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Our Roses are the finest quality No. 1 Stock. They are all Northern grown under the most sanitary and scientific conditions, 

 and must not be compared with inferior, cheaply grown plants. We offer a select list of varieties. 



We furnish these plants in a dormant condition in Spring up to May 1st. Send for pamphlet "Garden Culture of the Rose." 



A Fabulous New Rose 

 The 1946 All America Award Winner 



PEACE 



(Mme. A. Meilland. Patent No. 591) 

 (See color plate page 100) 



One of the marvels of this unusual rose is the range of colors through 

 which it passes, from opening yellow buds, with edges picoted cerise, to 

 glorious 5-inch blooms of firm, alabaster-white, each petal edged with 

 pink that seems to deepen as the flower slowly opens. Though the 

 bloom is unusually large, long-lasting and constantly fresh looking, its 

 effect is that of a delicate and almost ethereal loveliness. The individ- 

 ual petals are large and of great substance, gradually opening, a few 

 at a time, around a high-pointed center until the fully open flower, 

 very double, shows a great center heart of tawny yellow. 



The crowning features of this wonder rose is that the plant is as 

 superior as the bloom, and in the same large-scale way. The flowers are 

 borne singly on stems so strong and straight they are a joy to see. lift- 

 ing the blooms proudly above the mass of vigorous, shining, holly- 

 like foliage. It needs no disbudding to produce exhibition blooms 

 which hold their form and freshness much longer than other Hybrid 

 Teas. (Stock limited.) 



Price, 2-year-old dormant plants, S3. 00 each. 



WILL ROGERS 



(Patent No. 256,! 



A rose bearing the name of one of America's greatly loved characters 

 must be one that is so vigorous that it will grow successfully under 

 practically all conditions, and produce flowers lavishly throughout the 

 summer. 



This rose possesses all of these desirable qualities. Its growth is 

 strong and vigorous with dark green foliage that is retained throughout 

 the season. The flowers are a black velvety crimson-maroon which 

 holds its color till the last petal falls. Its fragrance is so intense that 

 a few flowers will scent a room with "Attar of Roses" fragrance. In 

 form the flowers are quite double with a beautiful ruffled petal arrange- 

 ment in the open flower. It is marvelously free blooming and pro- 

 duces continuously from May to late fall. 



The flowers are ideal for arrangements as they have unusual keeping 

 qualities. 



Price, 2-year-old dormant plants, $1.75 each; $17.50 doz. 



Everblooming Rose Will Rogers 



DOUGLAS MacARTHUR 



Extensive trials in all sections of our country have proven the worth 

 of this vigorous upright growing Rose. 



The strong bushes send up numerous shoots clothed with dark green 

 leathery foliage. As a flag unfurls, the long pointed buds open slowly 

 into glorious high centered flowers of fine proportion. The color is hard 

 to define, it being an exquisite blending of rose, gold and salmon. 



Price, 2-year-old dormant plants, $1.75 each. 



PEARL HARBOR 



Some of the remarkable features of this Rose are embodied in a plant 

 of tremendous vigor. It will grow and bloom freely under adverse 

 conditions, and there is scarcely a period during the season when 

 magnificent buds and flowers are not available. The large fragrant 

 flowers are borne on vigorous canes; the buds are long and the upper 

 surface of the petals is a delicate shell pink with golden bronze shadings 

 at the base. The outer or reverse side of the petals is vivid Tyrian rose. 



Price, 2-year-old dormant plants. $1.75 each. 



ANZAC 



Its vigorous growth and leathery foliage foretell the advent of many 

 shapely buds and beautiful flowers. Buds of fifty waxen petals steeped 

 in coral and washed with gold unfold into perfectly formed fragrant 

 camellia-like flowers. As the flowers expand the original colors lighten, 

 the golden flush at the base of the petals passes to yellow and the coral 

 changes to rosy lake. 



Price, 2-year-old dormant plants, $1.75 each. 



CALIFORNIA 



(Plant Patent 443.) The color is a glorious shade of ruddy orange 

 toned with saffron yellow; the exterior of the broad petals overlaid with 

 Saturn rose — a dual tone effect of indescribable richness and beauty. 

 Buds long and pointed; flowers of enormous size, reaching a diameter 

 of 5 inches. Growth vigorous, with healthy glossy green foliage. 



Price. 2-year-old dormant plants. $1.75 each. 



CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG 



(Plant Patent 455.) All-America Award Winner. Acclaimed the 

 finest rase introduction in recent years. The color is most unusual, 

 blood-red in the bud, opening to cerise in hot weather and to spec- 

 trum-red in cool weather. Buds long and pointed; flowers 3 or 4 inches 

 in diameter. The plant is extremely vigorous, semi-spreading to 

 upright, and is continuously in bloom, producing flowers singly and 

 occasionally in clusters. The foliage is leathery, semi-glossy, deep green 

 and highly resistant to mildew. 



Price, 2-year-old dormant plants, $1.75 each. 



HEART'S DESIRE 



(Patent 501) All-America Cold Medal Winner 



Heart's Desire possesses all of the good qualities that are desired 

 in a rose. Originating from a fine lineage of dependable garden roses, 

 it has inherited a strong constitution which results in a vigorous 

 growing plant, with beautiful rich green foliage that is strongly disease- 

 resistant. The color is an attractive deep red, which does not take on 

 a purplish tone, nor is in any other way adversely affected by hot 

 sunshine. The formation of the flowers is ideal, the buds are long 

 and pointed. Its fragrance is that of an exquisite haunting perfume. 



Price, 2-year-old dormant plants, $1.75 each. 



New Everblooming Rose 



MME. CHIANG KAI-SHEK £•$£> 



Winner of Highest Award 1944 All-America Selections 



The naming of this magnificent new Rose by its originators in honor 

 of such a magnetic and charming personality as Mme. Chiang Kai-Shek 

 is indeed most fitting. This beautiful Rose also possesses true majestic 

 proportions, charming form and sweet fragrance. 



The long pointed buds open to full, beautifully formed creamy yellow, 

 long stemmed flowers, over dark green, large and leathery, disease 

 resistant foliage. The plant is free flowering, strong growing and 

 upright in habit. It is certain to win the hearts of Rose lovers through- 

 out the country. Supply limited. 

 Price, 2-year-old dormant plants, $2.00 each. 



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