THE GLORIOUS FLORIBUNDAS 
ANNE POULSEN DONALD PRIOR 
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(Plant Patent No. 182.) 
Makes a showy addition to any Rose- 
garden. The 24-inch stems bear fine 
sprays of brilliant scarlet flowers 
vividly overcast with crimson. A 
true Poulsen with typical heavy, 
healthy Poulsen foliage. Has a long 
season of bloom. Among the Danish 
varieties from this famous hybridist, 
it stands out as one of the very best. 
Bloom... 4-inch flowers with 14 huge 
petals. 
Scent.... reminiscent of the soft sweet 
hill winds. 
Hardy., .don’t even mind our Ameri¬ 
can winters. 
Award. .Certificate of Merit National 
Rose Society and one at 
Bagatelle. 
(Plant Patent applied for.) — 
Great clusters of graceful flowers that 
are red, like rare old wine. Dark green 
foliage for a background. Huge 
splashes of brilliant color in your gar¬ 
den—that's what Donald Prior can 
contribute—a Rose that everyone 
should include in his collection. 
Variety .an 8-petaled Floribunda 
Rose with flowers about 
3 inches across on branch¬ 
ing plants some 18 
inches high. 
Continuous, .never without flowers— 
with three or four flow¬ 
ers on individual shoots, 
between the large bursts 
of bloom which come 
very frequently through¬ 
out the season. 
Scent .rare old fragrance inher¬ 
ited from a Damask an¬ 
cestor. 
Price 75c. each $7.50 per doz. Price $1.00 each $10.00 per doz. 
SMILES 
(Plant Patent No. 331.) > 
A bright, cheery flower that actually 
looks up at you from its place in your 
garden and smiles. It was originated 
by the late Dr. Nicolas, who was so 
widely known as a Rose specialist— 
and has been seen and admired by 
thousands of Rose enthusiasts who 
have visited our gardens. You, too, 
will fall in love with Smiles—quickly. 
Color .a splendid salmon-pink. 
Blooms .semi-double and about 
3 inches in diameter. 
Characteristics. . . blossoms are long- 
lasting and are borne on 
medium-tall, spreading 
plants with handsome 
foliage. 
Continuity. .just about as continuous 
a bloomer as a Rose can 
possibly be. 
Fragrant . .read the testimonial 
below. You will be de¬ 
lighted too. 
Price 85c. each $8.50 per doz. 
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J. V P. CO. 
O j. u p . co. ‘Smiles’ opened its first blossom today. I am pleased with the fine | bush and had 23 
a happy surprise when I found the blossom not only lovely , but richly fragrant. Frances M. 
Gusheb, Appleton, Maine. June 19, 1939. 
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