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BROOKS'EVERBLOOMING ROSE NOVELTIES FOR 1938 
• Among the Patented Roses described below you will find the cream of the latest intro¬ 
ductions, as well as the best of the earlier introductions. All these Roses have been tested 
widely and you can buy them with full confidence that they will 
perform as well or better than the older varieties. They all belong 
to the Hybrid Tea or everblooming class. 
• Modern Roses are easier to grow because hybridizers have 
improved their methods and strains. Parents have been chosen 
more carefully for hardiness. These novelties are renowned for 
their vigor, reliability, and adaptability to most conditions. They 
will thrive in a much wider territory than the old types, being 
specially bred for greater hardiness. 
• These Patented Roses are offered in the two year old, num¬ 
ber one size only. They are not subject to any quantity discount 
other than that quoted following the description of each variety. 
They are covered by our regular guarantee. (See page 4.) 
HOOSIER BEAUTY 
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ALEZANE. (Pahissa, 1934) Plant Patent No. 116. Large urn¬ 
shaped bud of reddish brown—the open flower is cupped, the 
color being sorrel, passing to rich apricot, reverse of petals being sorrel, stripped with 
yellow veins. The petals have great substance and are unaffected by hot or wet weather. 
The foliage is good, the plant is vigorous, upright and unusually 
beautiful buds and flowers are carried on fine stems for cutting. 
It starts blooming very early and keeps it up right on through the 
season. You'll like this Rose. Each $1.25. Doz. $12.50. 
COUNTESS VANDAL. (M. Leenders & Co., 1932) Plant Patent 
No. 38. The Rose of Roses! "Countess" has been enthusiastically 
received by Rose lovers everywhere. Its long pointed bud, dis¬ 
tinctive shadings of coppery bronze, suffused with soft gold, and 
its glorious form are a continuous "movie," developing new beauty 
at all times during its long life. You too, will be enthusiastic about 
this, the "Rose of Roses!" Each $1.00. Doz. $10.00 
ECLIPSE. (Nicolas, 1935) Plant Patent No. 172. The interna¬ 
tional sensation of the year, awarded prizes in Rome, Paris and 
other test-gardens. Its long, stream-lined bud, enhanced by orna¬ 
mental sepals, is of rich gold without shading. The petals are 
large and tough, but not numerous, averaging 20 to 25, with more 
in the autumn. This Rose not only has elegant form, but the plant 
is strong and upright, the foliage is good, the stems are long and 
strong, giving it exceptional cutting value, and it really knows how to produce right on 
through the season. Each $1.50. Doz. $15.00 
E. G. HILL 
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