sndow^ed vv^ith grace and beauty 



Visitors Always Welcome 



About the time you will receive this catalog — 



this summer or early fall — is an ideal time to 



come see our 50 acres of roses in full bloom. 



Hundreds of thousands of plants are loaded 



with colorful flowers . . . the largest planting of 



roses east of the Mississippi, and all of it open for 



your pleasure seven days a week. 



Also sec the Robert Pyle Memorial Garden and "The Living 



Catalog" of roses. Two convenient Garden Centers nearby to 



serve you. Come browse around for an hour or a day. No charge 



at any time. 



/) PI- ^ A,// {rig/'t) Grandiflora. (Lammerts.) Plant 



(///fM /jiiM/Mi/r Pat. 1259. To call this an outstanding 

 (^^ rose is an understatement. Visitors to a garden, seeing this 



'^ commanding plant in full bloom for the first time, breathe 

 "What is that one?" In its truly regal way this rose dominates 

 the scene. The rich pink color is never harsh, but always light 

 in tone, evenly distributed and fine textured. Buds come both 

 singly and several on a stem. Flowers are cupped when fully 

 expanded, and are borne in steady succession all summer long. 

 This plant has the unique and admirable habit of pushing its 

 canes upward, to form a strong green pillar. Cut the blooms 

 if you must — and you will want to — but the flower-covered 

 plant is such an attraction in the garden that you may prefer 

 to leave it alone. The first and finest Grandiflora. 



$3 ea. — 3 or more, $2.65 ea. 



Star Rose Guarantee 



Our roses are guaranteed to grow and bloom as they should for 

 one growing season. If they do not, we will replace them or refund 

 the purchase price. 



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{right) Hybrid Tea. (The House of 

 '// Meilland.) Plant Pat. 2597. Indiana is one of the 

 brightest red roses you've ever seen. It's a true, solid, bright 

 cardinal-red that's sure to please. The buds open to fully 

 double, cup-shaped blooms of excellent form and 

 profile. The large flowers of 35 to 40 velvety 

 petals are held firmly upright on strong stems of 

 medium length. They are set so close to the com- 

 pact, well-branched bush that they seem to create 

 a floating rich tapestry of green and red. The plant 

 grows to moderate Hybrid Tea height but its vigor is above 

 average and bloom production is extremely good. The foliage 

 is heavy, large, deep green and plentiful. Fragrance is light 

 but pleasing. A cheerful red rose . . . still new to most gar- 

 dens . . . that should find its way to many hearts. 



$2.75 ea. — 3 or more, $2.40 ea. 



