The Monrse Nursery | Ilgenfritz Nurseries, Inc. 

ROSE GRADING 
VIRGINIA SEASIDE ROSES are graded by the AAN standards. The following 
is an excerpt from the 1949 Edition of Horticultural Standards: 
"All grades of Roses must have a well-developed root system and have pro- 
portionate weight and caliber according to grade and variety. 
All No. 1 Grades and No. 1 1/2 Grades shall be tied 10 to a bundle and No. 2 
grades, 20 to a bundle with 2 printed labels on each bundle and the Grade Speci- 
fication on each bundle. 
Grade No. 1 (Hybrid Teas) -- 3 or more strong canes, two of which are to be 
18 inches and up, with the exception of a few of the light growing sorts, whichare 
to have three or more canes, two of which are to be 16 inches and up, and one cane 
to be 18 inches and up, branched not higher than 3 inches above the bud union. 
Grade No. 1 (Floribundas) -- 3 or more strong canes, 2 of which are to be 15 
inches and up with the exception of a few light growing sorts which are to have 3 
canes, 2 of which are to be 13 inches and up, branched not higher than 3 inches 
above the bud union. 
Grade No. 1 (Climbers) -- 3 or more strong canes, 24 inches and up with 
the exception of Wichuriana and Wichuriana types. These are to have 4 strong 
canes each 24 inches and up, branched not higher than 3 inches above the bud 
union or crown." 








FLORIBUNDA 
ROSES MORE THAN 
3 INCHES 
SEE TEXT ABOVE BUD 
FOR UNION DO 
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LIGHT-GROWING 
GRADE NO 1 GRADE NO 2 




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GUARANTEE AND TERMS OF SALE 
All sales and contracts are made subject to crop loss or loss through natural 
causes over which we have no control. Our responsibility ceases when shipment 
has been delivered to carrier. If stock is not received in good condition, claims 
for adjustment or loss or damage is a matter between consignee and the carrier. 
Terms of sale are 2% discount for cash in 10 days from date of invoice -- 
Net in 30 days. 
Packing and boxing at cost. 

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