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GARDEN STATE 



Grandiflora. (The House 

 of Meilland.) Plant Pat. 

 2349. An inviting, deep cool pink that stays 

 fresh looking even on the hottest days. The 

 pointed buds are deep pink to light red, open- 

 ing to an appealing rose-pink. The 35 to 45 

 big petals of firm texture are a slightly deeper 

 shade of pink on the underside. These two 

 shades of pink are attractive through all stages, 

 from the slowly opening bud to the cupped 

 open flower. A large, solid bloom with light 

 tea fragrance, usually carried singly on a long 

 stem but sometimes in candelabras of several. 

 The foliage of this beautiful Grandiflora is 

 especially good, covering the very tall bush 

 with a lush deep glossy green mantle. Vigorous 

 and well branched. Plant it where the shining 

 foliage will act as a backdrop. 

 $3.25 ea. — 3 or more, $3 ea. 



Hybrid Tea. (R. 



Jelly.) Plant Pat. 

 2746. As refreshing as a summer shower, this 

 fine rose always seems to sparkle. 



The colors are beautifully blended — light 

 crimson-pink with a soft chrome-yellow reverse, 

 and as the flower develops, the crimson passes 

 to fuchsia-pink. Buds are urn shaped, of 

 medium size, solid and very well formed. They 

 open into full, high-centered blooms of large 

 size with firm, satiny petals. Pleasing tea fra- 

 grance. Stems are straight and strong, excel- 

 lent to cut. The plant is of average height, well 

 branched and well covered with medium green 

 foliage of extra large size. Hardy and healthy, 

 this is a good choice for any garden. 

 $3.25 ea. — 3 or more, $3 ea. 



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A Word About 

 Your Garden Soil 



If you are not satisfied with 

 the way your roses are growing 

 and blooming, it may be worth 

 your while to have a soil test 

 made. We have an expert to recommend 

 to you: Robert B. Peters Co., Inc., 2833 Pennsyl- 

 vania St., Allentown, Pa. 18104. 



To prepare a soil sample, dig a hole about 10 

 inches deep. Cut a thin slice of soil from the top 

 to the bottom of this hole, and put it in a plastic 

 bag. Take five or six other samples in a similar 

 manner, putting them all in the same bag. Stir 

 them up together, and mail about a pint of this 

 mixture in a box to Mr. Peters. His charge for an 

 analysis and suggestions for improving your soil 

 is S2.00. 



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