The Rose 
Without a Thorn! 
Probably the most amazing de¬ 
velopment in the world of flori¬ 
culture is "Thornless Beauty", 
the wonderful new rose that 
offers exceptional beauty, luxu¬ 
rious petalage and color and yet 
is the first recorded hybrid tea 
rose without a thorn! 
"Thornless Beauty" has proved 
excellent for indoor and outdoor 
culture and is, as its name in¬ 
dicates, a variety that lovers of 
fine roses have long desired. 
Illustration shows typical 
"Thornless Beauty" average 
plant growing in the N. Grillo 
greenhouse six months after 
planting. 
THORNLESS BEAUTY" 
"THORNLESS BEAUTY" 
Sport of "Better Times" 
Registered with the American Rose Society 
U. S. Patent Applied For 
For centuries it has been every floriculturist's dream 
to grow a rose without a thorn. Now, with "Thornless 
Beauty", this age-old dream has come true for all 
lovers of beautiful roses. 
COLOR: Beautiful crimson red. 
BUD: Medium long pointed. When ready to open, slightly 
darker than the open flower. Opens gradually and 
perfectly. 
FLOWER: Medium large, full high centered; about four inches 
across when fully open. Petals number about fifty. 
Pleasing fragrance. Opens freely and has very good 
lasting quality. 
HABIT: Grows upright; vigorous, with abundant leathery foliage. 
Medium and long strong stems. After more than a 
year's trial, "Thornless Beauty" has proved to be the 
mos t fre e-bloom ing rose t he originator h as ever grown. 
$2.00 each; 3 for $5.00; $20.00 per doz. 
