’’ than ‘‘spray.’’) 

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, free 

FRANCIS XAVIER HILLENMEYER 
FOUNDER 
When 


Katherine T. Marshall. (Plant Pat. No. 607.) A Rose of rare 
beauty and delicacy of form—growing vigorously with large, 
open, upright blooms of warm, glowing pink. Fruity fra- 
grance. Perfect form and long stems. $1.50 each; 3 for 
S3stion 
Mary Margaret McBride. (Plant Pat. No, 537.) 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'/2 feet; foliage smooth, leathery, dark 
green. A new continuous bloomer of outstanding merit. $1.50 
each; $3.75 for 3. 

EVER has there been a time when America needed to 
that only a Rose can give. From early June until frost 
Many Roses which succeed in the North and other pa 
money and time on doubtful kinds when you 
There are more than 2000 Roses in general cultivation, 
SUBSTITUTION 
sold out in a variety we 
would like the privilege, and will sub- 
stitute kinds of equal merit and value, 
instructed otherwise. We list 
many fine varieties and this will usual- 
ly enable us to fill your order com- 
pletely. THANKS. 
$1.00 each 
PINK 
Betty Uprichard. Two-toned-copper-red buds, opening into semi-double 
salmon-pink blossoms. Fragrant. An outstanding variety 
Edith Nellie Perkins. One of the best. Long, pointed buds of cream, or- 
ange and pink, overspread with gold flush. Very prolific flowering; 
strong grower. Mildly fragrant. 
Editor McFarland. We think this the finest deep pink garden Rose grown 
today. Its pointed buds on nice long cutting stems last longer and re- 
tain their form wonderfully well, Plants healthy and bloom freely. 
Mrs Charles Bell. A beautiful shell-pink sport of the well known Radi- 
ance. Vigorous, healthy and should be in every Rose garden. 
Picture. Splendidly formed, medium sized flowers of velvety rose-pink, 
the petals pleasingly reflexed. Well named, as both form and color are 
very lovely. A fine cutting Rose; unusually free blooming 
Pink Dawn. A fine deep rose-pink flower opening to a lovely pink with 
an orange base; sweetly fragrant. Strong, upright grower with all of 
the good qualities of the Radiance. 
Radiance. Globular, cupped flowers of two-toned pink, light silvery tone 
on the inside and deeper on the outside, Vigorous and free blooming. 
Deliciously fragrant. The standard pink Rose of the world. 
The Dector. Beautiful glowing silvery pink with satiny edges. Extra large 
bud and blossom which is delightfully fragrant. One of our favorites 
YELLOW 
Golden Dawn. Large, double flowers of lemon-yellow, nicely formed and 
deliciously fragrant. Spreading plants with attractive disease-resistant 
foliage. 
McGredy’s Yellow. Unfading canary-yellow flower of excellent form with 
a mass of gold anthers beautifying the center of the flower. Vigorous 
bush with dark green foliage. Stands heat well. 
Mrs. E. P. Thom. A superior yellow Rose with long, beautifully shaped 
buds, opening to pure, unfading, yellow flowers of fine form, Vigorous 
and prolific bloomer. 
Mrs. Pierre S. DuPont. Nicely formed buds and double flowers of rich red- 
dish gold, almost orange in the depths of the petals. Spicy fragrance 
Foliage is ornamental, healthy and disease-resistant. Recommended 
highly. 
Soeur Therese. Semi-double, cupped flowers of golden yellow. Buds long, 
pointed with markings of carmine. Sweetbrier fragrance. Good foliage, 
strong grower and one of our finest yellow Roses. 
WHITE 
Caledonia. Purest white, perfectly formed buds on strong stems, opening 
to large flowers that retain their form until petals fall. No white Rose 
can surpass this perfect variety 
K. A. Victoria. Creamy buds and perfect, snow-white blooms tinted lem- 
on-yellow at center; fragrant. A perfect white Rose 
McGredy’s Ivory. Large, creamy white flowers touched with pale yellow 
at the base. Wonderful fragrance and a very desirable Rose 
Many of the finest of the new Roses are being patented. 
to a large extent, their propagation, description and sale. 
“Food for the soul is as essential as for the body, 
man does not live by bread alone” 
their endless pageant 
to give courage and perseverance to carry out the sacred task which is befor 
J rts of the country do not 
» grounds and proved satisfactory and dependable. We have discarded or ne not a 
r t can buy our proved Roses? If Proper| 
find a planting of Roses one of the most satisfactory expenditures for your 2, ls 
and to list any large percentage of thes. 
is the result of our tests and represents the ‘Cream of the Crop.” Plant any BP eee, Fite { 
QUALITY PLANTS. The price of a Rose, like any other article, does not determine its value. Hillen: 
name, properly grown (which includes cultivation, spraying and understock) , ripened by Nature; handled so 
are free of leaf-diseases. HILLENMEYER ROSES GROW AND BLOOM BEV#ER—-WE KNOW iT. 
This group contains the very best standard kinds and any selection made from it will please. 
PRICES: Strong, 2-Year Plants 
10 for $9.50 
OF FAIR DEALING 
get closer to Mother Earth than now. Other than vegetables and fruits you need that inspiration 
ry of color, fragrance and form, entrance the inmost recesses of our souls 
€ us. 
so well in Kentucky. Almost every Rose listed has been tested on our 
many which will be described favorably in other lists. Why spend 
sprayed and cultivated during summer, protected over winter, you will 
would be 
strong, with g 
they.are not devitalized by f Ter 
100 for $90.00 
TWO-TONED 
Condesa de Sastago. Cupped flowers of fiery copper inside and rich gold 
on the reverse. Enticing Raspberry fragrance Healthy and upright in 
growth, 
Duquesa de Penaranda. Large double flowers of cinnamon-peach color; 
fragrant Strong, upright plants with attractive foliage. The autumn 
eee is especially fine. A wonderful Rose that should be in every gar- 
en. 
Girona, A lovely bud of red and golden yellow borne on unusually long 
stems. Upright bush with light green foliage. The whole combination 
looks like a greenhouse variety 
Hinrich Gaede. A brilliant, fragrant Rose with long, pointed buds of a rich 
luminous vermilion shade with gold which open to large, double, or- 
ange-yellow flowers flushed with Nasturtium-red. A spectacular Rose 
with excellent foliage 
Mme. Joseph Perraud. Long, slender buds with Nasturtium-orange, open- 
ing to sweetly fragrant flowers of Nasturtium-buff, with a hint of pale 
pink at the petal edge Has received many ‘ 


