Colorful . . 



ROYAL HIGHNESS 



Hybrid Tea. (Swim & Weeks.) Plant Pat. 2326. 



Not really "black," but these smoky maroon 

 buds are very dark indeed, with deeper shades in the depths of 

 the open bloom. Flowers are pointed at first, with 45 to 55 big 

 velvety petals. There is a "bloom" on them like Concord grapes, 

 and you want to flick them with your finger to see whether it can 

 be rubbed off". Blooms measure about 5 inches across and have 

 a delightful heady fragrance. Perfect form, excellent texture and 

 good keeping qualities make this a rose fit for any show table. 

 Plants grow medium tall, with abundant foliage and cutting stems 

 strong enough to hold the flowers proudly erect. There are a 

 number of fine red roses, and this is one of true distinction. Even 

 in far-off Tokyo it has proved to be exceptionally good. There it 

 was awarded the Gold Prize at the Japan Rose Festival where 

 representative originations from the world's most famous hybrid- 

 izers were exhibited and judged. 



$3.25 ea. — 3 or more, $3 ea. 



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Hybrid Tea. (Swim & Weeks.) Plant 

 Pat. 2032. Rose gardens and rose shows 

 /^^ in all parts of the country have been sending in glowing 

 ^a^^ reports on Royal Highness. It now has the highest all-round 

 rating of all pink Hybrid Teas, and it won more points at shows 

 last year than any other Hybrid Tea. For the average grower it 

 has tremendous appeal both as a cut flower and as a garden plant. 

 One of the nicest and most surprising features of this lovely 

 pastel rose is its strong tea rose fragrance. The bloom is extra 

 large, with 40 to 45 thick, soft petals like satin. They are so glossy 

 you can hardly believe they are real. Buds are very long and 

 pointed, and as they gently unfurl the 5 to 5} 2-ir'ch blooms retain 

 this high-centered form. The exquisite color is the softest baby 

 pink, with warmer pink tones showing in the heart of the flower. 

 Even in bad weather this rose will open easily. It has long stiff 

 stems that are perfect for cutting . . . and of course you will want 

 to bring it indoors where you can drink in its delicate beauty. 

 The well-rounded, upright-growing plant is ornamental in itself, 

 with rich dark leaves — so glossy they look freshly waxed. This 

 dainty color might lead you to expect only an average plant but 

 the vigor of its growth and the size and durability of the flower 

 are far above average. 



$3.50 ea.— 3 or more, $3.10 ea. 



OFFER No. 114 



Always Beautiful 



OKLAHOMA 

 PINK PEACE 

 ROYAL HIGHNESS 

 SUMMER SUNSHINE 



$12.40 



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