
THE Moss RosE—‘'A GEM oF PurgEst RAY SERENE.” 
eSubstitutions 
“Substitute something incredible, or superb, or bewildering— 
something to make a lady squeal.” —Paut J. LinsLey 
“May we substitute?” Probably no expression in a catalogue, so 
greatly arouses the ire of the rose enthusiast, who has dissected and 
devoured all the descriptions, judged and re-judged the sincerity of 
the writers thereof—planned and re-planned just the right rose for 
exactly the right spot in the garden, only to be asked, with irritating 
politeness, “if he or she would not be just as happy with something 
else.” We understand your resentment and hasten to agree! 
However, you, dear customer, can be helpful and save us both much 
delay and correspondence. If your desire is for but one or two of 
something very special—check ‘‘No” under Substitutions, on our 
enclosed Order Form. But if your order is a larger one, and there 
are many roses herein which would please you equally as those you 
finally selected—suggest a few alternatives, second choices. You may 
be rewarded with finer plants or stronger growing varieties in the 
same type and color range. In any event, please, please check yes or 
no under substitutions. 
Let’s be friends. Thank you! 
