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3 NEW “ALL-AMERICA” ROSES 
To be introduced as an “ALL-AMERICA” Rose, a new variety must 
AARS have exceptional merit. It must receive the approval of competent 
judges observing the candidate over a two-year period in I4 test gar- 
dens strategically located throughout the United States. Only those Roses re- 
ceiving the highest scores are selected for final awards, and to win the coveted 
title “ALL-AMERICA” means that a Rose must qualify in all types of climatic 
conditions and stand head and shoulders above its competitors in form, color, 
foliage and all of the other attributes required by exacting rosarians for a near- 
perfect Rose. The three varieties listed on this page have won the distinction 
“ALL-AMERICA” for 1945, 1946 and 1947. 
MIRANDY. R47. (Plant Patent No. 632.) RUBAIYAT. R56A. The unchallenged All- 
The red Rose All-America winner for America winner for 1947. A brilliant 
red Rose with a most graceful, long, 
1945. Large, cvoid buds are deep dark Shere ee nee ericson nici ious: 
red with black shading, open to rich ures, and a satisfying wealth of old 
Chrysanthemum-red blooms. The fra- rose fragrance. The scintillating rose- 
grance is full-bodied and delicious. red to crimson color in the heart of the 
half open bloom is accentuated by the 
reverse of the petals which are several 
quires attention near the coast. $2.00 shades light r. The extra large flowers 
each. are borne in a great profusion on long, 
upright stems. The plant is tall and 
very vigorous, disdainful of minor ills 
and is clothed down to the ground with luxuri- 
Foliage excellent in warm sections, re- 

PEACE. R52. (Mme. A. Meilland.) (Plant 
Patent No. 591.) The only Rose to win ant dark green foliage. 
the 1946 All-America Rose Selections Bud—Long, pointed, attractive. 
Award. One marvel of this Rose is the Flower—Opens slowly into a very large bloom, 
range of colors through which it passes, rose-red to crimson. 
from opening yellow buds, with edges Fragrance-—Delicious old rose. 
picoteed cerise, to glorious five-inch Habit—Tall, very free blooming. 
blooms of alabaster-white. Each petal Price—$2.00 each. 

is edged with pink that seems to deep- 
en as the large individual petals gradu- SAL. >) NA 9 
ally open, a few at a time, around L AMERICA 
a high-pointed center heart of tawny Callention 
yellow. The vigorous plant is as supe- 
R52 PEACE, $2.50 
The Roses in this collection have all won the 
“All-America” award in recent years. Descrip- 
glossy foliage. Flowers borne singly tions and pictures will be found on the two pages 
on strong, straight stems are unusually following. 
long lasting. We recommend this Rose GRAND DUCHESS CHARLOTTE. Tomato-red. 
FRED EDMUNDS. Apricot. 
LOWELL THOMAS. Chrome-yellow. 
$2.50 each. All 3 Postpaid for $4.75 (12c tax). 
Include “Peace” for $7.00 (18c tax). 
Postpaid 
rior as the bloom, with clean, holly-like, 
for all sections without reservation. 

(Does not apply to 
Special Collections 
or Patented Roses.) 
Deduct 10% for 
12 Roses or more. 
Patented Varieties. 

3—$2.50 Roses of 
same variety, 
$6.25. 
3—$2.00 Roses of 
same variety, 
© : $5.00. 
3—$1.50 Roses of 
same variety, 
os $3.75. 

my 
R47 MIRANDY, $2.00 

RS6A RUBAIYAT, $2.00 
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