




MINIATURE ROSES 
These wee Roses are among the most charming and delightful plants in the world. They 
are hardy, good-natured little imps that are easy to grow, long-blooming, and entirely satis- 
factory in every respect. They require no ‘‘fussing” or extra care and are as vigorous as their 
full-sized relatives. Everyone, even youngsters, are excited about the tiny, bewitching plants 
and blooms which, surely, must have come from the land of Elves and Fairies! 
Miniature Roses are ideally suited for many spots in your garden. They will look especially well in your rock 
garden or when used as edgings for your beds and borders. Nothing is more cheerful than the little red buds of 
Tom Thumb or the new Red Elf peeping over a rock. Or imagine the effect of a tidy, ‘’perk’’ row of captivating 
white Pixie or fragrant, blush pink Sweet Fairy lining one of your walks or beds of large Roses. These tiny Roses 
can be planted in groups with other small shrubs in your border or used on your patio, terrace, or ‘outdoor 
living room’’ as edgings or in ornamental pots and boxes. They will enchant you with their winter bloom if you 
pot them in the fall and let them rest outdoors until January. Then place the pots in a sunny window and watch 
the little foliage and flowers develop. However, they will not thrive in hot, dry air and should not be kept indoors 
the year ‘round. Many gardeners have designed prize-winning, formal Rose gardens in miniature for flower shows. 
Miniature Roses as cut flowers have countless uses in bouquets, “‘line arrangements’’, table decorations, and as 
“floral jewelry’’ and boutonnieres both for personal use and for exhibition purposes. There are dozens and dozens of 
ways you can use and enjoy these winsome ‘’Gems of the Garden’’. It’s fun finding new uses and varying the old! 
The culture of these tiny Roses is remarkably simple. They require an open spot that receives sunlight all 
or most of the day. Miniature Roses will flourish and give you hundreds of exquisite blooms from late spring until 
frost if you give them reasonably good, well-drained loam. Water them moderately during dry weather and remove 
faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Give your Miniature Roses the same care, in general, as your large 
Roses: Spray or dust occasionally as needed; prune slightly when dormant; uze only small amounts of mild fertili- 
zers. Although perfectly hardy, protect with a light mulch in ‘’zero’’ climates without snow to avoid wind burn. 
SEVEN GENUINE MINIATURE ROSES ... EVERY ONE A TINY GEM 
(These varieties grow only 8 to 12 inches high and should be spaced 7 to 10 inches apart) 

Ordinary Sewing Needles Dramatize the 
Elfin Charm of Miniature Rose Blooms 
Want An Unusual Edging? 
Use Everblooming Miniature Roses 

*chinensis minima (Rouletti) Each 75c, three $1.95 
AN OLD FAVORITE! Six $3.60, twenty-five $14.00 
One of the oldest and still one of the most beloved varieties of 
Miniature Roses. Its true origin is a mystery. Although it belongs to 
the Asiatic group of wild Roses, it was discovered many years ago in 
a Swiss village high in the Alps. It is very hardy and everblooming 
and the little pink blossoms are only an inch across when fully open. 
Highly valued as a pot plant and for distinctive, tidy edgings in the 
garden. 
*Midget (Plant Patent No. 466) Each 85c, three $2.25 
THE MOST DOUBLE RED! Six $4.00, twenty-five $15.25 
The tiniest rose-red blooms imaginable! The vigorous little plants 
produce very double flowers over a long period and the fat, saucy 
buds are excellent for cutting. The very green stems make a com- 
pact, twiggy bushlet and are nearly thornless. 

IMPORTANT ... READ BEFORE ORDERING! 
Guarantee and Terms: Our Miniature Roses are all healthy, vigorous 
plants which are guaranteed to be a blooming size because they 
have already bloomed here. However, please keep in mind that 
these are genuine Miniature Roses you are ordering and not large 
Hybrid Teas. We further guarantee safe delivery anywhere in the 
United States and pay all shipping and insurances charges in the 
states of Washington, Oregon, and California. Customers in other 
states will please add 15% to help cover handling and postage. Our 
minimum order is $3.00 which can be entirely Miniature Rose va- 
rieties or a combination of Miniature Roses and other kinds of plants. 
Shipping Time: Spring or early fall west of the Cascade Mountains 
in Oregon and Washington; Spring, fall, or winter in California, the 
Gulf and Southeastern States; Spring only in the rest of the country. 
Miniature Roses are grown in pots and move very easily. 
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*Oakington Ruby (NOT AVAILABLE except in Collection 5B27) 
An English variety which bears quantities of perfect little Roses 
from spring ‘til frost. The cheerful crimson buds open to a rich, 
bright ruby carmine. A captivating jewel for the rock garden. 
*Pixie (Plant Patent No. 408) Each 85c, three $2.25 
MOST DOUBLE—ONLY WHITE! Six $4.00, twenty-five $15.25 
The Fairy Queen of all the Miniature Roses! The tiny blossoms are 
the most double, often having upwards of 40 petals in each little 
flower. The blooms come continuously and are white in warm 
weather and an irresistible cameo pink in the cooler seasons. No 
variety surpasses Pixie for miniature bouquets or corsages. 
Miniature Roses 
Create Utterly 
Delightful Effects 
in the Tiniest 
Arrangements 
Imaginable! 
*Red Elf (Plant Patent Pending) Each $1.25, three $3.35 
NEW! FIRST TIME OFFERED! Six $6.25, twenty-five $23.00 
A vivacious, sparkling new variety with double blooms of richest, 
deepest, velvety Bordeaux red enhanced by a touch of white at the 
base of each petal. The plants blossom profusely for months and 
are graceful and vigorous, making this a worthy companion to the 
other enchanting Miniatures. Be among the first to have Red Elf! 
“Sweet Fairy (Plant Patent No. 748) bach $1.25, three $3.35 
ONLY FRAGRANT MINIATURE! Six $6.25, twenty-five $23.00 
One of the newest of the Miniatures and the first with a true, rich, 
Rose fragrance. The very dainty, double blooms are deep pink in 
bud and open a soft, apple blossom pink. Sweet Fairy has dark 
green foliage and stems an excellent length for cutting. Tops for 
delicate color, superb fragrance, and continuous bloom. 
*Tom Thumb (Plant Patent No. 169) Each 85c, three $2.25 
THE TINIEST OF ALL! Six $4.00, twenty-five $15.25 
This imp has been described as ‘’a red Rose bud the size of a grain 
of wheat on a plant you could cover with a coffee cup’’. The flawless 
buds are deepest crimson and as they expand, they become slightly 
lighter and reveal a beautiful white heart in the center of each lovely 
bloom. Tom Thumb is hardy, durable, and everblooming. It has 
dozens of uses indoors and out and is constantly enjoyable. 
COLLECTIONS AT REDUCED PRICES! 
“THE TINY FOUR” 
One Each of Midget, Pixie, Sweet Fairy, Tom Thumb 
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SAVE 35c—Offer 5A26—4 PLANTS $3.45 
“THE ELFIN SEVEN” 
One Each of All Seven Varieties Listed 
SAVE 70c—Offer 5B27—-7 PLANTS $6.00 

