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BRID TEA ROSES 
iverblooming Roses 
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: e LOW PRICES - 
$2.75; any 6 for $5.25 
; fragrance, free flowering and 
owing. : 
DY’S YELLOW. The long pointed 
e chrome yellow opening to double 
owers of bright buttercup yel- 
fragrance. A vigorous plant 
ge dark, glossy foliage. 
INSETTIA. Bright unfading scarlet. 
large, fully double flowers open from 
long pointed buds and are fra- 
rigorous grower and very abun- 
m. Glossy, clean foliage. 
HOOVER. A brilliantly colored 
fruity fragrance. Varying shades 
ge-carmine to buff-yellow, the out- 
etais being much lighter. Long 
) stems on vigorous, leathery leaved 
. Abundant bloomer. 
WBIRD. Full petaled, perfectly 
buds and blooms. One of the best 
oses for planting in partial shade. 
buds first open, they resemble a gar- 
Very fragrant. Outblooms most 
roses. E 
HE DOCTOR. Long pointed satiny buds - 
he to enormous cup shaped, large pet- 
d flowers of lovely, silvery-pink. In- 
ise fragrant. Splendid for cutting. 
CLIMBING 
HYBRID TEA ROSES 
ad of bearing roses in clusters, 
g Hybrid Teas bear the long 
idual roses, the same as the 
yming Bush Roses. .They will 
he first year. 
LIMBING ETOILE @HOLLAND. Mag- 
Any of the above three varieties 
3 3 for $3.30, postpaid, 
nt searlet flowers covering the 
June and intermittently all sea- 
ds this bright color in the hottest 
ant in good soil as the more it 
: more it blooms. If you cut off 
s, new blooming shoots will 
e first eye below the old flow- 
ach, $1.00; 3 for $2.85. : 
ORK. The vigorous growing 
fered with hundreds of 3 inch 
blooms in late spring. Ex- 
Some recurrent bloom- 
fo) 
the plant for from three to 
articularly hardy and vigor- 
tablish itself quickly and 
r. Each, $2.00; 3 for $5.25. 
One of the hardiest ever- 
. Charming Old Fashioned 
‘cate pink 4-inch blooms. Flow- 
iously all season. Old Rose fra- 
ch, $1.00; 3 for $2.85. 
SCARLET CLIMBER. 
Early, foliage good, climbs 
sral quantities of blooms, 
ant with a blazing mantle. 
or $2.85.. 
ISTHRS. Very double, deep 
ne in large clusters. This 
blooms very freely. Each, 
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HARDY ROSES for NORTHERN GARDENS 
are guaranteed to be strong 2 yr. old field grown plants. All will bloom the first year. All prices POSTPAID. 
SUB-ZERO 
HYBRID TEA ROSES 
A distinct strain of roses that, unpro- . 
tected, has been wintering through 15 de- 
grees below zero for years and if the earth 
is hilled up about six inches around the 
plant, these roses have withstood 50 de- 
srees below zero! Hilling up the earth 
about six inches before snow flies, is the 
only protection necessary plus tying about 
5 layers of newspapers around the tops of 
the plants, for the coldest parts of the U.S. 
All sub-zero roses, 2 yr. field grown, 
$1.75 each; 3 for $4.80, postpaid. 
BREAK O° DAY. See color page. 
PINK PRINCESS. See color page. 
QUEEN 0’ THE LAKES. See color page. 
RED DUCHBSS. Hardly has anyone 
_ hoped to produce a rose like this. Such 
captivating fragrance. Such a shade of red. 
Such a robust and sturdy sub-zero plant. 
Almost a new rose odor with fragrance 
incomparably alluring in spicy sweetness - 
and charm. Definitely outstanding. > 
SHADES OF AUTUMN. A tight centered, 
beautifully formed flower, mirroring in its 
graceful petals, the red and gold of the 
autumn foliage. 
V FOR VICTORY. See color page. 
