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17 th Century . . . and the Angel, with dew-laden wings, being weary, 
Old Pink Moss Rose begged of the Rose a night’s shelter. Awakening refreshed, she 
asked how such hospitality might be repaid. "Make me even more 
beautiful,” replied the Queen of Flowers. "But what grace can I 
add to the most beaut if ul of all flowers,” said the Angel; and then, 
glancing at her mossy bed, she gathered some and placed it on the 
Rose’s young buds. Thus was born the Moss Rose. 
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— From the Calvadas Legend 
of the Birth of the 
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Campanulas and Plants 
of c&oday 
The many original illustrations in this catalogue, (all from unretouched photographs taken in our garden), must not be 
reproduced without permission. All rights reserved. 
THE RENTER ROSE GARDEN 
(Formerly at Monterey, now at Rios Silvestres in Beautiful Brown Valley ) 
R. F. D. 5, BOX 326 — WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA 