President Herbert Hoover. Large flowers of flaming scarlet and yellow in 
the bud, opening to soft creamy yellow with scarlet markings. One of 
the most satisfactory garden Roses. Unusual growth, free blooming, 
especially in the autumn. Rich fragrance 
RED 
Christepher Stone, Bright velvety scarlet flowers of good form, opening to 
show its golden stamens; fragrant. A magnificently beautiful Rose 
Vigorous, upright grower 
E. G. Hill. Immense, dazzling red flowers shading to darker crimson, Vig- 
orous and free flowering. Fragrant. An old favorite. 
Etoile de Hollande. This is, undoubtedly, the finest red Rose in the world 
Large crimson flowers of velvety finish and especially fine fragrance 
Plants branching with healthy foliage. Should be in every Rose garden 
Grenoble. Large, globular, fully double flowers of brilliant red, almost 
scarlet. Prolific blooming and one of the best garden reds 
Poinsettia. A dazzling brilliant red Rose. Well shaped, high-centered 
buds of velvety texture on long stems 
Red Radiance. A sport of Radiance and exactly like its parent except in 
color, which is a deep shade of red. Blooms until frost and one of the 
best all-around red Roses in existence 
Southport. A brilliant, unshaded scarlet Rose, with fine Tea scent. Par- 
ticularly brilliant in bright sunshine and recommended for spectacular 
effects. 
This naturally regulates, 
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 
TWO-TONED 
Mirandy. (Plant Pat. 
America Rose Selections for 1945. A strong, free-branching 
plant producing large, long-pointed, ovoid buds of maroon- 
Crimson Glory. (Plant Pat. No. 105.) Glorious crimson flowers, 
shaded deep red and mellowed by a velvety nap, with won- 
derful fragrance, are borne continuously on strong, healthy 
plants about 2/2 feet tall. In the few years since its intro- 
duction, Crimson Glory has become a prime favorite, for its 
magnificent color and deeply satisfying fragrance make it 
the ideal Rose. $1.50 each; $3.75 for 3. 
No 
RED 
$3.75. 
Eclipse. (Plant Pat. No. 172.) The very long, slender, stream- 
632.) Another winner in the All- 
each; $3.40 for 3. 

