
Ir Takes YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO BECOME AN ExpeRT Rose GRADER 
Wards sources of roses for all zones include America’s largest wholesale growers of 
roses. Not only do their rose graders rank among the most expert in the Nursery busi- 
ness, but every phase of growing, spraying, storing and shipping roses is constantly 
improved to bring you the finest roses obtainable anywhere in America. 
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Your roses can be the finest in your neighborhood, and the win- 
ners at your garden or rose show. The process is a simple one 
that begins with good plants. The rest is up to you, and depends 
on how you follow the simple rules given in the Planting Guide 
furnished with each order. Roses should have sunshine for half 
a day—morning sun is best, because hot sun often fades the 
colors of roses and the blooms do not last as long. Beds should be 
protected from severe wind and away from trees. 
HOW TO BE SURE OF HIGH QUALITY ROSE PLANTS 
The American Association of Nurserymen has established a 
standard method of grading roses. A Nursery's statement of 
grade is one assurance of getting your money’s worth. Wards 
rose sources adhere strictly to this standard of quality. 
In addition Wards Roses have many hidden qualities. For ex- 
ample, the care they receive in the field including spraying, 
contributes to their success in your garden because it enables 
them to hold their foliage and thus develop into finest plants. 
All Wards roses have been field grown for two years, have 
withstood one winter, and have bloomed at least once. Since 
roses must be shipped dormant, they are dug during dormancy, 
scientifically stored in an air conditioned humidified storehouse 
to keep them dormant and ready for shipment. : 
Bush roses and Hybrid Tea climbers and Tree roses bought 
from Wards and planted early will bloom the same year. Hardy 
Old Fashioned Climbing Roses planted in spring will bloom 
each successive year on wood made the previous summer. 
Roses may be planted in spring or fall, and with care usually 
last for years. However in certain sections of the south, because 
of climatic conditions, Roses do not become dormant, and there- 
fore die within a few years. However, Roses in this area are so 
beautiful that no garden should be without them. For best re- 
sults roses should be planted in fall in the south and southwest. 
WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT IN EACH GRADE OR SIZE 
Grape A: This is the same as American Association of Nursery- 
men Grade 1%. Sturdy, well rooted, branched plants with 2 or 
more canes. Bushes become bigger, fuller, and bear more flow- 
ers in succeeding years. An economical grade for gardeners 
who are willing to wait a year or two for a bigger bush. 
Grave AA: This is the same as American Association of Nur- 
serymen Grade 1. Plants have bigger roots and are heavier 
branched than Grade A, and have 3 or more canes. This size 
produces more roses the first two years than Grade A bushes. 
Grave AAA: These are the giants of the nursery row. The plant 
is bigger than Wards AA Grade. Bushes are fuller and heavier, 
and usually produce moré numerous blooms the first few years. 
This grade will immediately give your rose garden the appear- 
ance of being nicely established since it assures you of getting 
the largest grade plants offered by the trade. 
PATENTED Roses: The size and price of a patented rose bush 
is established by the patent owner, and no plants may be 
shipped which do not confom to these standards. 
HOW AND WHERE TO_USE ROSES 
Hysrip TEA Roses (Pg. 4-9). Blooms are rich in color, perfect 
in form and fragrance, and are the largest in the rose garden. 
Bloom in early summer, and continue on until fall. More tender 
than some other roses, but can be grown with ease in all zones 
—even in severe climate zones such as 8 and 9 if given ample 
winter protection. (See Zone Map. Pg. 73). Use Hybrid Tea 
Roses by themselves in simple solid beds or in groups. 
FLORIBUNDA Roses (Pg. 10-11). These are among the most hardy 
and vigorous of all roses. Thrive in all zones. Usually flower 
in clusters and bloom heavily all summer and fall. Compact 
bushes, excellent for borders or hedge, or wherever you want 
a mass effect of bold color. Plant in groups of 3 to 5 bushes 
for best effect. Try them in front of spring flowering shrubs 
or evergreens, or to highlight a garden seat or gate. 
BROWNELL SuB-ZERO Ross (Pg. 12). Hardiest of all Everblooming 
Roses. Bred to resist even severe cold, so are particularly desir- 
able in Zones 8 and 9, but will do well in warmer climates also. 
Bush is vigorous, grows taller than Hybrid Tea bush, and pro- 
duces an abundance of bloom all summer. Use like Hybrid Teas. 
CLIMBING Roses (Pg. 10-11). Provide some of the most dramatic 
displays of color and bloom in the garden. Hardy Old Fashioned 
Climbers bloom in June only. Everblooming Hybrid Tea Climbers 
bloom abundantly early summer until late fall. 
All climbing roses drape themselves gracefully over garden 
fence or wall, or may be trained on a trellis, arch or arbor. 
Use climbing roses generously to screen out an unsightly view, 
or as a backdrop for your perennial border. All are vigorous and 
easy to grow in all zones, but all should be given good winter 
protection—especially in Zones 8 and 9. 
TREE Roses (Pg. 12). See oppasite page for description. 
PESTMASTER—ROSE TREATMENT—Use as Spray or Dust 
Here is the ideal combination of DDT Rotenone, Copper and Sul- 
phur packaged and ready to mix with water. May also be used 
as a dust. Makes spraying one simple 
operation instead of a tough job. Gar- 
deners in all parts of the country praise 
it. Controls the chief rose insects and 
diseases. Excellent for most other shrubs 
and flowers. 2-lb. package makes 16 
qts. of spray, l-lb. size makes 32 qts. 
Ship. wt. 12 oz. and 1 lb. 6 oz. 
87 NC 7286—12-Ib. size.... 2.2... .1.00 
87 NC,7287—l-Ib. size..........05 TofS 

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