Hybrid Tea. (Swim & Weeks.) Plant Pat. 



2370. A name like Mister Lincoln would 

 iW^ not be chosen casually for a rose, and this superb Hybrid Tea 

 ^&^ is living up to the expectations aroused by the name. It is 

 completely reliable in performance, tall, strong (like Abe himself), 

 with qualities above most red roses. We have reached the opinion, 

 in fact, that this is the best red rose of all time . . . and that is 

 saying a lot, because there are a number of good reds. The 6-inch, 

 lively red blooms are very full and purposeful-looking, coming 

 from firm, pointed buds of rich dark maroon. Buds become urn 

 shaped as the wide outer petals begin to curl back from the high 

 centers. The fragrance of this wonderful Hybrid Tea deserves 

 special mention. When you sniff the handsome bloom you will 

 not be disappointed, for even on dull days when fragrance in some 

 roses is not noticeable, Mister Lincoln gives forth a rich, satisfying 

 perfume. The tall plant is sturdy and heavily branched, with 

 reddish thorns and canes. Foliage, too, is reddish at first, then 

 glossy dark green as it develops. The flower stems are very strong 

 and the bloom has a long life both outdoors and when cut and 

 brought inside. Usually flowers are borne only one to a stem and 

 they never hang their heads. We are certain you will prize this 

 handsome variety when you have it for your own. It is steadily 

 gaining friends and a high rating across the country as more and 

 more gardeners gro\v and become acquainted with it. 



$3.50 ea. — 3 or more, $3.10 ea. 



r////'9^/) / r/^/'^ Hybrid Tea. (Johnston.) Plant Pat. 2037. 

 I /ffiuyt/ I lU'UU -pj^g famous Peace rose has a firm place 

 in history, and Chicago Peace is its equal. This is a sport that was 

 discovered in a Chicago garden and has become recognized and 

 widely hailed as one of the truly great roses of all time. It has 

 even livelier color and more fragrance than its parent, plus the 

 same extraordinarily vigorous plant and foliage. Each bloom is 

 a model of perfection, with full, high-centered form and firm- 

 textured petals that look as if they had been freshly carved. 

 Shimmering pink, canary-yellow and occasional coppery tones 

 cover the blooms in dramatic fashion. The promise of the large 

 solid bud is fulfilled by the huge blooms, up to 7 inches across, 

 with 50 to 60 large petals. Light but sweet fragrance. A flower 

 of great keeping ability, on sturdy stems perfect for cutting. Petal 

 substance is strong enough to resist practically any rain or wind 

 storm that summer can bring. Thick heavy canes with very large, 

 leathery leaves of a rich glossy parsley-green on a tall, extremely 

 sturdy plant. Give Chicago Peace plenty of space, for it simply 

 will not tolerate being fenced in. Flowers are so big and perfect 

 that you might expect only sporadic production of them, but that 

 is not the case. Like the Peace rose, the plant never gives up. This 

 is a continuous, reliable bloomer that you will never want to 

 discard. One gardener tells another how wonderful it is, and good 

 news like this travels fast. 



$3.50 ea.— 3 or more, $3.10 ea. 



MISTER LINCOLN 



CHICAGO PEACE 



