LIKE THEM 



LADY ELGIN 



Hybrid Tea. (The House of Meilland.) Plant Pat. 1469. 

 Luscious butterscotch and apricot in a delicious blend, the 

 delight of flower arrangers. Buds are a subdued orange. 

 As they slowly unfurl they become soft orange-gold with a 

 hint of red. Blooms are big and firm, with 35 to 45 broad 

 petals, subtly perfumed. A strong, upright grower. 

 $3.50 ea.— 3 or more, $3.20 ea. 



GARDEN STATE 



LADY ELGIN 



CHRISTIAN DIOR 



/tt\ Hybrid Tea. (The House of Meil- 

 *3P land.) Plant Pat. 1943. A flower of 

 top exhibition quality, long lasting and 

 with high style to match its name. The 

 color is handsome crimson-red, overlaid 

 with an iridescent scarlet sheen. Blooms 

 are perfectly formed and above average 

 in size, with 50 to 60 neatly placed petals. 

 Delicate fragrance. 



A vigorous, tall, upright bush and rich 

 green, leathery leaves. A plant to be 

 relied on for steady, continuing bloom 

 throughout the growing season. Hardy 

 and healthy. 



$3.50 ea.— 3 or more, $3.20 ea. 



THE ALL-AMERICA 

 SYMBOL 



We suggest that you especially note 

 the roses marked with this symbol, for 

 these winners of the All-America 

 Award are very likely to do extra well 

 anywhere. 



To earn this award a new rose must 

 be entered for trial in all 24 test gar- 

 dens set up by All-America Rose Selec- 

 tions in far-scattered areas of the 

 United States. There the roses are 

 grown for two years and scored from 

 time to time by knowledgeable judges. 

 Those that come up to AARS stand- 

 ards are declared the winners. 



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