Hybrid Tea. (Boerner.) 

 Plant Pat. 2774. A good 

 (&& name for a superb new rose with rich 

 *&■ pink colors. Flowers are lighter on the 

 inner side and close to light red on the reverse. 

 Satiny petals, altogether lovely, roll back from 

 the spiraled center. Large, magnificent buds 

 and flowers, almost too perfect to be real. 



Rated as a "show rose," but First Prize is 

 also a winner in any home garden. The plant 

 needs no more attention than any other rose. 

 Excellent for cutting, lasting well and never 

 discoloring. Medium tall, strong and upright. 

 $4.50 ea. — 3 or more, $4.15 ea. 



FIRST PRIZE 



Hybrid Tea. 

 (Boerner.) 

 Plant Pat. 2441. Graceful buds of lemon- 

 white, carried on long strong stems. The 

 pure white, 5 to 6-inch, open blooms 

 hold their firm texture through all kinds 

 of weather and enjoy a long life. In both 

 bud and open stage the flowers are high 

 pointed, showing a full but open center 

 when fully expanded. They average 35 

 to 40 broad glossy petals, precisely 

 arranged. 



Tall, upright plant to about 4 feet, 

 with dark, healthy foliage. Individual 

 leaflets are pointed and rather narrow. 

 Good strong canes are crowned with 

 bloom clusters all through the growing 

 season. The tea fragrance is especially 

 noticeable. 



$4 ea. — 3 or more, $3.65 ea. 



COMMAND PERFORMANCE 



firfftf///// '/}/"/? Hybrid Tea. (Lindquist.) Plant Pat. App. For. An All- 

 ' '/ '//'''''/'''( America Award Winner of 1971, displaying its clear 

 bright orange flowers in fine fashion. This wonderful color is a heritage from Tropicana, 

 *4!& s one of its parents. 



Flowers are medium size, developing from a long bud. The 50 petals form a substantial 

 flower with a high center. The petals roll back until each one forms a point, resulting in a 

 star-shaped open flower. The color is a vivid warm orange, on the reddish side, with a 

 lighter reverse. Light to moderate fragrance. Tall, very strong and upright, with dark 

 leathery leaves. Free flowering. 

 $4 ea. — 3 or more, $3.65 ea. 



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OFFER 112 

 5 Great Roses 



BIG RED 

 COMMAND 



PERFORMANCE 

 FIRST PRIZE 

 JOHN F. KENNEDY 

 ROYAL HIGHNESS 



$17.60 



