THE ALAMO- the gorgeous 

 new many-petaled red rose 



*THE ALAMO. H.T. (Meilland.) Plant Pat. 1689. A name 

 to conjure with in the greal annals of Texas— and now a rose 

 whose brillianl color and sparkling lire t>pii'> the spirit ot the 

 men who earned their glorj there ... a rose whose rugged char- 

 acter is in keeping with theirs. The Alamo deserves the honor. 

 The flower is extremely double, having more than 100 petals 

 which compose a full and well-formed blossom that lasts so long 

 it seems /<> be painted on (he plant! Imagine such a flowerol 

 \ei\et texture in the most intense cardinal-red color' you ve 

 ever seen. Imagine that this scintillating hue is distributed 

 evenly throughout the flower, and that it holds true to 

 the verv end. Your mind's eye may come close, but 

 can't possibly capture The Alamo's reality . . . The 

 Alamo's beaut v. Also in keeping with the quality of the 

 men of The Alamo is the plant itself ... a vigorous, 

 bushy, much-branched grower which is upright and 

 sturdy. The Alamo's foliage is abundant and attractive. 

 Blooms are borne in free-blooming style, providing many a lovely 

 Qowerforthe home. This is a surprising ros< — with its unusual 

 doubleness. its intense redness, its compact appearance— even its 

 tight, deep red buds from which emerge the magnificent flowers. 

 This is a rose whose beauty endures, jusl as does the memory of 

 a great and courageous d I. $3.50 ea.; 3 or more. .S3. 10 ea. 



ALL STAR ROSES 



ARE GUARANTEED 



TO BLOOM 



PERFECTA-the new pink and cream wonder 



-A-PERFECTA. H.T. (Kordes.) Plant Pat. L604. Wonderful it is— for 



there i- something about this beautiful new rose which makes one appreciate 

 more than ever the powers of Nature. Pink, or rose-red. and cream in a de- 

 lightful blending of colors. Perfecta offers a rare kind of beauty. Blooms are 

 big and well formed, with high centers and gracefully outcurling, large petals. 



The\ make good cutting, too, since they com le to each st.-m. The plant 



is veiy vigorous and has rich, heavy foliage and strong canes. It grows to 

 medium height and in the sturdiest manner imaginable. The substantial flown 

 has a delicate and intriguing scent. All-in-all. here is a new 

 rose which is "a thing of beauty" in every way. and which 

 should be a welcome addition to an> garden. It is sheer de- 

 li-lit from bud to bloom, and an outstanding grower with 

 plenty of character S3.. 50 ea.; 3 or more. S3. 10 ea. 



Distinguished 



by Character — 



Known for 



High Quality — 



Loved for 



Rare Beauty! 



HEW! 



•THE 

 ALAMO 



STAR 

 ROSES 



WEST GROVE, PA. 



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