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VASSAR CENTENNIAL 
H.T. (Meilland) Plant Pat. 2031. Chosen and named to celebrate the 
100th anniversary of Vassar College, this splendid exhibition-type rose, 
introduced several years ago, has become something of a sensation. . . and 
with good reason. It has great size, lovely apricot and peach coloring, fra- 
grance, superb growing habit, graceful buds and blooms. It has the power 
of prestige, too, for it was chosen from among many candidates by a com- 
mittee representing the college. To merit its selection, it had to be above 
the ordinary. That it is something special is attested to by the instant 
popularity which it achieved . . . not only with Vassar graduates but also PRESIDENT Wm 
with the general gardening public. People just like it because it’s agood EISENHOWER “ 
rose. $3 ea.; 3 or more, $2.65 ea. “ 
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PRESIDENT 
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H.T. (Hill) Plant Pat. 1217. A 
very good, bright red rose with 
velvet-textured petals making solid, 
40-petaled blooms. Sturdy, upright 
canes hold them one to the stem. 
The plant grows to 3 feet, has rich, 
leathery foliage. A strong, sweet 
fragrance adds its zesty touch. 
Note the big, long bud and the fine 
color. Imagine, if you can, how 
impressive and colorful the open 
bloom is! $2.50 ea.; 3 or more, 
$2.20 ea. 
3 Delightful Roses 
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H.T. (Swim & Weeks) Plant Pat. 2018. By all measurements, _ 
Invitation is a rose which is sure to please even the most exacting 
rose gardener. The rich salmon-orange color is excitingly at- 
tractive. The fragrance is, to put it mildly, likeable; some will 
say it is very pleasing. The plant in every way is an outstanding 
one. It is, in fact, so beautiful a grower, so rugged and vigorous, 
that it can be called “foolproof.” Invitation’s flowers, of which 
unfortunately, I can show here only the half-open bud, are 
generously big—almost 5 inches across. They have from 25 to 
35 medium-thick petals, nicely arranged to form substantial, 
colorful blooms—high-centered beauties. The plant bears them 
plentifully, with one or two to the stem. The medium-long stems 
are an invitation to good cutting. This is an upright grower of 
medium height and very nice proportions. It is quite easy to 
see that Invitation is a very desirable addition to any garden 
and ought to be considered seriously for yours. Perhaps you can ~~ 
gather that I rather like it myself. $2.50 ea.; 3 or more, $2.20 ea. = 
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