ADORATION 
(Plant Patent No. 453) 
One of the loveliest of our newer Roses. A master- 
piece of the noted Jean Gaujard—into which he has 
so admirably wrought the virtues that give it such 
high rank in the Parade of Modern Roses. A subtle 
fragrance adds to its charm. First exhibited in France, 
Adoration was accorded a brilliant reception, chosen 
as the official Rose for the International Exhibition. 
More exquisite than Los Angeles, and charmingly 
illumined with autumn sunset coloring. Exquisite 
5-in. blooms. 










Color.......brilliant, salmon-pink, splash of 
orange at bases of petals. 
Intriguing. long, pointed buds opening gradu- 
ally into high-centered blooms. 
Foliage.... .ptofuse, effective, shiny. A rich 
coppery green in color. 
Habit......strong and upright, about 30 in. 
tall. Lithesome, airy plants— 
hardy, vigorous. 
Produces....many branches, bearing in great 
profusion from June till frost. 
Honors.....Gold Medal, Lyon, 1939; Gold 
Medal, Bordeaux, 1939. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75; 12 for $15. 

White Briarcliff = #7. 
WHITE BRIARCLIFF ‘23: 
One of the daintiest and most delightful of all white Roses—grows 
gracefully. Produces great quantities of flowers repeatedly through- 
out the entire season. Exquisite in flower arrangements. With the 
- = loveliness of a charming bride, this gorgeous Rose proudly displays 
Sitio its blooms—so coolly fragrant—so generously long-lived. 
Adoration — Distinction... .both in bud and open flower, pure 
white. Blooms a week ahead of 
DICKSONS RED “sr yr" most. 
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: : : Prolifics. 00 d : ; 
This glowing scarlet-red Rose from the Emerald Isle “‘has everything” ae or eater | Saab a 2 
—flashing color; large, beautifully cupped, high-centered form; rich Plant........spreading, bushy, 2 to 3 ft. 
fragrance; early, abundant, continuous bloom; resistance to heat; strong, Brig of Honor ond (Cole ADR ieee al 
sturdy bush; clear, healthy foliage. Stands the hottest sun with color un- ‘ eS hibition Pare Per cate 
dimmed. Dicksons Red will continue to be the leading red Rose for years Madali ereacti NOH) 
to come. In cooler weather, a rich velvety red. Our favorite red Rose. 
Pied ee : $1.25 each; 3 for $3.15; 12 for $12.50 
Hardy......thrives in hottest summer and blooms unceasingly, one of 
the first in spring. The color holds; does not blue. 
Plant.......well formed, about 2 ft. tall. Abundant foliage. 
Fragrance....dominating, rich, mellow. 
Awards. ....Gold Medal, N.R.S., England; Clay Cup for Fra- 
grance. All-America winner both 1940 and 1941. 
= $1.25 each; 3 for $3.15; 12 for $12.50 Spun Gold 

SPUN GOLD “Rr ios 
Dicksons 
Red Lovely airy gold in an exquisite clear 
tone that remains undimmed. When 
in full bloom, the bush is a sight to 
delight every Rose enthusiast. Per- 
P* fect buds and medium-large flowers 
borne on almost thornless stems that 
fF make cutting easier, more enjoyable. 
Spun Gold belongs to the McGredy 
family on pages 14 and 15. Fading in 
hot sun is so slight as to be practically 
unnoticeable. 
4 Bud.....pute limpid gold, ovoid in 
d orm, retaining high center, 
y perfect form, and color until 
j full blown. 
Blooms...fine, firm-textured, medium- 
large, generously full, in pic- 
turesque clusters. — 
Foliage... ample; glossy; rich green. ‘ _ 
Habit.... continuous bloomer. 2 to2% ft. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75; 
Page 16 12 for $15. 
Jackson & Perkins Co. 

