Publisher’s Note. —This booklet by J. H. Nicolas was 
written and ready for the printer when he died, September 25, 
1937. Recognized as America’s ranking rosarian, he was, 
for the last eight years, in charge of Jackson & Perkins' 
research work with Roses. The author of many books, he 
was recognized and honored abroad as well as at home. 
The Jackson & Perkins Company considers it a privilege to 
present this book just as Dr. Nicolas would like to have it. 
Copyright ipjS, by 
Jackson & Perkins Company 
• ' Newark, New York 
Dr. Nicolas at his hybridizing work. 
Photo Summer, 19V. 
Jackson & Perkins present the latest Rose Creations, destined to cast a 
refreshing brilliance on the garden scene—Roses which include the best of 
the old with desirable new qualities besides. These modern Roses rise above 
the old by virtue of superlative coloring, distinction of form, vigor of 
growth, or by a combination of all these virtues. 
These superlative Roses are no accident. They are wrought by the hybrid¬ 
izer’s genius out of the richness of nature’s materials. They must pass rigid 
tests, and must prove their worth under actual growing conditions. Only 
then may they be entrusted to fly the regal banners as the queens of the garden. 
The world’s production of new Roses of the last four years reached the 
stupendous number of nearly 800 varieties. Most of these have been tested 
in our own trial-gardens and fields. From this large group we have picked 
35 aristocrats from eight countries, each one showing a decided improvement 
over previous Roses of the same type and 
color-range. Some are of European and 
some of American origin. All have a par¬ 
ticular liking for American climatic and 
soil conditions. This has been ascertained 
by extensive tests in various parts of the 
country. 
Several of these novelties were produced 
in our own Newark laboratories and 
selected out of thousands of seedlings from 
blue-blooded parents and new hardy 
strains. Altogether, these newcomers make 
thrilling additions to the nobility of 
flowerdom. 
Hats off to the New Roses! 
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