Kesedom's Seusatiou-- New for 1945 
Jackson & Perkins Introduce— 
Named “Grey Pearl” by Helen Jepson, famous Metropolitan 
Opera, Concert, and Radio Star, at the 1944 Festival of Roses. 
Grey Pearl is the major color break of our 
time—the answer to the sophisticated con- 
noisseurs who always say, “‘Why can’t we ed, tan and 
have a new Rose color?’ For years hybridists olive, slow 
have toiled to produce something really dif- Opening. 
ferent. In his quest for such a Rose, Eugene S. Blooms. .... .. .medium large, to WM ©}. #P. co. 
Boerner, J. & P. Director of Plant Research, in 
1939 made another of his periodic tours of 
Europe. Sensing that war was imminent, he 
garnered all the best new Roses for future 
years then, before the Four Horsemen could 
trample them down. In Belgium and Holland 
he visited such famous Rose hybridists as 
Lens, Leender, Poulsen. At Pahissa’s in 
Spain and at Aicardi’s in Italy he became fur- 
(Plant Patent appli¢d@ for) 
Bud. . ovoid point- 
in. High-cenred J to 
full double. Ful§=epen, 
the golden yellow sta- 
mens contrast with the 
40 to 45 firm lavender- 
grey petals with shad- 
ings of olive and tan. 
Foliage... .. .. .abundant, medium green, 
glossy. 


ther satiated with the riot of color. In France Prolific... .. .. .blooms continuously. 
and Germany, the same. Like a surfeited art Plant.........very hardy, vigorous; 
or music critic, he hoped against hope to medium height. 
stumble onto something’ entirely new. Final= | cp. creristics. no Modern Rose like it. 
ly, resigned to failure in this special quest— 
Boerner headed homeward. His last visits were 
to be with the Irish Rose nurseries. There in 
the fields of the famous McGredys the miracle 
happened—he found the priceless Grey Pear!! 
Resembles Roses in old 
art prints. 
$2.50 each; 3 for $6.25 
{Limit of 3 to a customer} 









HYBRID TEAS 
Deep red is one of 
the most popular of 
Rose colors. The 
glorious blooms of 
Mirandy are at their 
best and last longest 
when cut in the 
tight bud stage. 




' Grey Pearl 
Mirand: i 
% “Grey Is the Rose’ 
Grey Pearl, the new sensation of 
Rosedom, was first announced to the 
world in a feature article in the 
September 23rd issue of Collier’s Mag- 
azine, entitled “Grey Is the Rose.” 
(Plant Patent 
No. 632) 
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MIRANDY ‘S 
Awinner inthe All-America P/ant... tall 7 to mee 
Rose Selections for 1945, of pes OOS Pro A Gs 
compelling interest in its Blooms...large, very double 
; 40 to 50 pecals), 
tall, very vigorous plant Siler saricely 

habit. Originated in Cali- eee ion Sac 
; ; g-lasting = 
fornia and worthy of the ia bouquets) Bestia «Texas Centennial 
most extravagant praise 1n cool weather. be 
the coastal areas. Long, Perfume. .damask, penetrating e 
ovoid buds, rich red, fragrance. . 
which you will want to cut Blood. .. . Mirandy is a seedling 
for unusual brilliance in of the well-known 
bouquets. CharlotteArmstrong. 
$2.50 each; 3 for $6.25; 12 for $25. 
TEXAS CENTENNIAL ant ee 
This impressive, tall husky plant bears its rich Buds... .long, pointed, rich garnet-red. 
vermilion-red blooms continuously. A sport Cine. Pee hemmed wich arma 
the favorite, everywhere-dependable President etals; long-lasting open 
Hoover, Texas Centennial has the same habit of eet ke 
growth and form of flower but in much deeper 
hues—vermilion-red with some gold; the center 
isa lighter red. It is one of the most interesting Awarded. .1936 Gold Medal, A. R. S. 
Roses as the petals unfold. Perfect for bouquets, $1.25 eachy3 for $3.15; 
with long, strong stems for cutting. The foli- 12 for $12.50 
age is handsome and profuse. Pace 
Woden Keses., Ferennals.. and, Hulse 
Plant... .vigorous, bushy, 30 in. tall. 
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