“To Cultivate a Garden is to Walk with God” - 
EVER has there been a time when America needed to get closer to 
Mother Earth than now. Other than vegetables and fruits you need 
that inspiration that only a Rose can give. From early June until frost 
their endless pageantry of color, fragrance and form, entrance the inmost follows is the result of our tests and represents the ream 
recesses of our souls to give courage and Perseverance to carry out the Plant any of them with confidence 
sacred task which is before us. 
Many Roses which succeed in the North and other parts of the country i Farland 
Bovee 
There are more than 2000 Roses in general cultivation 
FRANCIS XAVIER HILLENMEYER | 
FOUNDER 
arge percentage of these would be out of the questior The 
do not do so well in Kentucky. Almost every Rose listed has been tested QUALITY PLANTS. The price of a Rose, like any other article, doe 
On our grounds and proved satisfactory and dependable. We have discarded not determine its value. Hillenmeyer Roses are strong, with good root 
or do not carry many which will be described favorably in other lists Why rue to £ oper| rown (whict ludes Itivat : | 
spend money and time on doubtful kinds when you can buy our proved 7 See Uo eae ne Rune aace. eu IYOtOn,.. spraying) and 
Poinsettia Roses? If properly sprayed and cultivated during summer, protected over understock), ripened by Nature, handled so they are not devitalized | 
winter, you will find a planting of Roses one of the most satisfactory ex- exposure. HILLENMEYER ROSES GROW AND BLOOM BETTER—WE z 
penditures for your garden. k | 
This group contains the very best standard kinds 
and any selections made from it will please. 
PINK 
EDITOR! McFARLAND. We think this the finest deep pink garden Rose grown today. Its pointed buds on 2 >A 
nice ong cutting stems last longer and retain their form wonderfully well. Plants healthy and bloom CHRISTOPHER STONE. Bright velvety scarlet flowers of good form, opening to show its golden 
cit eS sofa Famens; fragrant. A magnificently beautiful Rose. Vigorous, upright grower < 
2 + Slender dainty buds of coral- O d de 2 Hee 0 
. MRSWCRARLESTEEUINAU ESC atiEn Spa ey Rose and a prolific bloomer. ETOILE DE HOLLANDE. This is, undoubtedly, the finest red Rose in the world, Large crimson flower 
y ShOUIdibalintevenviRees cera pink sport of the well known Radiance, Vigorous, healthy and ° velvety finish and especially fine fragrance. Plants branching with healthy foliage. Should be 
= j in every Rose garden 
¢ ; ee PICTURE. Splendidly formed, medium sized flowers of velvety rose-pink, the petals pleasingly reflexed ’ 
| % , ©’ Pia Well named, as both form and color are very lovely. A fine cutting Rose; unusually free blooming MeGREDY'S SCARLET. A wonderful Rose, Fine for cutting. Large flowers of luminous carmine-red McGredy’s 
f %) ‘ RADIANCE. Globular, cupped flowers of two-toned pink, light silvery tone on the inside and deepe S POINSETTIA. A dazzling brilliant red Rose. Well shaped, high-centered buds of velvety texture on !vory 
le id deeper on the Pedr 
ee ; : outside. Vigorous and free blooming. Deliciously fragrant. The standard pink Rose of the world long stem 
= ‘ . ’ THE DOCTOR. Beautiful glowing silvery pink with s does : loess % 
™ i Gi lightfully fragrant. One of ocr fovarten With satiny edges. Extra large bud and blossom which is de- RED RADIANCE. A sport of Radiance and exactly like its parent except in color, which is a $ 
\ irona Jeep shade of red. Blooms until frost and one of the best all-around red Roses in existence 
§ 3 GOLDEN DAWN. Large, double flowers of lemon-yellow, nicel e O Spre 
5 ; ellow cely formed and deliciously fragrant. Spreac 
ie TaN ing plants with attractive disease-resistant foliage ’ se endydel/cloustyattagsan Srreae 
McGREDY’S YELLOW. Unfading canary-yellow flower of excellent form with a mass of gold anthers beau- 1, J 
epee tifying the center of the flower. Vigorous bush with dark green foliage. Stands heat well " J 
. Gredy’s > ay a 
K. A. Victoria Yellow MRS. PIERRE S. DuPONT. Nicely formed buds and double flowers of rich reddish gold, almost orange in the espn 
3 SNS ig petals. Spicy fragrance. Foliage i ornamental, healthy and disease-resistant. Recom Mrs. P. S. DuPont 
e ighly 
SOEUR THERESE. Semi-double, cupped flowers of golden yellow. Buds long pointed with markings of car- 
mine. Sweetbrier fragrance, Good foliage, strong grower and one of our finest yellow Roses 
WHITE : = 
K. A. VICTORIA. Creamy buds and perfect, snow-white blooms tinted lemon-yellow at center; fragrant 
A perfect white Rose 
McGREDY’S IVORY. Lovely flowers of creamy whit, merging into yellcw at the base 
PEDRALBES. Large creamy white bud, becomes lighter as it opens into pure white with yellow center 
Pres. 
