How te Care 
for Roses 
All Roses flourish best when planted in good, rich, 
well-drained soil in an open sunny location, but shel- 
tered from north winds. They should be in beds or 
borders by themselves where roots of neighboring 
trees or shrubs will not penetrate or rob the soil. 
Make the hole deep (10 to 12 inches) and be sure 
that the plant is set low enough so that the bud 
union (graft) is about 1 inch below the surface of 
the ground. As you take each plant from the pack- 
ing, soak the roots for several hours in water, or 
better yet dip them for a minute in a Ra-Pid-Gro 
solution, then plant as above recommended, 18 inches 
apart. Roots should be spread out naturally, the 
soil pressed very firmly around them, then water 
thoroughly. Prune back tops to within 4 to 6 inches 
of the ground when planting, and cover entire plant 
with earth to prevent drying of wood and buds, earth 
protection to be gradually removed after the buds 
begin to grow. Good cultivation and thorough water- 
ing during dry periods are essential to success. In 
early summer before the weather becomes hot, it is 
well to cover the bed with two inches of Neutral Peat 
(offered at right). 
The Climbing Roses are quite hardy, but require 
winter protection in places of zero temperatures. Lay 
down the canes in late fall and cover with earth and 
straw, or wrap in straw and burlap then mulch with 
six inches of straw or leaves after the ground has 
frozen. Everblooming Climbers must be well protect- 
ed. The Hybrid Teas, Polyantha and Floribunda Roses 
must have winter protection, especially in the North. 
After a sharp frost, but before severe freezing weath- 
er, mound earth over and around each plant for a 
distance of 8 to 10 inches, then when the ground is 
frozen down about 2 inches cover around the mounds 
and over them with 6 to 12 inches of leaves, straw 
or shredded cornstalks, held down with boards. 
Each spring as the Hybrid Teas are uncovered, the 
PEAT MOSS 
The Great Soil Conditioner—$2.75 per Bag 
(The freight on two bags of Peat will 
2 Bags for $5.00 be see esas the same as on one 
bag. 
Shipped direct to you from the peat bogs in one of our neigh- 
boring north Iowa towns, and is priced F.O.B. shipping point; 
you to pay express or freight. We advise ordering early so that 
‘it-can be shipped by freight, as freight is slower but cheaper. 
Peat Moss lightens the too heavy soil, gives body to sandy 
soils, and helps retain plant food and moisture. Weed free; 
odorless. We offer two types to fit special needs, as follows: 
(1) Acid Peat. Use this when growing Blueberries. Dig a large 
hole for each plant, then mix one bushel of Acid Peat with 
one bushel of soil, filling the hole with this mixture and 
pack firmly around the roots; water thoroughly. For its use 
with Azaleas, see their description in. shrub section of this 
catalog. Furnished in new, large, especially processed bag 
with plastic liner, approximate weight 55-65 pounds (con- 
tents at least 4 loose bushels Peat per bag.) 
(2) Neutral Peat. Soil conditioner par excellence for gardens, 
lawns, ornamental borders, window boxes and urns, and 
especially fine for evergreens and roses. Use about 14 Peat 
mixed with garden soil when planting, packing firmly 
around the roots. Packed in new, large, especially processed 
bag with plastic liner, approximate weight 70-75 pounds 
(contents at least 4 loose bushels Peat per bag.) 
PARCEL POST SIZE. For those who want a smaller quantity 
of quality Neutral Peat, for potted plants, a few roses, shrubs, 
perennials, or two or three trees, we offer: 10 Quart Sack PEAT 
MOSS for $1.95, postpaid. Mixing 1/3 Peat, 1/3 soil, 1/3 sand 
with a small application of fertilizer, you have an ideal potting 
soil, rich with bacteria and soil nutrients. 
Genris’ ROSE DUST 
We consider this the finest Rose Dust 
—so effective—so easy to use. It con- 
tains Fermate to control Black Spot, also 
Rotenone, DDT, Sulphur and the other 
Hea BARI =RRIS 
necessary chemicals to keep plants free ROSE DUST 
of disease and insect pests. It comes in 
a handy sifter package, all ready to 
apply—no mixing, no bother. Instruc- 
tions are given on each package, and 
we recommend your using it regularly 
after plants are fully leafed out. Ferris’ 
Rose Dust will keep them clean, healthy 
and in prime condition to bloom heav- 
ily and steadily. 
