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Most of them are All-America-Award Winners—Unsurpassed in Beauty and Performance. 
UCCANEER. The Brightest Yellow Rose Yet! Perfect, long, taper- 
eaods open to big cup-shaped blooms of brilliant, unfading gold- 
en yellow, with delicate tea rose fragrance. Buccaneer is a Grandi- 
flora Rose, the new rose class which comprises Hybrid Tea tfec- 
tion of bloom, long stemmed clusters, and free, continuous flower- 
ing. The canes of this extremely vigorous plant often grow 4-6 ft. 
tall, with heavy foliage, and with plenty of buds and flowers borne 
jauntily erect on long straight stems from June until frost. Plant this 
tall, new, prize winning beauty in the background of your rose gar- 
den where it will shine out like a beacon all season long. See color 
oto on page 60. (P. Pat. 1119). Select, No. 1 plants, $2.75 each: 
for $7.20, postpaid. 
OTTE ARMSTRONG. One of the Noblest, Most Beautiful 
Roses of All Times! Long, stream-lined buds of rich carmine-red 
unfold slowly into large, full blooms of sparkling cerise, holding 
every vestige of color perfection until the petals fall. Long stemmed, 
it creates wonderful bouquets. Plant unusually hardy and vigorous 
for a Hybrid Tea, and remarkably free blooming. Winner of many 
awards and the All-American Rose of 1941. Pictured on the back 
cover. ae Pat. 455). Select. No. 1 plants, $2.25 each: 3 for $6.00, 
postpai: 
R33—CHIEF SEATTLE. Magnificent new Rose, with immense, very 
double, perfectly formed flowers of rich buff-apricot shading to old 
old, each peta Shes ceed tuffled. Blooms open very slowly, and 
‘oth tight bud to fully open flower it is a rose of unusual charm 
and beauty—wonderful for cutting. Strong, healthy plant. with lux- 
uriant foliage; stems remarkably long and straight. See color photo 
on page 60. (P. Pat. 1030). Select. No. 1 plants, $2.25 each; 3 for 
$6.00, postpaid. 
R34—CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. The Monarch of All Red Roses! Long, 
tapering buds open to large, very full, richly textured flowers of 
richest crimson, epaming like rare velvet. True rose fragrance. 
Healthy, strong plant, with abundant dark green foliage. The superb, 
exhibition blooms are borne singly on sturdy, medium long stems, 
ideal for cutting. All-American Rose of 1953. Pictured on back cover. 
(P. Pat. 1167). Select, No. 1 plants, $2.50 each; 3 for $6.60, postpaid. 
R36—MOJAVE. Glowing orange-flame like a desert sunset, and named 
so fittingly for California's famous Mojave Desert. Beautiful tapering 
buds open to big, richly colored flowers of pleasant fragrance. In 
the garden these big buds and blooms make a glorious show; they 
are marvelous for cutting, so long lasting. See dhastration on page 
60. The tall, strong plant is unusually free blooming—an outstanding 
Tose in every way. Winner of the 1954 All-America award, and has 
captured the Gold Medal in European capitols. (P. Pat. 1176). Select, 
No. 1 plants, §2.75 each; 3 for $7.20, postpaid. 
EVERBLOOMING 
FLORIBUNDAS 
Mazses of Brilliant Clustered Roses 
All Season! Hardy Everywhere. 
Ideal for edging, low hedges and bor- 
ders. Plant 18 to 24 inches apart. 
SEE PICTURES ON PAGE 58 
R25— ELSE POULSEN. (Floribunda). 
Magnificent border or hedge rose, of- 
ten growing 3 ft. tall, with lovely 
rose-pink clustered flowers all season 
long. Color photo is shown on. op- 
posite page. 
R26—FLORADORA, (Floribunda). Bril- 
liant orange-flame-red—the most ar- 
resting color of any border rose. 