Herbert 
Hoover 
TWO-TONED 
CONDESA DE SASTAGO. Cupped flowers of fiery copper inside and ricn gold on the reverse 
Enticing Rasp 
berry fragrance. Healthy and upright in growth 
COUNTESS VANDAL. Bud orange-copfer opening to nicely formed blooms of salmon, copper and gold 
DUQUESA DE PENARANDA. Large double flowers of cinnamon-peach color; fragrant. Strong, upright 
plants with attractive foliage. The autumn bloom is especially fine. A wonderful Rose that should be in 
every garden 
GIRONA. A heavy textured multi-colored Rose. Buds red and yellow, opening to rose and yellow. Good 
fragrance 
MRS. SAM McGREDY. Scarlet-copper-orange, flushed red outside. Good bloomer, fragrant 
PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER. Large flowers of flaming scarlet and yellow in the bud 
creamy yellow with scarlet markings. One of the most satisfa 
blooming, especially in the autumn, Rich fragrance 
, Opening to soft 
tory garden Roses. Unusual growth, free 
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Above Tried and Tested Rose Group 
$4.25 each Ce) for $42.00 
50 o mare *]-00 each 
STRONG 2-YEAR PLANTS 
For Post, Packing and Insurance on All Roses, Add 10c per Plant 
Picture 
Etoile de Hollande 
ROSE SPRAYS 
TRI-OGEN COMBINED SPRAY 
TREATMENT 
DUPONT’S FLORAL DUST 
Complete Protection Against Plant Insects and 
Diseusec Excellent, contains the ingredients necessary 
: One of the most complete and satisfactory to control the worst pests on Roses 
and fungicides Easily mixed and sprays for Roses. Controls leaf spot, mildew and 
applied. We recommend it eee one one ettseG and used Lie or kao BEE 
wo es 16 
Small Size (mckes 5 gals.) ..$0.75 eae eo arn ea makes 
Meitetsiel (mares : D.—Estate Kit (makes 128 gals.) 30.00 
i) ren maces al O19 als, 1512-5 TRI-OGEN DUST. Contains ingredients to control 
CLOTRACIDE 
An economical spray for Roses, 
etc. Contains powerful insecticides 
Many of the finest of the new Roses are being patented. This naturally controls their propagation and prices 
to a large extent. We are privileged to distribute these Roses and use the greatest diligence to see that they reach 
you in prime condition. We have tested many varieties and recommend those listed below as particularly outstand- 
ROSE FERTILIZER 
: ‘ ‘ ‘ ' L Si kes 20 s. both chewing tnd sucking insects as well as mil- ViGORO. An cellent all-pur, slant food 
ing. However, we cannot be held responsible for their behavior, size, color, etc., all of which are beyond our control, muaeisizea pokes 20ioo 2.00 dew, black spot and certain blights. (This is for Sy peak geal rete 2 
g. , those who would rather “dust” than ‘‘spray.’’) 10 Ibs. . $0.95 50 Ibs. ...$2.80 
since they are patented. 1 Ib. $0.85 
5 tbs. . + 3.50 25 Ibs. .. ie ites O UCD OS Rosner 4.55 
For Post and Insurance, add 10 per cent. 
