Wan iced a Kane 
Man needs a rose, that he may hold 
Some bit of heaven to be his own; a vibrant rose 
To speak of love; God’s largess, fairer far than gold; 
A rose so wonderful it shows 
None but God made it, I have seen 
The weeping strands of my birch tree 
Be sainted by the sun at dawn, its green 
A halo; still, ’'d say to me, 
“I’m glad I planted that... and right there, too.” 
Nor think the credit I assumed for this 
Was really God’s; until I’d see the dew 
Break from some rosebud, like a fleeting kiss, 
And, gazing down to golden depths, revealed 
As every petal burst its lock and spread, 
I’d know a bit of heaven had been annealed 
And cast upon the earth where this rose fed. 
Man needs be meek, and ne’er a flower grows 
Can humble as it lifts him, like the rose. 
Hazel F. Greiner. 
TO OUR ROSE FRIENDS 
Never before have we received so many enthusiastic letters commenting on the excellent quality of our roses. We 
do put “our All’? into producing the best plants possible and it is gratifying to us to receive your letters of appreciation. 
It was a pleasure to meet so many of you personally and to assist you in planning your rose gardens. 
As we check through our files, we find many repeat orders, which delight us, no end. We are assured of having roses 
we shall be proud to send you this season, as the bushes in the field look even better than they did last year. 
To all of you, our rose friends and patrons, we extend our deep appreciation for your patronage and friendship and 
we hope to see or hear from you again this season. 
Cordially yours, 
\ Meoreeria Leck veg 
ieee Marg hf 
THE ALL AMERICA ROSE SELECTIONS 
The roses carrying this distinctive emblem are the most outstanding 
introductions of recent years. New introductions are being judged yearly 
in the twenty-one All American Rose Selection Test Gardens and the five 
demonstration gardens. 
The A.A.R.S. is an organization of nurserymen and hybridizers 
banded together for the specific purpose of selecting the best new intro- 
ductions each year. New varieties are sent to the test and demonstration 
gardens each year where they are tested for a period of two years. These 
roses are scored on thirteen basic points such as form, habit, disease resist - 
ance, etc. At the end of the two year trial period, if any of the roses have 
attained a high enough score and are worthy of introduction to the gen- 
eral public in the opinion of the judges, they are given the coveted All 
American Award. 
We are fortunate in having one of the twenty-one test gardens here 
on our growing grounds. You are cordially invited to visit it to preview 
the new roses of the next two years. 
SHIPPING—Our new rose crop is available about the end of 
December, at which time we commence shipping and continue through 
the middle of March. We shall ship your order as promptly as possible 
at the proper planting time for your locality. Great care is taken in filling 
orders as well as in packing them to insure their reaching destinations in 
perfect condition. If through delay in shipping, the bushes should appear 
dry, bury the bushes in a trench, cover them completely with earth and 
keep wet for four days. Wet peat moss may be used if preferred. We 
guarantee every plant to be true to name and to reach you in good con- 
dition. If these conditions are not met, kindly notify us promptly. We 
will not be liable for plant losses as a result of flood, drought, frost or 
other causes beyond our control. 
DISCOUNTS—When purchasing 10 or more plants regardless of 
varieties, bushes, or climbers, please deduct 10% except on special groups 
where no further discounts are allowed. Tree roses may not be included 
in this discount. 
TERMS—In keeping with the general practice of nurseries through- 
out the country, may we suggest you send cash with your orders. In 
cases where substitutions are not desired, prompt refunds will be made 
in appreciation of your initial kindness to us. 
PACKING AND SHIPPING 
We shall pay delivery charges on all bush and climber orders over 
$5.00 to any point in the U. S. On each shipment less than $5.00 please 
add 50¢. All tree roses are shipped express collect. 
Foreign orders are requested to write for information requesting an 
estimate of shipping costs. 
POTTED PLANTS—Potted plants are available about April first 
and throughout the summer at a slight increase over the prices listed in 
the catalogue. We do not ship any potted material. 
PRICES—Prices are subject to change without notice. 
CALIFORNIA SALES TAX—Please add 3% to purchase price. 
This does not apply to purchasers outside the state. 
SUBSTITUTIONS—We never substitute unless advised to do so. 
It is our deepest desire to supply each and everyone with the desired 
varieties of roses. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, such as crop 
failures and unknown demands, we cannot always supply all of the 
varieties you order. Thus to eliminate correspondence and delay, may 
we ask if we may substitute varieties of equal or more value in the same 
color range as ordered, using our knowledge of the adaptability of varie- 
ties to your region, as our guide? It is our desire to serve you and to do 
it well; thus we ask this privilege of substitution. Please designate (yes 
or no) such permission on your order. 
PINTO TAG 
We are pleased that our nursery, which was the first in Northern 
California to receive this award, has successfully maintained it. The Pinto 
Tag signifies that the nursery has been given a clean bill of health and 
that the stock may be shipped into most of the counties of the state with- 
out further inspection. 