Our Prices on Rose Dust: 
10 oz. Combination Rose Dust 
and Siftortecsto nico cee eee: $0.89 
21/2 |b. Combination Rose Dust 
and Duster .................. $1.98 
3 lb. Bag Rose Dust .............. 1.90 
(Postpaid) 
BUG-DUST-0-CIDE 
To Combat Insects and Diseases 
FAMOUS TRIPLE-ACTION, ALL-PURPOSE DUST—effective as 
a stomach poison, a contact poison, and as a fungicide. Formula 
includes such powerful ingredients as Rotenone and Lethane 
quickly Tuc eoiee VE all harmful chewing and sucking insects as 
aphids, beetles, hoppers, cabbage worms, etc. Also checks 
mildew and black spot. 
ORDER BUG DUST EARLY—have it on hand when the first 
bug appears, not after they have taken over your garden. Use 
it tor vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, house plants. 
EASY TO USE. It comes ready to apply, without mixing, 
bother or fuss. 
PRICES (Postpaid) 
NON-POISONOUS 
plants should be trimmed of all wood injured during TO HUMANS AND 
, “% $. 1 lb. Combination 
the winter months. Rugosa Roses will require little 
; Package ......... $0.78 
annual pruning except to keep them to the size de- eed ¥ (This is a dust gun filled 
sired. Climbing Roses, when once established, should : k When Used j filled with Bug Dust) 
have no trimming whatever in early spring except to 
prune out any dead wood. Any extensive trimming 
to Climbers, that you find necessary, should be done 
immediately following the blooming period. 
21/2 lb. Bug Dust and 
Duster 33s. 2c goes: $1.38 
(11/2 lb. bag of Bug Dust and a 
dust gun filled with Bug Dust) 
3 lb. bag Bug Dust ......... $1.35 
as Directed 
For Watering — for Fertlvica 
$49 
Price & (Postpaid) 
with one dozen regular 
fertilizing cartridges 
The Ross Root Feeder puts the fertilizer and water directly BONE Re Gee sie 2 ue eg 
to the Roots. Produces healthier and more vigorous growth. ee i PSE . : a5 er 
Especially fine for roses, shrubs and trees. You can fertilize x 
and water at the same time, or just water. Needed all season. 
In the spring it is a quick booster for old and new plantings. = ID 
In the summer it insures food and water during dry spells. In 
the fall it is very necessary to put moisture down at the roots 
to prevent winter damage. To Keep the Dogs and Cats Awayl 
A * IMPERIAL 
Simple, easy to use, nothing to get out of order and lasts Fi 
for years. For wareting, just attach to hose. For fertilizing, Dogs-Rid Protect your Evergreens and Shrubs 
place cartridge in the chamber, attach to hose and turn on the a S A 3 ‘ 
water. Push it into the ground to desired depth. No water or : re y spraying around them with this 
Es 
fertilizer is wasted. Feeder puts it DOWN AMONG THE ROOTS —- ~ 4 
WHERE IT IS NEEDED. 4 Ny 
Keep a supply of cartridges on hand. i s 
Box of 12 for $1.00 (Postpaid) Shrub Protection 
Regular cartridge (8-16-8) is used for most plants, Dogs and Cats 
shrubs, roses, evergreens, trees. mere os 
siemens aes ' tion as required. 
very effective repellent. Guaranteed 
not harmful to trees and plants but 
extremely offensive to animals. Eas- 
ily, quickly applied—simple instruc- 
tions on each can. Repeat applica- 
No. 1 Newly planted 
Rose showing proper 
pruning, and set at 
Acid cartridge (10-20-20) is used for acid-loving plants 
proper depth: such as Blueberries, Semi-Double Hydrangea, Aza- ~ee 1 ; 
ibaa: VeePint = Cans, «ise ee enn . $0.98 
BERRY SET 
For Bigger, 
Finer Berries 
New Hormone chem- 
ical that really works 
wonders on Strawber- 
ties, Raspberries and 
Blackberries. Fruit 
develops larger and 
meatier, and it also 
a encourages bigger crops over a 
ae longer season. Just mix powder with water and 
spray the open blossoms (with any ordinary 
Kills the Moles 
in the Ground 
IN PELLET FORM 
GUARANTEED! 
No traps — no gas — no 
exposed poison. Place the 
Pellets in the runways, fol- 
lowing simple instructions 
with each package. Moles 
readily seek these Pellets 
eat them and die. Keep an 
ample supply on hand to 
use as new runways appear. Guaranteed to kill 
moles or money refunded. 
No. 2. Newly planted Rose, KILLER 
showing mounding of earth 
over top to protect from dry- 
ing winds and hot sun. Re- 
aetelsanhigrddially-when (Postpaid) sprayer). It is perfectly safe to spray the whole 
growth starts, usually with- - 75 Pellet Package ............... .65c plant. 1 oz. package makes 4 gallons. 
in 3-4 weeks. 185 Pellet Package ....... veces es $1.00 1 oz., 50¢ * 302, $1.00, postpaid 
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