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Ir Taxes YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO BecoME AN Expert ROSE 
GRADER. Wards sources of roses for all zones (See Zone Map on 
Page 13) include America’s largest wholesale growers of roses. 
Not only do their rose graders rate among the most expert in the 
Nursery business, but every phase of growing, spraying, stor- 
ing and shipping roses is constantly improved to serve you bet- 
ter, and bring you the finest roses obtainable anywhere in 
America. Wards roses are 2-year size, field-yrown, disease free. 
Coated with wax to preserve the moisture stored within the 
canes. See Warranty on Page 64. Picture at right, taken at 
the nursery, shows how each bush is graded individually. 
WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT IN EACH GRADE OR SIZE 
Grape A: This is the same as American Association of Nursery- 
men Grade 114. Sturdy, well rooted branched plants with 2 or 
more canes. Bushes become bigger, fuller, and bear more flow- 
ers in succeeding years. An economical grade for gardeners 
who are willing to wait a year or two for a bigger bush. 
Grape AA: This is the same as American Association of Nur- 
serymen Grade 1. Plants have bigger roots and are heavier 
branched. than Grade A, and have 3 or more canes. This size 
produces more roses the first two years than Grade A bushes. - 
Grave AAA: The giants of the nursery row. Plant is bigger than 
Wards AA Grade. Bushes are fuller and heavier, and usually 
produce more numerous blooms the first few years. Will imme- 
diately give your rose garden the appearance of being nicely 
established since it is the largest grade offered by the trade. 
PatenNTEeD Roses: The size and price of a patented rose bush 
is established by the patent owner, and no plants may be 
shipped which do not conform to these standards. 
HOW AND WHERE TO USE ROSES 
Hyprip TEA Roses (Pages 2 through 9). Blooms are rich in color, 
perfect in form and fragrance, and are the largest in the rose 
garden. Bloom in spring, and continue on until fall, More 
tender than some other roses, but can be grown with ease in all 
zones—even in severe climate zones such as 8 and 9 if given 
winter protection. (See Zone Map, Pg. 13). Best planted in beds. 
FLorRIBUNDA Roses. See Page 10 for Facts about Floribundas, 
C:RANDIFLORA Roses. See Page 2 for three superb roses classified 
in this group: Queen Elizabeth, Buccaneer and Carrousel. 
BROWNELL SuB-ZERO Roses (Page 9). Hardiest of all Hybrid 
Tea Everblooming Roses. Bred to resist even severe cold and 
thrive in sheltered location in zones 8 and 9, but will do well in 
warmer climates also, Bush is vigorous, and produces an abund- 
ance of bloom all summer. Use like other Hybrid Tea Roses. 
CiimBinec Roses (Pages 8-9). For dramatic displays of color and 
bloom. The first year, climbers spend their time getting ready to 
bloom, but after that they bloom every year in spring or from 
spring until late fall depending on variety. All are vigorous and 
easy to grow in all zones, but all should be given good winter 
protection—especially in zones 8 and 9. Read instructions about 
winter care of Climbers. (Instructions included with order.) 
TrEE Roses (Page 7). Make a beautiful tall accent or a border 
for walk or driveway. Require same care as Climbers, and good 
winter protection in zones 7 to 9. Grow to 5 ft. tall. 
HOW TO BE SURE OF HIGH QUALITY ROSE PLANTS 
The American Association of Nurserymen has established a 
standard method of grading roses. In addition Wards Roses have 
many hidden qualities, such asthe care they receive in the field. 
All Wards roses have been field grown two years, withstood 
one winter, and have bloomed at least once. They are dug 
during dormancy, and scientifically stored in an air conditioned 
humidified storehouse to keep them dormant and ready for ship- 
ment. All are backed by Wards Warranty (See Page 64). 
Bush roses, and Tree roses bought from Wards and planted 
early will bloom the same season. Hybrid Tea climbers and 
Hardy Old Fashioned Climbers planted in spring will bloom 
each successive year on wood made the previous summer. 
Roses may be planted spring or tall, (except tree roses spring 
only) and with care usually last for years. In certain sections of 
the south, Roses do not become dormant, and therefore die with- 
in a few years. However, in this area Roses are so beautiful that 
no garden should be without them. Plant roses in late fall and 
winter in the south and southwest. 
BE WILLING TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT 
Like so many of the other things we treasure, nursery stock is 
deserving of a certain amount of care. Yet too often we plant it 
and then leave the plants to the mercy of the elements. 
Unlike most purchases which depreciate with age, nursery stock 
becomes increasingly valuable. Given reasonable care, it will 
respond with healthy growth and bountiful bloom that will more 
than repay you for the relatively little time required. 
Because nursery stock is a living, growing thing, it is dependant 
upon an adequate supply of food, water, light and air. Nature 
usually supplies these basic essentials, but frequently there is a 
lack of one or the other. To maintain a healthy plant, we must 
provide whatever Nature withholds. Thorough watering during 
prolonged heat, is a necessity. Occasional applications of plant 
food speeds growth, and a regular program of spraying or dust- 
ing to control insects and fungus—insures abundant, lush, green 
foliage. Plants should be spaced far enough apart so they do not 
have to struggle for existence. Follow these precautions, and 
your plants will thrive and grow more beautiful each year. 
Success with any nursery stock begins with good plant material. 
When comparing advertisements for nursery stock, bear in 
mind that age alone should not be the determining factor. Many 
nurseries fail to state the grade or quality of the merchandise 
they ship. To simply state ‘’2-year field-grown”’ is not enough. 
Two plants may be the same age, and growing side by side; yet 
one isstrong and healthy, the other puny and weak. Wards take 
pride in the size and quality of nursery stock shipped to their 
customers. All plants are carefully graded. Only the finest are 
retained; the weaklings are discarded. 
We cannot stress too strongly, the importance of continued care, 
after you receive plants. Follow the simple rules given in the 
Planting Guide furnished with each order. 
FREE PHOTOGRAPHIC CATALOG 
Your garden is an ideal place 
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Whether color slides or breath- 
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See Wards New 1955 Photogra- 
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You can trade-in your old cam- 
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