MINIATURE 
ROSES 
We are happy to be able to of- 
fer you six varieties of the tiny 
fairylike Miniature Roses which 
have so captured the hearts of 
gardeners everywhere. These wee 
litthe roses are co.dainty, yet “so 
hardy and easy to grow, that 
there's no limit to their uses. As 
edgings for large rose beds; as 
borders along walks; for sunny ‘ - 
spots in the rock garden; as points Sweet Fairy (Pat. No. 748) 
of interest in window boxes or 
plant boxes on the terrace or patio—nothing can serve you with more 
charm than these tiny little roses, perfect replicas of their larger sisters. 
Nice to cut, too, they're a “natural” for corsage work, or for the miniature 
section of the flower show. 
Culture: Plant in full sun in good soil. Spray or dust exactly as you 
do for large roses. Prune very lightly when dormant, removing only 
dead wood or branches that are too long to look well. These varieties 
grow from 8 to 12 inches tall. 
Shipped Only in the Spring 
CHINENSIS MINIMA (Rouletti)—One of the oldest, but still ranks 
as one of the best of the Miniature Roses, with charming little bright 
pink, double blossoms seldom more than an inch across. Very hardy 
and prolific. Bach 75c 
ESTRELLITA—Dainty little double white blooms about an inch across, 
usually in clusters. Flowers turn to apple-blossom pink in cool weather. 
Soft foliage, hight green, on a bushlet 6 to 12 inches high. Bach /5¢ 
MIDGET (Plant Patent No. 466)—-Tiny rose-red, very double blooms 
on a compact little bush that is almost thornless. Each 85c 
OAKINGTON RUBY—A very free-flowering variety from England, 
with perfect little rose buds of deep crimson, opening to double ruby- 
carmine flowers. This little rose received an Award of Merit from the 
English Royal Horticultural Society in 1934, and is still a favorite of all 
who grow it. Each 75c 
PUMILA—Very similar to Rouletti, having the same cheerful little 
double pink blooms. Chief difference lies in the bush, which is very 
twiggy and compact and heavily clothed with foliage, making it one of 
the best for borders and edgings. Hache7oc 
SWEET FAIRY (Plant Patent No. 748)—-A recent introduction, and 
the first Miniature Rose to give us a true rose fragrance. Dainty deep 
pink buds opening to soft pale pink, very double flowers on good stems. 
A fine addition to the Miniatures. Each $1.00 
* SPECIAL OFFER: 1 each of the 6 varieties listed, for $4.00 
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SWEENEY, KRIST & DIMM, HORTICULTURAL PRINTERS, PORTLAWYD, OREGON 
