 ANTHA — 
(Baby 
Roses) 
These ever- 
blooming Baby 
Roses grow 
' about 18 inch. 
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produce mass: 
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- roses in clus- 
' ters from early 
; June to frost. 
| They are very 
hardy. We like 
Excellent for cemetery 
them in borders. 
planting. 
A440 ELLEN POULSEN. Brilliant rose-pink. 
A441 IDEAL Scarlet. 
A442 GOLDEN SALMON. Deep 
rose. 
salmon 
Prices on Polyanthas. (Heavy 2-year, field- 
grown bushes) 
POPICACH Sines eee ee ee, $ .75 
Any three (your choice) .................. 2.00 
All postpaid 
PLANTING ROSES 
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Roses are easy to grow if one follows 
a few simple steps. First, they need rich, 
well-prepared soil. Barnyard manure or a 
good commercial fertilizer is advised. 
Roses will not grow well nor bloom well 
unless the roots and branches are severely 
pruned as shown in the picture. 
Soak roots thoroughly before planting. 
Mound loose soil well over the tops of 
the branches. (See picture) This keeps the 
bark from drying out before the buds start. 
As the buds break through the earth, gent- 
ly work the soil away from the branches, 
uncovering about 2 inches of stem every 
other day, leaving a saucer-like cup to 
hold moisture. 
Keep top-soil well cultivated. Hard, crusty 
soil retards growth. 
Keep well watered, but never water in 
hot sun. 
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FLORIBUNDA ROSES 
Hardy! Everblooming! Masses of color 
from June to frost. Floribundas belong in 
any garden. They are ideal in borders, 
among evergreens or wherever you want 
gay color all summer. The varieties we 
have chosen are the large Hybrid-Tea type 
blooms borne in clusters on a_ single 
branch. They are especially suited for 
interesting flower arrangements. 
A450 FASHION. Patent No. 789. Brilliant 
luminous coral flowers overlaid with 
gold. So outstanding is this rose that it 
has been given the All-American-Rose- 
Selection award for 1950. Price, $2.00 
each; 3 for $5.10, postpaid. 
A451 GERANIUM RED. Patent No. 811. 
Flowers are very double (50 petals), 
bright geranium red clusters with a 
strong geranium fragrance. Price, $1.50 
each; 3 for $3.75, postpaid. 
A452 GOLDILOCKS. Patent No. 672. Rich 
golden yellow. This rose is extremely 
hardy and vigorous and the flowers are 
unusually long-lasting. Price, $1.50 each; 
3 for $3.75, postpaid. 
A497X FLORIBUNDA COLLECTION. One - 
each of the three Floribunda roses listed 
above: 3 for $4.20, postpaid. 
CARE OF ROSES 
All roses are heavy feeders. It is best 
to fertilize lightly after each blooming if 
you want the largest flowers. 
Our roses are the healthiest and sturdi- 
est that can be grown. But all roses should 
be dusted regularly for aphis, mildew and 
other natural enemies. Our SPECIAL ROSE 
DUST is advised. 
Everblooming roses bloom on new wood 
each year. Old branches do not bloom 
again and must be pruned EARLY each 
spring, as shown in the picture. 
Climbing roses bloom next year on the 
shoots that grow this year. After climbers 
have bloomed, cut out the old branches 
so that the new shoots have every chance 
for growth. 
Everblooming roses need winter protec- 
tion. In mild climates a deep mulch of 
straw, hay, rotted manure or leaves is 
sufficient. In colder climates (zero weather) 
roses should be protected as shown in the 
picture below. This mulch is removed a 
little at a time in the spring—AFTER ALL 
DANGER OF FROST IS PAST. 
CAUTION. Mulch or cover roses AFTER 
all leaves have been killed by heavy 
frosts. Do NOT remove this mulch until all 
danger of frost is past in the spring. 
MULTIFLORA ROSE FENCE 
Multiflora Rose is highly recommended 
for farm fencing. So dense and thorny it is 
animal tight. Extremely hardy, it never 
winter kills. Covered with small white 
roses in early spring, it is very attractive. 
Multiflora can be trimmed to 
the height you want it. The 
more it is trimmed the thick- 
er it gets. Economical. The 
=] original cost is far below 
that of wire or wooden fenc- 
ing. Requires no painting or 
mending. It is ideal for pas- 
ture and garden enclosures. 
(he H 12-18 in. plants, 25 for $1.95; 
THIS 50 for $3.25; 100 for $5.50, 
postpaid. 
POPULAR 
NUT TREES 
LET'S GO NUTTING 
But so many of the native nut trees 
have disappeared that we are missing 
this grand Autumn fun—and the deli- 
cious nuts. Welch's can take care of 
that. You can plant your own frees. 
Remember, tho’, that small nut trees are 
best for transplanting. 
/A695 THOMAS BLACK WALNUT. Bears 
when only 2 years old! This new im- 
proved strain of Black Walnut has a soft 
shell, easily cracked. The kernels are 
unusually large—the size of a half dollar. 
Walnuts grow any place in the U.S.— 
so everyone can have them. 3-4 ft., $2.75 
each, postpaid. 
“A696 CHINESE CHESTNUTS. (Blight Re- 
sistant.) Chestnuts were almost a thing 
of the past, because a destructive blight 
was fast killing them out. But now we 
have a new Chestnut that has been de- 
veloped and thoroughly tested to resist 
this trouble. Chinese Chestnut is a pro- 
lific bearer and starts bearing 2 years 
after planting. It is hardy -wherever 
peaches grow—and of course, wherever 
Chestnuts were native. Sturdy 18-24 
inch plants, $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25, post- 
paid. 
“A697 HAZELNUT. (Filbert.) One of the most 
delicious of the native nuts, these are 
very easily grown. They are in bush- 
form and the nuts are in clusters. These’ 
Nursery grown bushes are sturdy 18-24 
plants, 60c each: 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
THOMAS BLACK WALNUT 
The WELCH Nursery 
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