F ap p k fi Bled CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG. (Patent No. 455.) A long, unique 
AU a oh Poe Dee ae ae er coully leroe buds ae blood-red bud changing into a magnificently Silla. Bes elt 
or retaining its color wi U : A color you must see to appreciate. It is a tall rugged plant, 
blooms, rich lasting fragrance, extra long strong stems One of the hardier than most. Certainly one of our best red Roses. $2.00 Strong, 2-year plants: $1.25 each; 10 for $2.00, except as noted. 
sturdiest Roses ever introduced. You will love it for its vigor, clear each; 3 for $5.25. 
color, and immense size. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. PINK RED 
CRIMSON GLORY. (Patent No. 105.) Glorious crimson flowers, JJ "tts and towers: Very fragrant; wenn” Pecutifull light crimson som blossom, Blooms In June ond! under favorable co 
haded deep red and mellowed by a velvety nap, with wonderful ; rents <: 4 AZE. Crimson blosson 2oms in June and under favorable con- 
~ ociet BI , DR. NICOLAS. (Patent No. 457 Everblooming Pillar Rose. The ditions, blooms again in the fall. Sometimes referred to as ‘‘a re- 
Helen Traubel HELEN TRAUBEL. (Patent No. 1028 ‘ ‘al me nse Bore 2 li a frargance, and borne continuously on strong, healthy plants about flowers are large, 4 to 5 inches across, with 50 petals vot Foca pink peat blooming Paul's Scarlet $1.50 each; 3 for $3.90. 
Selection for 1952. Color varies with t eee Ho eo 22 feet tall. In the few years since its introduction, Crimson Glory oI wit Guay iinaos ances Moanin eentec ster three or four te PAUL'S SCARLET. CLIMBE RMI Iter Tore eee 
Eola) Be more ein on Sipe 1s ne ome pater $2.75 has become a prime favorite, for its magnificent color and deeply 1 long ong ste $ each; ‘or $5.25 SCARLET } . Vivid scarlet-red thot con be “seen a 
on a rich bronzy orange. Long slender buds, ' Fi 
Peace 
each; 3 for $7.25. 
KATHERINE T. MARSHALL. (Plant Pat. No. 607.) A Rose of rare 
beauty and delicacy of form—growing vigorously with large, open, 
upright blooms of warm, glowing pink. Fruity fragrance Perfect 
form and long stems. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.65. 
MISSION BELLS. (Patent No. 923.) Another All-America Award 
Winner, its long-pointed buds are a strikingly brilliant deep sal- 
mon-pink changing to clear shrimp-pink flowers, often measuring 
5% inches across. Disease resistant, heavily branched, beautiful 
copper-green foliage, richly fragrant. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
SHOW GIRL. (Patent No. 646.) This is one of our finest ‘‘pinks’’, 
characterized by its sensationally long buds and deep pink, 
almost carmine, color. Because of its magnificent buds and last- 
ing qualities, it is particularly good for cutting. Long sturdy stems, 
large heavy-textured petals. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.65. 
TALLYHO. (Patent No. 828.) A lovely old rose shade which is en- 
tirely new to Roses. The color on the inside of the petals is a vary- 
ing but always a delightful and unique shade of pink. The outside 
of the petals is a rich crimson. The buds, before they unfold, are 
deep cardinal-red, ovoid in shape, opening to flowers 
with a spicy fragrance. They are very large when fully 
open, of perfect form and last excedingly well. A. A. 
R. S. award for 1949. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 
TWO-TONED 
MME. HENRI GUILLOT. (Patent No. 337) This out- 
standing beauty has no rival in form or color. The 
artistic, long urn-shaped buds open to 20-petaled 
flowers, 4/2 inches across, watermelon to raspberry- 
pink color with golden base. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.65. 
TAFFETA. (Patent No. 716.) Carmine-rose in the 
bud, changing to begonia-rose, and tones of salmon. 
Slender buds, fragrant. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.65. 
satisfying fragrance make it the ideal Rose, $1.75 each; $4.65 
for 3. 
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HEART’S DESIRE. (Patent No. 501.) Rich scarlet-rose. Former 
A.A.R.S. winner. Excellent for cutting. Delightful fragrance. $1.75 
each; 3 for $4.65. 
NEW YORKER. (Patent No. 823.) A truly red, red Rose which re- 
tains its sparkling color from June until frost. Its extra large, 
beautifully formed blooms are a brilliant scarlet with rose-red 
undertones and rich velvety sheen. The flowers often measure 6/2 
inches across. Sturdy, upright and vigorous. $2.00 each; 3 for 
$5.25. 
ROSE OF FREEDOM. (Patent No. 791.) Buds are rich cardinal-red 
opening into a large, rather flat, very double bloom. Very fra- 
grant. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.65. 
YELLOW 
DEBONAIR. (Patent No. 677.) Long yellow buds, opening to a but- 
ter-yellow in full bloom. Good foliage. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.65. 
ECLIPSE. (Patent No. 172.) The very long, slender, streamlined, yel- 
low buds open to loose flowers with 25 to 30 golden yellow petals 
which hold their color well; fragrant. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.65. 
