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Sport of "Grillodale" 
Registered with The American Rose Society 
U. S. Plant Patent No. 49 
"American Pride" is a sport of "Grillodale", which in turn is a sport of "Mme. Butterfly", and has 
long been regarded as the queen of white roses. 
"American Pride" is considered one of the finest white roses ever developed, and has won high 
acclaim from florists, horticulturists and floral clubs and societies. 
COLOR: Beautiful pure white when mature; at times (before maturity) suffused with slight tint of 
pink, which adds to its beauty. 
BUD: When opening, about two inches long. Opens gradually and full. 
FLOWER: Large, about four and one-half inches across. About thirty-five very large petals, which 
are all large. Moderate, lasting fragrance and excellent lasting quality. 
HABIT: Grows upright. Long and medium stout stems with very few thorns, and an unusual number 
of leafy branches. Leaves are leathery, large and heavy, and are of rich green color. Very 
prolific and a profuse bloomer. 
PRICES: 
Strong Grafted Plants (2'/4 in.) Scions 
S 30.00 per 100 (25 to 250 quantity) 
$ 250 .00 per 1000 (250 and over) 
$12.00 per 100 
$100.00 per 1000 
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Airplane view of N. Grillo establishment at Milldale, Connecticut, which has been constantly en¬ 
larged since its modest beginning in 1915. Plans for even greater enlargement are now under way. 
N. GRILLO 
FLORICULTURIST 
