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DGinesl Patented Rode4—Continued 
RS6—CRIMSON GLORY. (Patent No. 105). Still the most popular dark red rose, and 
_ easily one of the finest roses of all times. Great flaring buds open into magnificent PEARL 
flowers of deep crimson with velvety texture. A glory ot color in the garden: wonder- tee 5 9.9:9310) 31 
ful in bouquets. The vigorous plant produces a continuous succession of the richly 
fragrant flowers from June until frost. Select, No. 1 plants, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 
RS7—CALIFORNIA. (Patent No. 449). It is impossible to picture adequately the striking, 
two-tone beauty, the warm glow of California—a great favorite with us. Giant buds, 
beautifully formed, open into very large flowers ot orange toned with saffron-yellow 
in a rich sunburst etfect. Strong grower; healthy, handsome foliage; lavish bloomer. 













An All American Rose Winner. No rose garden is complete without it. Select, No. 1 —. a 
plants, $1.25 each; 3 for $3.15. ¥ 
RS8—HEART'S DESIRE. (Patent No. 501). All American Winner, and one of the grandest CHARLOTTE “7s 
Toses 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. ] plants, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. ‘ 
RS9—PEARL HARBOR. (Patent No. 637). The exquisite new ‘‘Memory Rose’’. Large, 
pointed buds untold into very full, glowing pink flowers of fine fragrance. Color 
somewhat two-toned—outside rose-pink, inside delicate sheli-pink. Plant is extra 
strong, ALMOST THORNLESS, and bears many wonderful blooms throughout the 
* season. Select, No. | plants, $1.25 each: 3 for $3.15. 
R60—CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG. (Patent No. 455). Favorite rose of many of our 
customers. Long, stream-lined buds of rich carmine unfold slowly into magniticent 
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 194]. Select, No. 1 plants, $1.50 each: 
3 for $3.75. 
R6I—MME. CHIANG KAI-SHEK. (Patent No. 664). The 1944 All America Rose Selec- 
tion, and as lovely a rose as you will ever find. Long pointed buds, pertecily 
formed, open into full, double blooms of light canary yellow, outer petals softening 
to rich ivory. Delightful fragrance. Select, No. 1 plants, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. , 
NY. prrent oe Bt) ee red meaeesis the ad All sapere : : 
inner, and acclaimed one of the greatest everblooming roses of the world. ig 
oval buds of deep velvety red shaded black open into immense full blooms of bril- MME. CHIANG 
liant Chrysanthemum red, lasting an unusually long time. It has the finest damask 
rose perfume. Strong branching plant; handsome foliage. Select, No. 1 plants, $1.50 ibs ga eS oy J E 5 KAI-SHEK 
each; 3 for $3.75. Sere ; vai 
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be fous Zo Care for Roses 
)| All Roses flourish best when planted in good, rich, well-drained soil in an open 
|) sunny location, but sheltered from north winds. They should be in beds or borders 
| by themselves where roots of neighboring trees or shrubs will not penetrate and rob 
| the soil. Make the hole deep (10 to 12 inches) and be sure that the plant is set low 
)/€nough so that the bud union (graft) is about 1 inch below the surface of the 
| Ground. As you take each plant from the packing, soak the roots for several hours in 
Mud or water, then plant as above recommended, 18 inches apart. Roots should be 
spread out naturally, the soil pressed very firmly around them, then water thorough- 
ly. Prune back tops to within 4 to 6 inches of the ground when planting. Good cul- 
fivation and thorough watering during dry periods are essential to success. In early 
summer before the weather becomes hot, it is well to cover the bed with two inches 
of Neutral Peat (see page 22.) 
The Climbing and Rambler Roses are all very hardy, but require winter protection 
Bn laces of zero temperatures. Lay down the canes in late tall and cover with 
“eart , evergreen boughs or leaves, or wrap in straw and burlap. The Hybrid Teas, 
Polyantha and Floribunda Roses must have winter protection, especially in the North. 
VAfter a sharp frost, but before severe freezing weather, mound earth over and 
Ground each plant for a distance of 8 to 10 inches, 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 
epning except to keep them to the size desired. Climbing Roses, when once estab- 
ished, should’ have no trimming whatever in early spring except to prune out any 
Mead wood. Any extensive trimming to Climbers should be done immediately follow- 
Ing the blooming period. 

















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