bloomer. See picture in color on. catalog envelope. 
long lasting. One of the finest roses in cultivation. 
~ form, cl 
Fragrant. 
ETTY UPRICHARD. Lovely two-toned rose, soft salmon pink 
MOUS EVERBLOOMING ROSES 
MOST OF THESE BEAUTIFUL HYBRID TEA ROSES ARE PICTURED IN COLOR 
ON THE CATALOG ENVELOPE. Select, Vigorous, Blooming Size Plants 
inside, outside brilliant copper. Strong grower, constant 
Gear. a ; 
R57—EDITOR McFARLAND. Clear brilliant pink—large flowers of perfect form on strong cutting stems, very fragrant, extra 
MLE DE HOLLANDE. This super-fine red rose is pictured on the front of the envelope. Large blooms of wonderful 
olor the richest crimson and long lasting, with intense rose perfume. 
a BOUCHE. Large, double blooms of satiny white, and sweetly scented. Beautiful gl foli ; bush 
____ rugged plant. This fine white rose is pictured on the ancclane: ss aia MANE op vibe 2 sake 
_ RGO—MRS. PIERRE S. duPONT. Famous prize-winner, bearing quantities of handsome, rich golden yellow flowers all season. 
_ RG6I—PRESIDENT HOOVER. A glorious multi-colored rose, and one of the most popular. Large, fragrant blooms of cerise, 
orange and gold in a rich blend; long stems are fine for cutting. Pictured in color on catalog envelope. 
_ R62—RED RADIANCE. There is no finer tose for the garden. Beautiful soft cerise-red blooms, large and full, with strong cut- 
ting stems. True rose fragrance. Pictured in color on the envelope. 
_ R63—SOEUR THERESE. This very fine, yellow rose is illustrated in color on the catalog envelope. Long shapely buds are 
_ fragrance. Excellent for cutting; very free blooming. 
“a 
98c¢ Each * 2 for $1.88 
All Roses flourish best when planted in good, rich, well- 
drained soil in an open sunny location, but sheltered from 
_ north winds. They should be in beds or borders by them- 
selves 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 packing, 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 protec- 
_ tion to be gradually. removed after the buds begin to 
_ grow. Good cultivation and thorough watering 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). 
ee 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 protected. The Hybrid Teas, Polyantha and 
_Floribunda Roses must have winter protection, especially 
_ in the North. After a sharp frost, but before severe freezing 
weather, 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 corn- 
stalks, held down with boards. 
Each spring as the Hybrid Teas are uncovered, the plants 
should be trimmed of all wood injured during the winter 
months. Rugosa Roses will require little annual pruning ex- 
cept to keep them to the size desired. Climbing Roses, when 
once established, should have no trimming whatever in 
early spring except to prune out any dead wood. Any ex- 
tensive trimming to Climbers, that you find necessary, 
should be dope immediately following the blooming period. 
__ chrome yellow with generous carmine splashes, opening to a lighter yellow with apricot and gold overtones. Sweetbriar 
FERRIS’ PRICES ON THE EIGHT FAMOUS EVERBLOOMING ROSES DESCRIBED ABOVE 
(Your Choice—All one kind or assorted to your liking) 
Strong, 2-Year. No. 1, Blooming-Size Plants 
5 for $4.50 * 8 for $6.95 
(POSTPAID) 
Haw to Care for Roses 
No. 2 Newly planted Rose, 
showing mounding of earth 
over top to protect from dry- 
ing winds and hot sun. Re- 
move earth gradually when 
growth starts, usually with- 
in 3-4 weeks. 
No. 1 Newly planted 
Rose showing proper 
pruning, and set at 
proper depth. 
¥ 
Perhaps the first 
Jennis’ ROSE DUST 
We consider this the finest Rose 
Dust—so effective—so easy to use. It 
contains Fermate to control Black 
Spot, also Rotenone, DDT, Sulphur 
and the other necessary chemicals 
to keep plants free of disease and 
insect pests. It comes in a handy 
sifter package, all ready to apply— 
no mixing, no bother. Instructions are 
given on each package, and we 
recommend your using it regularly 
after plants are fully leafed out. Fer- 
ris’ Rose Dust will keep them clean 
healthy and in prime condition to 
bloom heavily and steadily. 
Our Prices on Rose Dust: 
10 oz. Combination Rose Dust 
and Sifters. i. enone $0.89 
21/2 lb. Combination Rose Dust 
and Duster ................ $1.98 
3 lb. Bag Rose Dust ........... 1.90 
(Postpaid) 
_ PEAT MOSS 
The Great Soil Conditioner — $2.75 per Bag 
he frei o ba i 
2 Bags for $5.00 be approximately the ae aien aaa 
ag. 
Shipped direct to you from the peat bogs in one of our 
neighboring north Iowa towns, and is priced F.O.B. ship- 
ping point, you to pay express or freight. We advise order- 
ing 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 ond pack firmly around the roots; water thor- 
oughly. 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 (contents at least 4 loose bushels 
Peat per bag.) 
(2 
— 
Neutral Peat. Soil conditioner par excellence for gar- 
dens, 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.) E 
_PARCEL POST SIZE. For those who want a smaller quan- 
tity 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. Mixin 1/3 Peat, 1/3 
soil, 1/3 sand with a small application of fertilizer, you 
poye an ideal potting soil, rich with bacteria and soil nu- 
tients. 
LANDSCAPE SERVICE 
For Home. Owners Who Desire to Create New and Additional Beauty 
eae ey on Their Home Grounds ) 
and most important step in preparing for landscaping is the working out of a carefully 
balanced, detailed planting plan to exactly fit your individual grounds—using the proper choice of hardy 
materials, placed to best advantage. Such a plan, the ultimate development of which will create the picture 
you wish to attain, will usually prevent many planting disappointments and a needless expenditure of cash. 
For years we have specialized in this service, which is FREE to our customers. You, too, are welcome to avail yourself 
of this opportunity. Simply follow the directions as outlined below. 
First write for our SKETCH BLANK. On this will be found full and simple instructions for you to follow in making the pre- 
liminary drawing of the house and grounds. Please establish all dimensions as accurately as possible. and answer all the 
questions found thereon. 
Upon receipt of this drawing and your remittance of $7.50 (for standard size lots up to and including 66x132 feet), our 
Landscape Architect will design you a complete plan, including a planting list of hardy materials best suited for your par- 
ticular needs, as well as a surprising, reasonable cost estimate covering the items included. Then if you purchase the 
planting materials from us and the order amounts to $50 00 or more, the $7.50 fee you have already paid on the plan will be 
applied on your order as a due bill, thus giving you this Landscape Service ABSOLUTELY FREE. Lots larger than this (66x132 
feet) require a fee of $10.00, which would be credited upon an order of $75.00 or more. 
In the event a foundation planting plan only is desired, a $3.50 fee is acceptable, which in turn will be applied to your 
order as a due bill upon the purchase of $35.00 worth of stock. We reserve the right to reject complicated plans where we 
feel the customer could best be served by employing the services of an architect right on the grounds. 
NOTE: It is to your advantage to get your Landscape Plan ordered EARLY. After April Ist we cannot guarantee to make 
prompt delivery of plans. We are extremely rushed after this date, and usually have so many plan orders ahead that it is im- 
possible to promise quick service for plans ordered late. In case of scarcity of landscape personnel, we reserve the right to 
return any or all plans. Because of the bookkeeping and handling expense involved, the initial order must be $50.00 or more 
to deduct the $7.50 plan credit (a $75.00 order for the $10.00 size plan), but stock may be shipped as wanted. 
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