Strong, 21-3 ft. plants are constantly 
in bloom. Floradora is a spectacular 
beauty in the garden or bouquets— 
a great favorite all over the country. 
Pictured in color on page 58. 
R28 — SPARKLER. (Polyantha). Rich 
crimson flowers in brilliant clusters, 
and always in bloom. 18 inches. See 
color illustration on page 58. 
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FERRIS’ PRICES ON THE FOUR EVERBLOOMING FLORIBUNDA ROSES 
LISTED ABOVE: 
(All one kind ,or assorted to your liking) — : 
Strong, No. 1, 2-Year, Field-Grown Plants—Blooming Size 
$1.00 Each * 
* 2 for $1.85 
(POSTPAID) 
R27—GRUSS AN AACHEN. (Floribun- 
da.) We consider this one of the most 
the Floribundas. 
broad, bushy plant grows about 18 
in. tall, and is completely covered 
fragrant, 
flowers of delicate salmon-pink, with 
buds of a deeper tone. A beautiful 
sight in the garden; the blooms are 
splendid for bouquets and corsages. 
Shown in color on opposite page. 
R37—NEW YORKER. The Red. Red Rose—Brilliant Until the Last Petals 
Fall. Elegant buds of grand form and texture open slowly into im- 
mense, full blooms of scarlet with rose-red overtones, and have a 
rich velvety finish. A delightful, almost raspberry fragrance. June 
finds the strong, 3-ft. plant covered with the vivid blooms, and from 
then on until frost a continuous succession of the dazzling red roses. 
New Yorker is pictured on page 60. (P. Pat. 823). Select, No. 1 
plants, $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25, postpaid. A * 
R38—PRESIDENT EISENHOWER. The New, Modern ‘American Beauty 
Rose. Large, oval buds open wide to 4 to 5 inch blooms with 35 to 
40 beautifully curved petals, color a rich, uniform rose-red of lasting 
brilliance. Very sweet, old-rose fragrance. Extra strong, bushy plant, 
with heavy canes, few thorns, and leathery, dark green foliage. 
Blooms come singly on strong stems—an abundance of them all 
season Jong. President Eisenhower is a fitting name for this hand- 
some rose that so happily combines brilliance, charm and depend- 
ability, all in outstanding amounts. See picture in color on back 
cover. (P. Pat. 1217). Select. No. 1 plants, $2.50 each: 3 for $6.60. 
postpaid. 
R39—PEACE. Claimed to be the most perfect rose in cultivation. 
Superb buds of golden yellow are edged deep pink. Slowly these 
unfold into large, very double, fragrant flowers of ethereal beauty 
—blended tints of yellow, pale gold and ivory, deepening to light 
cerise at the edge. Each day it seems more beautiful. Plant is re- 
markably strong and healthy, with heavy, luxuriant foliage; blooms 
heavily. Peace is the All-America Rose Winner of 1946, and a glori- 
ous rose in every detail. Pictured in color on back cover. (P. Pat. 
591). Select. No. 1 plants, $2.50 each: 3 for $6.60, postpaid. 
R40—SUN VALLEY. Brilliant, New. Golden Star! Named for the famous 
Sun Valley resort, this magnificent new rose portrays its brilliance 
and golden glory. Full, beautifully shaped buds open to large, 
long-lasting, non-fading blooms of the most intense yellow, and are 
borne in profusion all season long. A wonderful rose in the garden, 
or for lovely golden bouquets. See color photo on back cover. (P. 
Pat. 1135). Select. No. 1 plants, $2.50 each: 3 for $6.60, postpaid. 
R4I—TALLYHO. Handsome Blooms of Melting Raspberry-Rose! We 
show this beauty in color on page 60. The 1949 All-American Win- 
ner, it is unusually robust and vigorous, producing a continuous 
display of two-toned, rich rose-pink blooms of spicy fragrance. The 
outside of the petals is several shades deeper than the inside. 
