Hybrid Tea. (The House of Meil- 

 land.) Plant Pat. 1943. Magnificent 

 ffijs crimson-red overlaid with an iridescent scarlet sheen — a 

 / *!P color even more beautiful when seen under artificial 

 lights. The bloom is perfectly formed and above average in 

 size, with 50 to 60 neatly placed petals. A solidly substantial 

 flower of top exhibition quality, long lasting and with high 

 style to match its name. Good stems hold the flowers, which 

 do not fade or turn blue as they open but keep their rich red 

 color. Buds are ovoid, and fragrance is delicate. 



A bushy, vigorous, upright plant with rich green, leath- 

 ery leaves, and plenty of them. A plant to be relied on for 

 steady, continuing bloom production throughout the grow- 

 ing season. Hardy and healthy, it will give all-round satis- 

 faction and become a great asset in your garden. It will 

 especially thrill you as a cut flower. 

 $3.50 ea.— 3 or more, $3.10 ea. 



GARDEN STATE 



CHRISTIAN DIOR 



Tips on 

 Rose Care 



To do well, a rose bush 

 needs to be planted 

 where it will receive full 

 exposure to the sun for 

 six hours a day. It needs 

 to be pruned and fertilized in 

 the spring, watered regularly in dry 

 weather, and sprayed systematically as 

 protection against bugs and disease. 

 In the coldest climates some winter 

 protection is advisable. 



When you get into the swing of it, 

 this procedure is not hard to carry out. 

 In fact, you will value your roses all 

 the more because they do ask a little 

 from you. 



Hybrid Tea. (The House of 

 Meilland.) Plant Pat. 1469. Here 

 is an inviting rose, exactly right for floral arrange- 

 ments where its unusual color is the final perfect 

 touch . . . rich deep orange buds and beautiful 

 blooms of slightly lighter apricot tones with tints of 

 orange and just a hint of red. The well-formed buds 

 open to large, solid blooms of 35 to 45 big, firm petals 

 with fine texture. The distinctive color remains vivid 

 throughout the life of the flower. Lady Elgin is a tall 

 rose, strong and upright. The long, sturdy canes are 

 covered with sea-green foliage that highlights the rich 

 blooms. There is a subtle, lovely perfume too. 



Perhaps you know the pleasure and excitement of 

 entering roses in a show. We suggest Lady Elgin as 

 a good candidate for a prize. These well-shaped, 

 lasting flowers are just what the judges look for. 

 $3.25 ea. — 3 or more, $3 ea. 



