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Kilgore's Rose Bushes are Especially Adapted to Florida 23 
ROSE BUSHES FOR FLORIDA 
Plant any time between November I and April 1 
White American Beauty 
3. After setting bushes, fertilize with rotted 
stable manure or cow manure, Vertagreen or 
Vigoro. (See page 31.) Pulverized sheep manure 
(see page 31), used at the rate of 2 to 3 pounds 
per plant is also very desirable. 
4. Plant bushes 18 to 24 inches apart each 
way. Give climbers more room. Spread the roots 
carefully so they can develop freely. The roots 
should never be doubled up. 
5. Plant at the same level that bushes stood 
in the nursery. Soil marks can be seen on the 
plant. 
6. Use a heavy mulch of organic material, 
such as leaf mold, pulverized sheep manure, 
rotted stable or cow manure, during the sum- 
mer. 
7. Give plenty of plant food. Fertilize every 
six to eight weeks during the growing season. 
Remember that roses must grow in order to 
bloom. One-half pound Vertagreen or Vigoro 
per bush is plenty for each application, along 
with a small shovelful of pulverized sheep 
manure. (See page 31.) 
8. Give plenty of water. Water thoroughly 
at least once a week during the entire growing 
season. Avoid light sprinkling. 
9. When planting, prune the bushes back to 
about 10 inches. Prune or cut back twice each 
Rose Growing in Florida— 
Eleven Suggestions 
1. Locate the rose garden in a 
well drained spot 
ceives at least five hours of sun- 
light each day, and avoid the vi- 
cinity of trees and large shrubs. 
2. Enrich the soil before plant- 
ing, using a mixture of black loam 
top soil and Vigoro or Vertagreen 
fertilizer. (See page 31.) The loam 
should be thoroughly mixed with 
the plant food and allowed to stand 
at least one week before planting. 
The rose bed filled with this soil 
mixture should be at least 18 inches 
to two feet deep. 
Approximate time from setting out to bloom—Strong No. 1 grade bushes—2 months. 
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where it re- 
Red Radiance 
season. Remove dead, infected and weak wood. 
Give heaviest pruning when plants are dormant. 
10. Watch for insects, such as aphids (plant 
lice), flower thrips, rose beetles, bugs, cater- 
pillars, etc., and for diseases such as black spot, 
rose canker, and powdery mildew. Dust 
thoroughly with Kilgore’s Rose Dust (see page 
29) at least once every week or as soon as diseases 
or insects appear. 
ll. Replace weak, unthrifty plants, two or 
more years old. 
Our rose bushes are healthy, strong, field- 
grown, acclimated stock, all Texas grown, and 
therefore accustomed to Southern climatic con- 
ditions, and are budded on Rosa Japonica Multi- 
flora and Texas Wax stock. 
Shipped Direct from Nursery. All orders will 
be shipped direct from the Texas nursery to the 
customer. It will require from a week to ten 
days from the time order leaves customer to re- 
ceive rose bushes, as all orders are filled in rota- 
tion, and it requires a little time to properly 
prepare rose bushes and make shipment. There- 
fore, we ask our friends to be a little patient 
as the order will be sent as quickly as possible. 
We handle a large assortment of different 
colors and varieties of both bush and climbing 
Roses, adapted especially to Florida growing 
conditions. 
Extra strong No. 1 grade bushes, any variety — Postpaid to any point in Florida 
Orders accepted for shipments to start after October 15th. No shipment made prior to late October. 
No order accepted for less than 5 bushes. However, this does not apply to patented roses. 
RED-RED RADIANCE. (HT)—It has flowers 
of the same exquisite form and the same sweet 
fragrance as Pink Radiance. The color is a 
splendid, even shade of clear red. Red and pink 
radiance are the two best and most reliable 
varieties for Florida. They are continuous 
bloomers. 
RED—ETOILE DE HOLLANDE. (HT)—The 
deepest red of red Roses. Good-sized blooms 
and buds borne on long, strong stems. Highly 
recommended for Florida. Good branching 
plant. 
RED—POINSETTIA. (HT)—Flowers of brilliant 
red. Huge, ideal long pointed buds. Vigorous 
tall grower, long stems. Fine for cutting. Awarded 
Certificate of Merit. 
