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II. T. (Meilland) Plant Pat. 2031. Chosen and named to celebrate the 

 100th anniversary of Vassar College, this splendid exhibition-type rose, 

 introduced several years ago, has become something of a sensation . . . and 

 with good reason. It has great size, lovely apricot and peach coloring, fra- 

 grance, superb growing habit, graceful buds and blooms. It has the power 

 of prestige, too, for it was chosen from among many candidates by a com- 

 mittee representing the college. To merit its selection, it had to be above 

 the ordinary. That it is something special is attested to by the instant 

 popularity which it achieved . . . not only with Vassar graduates but also 

 with the general gardening public. People just like it because it's a good 

 rose. $3 ea.; 3 or more, §2.65 ea. 



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H.T. (Hill) Plant Pat. 1217. A 

 very good, bright red rose witli 

 velvet-textured petals making solid, 

 40-petaled blooms. Sturdy, upright 

 canes hold them one to the stem. 

 The plant grows to 3 feet, has rich, 

 leathery foliage. A strong, sweet 

 fragrance adds its zesty touch. 

 Note the big, long bud and the fine 

 color. Imagine, if you can, how 

 impressive and colorful the open 

 bloom is! $2.50 ea.; 3 or more, 

 $2.20 ea. 



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H.T. (Swim & Weeks) Plant Pat. 2018. By all measurements, 

 Invitation is a rose which is sure to please even the most exacting 

 rose gardener. The rich salmon-orange color is excitingly at- 

 tractive. The fragrance is, to put it mildly, likeable; some will 

 say it is very pleasing. The plant in every way is an outstanding 

 one. It is, in fact, so beautiful a grower, so rugged and vigorous, 

 that it can be called "foolproof." Invitation's flowers, of which 

 unfortunately, I can show here only the half-open bud, are 

 generously big — almost 5 inches across. They have from 25 to 

 35 medium-thick petals, nicely arranged to form substantial, 

 colorful blooms — high-centered beauties. The plant bears them 

 plentifully, with one or two to the stem. The medium-long stems 

 are an invitation to good cutting. This is an upright grower of 

 medium height and very nice proportions. It is quite easy to 

 see that Invitation is a very desirable addition to any garden 

 and ought to be considered seriously for yours. Perhaps you can 

 gather that I rather like it myself. $2.50 ea. ; 3 or more, $2.20 ea. 



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