(below) Grandiflora. (The House of Meilland.) Plant 
hatte Se Pat. 2349. ‘This rose has an inviting, deep cool-pink 
color which keeps its crisp freshness even on the hottest days. The beauty 
of deep pink or light red buds opening to an appealing deep cool-pink is 
further enhanced because Garden State is so conveniently tall, to show 
them off. The bud is classic and opens well, bursting into a large, solid 
bloom with 35 to 45 big petals of firm texture. The color, form and strong 
stems make this rose ideal for cutting, arranging or exhibiting. The very 
strong, heavy canes carry the blooms usually one to the long stem, but 
sometimes in candelabras of several. Foliage is a deep, glossy green, very 
thick and luxuriant. Fragrance is a light tea. Garden State should be 
planted in the ‘‘back row,”’ where its impressive stature will not be lost. 
As a rose that can be grown and shown with pride, it was especially chosen 
to be named ‘‘Garden State” to honor the 300th Anniversary of the foun- 
ding of the state of New Jersey. 
$3 ea.—3 or more, $2.65 ea. 


