Hybrid Tea. (Boerner.) Plant Pat. 



1684. This is not a brand-new kind 

 (it has been on the market about ten years) but we offer 

 it for the first time because it has proven itself so well. 

 Delicate, refined fragrance is one of its many assets. This is 

 enticing even in the bud stage and becomes richer as the 

 flowers develop. And it bears masses of bloom, continuing 

 even after the first autumn frosts. Wherever a bloom is cut, 

 more come quickly on new shoots. Gracefully pointed buds 

 of golden yellow open into 5-inch flowers that average 20 

 to 25 petals. The texture is satiny and is little affected by 

 weather conditions. The open bloom shows the saine red- 

 dish stamens that are so attractive in Eclipse, one of the 

 parents of this rose. The glossy, dark green foliage takes 

 on a reddish tinge toward the end of summer. Vigorous 

 and prolific, this is a good stable yellow to be depended on 

 as a mainstay of the rose garden. Although classed as a 

 Hybrid Tea, it has as much vigor and free blooming ability 

 as most Floribundas. Both its deep golden color and its 

 delightful true rose perfume . . . unusual in a yellow rose 

 . . . are outstanding. 



$3.50 ea. — 3 or more, $3.10 ea. 



WHAT ARE HYBRID TEAS? 



These are the lovely roses that are prime 

 favorites for cutting. Blooms generally come 

 one to a stem, or sometimes several, but not 

 in big clusters. The buds are pointed and 

 the flowers large and well shaped. Some are 

 very fragrant, others more lightly perfumed. 

 Hybrid Tea colors cover a wide range, from snowy 

 white to darkest maroon. Plant height may be 

 from about 23 2 to "^ ice^t. Beginning to bloom late in the 

 spring. Hybrid Teas reach their peak in June in northeastern 

 United States. From then on until late fall they bloom re- 

 peatedly and profusely. 



Grandifloras are similar but of taller growth, with well- 

 formed flowers more likely to be in clusters. 



JOHN S. ARMSTRONG 



ARLENE FRANCIS 



Grandiflora. (Swim.) Plant 

 Pat. 2056. This excellent 

 Grandiflora has 'much to recommend it for any 

 '^^^' garden. The plant is a fast, vigorous grower of 

 upright-spreading habit, well shaped and with sturdy 

 branches. Its handsome large, dark green foliage pro- 

 vides an interesting contrast with the reddish cast of the 

 new growth. The flower color is deep dark velvety red 

 with a lively underglow like a banked fire. It lasts well 

 without either bluing or fading ... a rich bright tone 

 that is equally beautiful in the garden and indoors in an 

 arrangement. Buds are rather short but solid and 

 pointed, and the flowers are very nicely formed, with 

 35 to 40 petals. High centered at first, they become 

 cupped when fully open and they have such a firm 

 texture that they last extra well. Blooms come both 

 singly and in small clusters on strong, straight stems. 

 This plant blooms willingly all season, so there are 

 always plenty of flowers to cut. A fine rose, worthy of its 

 All-America Award. 



$3.50 ea.— 3 or more, $3.10 ea. 



What They're Saying About 

 Miss AU-American Beauty 



Our customers write: 



"The richest, most beautiful pink rose I 

 have ever grown." F. N. H., Tennessee 

 "This rose has no faults." J. J. K., Ohio 

 "Completely disease resistant, good bloomer, 

 tremendous size flower and excellent bud form. 

 This is an outstanding rose." T. N. B., Pennsylvania 



"An excellent rose by any standards." B. P., Georgia 



"This variety has everything, one of the greatest of all 

 time." K. O. C, Texas 



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