GOLDEN PYRAMID (Climbing sub- 
zero). Clusters of large, fragrant double 
bright yellow flowers. Profuse blooming 
plant with glossy, leathery foliage. A vig- 
orous and beautiful climber. $1.75 each; 
3 for $4.80. . 
EXTRA HARDY 
HYBRID TEA ROSES 
These are newer varieties of Hybrid Tea 
Roses, all of them All America Award 
Winners, which have proved hardy in cold 
parts of the country. While not quite so 
hardy as the sub-zero they will thrive al- 
most anywhere with protection. 
CAPISTRANO—A.A.R.S, (Plant Patent 
No. 992). Rich shade of deep glowing rose- 
pink, in the bud as well as in the open 
flowers. It retains its brilliant color 
throughout the life of the flower without 
fading. Produces large blooms on extra 
long stems and the fragrance is rich, heavy 
and lasting. Each, $2.25. 
CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG — A.A.R.S. 
(Plant Patent No. 455). It is one of the 
finest roses and ranks among the top vari- 
eties of all times. Magnificent open blooms 
of vivid cerise; lovely, long, carmine-red 
buds. This plant will become one ofthe 
largest in the rose garden, usually produc- 
ing its flowers singly and always on long 
stems, The-foliage is semi-glossy, deep 
green and highly resistant to mildew. 
Each, $2.00; 3 for $5.25. 
CRIMSON GLORY—A.A.R.S. (Plant Pat- 
ent No. 105). Vigorous growing, bearing 
large quantities of huge, richly colored 
flowers. See color page, Each, $1.75; 3 for 
$4.65. 
CHRYSLER IMPERIAL—A.A.R.S. 1953. 
Considered to be the ideal red exhibition 
rose. Huge 4% to 5 inch flowers which 
will last a long time when cut. A really 
magnificent rose. See color page. Each, 
$3.00; 3 for $7.95. 
DIAMOND. JUBILEE — A.A.R.S. (Plant 
Patent No. 824). The huge fragrant blooms 
will measure 5 to 6 inches across. Almost 
a perfect plant. See color page. Each, 
$2.00; 3 for $5.25. A 
HELEN TRAUBEL—A.A.R:S. 1952. Long 
buds open to large 4 to 5 inch flowers of 
superb form. Strong, sturdy plant. See 
color page. Each, $2.75; 3 for $7.20, 
PERACE—A.A.R.S. (Plant Patent No. 591). 
One of the world’s greatest roses. Magnifi- 
cent plants with long strong stems. See 
color page. Each, $2.50; 3 for $6.60. 
ROSE OF FREEDOM (Plant Patent No. 
791). Huge flowers with 60 to 70 petals 
and delightfully fragrant. Vigorous, free 
blooming long stemmed cutting rose. See 
eolor page. Each, $1.75; 3 for $4.65. 
BEDDING ROSE 
GRUSS AN TEPLITZ. An outstandingly 
beautiful rose for cold sections. Blooms 
are a rich velvety scarlet and are borne in 
great clusters, on strong upright stems. 
The plants grow four to five feet high and 
are literally covered with gorgeous flow- 
ers from June until freezing weather. It is 
BXTREMELY HARDY. Plant 2% feet 
apart for mass effect. 3 for $2.95; 6 for 
$5.75; 12 for $11.35, postpaid. 
Complete cultural instructions sent with 
every order. Be sure to read instructions 
before planting. 
s LZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 
FLORIBUNDA ROSES 
These are a remarkably hardy group of 
roses, blooming continuously from June 
until frost. Increasingly popular because 
of their hardiness, vigor, disease-resist- 
ance and free. flowering habit. They form 
generally well shaped, bushy plants. 
FASHION—A.A.R.S, 1950. (Plant Patent 
No. 789). The rose that has everything. 
Blooms, 3% in. across, borne continuously 
all summer. See color page. Each, $2.00; 
3 for $5.25. 
