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All 5 in color on these 2 pages—Mexico, Joyous, 
Pinocchio, Marionette, A. Grille. A deeper Else Poulsen, the color re- 
Group #435 f,nio%5 acon 
FLORIBUNDA GEMS 
Summer Snow (f. 22); Donald Prior, Rochester, and the older kinds in this color range. 
Magic Red (p. 23); Permanent Wave (pf. 24) 
Group £436 jigs ercaen 
SYMPHONIC SIX 
The lovely salmon-pink Smiles (p. 22); red Holstein i i i 
(p22) and famous Betty Belo (ios) felghnle: Strong.... .free blooming, medium height. 
accent colors in doorstep or sidewalk planting. 
(value $6.) for........ 
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A most effective accent in 
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7 &The New Hardy Race of Roses 
for the Gardens of the Americas= 
LLORIBUNDAS—truly they are ‘Roses for Everybody’s Garden,” 
FB ideal in all the varying climes of America, giving your garden a 
June-day appearance from spring till heavy frosts. Superb in bor- 
ders, among evergreens and perennials—for spots of color anywhere in 
© 1.8.00. garden and grounds. In addition to these newer uses, Floribundas are 
also planted wherever one would use Hybrid Teas. 
The bright flowers are long-lasting in all weather, and especially 
suited for table decoration, often keeping 8 to 10 days in water. 
Hybridized, tested and propagated in this rigorous climate of northern 
New York, it was Dr. Nicolas and Eugene S. Boerner, in the J. & P. 
Dept. of Plant Research, who early caught a vision of the need for 
Floribundas. European hybridists were seeking the same ends there, 
and their creations have been added in the Floribunda Parade. 
The most talked-about development in Rosedom! To meet the 
need for a hardier, more rugged, easy-to-grow race of Roses which 
would persist in giving an abundant mass of blooms and color from 
early June right through the hot summer months and all fall, year 
after year, Floribundas were created. Hardy wild Roses are the basic 
parents, adding the strains of the larger-flowered Roses to provide 
nase this alluring array of colors, sizes and forms. Use Floribundas genet- 
Mexico ously in groups of 3,5 or more. Perfect for beautifying the Victory 
Garden. The Floribunda vogue is here! . 
New for 1944— MEXICO P.R.R. (Test Garden No. 3033) 
Like a potpourri infusing the alluring essence of all the Plant. .. ..compact, bushy, 24in. tall ;ex- 
Roses whose petals it contains, so this newest of Flori- cellent for mass color display. 
bundas catches the color and romance of old Mexico, en- Very hardy. 
chanted land where flowers were affectionately tended Bee ia deep Cie . 
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the full-open stages, deep coral-scarlet with tropical The large, rounded petals 
orange suffusion, interestingly and gradually turning drop off cleanly when the 
deep pinkish salmon; no ‘‘blue’’ ever appears! Mexico flowers finish. 
also has a unique and pleasing wild Rose fragrance. The  elor......deep coral-scarlet with or- 
large flowers are produced in great profusion in June, con- ange suffusion, finishing deep 
tinuing all summer, especially ans again in fall. Named : ee re peerage 
to honor our sister republic across the Rio Grande. Fragrance.. delightful wild Rose scent. 
In the reception room of the Mexican Em- $1.25 each; 3 for $3.15; 12 for $12.50; 
bassy in Washington, the pretty daughter- 25 for $23.45 
in-law of Dr. Francisco Castillo Najera, 
takes a Mexico Rose from the arrangement 
on the mantel to decorate His Excellency’s ey 
lapel; she wears one in her hair. 
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mains clear and unmottled through- 
out the life of the flower, a virtue 
particularly appreciated over some of 

. It changes from rose-red glory to 
deep, impressive pink as the charm- 
ing buds open. 
Unusual.. .for cutting, and arrangements. 
Blooms. .. .clear, strong color at all times 
Foliage... .deep red as plants approach blooming. 
Honor.....Silver Medal Award at Elizabeth Park, 
Hartford, 1939. $1. each; 3 for $2.50; 
ae, 12 for $10.; 25 for $18.75 
Use Floribundas generously in the Rose | 
Garden; depend on their prolific bloom for 
countless bouquets and boutonnieres. 









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