LOWELL THOMAS. (Patent No. 595.) Lovely lemon-chrome color 
Was selected as one of the ‘top ten All-America winners” in 1951 
$2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 
PEACE. (Patent No. 591.) Againa lovely new Rose is born! The ovoid, 
golden yellow buds, etched with pink, open to beautiful, cupped can- 
ary-yellow to cream bloom; of magnificent size The fragrance is as 
delicate as the flower is beutiful. The plant is vigorous and hardy 
with very large, glossy. disease-resistant foliage. ‘This Rose should 
have a place in every garden as a living symbol of peace on earth, 
good will toward men.”’ $2.50 each; 3 for $6.60. 
SUTTER’S GOLD. (Patent No. 885.) Features exquisite, long-pointed, 
bright yellow buds, richly shaded with orange and red. Strong, 
vigorous, free-branching, producing an abundance of blooms. Many 
large glossy leaves. We highly recommend this Bagatelle Gold Medal 
and 1950 A.A.R.S. winner. The most fragrant of all yellow Roses 
$2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
Eclipse 
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DR. W. VAN FLEET. Larae flo f exal 
MARY WALLACE. Large 
ting 
NEW DAWN. An everblooming Dr. W. Van Fleet with the most 
lovely flesh-pink blossoms, Long stems, pointed buds. $1.50 each. 
WHITE 
SILVER MOON. Semi-double white flowers. The showy yellow sta- 
mens moke it doubly attractive 
, clear brilliant pink flowers. Fine for cut- 
YELLOW 
DOUBLOONS. (Patent No. 152.) Strong grower, buff-yellow blos- 
soms, flushed with apricot. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 
GARDENIA. Buds rich creamy yellow, opening to pleasing yellow 
that fades to cream 
TESTED FLORIBUNDAS 
Strong, 2-year plants. 
Floribundas may be best recognized and described as large Polyanthas, both as to size of 
blossoms and height of bush. They are vigorous, free flowering and can be used for bedding, 
edging or as small shrubs in landscape designing. Becoming more and more popular 
PINK 
CHEER. Ovoid buds are orange-pink to red, opening to large blooms, 
about four inches and in large clusters. Sweet fragrance and pro- 
lific bloomer. This new Rose will bring a cheery warm glow to 
your garden. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 
RED 
FLORADORA. The gayest Floribunda of them all. Brilliant cinnabar- 
red, touched with scarlet and geranium. Prolific and continuous 
and attractive for cutting. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 
IMPROVED LAFAYETTE. Glowing red blossoms suffused a vivid 
FASHION. (Patent No. 789.) An entirely new color. Oriental red crimson. Upright and vigorous. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 
buds transforming into blooms of exquisite luminous coral pink, 
RED PINOCCHIO. 
suffused with gold. Continuous blooms in enormous clusters 
(Patent No. 812.) Buds are a rich carmine which 
gradually deepen and acquire a velvety cast as they open into 
Graceful wavy petals, delicate fragrance. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. bloom. Masses of flowers are borne in large, unfading clusters 
PINOCCHIO. (Patent No. 484.) Long, pointed bud, of exquisite with individual 
salmon, flushed with gold at base, opening to a soft clear pink 
blooms scattered between. The plants are free 
flowering, upright and vigorous. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.90. 
Flowers produced in great clusters on strong, healthy, hardy plants VOGUE, (Patent No. 926.) All-America Rose Society selection for 
Admirable for bedding or cutting. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.90. 198 An outstanding Floribunda, cherry-coral color, prolific 
ROSENELFE. The highest rated pink Floribunda. Silvery pink, good bloomer and large blossoms. Hardier than most Floribunda 
foliage, excellent grower. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
WHITE 
GOLDILOCKS F 
SUMMER SNOW. (Patent No. 4] Most prolific of the t 
ibundas, Produces many buds t > clu 
flowers during summer month: 51.50 cach fo 
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2-year plants: $1.50 each. 
HUGONIS. (‘Golden Rose of China.) The finest shrub Rose known 
Blooms in May, its arching branches covered to the tips with 
single, yellow, cup-shaped flowers. Unsurpassed for mass effects hardy 
and in the shrub border 
Red 
Pinocchio 
MAX GRAF. A clear pink, single Rose, much used to cover banks, 
walls and embankments. Belongs to the Rugosa family and is 
For Post, Packing and Insurance on all Roses, add 10c per plant. 