FLORADORA—A.A.R.S. A gay spectac- 
ular plant constantly in bloom. An en- 
tirely new shade in roses. A brilliant cin- 
nabar-red, as arresting under artificial 
light asin the garden. Outstanding in any 
setting. Each, $1.25; 3 for $3.30. 
GOLDILOCKS. (Plant Patent No. 672). - 
Rich golden yellow buds, shaped like hy- 
brid teas, opening to very double blooms 
up to 3 inches across. Bushy, free-blooming 
plants, Each, $1.50; 3 for $4.00. 
PINOCCHIO. (Plant Patent No. 484), 
Pointed buds of salmon-pink flushed gold, 
opening to full-petaled blooms of clear 
pink. Continuous flowering on free-branch- 
ing sturdy plants with ample dark green 
foliage. Each, $1.50; 3 for $4.00. 
RED PINOCCHIO (Plant Patent No. 812). 
The 3% inch fragrant roses are borne in 
large, long-lasting unfading clusters. Col- 
or is a bright rich carmine which deepens 
and acquires a velvety cast as the flowers 
open. Unusually attractive in bud. Each, 
$1.50; 3 for $4.00. 
VOGUE—A.A.R.S, 1952 (Plant Patent No. 
926). This beautiful new Floribunda Rose 
is a full sister to Fashion, having the same 
great qualities. See color page. Each, 
$2.25; 3 for $6.00, 
The letters A.A.R.S. following the 
name, indicates this rose has been given 
an award in the All-America Rose 
Trials, as an outstanding wariety. 
POLYANTHA ROSES 
They form shapely, compact bushes 
about 18 inches high which are in profuse 
bloom until severe frost. Fine for borders 
and great favorite for the cemetery. 2 yr. 
field grown: Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.85; 5 (or 
1 of each) for $4.65, postpaid. 
FRENSHAM,. Large, semi-double, slight- 
ly fragrant, deep crimson flowers. Very 
vigorous grower and abundant bloomer. 
LAFAYETTE IMPROVED. Color; is 
bright cherry-crimson. The double roses 
are produced in clusters and so profusely 
as to almost cover the compact, upright 
plant. 
POULSEN’S YELLOW. Coppery bud 
opening to semi-double, intensely fragrant, 
yellow flowers. 
ROSENELFE.. The double flowers are 
large, high-centered and of a beautiful 
LaFrance pink color. Long stemmed clus- 
ters on vigorous bushy plant. 
WHITE LAFAYETTE. Pure white flow- 
ers almost cover the well-formed bush. A 
profuse bloomer with huge clusters of dou- 
ble flowers. 
SHRUB ROSES 
Unexcelled for hedges,-as a specimen 
bush rose or among shrubbery. They will 
winter through the coldest climates with- 
out any winter protection. Thrive under 
the most adverse conditions of soil and 
climate, withstanding almost anything ex- 
cept continued great heat and excessive 
moisture. Very fine along side of house 
foundation. 4.to 5 ft. Bloom in July. 
EK. J. GROOTENDORST. Large clusters 
of oversized, fairly double red flowers re- 
sembling the Crimson Baby Rambler. 
HANSA. Flowers a reddish violet, dou- 
ble and fragrant; one of the best varieties 
of the family. 
HARRISON’S YELLOW. Semi-double, 
fragrant, bright yellow flowers carried on 
strong stems. Very profuse June bloomer. 
Plant grows about 6 ft. tall with small rich 
green foliage. 
SIR THOMAS LIPTON. This is one of 
the earliest roses to bloom starting to 
open its semi-double pure white blooms in 
late May and continuing freely until late 
fall. The exceptionally fine fragrance alone 
qualifies it as a garden rose. For hardi- 
ness and usefulness it has no equal, 
_Any of the above Shrub Roses: Each, 
$1.10; 3 for $3.00. : 
ROSE DUST 
Protect your valuable roses with this 
easy to apply dust. Simply use direct from 
can as instructed on label. 5567—1 Ib., $1.10, 
postpaid. See page 78. 
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