The Only All -America 

 Award Winner for 1970 



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/^fe^ Hybrid Tea. (Boerner.) Plant Pal. 7774. This fine new rose is bound 

 ^^^ to attract attention because it was the only one under trial this year 

 that was judged worthy of the All-America Award. And its name, First 

 Prize, is particularly suited to the high award it has won. The color is a 

 splendid rich deep pink in two shades. The underside of the petals is 

 almost a light red, while the upper side is lighter. Toward the center of 

 the flower there is a soft blending of old ivory. Altogether, the open 

 flower has a lovely glow and petals have a satiny surface. It has a large, 

 magnificent bud, perfectly formed, and the blooms are beautifully shaped, 

 with a graceful spiral center. There are about 25 wide petals, rolled back 

 as they open — as shown in the picture. Open flowers are a good 5 inches 

 in width, of special charm for cutting. Besides the All-America Award, 

 First Prize was honored with the Silver Certificate of Portland, Oregon, 

 the city that prides itself on its roses. 



The strong plant grows to medium height and is well covered \vith 

 healthy, dark green leaves. It blooms well and gives a good account of 

 itself all during the summer. You will surely want to try this new Hybrid 

 Tea, so why not order at once before the stock is gone. It is certain to be 

 in heavy demand. 



$4.50 ea. — 3 or more, S4.10 ea. 



See Index on page 31 



universal rose selection — meilland 



CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE 

 March 7, 1969 

 Dear Sidney, 



I have just received your letter informing me that 

 you plan to introduce our rose #9392 in the Fall of 

 1969. I would consider it a privilege and an honor 

 if you will consent to having this rose named 

 "Laura" after your wife, Laura Hutton. 

 I have known Laura Hutton for over fifteen years 

 personally and feel that it has been much longer 

 for I remember as a boy of eight hearing my father 

 talk of her. I feel this rose to have the quality, 

 beauty, character and appeal that I associate with 

 Laura Hutton. I hope you will consent. 

 Sincerely i «ii 



Alain Meilland 



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 Hybrid Tea. (The House of Meilland.) Plant Pat. App. For. A 

 rose in the modern manner ... a fresh, clear color with extra 

 good size and vigor. This is a clean salmon-pink that is very 

 appealing at all stages and lasts until the petals drop. 



As we always do, we tested this rose in our own fields before 

 deciding to off"er it to our customers. And when Alain Meilland 

 of the famous French firm of hybridizers suggested that we name 

 it Laura, as a tribute to Mrs. S. B. Hutton, Sr., we were more 

 than pleased. For this rose has a "lady-like" appearance, and a 

 feminine name seems especially fitting. More than that — notice 

 the words used by Mr. Meilland in his letter quoted above to de- 

 scribe both Mrs. Hutton and this flower: "quality, beauty, char- 

 acter and appeal." We agree, and we believe you too will greet 

 this new Hybrid Tea enthusiastically. 



$4 ea. — 3 or 



The buds are ovoid in shape, and as they open they become 

 nicely double blooms of pleasingly rounded form. Large, broad 

 curved petals numbering about 30 to 35 stretch out to make a 

 5-inch flower. Blooms are borne one to a stem, and sometimes 

 several appear on a strong cane. Foliage is reddish green at first, 

 becoming medium green and covering the plant well. A tall plant 

 to put in the back row. Growth starts with great vigor early in 

 the growing season, followed soon by a profusion of buds. By the 

 end of the summer the plant has reached a height of 3J^ feet and 

 has provided dozens of lovely, softly tinted clear pink blooms. 

 Picture them as beautiful flowers in a bouquet and bringing a 

 delicate feminine touch to your garden as well. 



Join us in loving Laura, our special pride for 1970. 



more, S3. 55 ea. 



Phone: Area Code 215-869-2426 



Copyright 1969, The Conard-Pyle Co. 



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