Rose Garden of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Brown, Atherton, Calif. 
Our Annual Bulb Show in March and April draws thousands of 
visitors to our extensive show gardens. 
Our landscape department designed this charming little 
rose garden for Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Photograph was taken 
18 months after planting was completed. A suitable back¬ 
ground and the blending or massing of colors effectively 
adds much to the success of any planting. 
‘Sister Therese. (1930) Outstanding in our gardens for its 
strong growth and freedom of bloom. Buds are large, long, 
dark golden and remarkably beautiful. Open flowers of 
creamy yellow are attractive though a bit loose in form. 
One of the really good new ones. Suitable for background 
planting because of its tall growth. 75c. 
Shot Silk. H.T. Gold and orange buds opening to semi- 
double flowers of coppery rose shot with golden yellow. The 
clean, bright foliage is almost immune to mildew. A con¬ 
stant bloomer and a good rose in a shaded or cold, foggy 
location. 50c. 
Signora. H.T. (1935) Orange cerise. (Described on page 
35.) Patented. $2.00. 
Southport. H.T. (1934) We consider this the finest red rose 
offered for several years. Buds are nicely formed and come 
on good stems. Color is a bright red, not dark but unfading, 
with no trace of blue even in the hottest weather. Foliage 
is good and fairly resistant to mildew damage. $1.25. 
‘Souvenir de Mme. C. Chambard. (1931) A lovely rose 
with exquisite buds of deep rose-pink. The open flower is 
quite double with a golden glow shining up through the rose- 
pink petals. $1.00. 
Sunkist. (1931) This sport from Joanna Hill has all the 
beauty of form of the original variety but in addition has 
glowing autumnal tints in its outer petals that make its name 
very fitting. Those who demand long, slender buds for cut¬ 
ting will find this variety most satisfactory. 60c. 
‘Susan Louise. H.T. (1929) A lovely light pink bush rose 
that is a seedling of Belle of Portugal. The very long buds 
are slightly darker than those of Belle of Portugal and are 
borne continuously throughout the summer. 50c. 
Talisman. H.T. (1929) The coloring is most unusual, being 
a combination of gold, apricot, pink and carmine in mingled 
splashes, streaks and blends. It has fragrance equal to Mme. 
Butterfly and blooms as profusely as Mme. Edouard Her- 
riot. For greatest satisfaction the flowers should be cut in 
the tight-bud stage. 50c. 
Texas Centennial. H.T. (1935) To date this is the best of 
the many red sports of President Hoover. Has all of 
Hoover’s good points and coloring of even dark rose, almost 
red, with a hint of golden glow. Exceptionally fine for cut¬ 
ting. Patented. $1.00. 
SPRING BULB SHOW 
Our Sixth Annual Outdoor Bulb Show will be held 
from March 1st till early April. Early March is Daffo¬ 
dil time when thousands of these cheery flowers in 
more than a hundred varieties start the Spring Show. 
Flowering with them are early Dutch Iris, Anemones, 
Ranunculus, Species Tulips and many rare Cape and 
Dutch Bulbs. Flowering trees and shrubs contribute 
to the colorful pageant. 
In late March and early April Tulips are at the 
height of their bloom. This is also the main blooming 
season of Dutch Iris, Scillas, Tritonias and California 
Native Bulbs. 
The flower arrangement section of our show pro¬ 
vides practical and interesting demonstrations of the 
use of spring flowers. 
All flower lovers are invited to attend our show. 
A special invitation is extended to Garden Clubs to 
hold their March and April meetings in the gardens 
of “Old Adobe,” our century-old guest lodge. 
President Herbert Hoover 
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