MATADOR 
'(Van Rossem, Holland) 
Plant Patent No. 170 
The name reveals the color—a bright crimson 
with darker silvery sheen, yet it is not a harsh, 
shocking red. It is a soft velvety crimson with a 
maroon depth restful to the eyes and blending 
harmoniously with other Rose colors. The bloom 
is large and double, brimful of attar of Rose. 
While it is a cut Rose, the branching habit of the 
plant makes it also a good bedding variety. It 
brings the fire and flash of the toreador to your 
garden. Sturdy grower. Silver Medal, Portland, 
1936. Retails at $1.25 each. 
BETTER TIMES 
(Jos. H. Hill Co., 1934) Plant Patent No. 23 
A perfect bud and bloom of an unusual cerise-red, a little lighter in the 
center; double and very fragrant. This is a good cut-flower, spreading the 
happy feeling indicated by its name; millions of Better Times blooms are being 
sold throughout the country. A worthy introduction from Hill of Richmond, 
Indiana. Retails at $1.25 each. 
MARY HART 
(George Hart, 1931) 
Plant Patent No. 8 
A sport of Talisman, it performs even better. 
The bud is deep rose-red, opening to well-formed 
blossoms of velvety blood-red with an overglow 
of amber. It is a superb Rose and will prove a 
delightful addition to your garden. Retails at 
$1.00 each. 
This attractive picture of 
a Kose-garden planted No¬ 
vember, 1936 , was taken July 
3, 1937. It shows the results 
which may be obtained the 
frst season. 
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