HYBRID TEA ROSES «©  Staudard Kiade 
Prices of all Standard Kinds $1 50 each; 10 for $1 3.00 
In any combination desired + Delivery Free 
These are the best of the older kinds, all tested for years and found generally satisfactory every- 
where. Some, like Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria, go back to the “‘Gay Nineties,’ while others are more 
recent. They are all monthly bloomers and are the mainstays of every garden. 
AMI QUINARD. Blackish maroon, opening McGREDY’S SCARLET. Velvety, brilliant 
into semi-double flowers of rich velvety red, scarlet. A stout grower, bearing large flowers 
with blackish luster. Flowers have 17 petals. of excellent form on long stems. Liberal pro- 
Strong, upright grower with old-time fragrance. ducer with tough constitution. A very satis- 
In color on page 9. factory Rose. 
AUTUMN. Radiant burnt-orange. Richly MRS. E. P. THOM. Clear yellow of uniform 
colored, exquisitely formed buds open to color. Vigorous and upright splendid plant 
fragrant flowers in a rainbow of colors—red, habit. Full, double flower, sweetly scented. 
orange, yellow and pink. Perfectly upright Ee 
erower, very vigorous. Active bloomer. Very MRS. P. 8S. du PONT. Golden yellow, long- 
full flower with 70 petals. Epinies buds and oe in great Daa 
spicy iragrance. ow grower but stoutly 
BETTY UPRICHARD. Two-tone—salmon and built. A prolific bloomer, like a Floribunda. 
carmine. A very free and steady bloomer, un- In color on page 9. 
usually vigorous. Buds are long-pointed, on a ; Robe 
good, heavy stem. Sweetly fragrant. POINSETTIA. Rich scarlet, even and distinct. 
Beautifully shaped buds and large, brilliant 
blooms, slightly fragrant. Tall, healthy 
grower; profuse bloomer. A very fine Rose. In 
color on page 8. 
CONDESA DE SASTAGO. Rich yellow buds 
unfold to copper-colored blooms with yellow 
on the reverse; fully double, with alluring 
raspberry fragrance. Exceptionally vigorous 
and supremely bushy. 50 petals. In color PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER. Yellow- 
on page 9. orange and scarlet in a luscious blend. Large, 
EDITH NELLIE PERKINS. One of the older glorious blooms on long, strong stems that 
make each flower a bouquet; richly fragrant. 
Exceptionally vigorous bush that blooms freely. 
In color on page 8. 
two-tone pink Roses and still a good one. 
Outside Orient red shaded cerise-orange; in- 
side salmon-pink. Double and fragrant. Vig- 
orous, bushy plant. In color on page 9. RADIANCE. The most dependable Rose in 
EDITOR McFARLAND. Deep pink that America. Brilliant carmine-salmon with re- 
does not fade. Large flowers of excellent form verse rose color. Its thrifty habit of growth 
én long stems: long lasting when cut and and rugged character reach perfection. Pro- 
slightly fragrant. Plant is unusually vigorous. jromes © Wesel enige Weve mili Thue Ke 
One of the best pinks. In color on page 8. fragrance. 
GIRONA. Turkey-red and golden yellow com- RED RADIANCE. Clear, genuine red. ‘The 
bined to make a striking Rose. Petals of counterpart of Radiance and its inseparable 
companion in the garden. Has all the qualities 
bst ith rich f ~ ian I : : 
er eae rane ine of Pink Radiance but a richer color. 
for cutting. 
KAISERIN AUGUSTE VIKTORIA. Cream- SISTER THERESE. “The Little Flower.” 
white, with greenish tint in the center. Large Golden yellow; bud touched with orange- 
and perfectly formed blooms, fully double, on carmine. Exquisite, long-pointed bud, making 
long stems; richly fragrant. Constant bloomer a fine, fragrant cut flower. Active grower 
with healthy foliage. 99 petals. In color on with a spreading habit. A very free bloomer. 
page 8. In color on page 8. 
e HOW TO PLANT ROSES @e 
Rose-beds should be prepared well in advance of the ting back to 6 to 8 inches can do no harm. Immediately 
arrival of the plants. after planting, hill the soil around each plant for at least 
Roses require sun, at least half of the day. Protection 6 inches. 
from strong winds is also desirable. The beds should be In planting in the spring, trim the branches back to 4 to 5 
placed where the soil is naturally well drained, or drainage inches. If planting late in the spring, when it is warm, and 
should be provided. The soil should be good garden loam. it often is after the middle of April, hill the soil up slightly 
If it is poor, remove the top 8 to 10 inches, spade up the bot- and keep the plants shaded from the sun for several weeks; 
tom, mixing in some good manure, and replace the top por- water well each day. 
tion with good top-soil, letting it settle well before planting. Full planting directions are sent with each shipment, 
The Roses should be planted about 12 to 15 inches apart and one should read them carefully before proceeding 
each way, varying the distance somewhat, depending on with the job. 
the vigor and spread of the varieties selected. , The best spray for Roses is TRI-OGEN, a complete insect 
All Roses should be planted as soon as received. But spray and fungicide. It stimulates plant-growth and is 
the bundles can usually be kept intact for a week, if kept harmless to foliage or blooms. It is convenient, easy and 
in a cool, dark place. If delayed in planting for more than pleasant to use and is triple acting. It can be purchased 
one week, remove the plants from the bundles, and hill at most seed stores or in any garden department of general 
them in carefully in a shady and moist place, until wanted. stores. If you cannot secure it locally, please write to us 
When planting in the fall, no pruning is necessary, but cut- and we will secure it for you. 
PARAMOUNT ROSES ARE GUARANTEED TO GROW AND BE TRUE TO NAME 
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