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Award Winners 
Dear friends, 
My brothers, Sidney, Jr., Bob and I, along with 
everyone at Star Roses, lovingly dedicate this, our 
Spring 1977 catalog, to the memory of the wonderful 
person we have been fortunate to call father and who 
was a friend to everyone. In August 1976, we lost 
Sidney Hutton, Sr., at the age of 87. He lived in 
dignity and he died as he would have wished, with 
dignity. For 46 years, he was the guiding hand for us 
and we will remember him for his leadership through 
some very dark times along the way as well as for his 
humor and integrity. He was always here to share the 
wisdom his 87 years had so graciously given him. He 
will be missed very much by his family and the won- 
derful friends he has made throughout the world. 
Above all else he loved his wife, Laura, whom he 
lost five years ago; a rose in bloom; this “‘his’’ rose 
catalog; and every person in the world. He loved 
everything for the good qualities that set each apart, 
and he treasured the best of everything throughout his 
long life. 
Sincerely, 
R. J. Hutton 
President 
DOUBLE DELIGHT 
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Prominent 
» A definite color breakthrough. Such brilliance and yet such a clear, vibrant 
2 orange it is unmatched and so vibrant it is impossible to describe. This spicy 
Grandiflora is intense, tall, strong and lovely. Well formed, medium size buds very 
slowly become medium size, very showy blooms of excellent form. The showy 
blooms have excellent substance and last an exceptionally long time on the plant and 
when cut—perfect for arrangements. Tall, strong and easy to grow, the well 
branched plants will produce a continuous show of fiery color all summer. Already a 
sensation in Europe, Prominent is so good few other roses can begin to compare in 
performance, bloom production and outstanding color. (Kordes.) Plant Pat. 3380. 
$5.40 ea.—3 or more, $5.20 ea. 
Double Delight 
>) This big, bold Hybrid Tea has double everything. Creamy-white huge blooms 
* are liberally brushed with bright, rich red. This Hybrid Tea will win the blue 
ribbons at the show table. A very strong, nose-catching spicy fragrance is the perfect 
complement. These high-centered, formal blooms come continuously on the upright, 
spreading, bushy plant that is clothed with glossy green leaves. Double Delight is 
near perfection. Big, bold, beautiful and striking. Well worthy of the longing glances 
it receives and its 1977 All-America Award. (Swim & Ellis.) Plant Pat. 3847. 
$6.90 ea.—3 or more, $6.50 ea. 
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