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Ir Taxes YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO BECOME AN ExpERT ROSE 
GrabER. Wards sources of roses for all zones include America’s 
largest wholesale growers of roses. Not only do their rose graders 
rate among the most expert in the Nursery business, but every 
phase of growing, spraying, storing and shipping roses is con- 
stantly improved to serve you better, and bring you the finest 
roses obtainable anywhere in America. Picture at right, taken 
at the nursery, shows how each bush is graded individually. 
WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT IN EACH GRADE OR SIZE 
Grape A: This is the same as American Association of Nursery- 
men Grade 11. Sturdy, well rooted branched plants with 2 or 
more canes. Bushes become bigger, fuller, and bear more flow- 
ers in succeeding years. An economical grade for gardeners 
who ure willing to wait a year or two for a bigger bush. 
Grape AA; This is the same as American Association of Nur- 
serymen Grade 1. Plants have bigger roots and are heavier 
branched than Grade A, and have 3 or more canes. This size 
produces more roses the first two years than Grade A bushes. 
Grape AAA: The giants of the nursery row. Plant is bigger than 
Wards AA Grade. Bushes are fuller and heavier, and usually 
produce more numerous blooms the first few years. Will imme- 
diately give your rose garden the appearance of being nicely 
established since it is the largest grade offered by the trade. 
' PATENTED Roses: The size and price of a patented rose bush 
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is established by the patent owner, and no plants may be 
shipped which do not conform to these standards. 
HOW AND WHERE TO USE ROSES 
Hysrip TEA Roses (Pages 2 through 9). Blooms are rich in color, 
perfect in form and fragrance, and are the largest in the rose 
garden. Bloom in spring, and continue on until fall. More 
tender than some other roses, but can be grown with ease in all 
zones—even in severe climate zones such as 8 and 9 if given 
winter protection. (See Zone Map, Pg. 51). Use Hybrid Teas by 
themselves in simple solid beds or in groups. 
FLORIBUNDA Roses (Page 10). See opposite Page. 
BROWNELL SuB-ZERO Roses (Pages 8-9). Hardiest of all Hybrid 
Tea Everblooming Roses. Bred to resist even severe cold and 
thrive in sheltered location in Zones 8 and 9, but will do well in 
warmer climates also. Bush is vigorous, and produces an abund- 
ance of bloom all summer. Use like other Hybrid Tea Roses. 
CLIMBING Roses (Pages 8-9). For dramatic displays of color and 
bloom. The first year, climbers spend their time getting ready to 
bloom, but after that they bloom every year in spring or from 
spring until late fall depending on variety. Drape over garden 
fence or wall, or train on a trellis, or arbor. All are vigorous and 
easy to grow in all zones, but all should be given good winter 
protection—especially in Zones 8 and 9, Read instructions about 
winter care of Climbers. (Instructions included with order.) 
TREE Roses (Page 7). Make a beautiful tall accent or a border 
for walk or driveway. Require same care as Climbers, and good 
winter protection in zones 7 to 9. Grow to 5 ft. tall. 
HOW TO BE SURE OF HIGH QUALITY ROSE PLANTS 
The American Association of Nurserymen has established a 
standard method of grading roses. In addition Wards Roses have 
many hidden qualities, such as the care they receive in the field 
including spraying, which contribute to their success. 
All Wards roses have been field grown two years, withstood 
one winter, and have bloomed at least once. They are dug 
during dormancy, and scientifically stored in an air conditioned 
humidified storehouse to keep them dormant and ready for ship- 
ment. All are backed by Wards Warranty (See Page 41). 
Bush roses, and Tree roses bought from Wards and planted 
early will bloom the same season. Hybrid Tea climbers and 
Hardy Old Fashioned Climbers planted in spring will bloom 
each successive year on wood made the previous summer. 
Roses may be planted spring or fall, (except tree roses spring 
only) and with care usually last for years. In certain sections of 
the south, Roses do not become dormant, and therefore die with- 
in a few years. However, in this area Roses are so beautiful that 
no garden should be without them. Plant roses in late fall and 
winter in the south and southwest. 
BE WILLING TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT 
Like so many of the other things we treasure, nursery stock is 
deserving of a certain amount of care. Yet too often we plant it 
and then leave the plants to the mercy of the elements. 
Unlike most purchases which depreciate with age, nursery stock 
becomes increasingly valuable. Given reasonable care, it will 
respond with healthy growth and bountiful bloom that will more 
than repay you for the relatively little time required. 
Because nursery stock is a living, growing thing, itis dependant 
upon an adequate supply of food, water, light and air. Nature 
usually supplies these basic essentials, but frequently there is a 
lack of one or the other. To maintain a healthy plant, we must 
provide whatever Nature withholds. Thorough watering during 
prolonged heat, is a necessity. Occasional applications of plant 
food speeds growth, and a regular program of spraying or dust- 
ing to control insects and fungus—insures abundant, lush, green 
foliage and therefore healthy growth. Plants should be spaced 
far enough apart so they do not have to struggle for existence. 
Follow these precautions, and the planting instructions which 
accompany every shipment of nursery stock, and your plants 
will thrive and grow more beautiful each year. 
Success with any nursery stock begins with good plant material. 
When comparing advertisements for nusrery stock, bear in 
mind that age alone should not be the determining factor. Many 
nurseries fail to state the grade or quality of the merchandise 
they ship. To simply state '’2-year field-grown”’ is not enough. 
Two plants may be the same age, and growing side by side; yet 
one isstrong and healthy, the other puny and weak. Wards take 
pride in the size and quality of nursery stock shipped to their 
customers. All plants are carefully graded. Only the finest are 
retained; the weaklings are discarded. 
We cannot stress too strongly, the importance of continued care, 
after you receive plants. To transplant any nursery stock, means 
to cut off part of the root system. Then, to compensate for the loss 
of roots, an equal amount of the top, or branches, must also be 
cut back, It is of the utmost importance to plant your nursery 
stock as soon as you receive it, to minimize the shock of trans- 
planting. Follow the simple rules given in the Planting Guide 
furnished with each order. 
A.C.P. ROSE AND FLORAL DUST—Use as Spray or Dust 
A new, complete 4-way protection against 
chewing and sucking insects, diseases and 
mites. Contains DDT and Lindane for control of 
aphids and other insects, Ferbam and Sulphur DORAL 
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for disease control, and Ovotron for killing such 
mites as Red Spider. Apply dust from bottom up 
for complete coverage. For Roses use once 
every two weeks or after every rain. As a 
spray, 1 lb. makes 614 gallons. 
87, GBA23538—1-Ib. ‘Can... .....26.e-ce eos $1.49 
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