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ROSES and their Culture 
There is probably no other p!ant grown by more millions or loved by 
more millions than the Rose. It is hardly necessary to emphasize their 
desirability. Let us, therefore, tell you how to have better Roses. 
POTTED ROSES BEST. After years of experience we have come to 
the conclusion that by potting our Roses we can give our customers 100% 
satisfaction. They are ready for delivery about May 15 to 20 when you 
will receive them in full foliage. The illustration on next page gives you 
a good idea of the quality and condition in which you will receive our 
potted Roses. 
HOW TO PLANT. Just remove the paper pot by slitting down the 
side, plant so that the top of the earth ball is 4 to 6 inches below the 
surface and water well. Our potted Roses will not stop to catch their 
breath before they will supply you with an abundance of bloom. 
WHERE TO PLANT. Select a sunny, open location. Avoid low, 
poorly drained or light soil. The best is a rich clay loam, but Roses do 
well in almost any soil if it is fertilized, drained and cultivated. 
WHEN TO PLANT. For our particular locality it is our opinion that 
Roses should be planted in spring only. Place your order in early spring. 
Delivery will be made about May 20. 
WHICH TO PLANT. There are hundreds of 
good varieties available. However, we list only 
what we believe to be the best for our climate. 
Each variety has been personally selected after 
observation of its vigor, hardiness, freedom of 
bloom, fragrance and color. Every plant is two 
years old, of specimen No. 1 grade and guaran- 
teed to bloom. 
PREPARATION OF BEDS. [If soil is poor, 
excavate 18 inches deep and replace with good 
garden soil. Spade in generous supply of well- 
rotted cow manure. Commercial fertilizers can be 
used instead. Four pounds per 100 square feet. 
Preparation should be done the preceding fall. 
; SUBSEQUENT CARE. Water thoroughly 
immediately after planting and all summer if the 
weather is dry. Cultivate the top 2 inches of the 
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bed every week. Watering and cultivation may be greatly reduced by 
applying a two-inch mulch of peat moss. Spray the foliage every ten 
days with Clotracide. This will prevent both mildew and black-spot as 
well as plant lice. Every month add Wizard Brand Cow Manure at the 
rate of four pounds per 100 square feet and rake in. 
WINTER PROTECTION. Must be provided to avoid disappoint- 
ment. In late fall (November) each plant should be hilled up with six 
inches of soil and the depressions filled with well-rotted cow manure. 
After ground is frozen, cover with leaves. Remove this covering gradu- 
ally in spring. 
PRUNE IN SPRING ONLY. Trim back your Hybrid Teas to from 
four to six inches, leaving only fresh green wood. Make a clean cut just 
above an eye preferably pointing away from the center of the plant. Large 
Climbing Roses should be pruned sparingly in spring. Remove old wood 
every three or four years. Small flowering Ramblers should be trimmed 
immediately after they are through blooming by removing all canes hay- 
ing withered flowers. 
HYBRID TEAS. This popular class of Roses blooms continuously 
from June until frost. They were originated about 1890. However, mod- 
ern breeding methods have given us new improved varieties that combine 
superlative coloring, distinction of form and vigor of growth. Our list 
includes the best of ‘“‘Better Roses.”’ A dozen or 
more of these Roses will provide you with gor- 
geous bouquets the entire summer. 
FLORIBUNDAS. This group is especially 
adapted for mass planting. They are noted for 
continuous bloom and ease of culture. Sturdy and 
bushy with either single or double flowers in 
numerous clusters. These should be planted close 
together, about 14 inches apart, using one color in 
beds or borders to get the most effective display. 
In recent years their popularity has greatly in- 
creased. 

Winter 
Protection 
CLIMBING ROSES. Because of their hardi- 
ness and adaptability, Climbing Roses can be 
used to brighten up many situations. Trained 
over a trellis or doorway, along a porch or garage, 
they become a permanent source of beauty. They 
will also climb a fence or ramble over a stone 
wall or sloping bank. Plant six to eight feet apart. 
