THE SAGA OF PASHEA’S ROSE DUST 
and GLENDALE ROSE GARDEN 
When Mrs. Pashea and I received the gift of some 200 
Rose bushes about seventeen years ago, a hobby was started 
that is still growing; and at the same time it turned into a 
livelihood. 
In caring for the original plants, we made many trials and 
errors. From these experiences, I developed a dust to control 
all the diseases and insects that once made Rose growing a 
hobby for only those least easily discouraged. It was once 
necessary to have many chemicals on hand, and both spray- 
ing and dusting were required—sometimes two or three times. 
In the fall of 1949, after seeing my home garden of 600 
Roses in Golden Acres near Independence, Mr. Blevins Davis 
asked me to work with him in planning a Rose garden. The 
final plans called for a garden of 5000 bushes—Hybrid 
Teas, Floribundas, Climbers and Tree Roses, to a total 
of about 75 varieties, including 530 Peace Roses and 1200 
Pinkie Floribundas as a border. 
The planting was started in March 1950 and was completed 
in a little more than thirty days. All were dormant, No. 1 
erade, two-year, western field-grown bushes, and of the 
original planting of 5000 only 13 failed to grow. In June 
1950 the garden was opened to the public, without charge. 
That practice still continues. 
The last Sunday in May or the first Sunday in June the 
garden makes an awe-inspiring picture. At our formal 
opening two attractive girls serve punch to our guests, and 
from the record-player in the Southern Colonial home of 
Mr. Davis, rhythmic strains of music turn Glendale into a 
veritable Garden of Eden. The fall presents an even more 
beautiful picture, with the blooms taking on deeper hues and 
many of the plants reaching a height of 6 to 7 feet, clothed 
in waxy green, disease-free foliage. 
The same care is given these Roses that is explained in 
detail in the folder that each customer receives with his 
order. These details are very simple. Pashea’s Rose Dust 
has been used exclusively, and there has never been any 
disease or insect damage. We start dusting when the foliage 
appears in the spring and continue about once each week 
until a killing frost, even through the hot dry season, to 
prevent diseases from appearing. Red spider and thrips are 
very active during the summer, so we dust every week, or 
as soon as the foliage has dried after every rain. 
Pashea’s Premium Roses have been sold from the large 
barn at the end of the farm entrance since 1951. They are 
all No. 1 grade, two-year, western field-grown plants—the 
very best that money can buy. Dormant plants are shipped 
all over the United States from about February 15 to April 10. 
Potted Roses are available from our sales yard starting April 
15. We do not ship potted Roses, but we have free delivery 
service in Greater Kansas City and Independence. 
We hope our catalog contains the varieties you will want 
for your garden in 1955. Now is the time to send in your 
order, to be sure of receiving the kinds you want most. We 
acknowledge receipt of your order, along with your re- 
mittance, and ship at the proper planting time. 
Garden clubs, Rose societies and other organizations have 
a special invitation to visit Glendale Rose Garden. If we 
know in advance of the planned tour, we see that someone is 
available to accompany the group through the garden, to 
explain the care given our plants and to answer questions. 
CHANGES ARE BEING MADE AT GLENDALE 
NEW LINES ARE BEING ADDED — Outside and Inside 
The familiar red barn is now white, with a Colonial-type facade greeting you. The office has been en- 
larged. . . . and we have new lines to offer you in 
PASHEA’S PREMIUM NURSERY STOCK 
(Bare Root, Canned and Paper Pots) 
SHADE TREES 
FLOWERING TREES 
EVERGREEN SHRUBS 
FLOWERING SHRUBS 
FANCY BLUE GRASS SEED 
EVERGREENS 
BULBS 
PERENNIALS 
VISIT OUR SALES BARN, YARD AND DISPLAY GARDENS AND 
SEE OUR COMPLETE NURSERY STOCK 
Independence Ave. ————~ 24 Hwy. 
(SSS ESS 
Remember Also — 
15'P Street 
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We carry a full line of Garden 
Supplies, including Fertilizers, 
Mulches, Garden Tools, Gar- 
den Markers, etc. 
Linwood Blvd. 
Phone Orders Accepted 
FREE DELIVERY... 
in Greater Kansas City 
and Independence 
63°S Street 
Tr, = 
umon Rd. jl fer srr 
Ir Paes 
Indep., Mo. 
23°29 Street 
GLENDALE ROSE GARDEN 
Wornall Road 
gst Street 
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Pashea’s 
Premium Roses 
Route 4-Box49| — Indep., Mo, 
Bannister Road 
