PORTLAND ROSE NUR 
3 7240 S.E. Division Street, Portland 6, Oregon == 

To Our Customers... 
We thank you for your response to our last 
year's catalog. Due to the anticipated shortage 
of roses, we have greatly reduced the descriptions 
this year, but have tried to give more factual in- 
formation. 
You are urged to place your orders early. All 
orders are paid in full in advance, and shipped out 
in the order they were received, as soon as the new 
crop is dug in November. If you live in localities of 
extreme cold and cannot plant at that time, please 
state when you wish shipment in the Spring. (March 
Ist, March 15th, or April Ist.) Your individual order 
is held until that time. 
We do not ship C. O. D. as there is usually a 
delay in delivery which is not good for the plants. 
Also you would pay an extra C. O. D. and M. O. 
charge. Our roses are shipped anywhere in the 
United States by parcel post, prepaid. 
Dormant roses are planted from November to 
April. Now we have potted roses that can be 
planted very successfully from April to November, 
when in bloom. These potted roses are shipped 
freight charges collect. 
We never substitute without the customer's con- 
sent. It is helpful to us in filling orders, if several 
substitute selections are stated. 
Cultural Suggestions 
Anyone can grow roses. There have been so 
many instructions on the planting and care of roses 
that many amateurs hesitate to begin a rose gar- 
den. The important things in choosing your location 
are good drainage, at least half a day of full sun, 
and protection from very strong winds. 
It is advisable to spade the bed in advance to 
a depth of at least 18 inches. Well rotted cow 
manure is very good for spading in at this time, or 
this may be applied away from the roots when 
planting. It is also fine for a top fertilizer in early 
Spring. 
When you receive your roses, completely un- 
wrap them and immerse in a bucket of water until 



OUR POLICY 
We guarantee all of our plants to be true to name 
specified and that they will reach their destination 
in good condition. Any plant that you do not con- 
sider to be in good condition MUST BE RETURNED 
WITHIN 5 DAYS! Once a plant has been planted, it 
is beyond our control. How the plant has been plan- 
ted, care, weather and environment will determine 
how it grows. We make absolutely no guarantee that 
plants will continue to live. 
—The Portland Rose Nursery 

planted. If you cannot plant immediately, bury 
them in moist soil for a few days. But plant them 
as soon as possible. 
Roses should be planted at least two feet apart. 
Dig a large enough hole so the roots spread out 
completely. Prune any broken roots. A cone of dirt 
in the center of the hole is very important, so the 
roots fit down naturally over it. The bud union, 
from where the branches start, should be just be- 
low ground level. It is best to run water in the hole 
as you fill in the dirt. There MUST NOT be any 
air pockets left around the roots or the rose will 
not grow. Water again several days later so the 
ground will settle firmly. 
Heaping the soil up around newly planted roses 
to a depth of 4 to 6 inches will help retain the 
moisture and is also good Winter protection. 
Our roses are pruned for Fall planting. They 
should be cut back further in Spring after danger 
of freezing is past, while still dormant. Pruning back 
every Spring to 4 inches, or anywhere up to 10 
inches, will bring fine roses much sooner. 
During the growing season it is best to water 
the ground under the roses, rather than sprinkle 
the foliage. 
Roses are susceptible to bugs and diseases. A 
Dormant Spray should be applied twice in the 
Winter. A combination spray for bugs and diseases 
should be used every ten days thru the Summer. 
Good, reputable, especially prepared rose sprays 
are available at any nursery supply store. 
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