For the You of Mankind! 
On V-E Day in San Francisco 
Commemorating V-E Day at the United Nations 
Conference in San Francisco, there was presented as 
from the American Rose Society, separately to each 
leader of every one of the 49 delegations, a | loom of 
the Peace Rose, with a card reading ““We hope the 
Peace Rose will influence men’s thoughts for ever- 
lasting World Peace.” 
Many replied. The Deputy Prime Minister of 
Australia wrote: “I hope that the people of the 
world will cultivate the Peace Rose in profusion and 
let it be a constant reminder of the goal for which 
we are unitedly striving.” 
Christened in the cause of peace when Berlin fell; 
greeted with acclaim by world leaders in San Fran- 
cisco while every continent was yet vibrant with the 
echoes of V-E Day; considered a worthy memento 
of the United Nations Conference by its Chairman, 
E. A. Stettinius, Jr., who will plant it at his home 
in Virginia— 
Here is a Rose always to be remembered 
for its intimate identification with one of 
the greatest moments in world history. 
*PEACE—All-America Rose Selection 
See Front Cover Page 
WARS (Mme. A. Meilland). H.T. Plant Pat. 591. 
YX Peace is not a colorless Rose of dead white, 
but it is vivid with the colors of the dawn as of 
a new era. It is rich and vital. The buds are 
golden yellow, each petal edged with pink that 
seems to deepen as the flower slowly opens. The 
shades of color vary but are always beautiful, and the 
change is an enchanting thing to watch as the buds 
open and the gold changes to ivory or alabaster- 
white while the pink blush spreads and deepens 
along the edge of every petal. 
Peace has well been likened to a rainbow, for it 
has that same sort of shimmering iridescence. Though 
the very double bloom is unusually large, long-last- 
ing, and constantly fresh-looking, its effect is always 
that of delicate and almost ethereal loveliness. 
There is nothing delicate-looking about the plant, 
however. It is the crowning miracle of the Peace 
Rose that the whole plant is as superior as the 
bloom. The strong, straight stems lift the flowers 
proudly above the mass of vigorous, shining, disease- 
resistant foliage. In glorious succession, the high- 
centered blooms hold their form and freshness an 
unbelievable time, either as a cut-flower or on the 
bush and, at times, the fragrance is strong and lus- 
cious. Throughout its All-America Rose Selections 
tests it continually received the highest ratings that 
any Rose had ever attained. See prices below. 
What Rose Experts Say of PEACE 
‘‘The Peace Rose is the most glorious thing I ever saw in my 
life,”? was the comment of David B. Watson of Detroit, Mich., 
a District Councilor of the American Rose Society. Mrs. Har- 
riett Risley Foote wrote from her famous Rose-garden at 
Marblehead, Mass., ‘‘They are magnificent in every way. 
It is truly a royal Rose, and well deserves the name of ‘Peace’. 
I certainly cannot praise it too highly, also the growth and the 
foliage have been very fine.” 
“This Rose is a masterpiece, and a dream of beauty. It has 
grown unusually well and has been continuously in bloom, 
with substantial, healthy foliage.” This was from Miss Evelyn 
Collins Hill, Chief Rosarian of the Garden Club of Virginia. 
Dr. J. Horace McFarland, beloved President Emeritus of the 
American Rose Society, wrote, ‘‘Peace Rose is unique in bud, 
bloom and spread. It pleases, surprises, and contents the gar- 
dener who stays with it. I have greatly enjoyed not only its 
astonishing flowers but the substantial foliage that puts under 
the blooms a real foundation. Peace is with us to stay.” 
PRICES 9-yr.-old .50 225 
Postpaid Ficld Plants A i 3,26 

Introduced by The Conard-Pyle Co. 

© c.-P. co. 
*x CITY OF YORK. Climber. (Tantau.) Plant 
Pat. Pending. A new white climber with dis- 
tinctive qualities which will make it a most welcome 
addition to its class. It is hardy and very strong- 
growing; able to cover a large area. The beautiful 
foliage, small, abundant, clean and shining, fairly 
sparkles in the sunlight. In May and June it is an 
almost solid mass of bloom, from its very tip right 
down to the ground. The pointed buds, shading from 
buff-yellow to pale cream, open to 3-inch, semi- 
double to double flowers of creamy white, whose 
delightful fragrance envelops the whole plant. 
$1.50 ea.; 3 for $3.75. 

Let this CATALOG be your 
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& ) STAR GUIDE to GOOD ROSES e 
FALL 
This catalog has the honor of making the premier 
announcement of the introducers of the Peace Rose 
in America, ‘‘the Rose of a generation,” the greatest 
Rose in the career of the famous young originator 
Francis Meilland of Lyons, France, where the Rose 
is called ‘‘Mme. A. Meilland.”’ 
We suggest autumn orders to insure delivery. 
The same holds true of all orders. Autumn is a good 
time for planting, except in severe climates. 
Throughout America, Roses continue in excessive 
demand in the face of limited supply. 
Prices are subject to change December 15, 1945, 
for two-year, number 1, field-grown Roses delivered 
free in U.S.A. by Express or Parcel Post. 
Any orders for spring will need to be accepted 
subject to possible cancellation after fall crders 
are filled. 
Please see further urgent information, page 23. 
