Grandiflora. (Armstrong.) 

 Plant Pat. App. For. Well- 

 formed, deep pink buds, almost every 

 l 'Q§P one perfect, and best of all, freely pro- 

 duced. The color pattern of the open flowers 

 is unique for Grandifloras — lighter pink than 

 the buds but pleasingly brushed with deep 

 pink at the petal edges, to give a picotee effect. 

 Blooms of medium size, mildly perfumed, 

 generally carried only one to a stem but 

 sometimes in long-stemmed clusters. A tall, 

 vigorous bush with heavy, semi-glossy foliage. 

 $4.50 ea. — 3 or more, $4.15 ea. 



Hybrid Tea. (The 

 House of Meilland.) 

 ^jjfN Plant Pat. 1943. Extra size, extra style, 

 ^l$|. s extra rich color. Handsome crimson- 

 red, with an iridescent scarlet sheen. The 

 bloom is perfectly formed and above average 

 in size, with 50 to 60 neatly placed petals. 

 A solidly substantial, non-fading flower of top 

 exhibition quality. Delicate fragrance. 



A vigorous, tall, upright bush and rich 

 green, leathery leaves. A plant to be relied 

 on for steady, continuing bloom. Hardy and 

 healthy. It will especially thrill you as a cut 

 flower. 



$3.50 ea.— 3 or more, $3.20 ea. 



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Hybrid Tea. (Morey.) 

 Plant Pat. 2103. Splendid, 

 "gleaming golden yellow blooms . . . big and 

 '^1P lively. The tightly curled, medium long buds 

 develop into 5-inch, fully double, golden flowers of 

 excellent form, with full but open centers to show off 

 the rose-red stamens. Ideal for cutting, with a nice 

 lingering fragrance. Medium tall, with heavy canes. 

 Highly recommended for every garden. Bloom 

 production is best in spring and fall. The extra long 

 stems will make you reach for the shears so that you 

 can bring some of the flowers indoors. 

 $3.75 ea. — 3 or more, $3.40 ea. 



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