Tallyho is a highly superior, long-lasting rose of fine form, and one 
of the finest for cutting. (P. Pat. 828). Select, No. 1 plants, $2.00 
each; 3 for $5.25, postpaid. 
(All Ferris’ Roses Are Shipped Postpaid, and Are Trimmed 
Ready for Planting to Insure Best Results.) 
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(RC29) Everblooming 
BORDER ROSE 
SPECIAL 
2 Else Poulsen 
2 Floradora 
The 
fully double 
2 Gruss an Aachen 
2 Sparkler 
EIGHT ELEGANT BORDER ROSES 
Select, No. 1'/2, 2-Year 
Blooming Size 
4 for $3.48 
(postpaid) 
HOW TO ORDER 
Order Early. This automatically gives you 
first selection of stock, and we can give your 
order more personal service if booked before 
our heavy rush season starts. Orders are 
booked as they are received, but shipments 
are not made until the proper time to plant, 
unless otherwise requested. We are so or- 
ganized that we can handle thousands of 
orders daily. There are four large railroads 
out of Hampton, several commercial truck 
lines, and we have good shipping connec- 
tions to all parts of the United States. 
Quantity Prices. We sell five trees of a va- 
riety at the ten rate, 50 at the 100 rate unless 
otherwise priced. Less than five of one variety 
at the each rate. 
No Charge for Packing, except orders under 
$1.00. Add 25c extra for any order under $1.00. 
In Sending Money you may remit by check, 
draft, or money order, or if cash by registered 
mail. Please do not send stamps as remittance 
with orders. On orders up to and including 
$5.00, we require all cash with order. On or- 
ders amounting to more than $5.00, we require 
either all cash with order, or, if customer pre- 
fers, one-fourth cash with order, balance 
C.O.D. 
In Case of Error or Shortage, please write 
us immediately. Check over your order care- 
fully, searching through the package for any 
small items that you may have ordered, and 
if there are any errors, notify us at once, 
stating number of bales or boxes you have 
received. Should no complaint be made with- 
in 10 days from receipt of goods, it will be 
mutually understood that the order is satis- 
factory. Do not return stock unless so in- 
siructed by us, for we cannot give credit for 
returned goods. For shipments that arrive 
damaged, see Guarantee on page 2. 
Parcel Post Shipments. If nursery stock is 
ordered by parcel post and no money includ- 
ed for postal charges, we will send the trees 
or plants as directed, if possible, with the un- 
derstanding you will remit postage as soon 
as goods are received. Large orders by parcel 
post will be sent with the postage C. O. D. If 
the size or weight of the bundle is outside of 
the parcel post limit, or contains stock difficult 
to handle by parcel post, we reserve the right 
to change the routing to express, truck or 
freight, so be sure to give us your shipping 
address if different than post office. 
Our prices are all F.O.B. Hampton, Iowa, 
unless otherwise specified. 
No Cancellations. We cannot cancel orders 
after they are once entered. The stock is 
automatically checked off and reserved for 
a customer when the order is booked. 
BARGAIN COLLECTIONS CANNOT BE 
DIVIDED OR CHANGED IN ANY MANNER 
In Shipping Evergreens the larger sizes will 
have to go by express, truck or freight. The 
individually wrapped specimens are shipped 
by express. Seedlings; light transplants and 
also the heavy windbreak trees are packed 
as a unit, their roots in substantial packing 
material and then baled and wrapped; they 
are never Balled and Burlapped as they are 
grown too close in the rows to ball satisfac- 
torily. Balled specimen evergreens are shipped 
by express, freight or truck—see further par- 
ticulars on page 27. 
Federal qnd State Quarantines. Where new 
Federal or State Quarantine or shipping regu- 
lations are enacted, we reserve the right to 
return the purchaser's money because of ad- 
ditional labor and handling costs which we 
cannot assume with our present staff. 
Sales Tax. Iowa customers, please include 
the 2% required in your remittance. 
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