THE MOST POPULAR ROSE IN THE WORLD TODAY 
oS = A G e This wonderful rose is almost indescribably lovely. The well-shaped bud 
opens to a huge clustered flower of excellent shape. Its color is the golden 
ROSESSAR Ee INe LIM TREDESUPPILY 
this year, due to the adverse growing con- 
ditions experienced by many growers 
throughout the country, many of whom 
lost hundreds of thousands of roses in 
floods and storms. Our supply, we are 
pleased to say, has not been affected in 
either quality or quantity; however, we 
do suggest that you purchase your roses 
as early as possible to assure a complete 
selection of varieties. 
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SOME 
variety of rose not listed in this catalog, 
we suggest that you check with us. It is 
entirely possible that we may have it. 
Catalog space precludes the listing of all 
varieties. 
PRICES SHOWN ARE FOR BARE- 
root roses. Later in the season when roses 
will be available in containers, prices 
will be slightly higher for some varieties. 
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 
yellow of a morning sunrise, tinged with soft crimson at the petals’ edges. It 
is very fragrant, and the eee is a polished green. It belongs in every 
garden. (Plant Pat. No. 591.) $2.5 
ROSES ARE EASY TO GROW... 
HERE ARE THE SIMPLE, BASIC RULES TO FOLLOW: 
e Selection — 
Choose good, sturdy plants of first quality. Select varieties that are depend- 
able for your area’s growing conditions. We'll be glad to help you in you 
selection in any way possible. 
Planting — 
Keep the rose-bush roots moist until time to plant. Immerse roots in a bucket 
of water for a few minutes prior to planting. Dig a good, deep hole; add a 
quantity of peat moss or other soil conditioner to the soil as needed—we'll 
advise you if you'll tell us where you live—and build a mound in the center 
of the hole. Spread the rose roots over this mound, pack the soil firmly around 
the roots, and water in well. A hormone powder, such as Rosetone, added to 
the water in which the roots are soaked prior to planting, is a further step 
toward assuring a vigorous plant. 
Culture — 
Roses are heavy feeders, and a regular program of fertilizing is one major 
key to success with roses. During the growing season a monthly feeding of a 
good commercial product such as Vigoro or Gaviota is recommended. Use 
about a cupful per bush, distributed in a ring around the bush. Work this 
into the soil, then water well. An application of well-rotted manure in the 
early Fall, and again in the early Spring is also a recommended practice that 
will pay dividends in the form of sturdy, healthy bushes. 
Diseases and Pest Control — 
Certain pests, especially aphis, will attack your roses at times, particularly 
in the Spring. These are not hard to control with a suitable spray, if you are 
careful to cover the underside of the foliage. Frequent spraying is also desirable 
in the Spring; it is not hard to do and will repay your efforts well. Mildew is 
also apt to appear, and also is easily controlled with a suitable spray; or a 
combination spray may be used that will control both in one application. 
Roses are actually very hardy plants, and will respond with superb bloom and 
appearance with a little attention. A regular feeding and spraying program takes 
little time or effort and will assure you excellent roses for many years. 
10% DISCOUNT ON PURCHASES OF TEN OR MORE ROSES 3 