For Postage and Insurance On 
All Roses Add 5c per plant 
YELLOW 
Butterscotch, (Plant Pat. No. 613.) An unusual Rose with out- 
side petals of a pale orange-yellow, inside lemon-chrome at 
base, changing to a yellow-orange, penciled very lightly with 
orange-buff. A variety which always attracts attention, You 
should have this new outstanding Rose. $1.50 each; 3 for 
lined, yellow buds open to loose flowers with 25 to 30 golden 
yellow petals which hold their color well; fragrant. $1.35 
Editor McFarland 






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Soeur Therese 
Etoile de Hollande 
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE OUR 
CATALOG 
(Fall 1947-Spring 1948) 
Listing Evergreens, Shade Trees, 
Shrubs, Hedges, Vines, Etc. 
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flowering and can be used for bedding, edging or as small shrubs in land- 
Rae : red, Blooms very double and delightfully fragrant. $1.50 
scape designing. Becoming more and more popular. 
each; 3 for $3.75. 
Diamond Jubilee. (P. A. F.) Warm glowing buff-orange with 
a radiant sparkle from a touch of orange-yellow at base of 
each petal. The large, stately flowers are fully double and 
high centered. Flowers last exceptionally well either on the 
bush or when cut. A constant bloomer and very desirable 
$2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Taffeta. (Plant Pat. 716.) Long, pointed buds of rich carmine- 
rose, softened to a salmon or apricot at the base. As it ex- 
pands they usually change to a Begonia-rose, Fragrant. Plant 
upright with long stems for cutting. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Peace. (Plant Pat. No. 591.) Again a lovely new Rose is t 
The ovoid, golden yellow buds, etched with pink, ope to 
beautiful, cupped canary-yellow to cream blooms of mag- 
nificent size. The fragrance is as delicate as the flower is 
beautiful. The plant is vigorous 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.’’ $2.00 each; $5.00 for 3. 
‘ 
Dagmar Spath. Pure white flowers produced in showy, large trusses all 
through the summer. 
Nocturne. (Plant Poi. No. 713.) Grand, streamlined buds of 
cardinal-red with exciting darker shades. Large, fragrant 
flowers with richly textured petals and a vigorous plant. A 
New All-America Rose Selection which seems destined to 
take its place among the best. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
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 
We have selected 3 outstanding patented varieties. 
Betty Prior. (Patent No. 340.) Exquisite, single, light pink blossoms re- 
sembling a Dogwood. $1.00 each. 
Cheer. (Patented.) Its name is symbolical of the warm, cheery glow 
which this Rose will bring to your garden. The ovoid buds are usually 
orange-pink to red but sometimes approach a geranium-red. Large, 
well formed blossoms. $1.25 each. 
Pinocchio. (Patent No. 484.) Long, pointed buds of exquisite salmon, 
flushed with gold at base, opening to a soft clear pink. Flowers pro- 
duced in great clusters on strong, healthy, hardy plants. Admirable for 
bedding or cutting. $1.25 each. 



Planting Instructions Will 
Be Included With Each Order 

CLIMBING ROSES 
Strong, 2-year plants: $1.00 each; 10 for $9.50. 
Except as Noted. 
For Post, Packing and Insurance, PINK 
On All Roses Add 5c per Plant 
Climbing American Beauty. Extremely beautiful light crimson; buds and flowers very 
fragrant 
Dr. W. Van Fleet. Large flowers of exquisite flesh-pink, on lor tems. Outsta 
SHRUB ROSES fates Novara creel 

2-year plants, $1.50 each Mary Wallace. Large, clear br 
Hugonis (‘’Golden Rose of Max Graf. A clear pink, single 
China.”’) The finest shrub Rose, much used to cover 
Rose known. Blooms in May, banks, walls or embank- 
its arching branches covered ments. Belongs to the Rugosa 
to the tips with single, yel- family and is hardy. 
low, cup-shaped _ flowers. For Post, Packing and In- 
Unsurpassed for mass effects surance on all Roses, add 
and in the shrub border. 5c per plant. 
New Dawn t Pat 
lovely fl 

Flash. (Plant Pat. No. 396.) An early blooming pillar Rose whose buds “are yellow 
with @ scarlet suffusion. They open to gleaming scarlet blossoms with the under- 
side of the petals a light yellow. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.35. 
Butterscotch 
Paul’s Scarlet Climber. Vivid scarlet-red that can be ‘seen a mile.’’ Holds its color. 
Thor. (Plant Pat. No. 387.) Brilliant scarlet-red. The extra large blossoms are slow 
in opening, perfectly formed and sometimes measure 4 to 5 inches across. Borne 
on rather stiff spurs 12 to 18 inches. Horvath creation, and one of the finest 
scarlet Roses introduced to date. $2.50 each. 

Nocturne 
WHIT 

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} Silver Moon. Semi-double white flower he showy yellow stame make it doubly 
4 attractive 
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| } : Doubloons. (Plant Pat. No. 152.) A vigorous climber 

j When in bloom the whole plant is liter ecliniees: la: 
The buds are ovoid | 
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Pinocchio I 
se. $1.50 each; 3 for 
Gardenia. Buds rich crec I lov t to cream 
Peace 

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Eclipse Taffeta 
