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GREER GARSON (Right) : | 
(Plant Patent Applied For) 
A Rose as completely captivating and notable in performance as its namesake of 
motion-picture fame. The deep rose-pink buds are large and pointed, opening 
slowly, with the outer petals spreading gracefully and the inner ones unfolding 
even more slowly. The long-stemmed blooms are a true, deep rose-pink, with 
hearts brilliantly suffused yellow. Frequently sends out long shoots, each with its 
large perfect bloom and following with a candelabra of 3 to 6 more blooms. This 
Rose, so distinctive for style and form, deserves space in your garden next year. 
Blooms... .modern, high-centered, exhibition form. 5 in. across. Deep rose-pink. 
Fragrance. delightfully sweet and fruity. 
Plants. ...vigorous, firm, 30 in. tall. Healthy, waxy foliage. Grows lustily. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75; 12 for $15.00 
AVAILABLE ONLY IN LIMITED QUANTITIES 
(These Two Varieties Not Illustrated) 
ALEZANE (Plant Patent No. 116). A unique color! Prized for its profusion of 
bloom and hardiness. Blooms three weeks earlier than most. Enchanting in its un- 
usual hues. E. A. Piester, curator of the Hartford Rose Garden, says, ‘‘Alezane is the 
hardiest and most winter-resistant of the hundreds of varieties in the Hartford Garden.” 
This hardiness and its very unusual color and earliness of bloom make a combination 
that is hard to beat. Rich apricot color. 1,25 each; 3 for $3.15; 12 for $12.50 
NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN (Plant Patent No. 428). Graceful, high-centered, 
burnt-orange buds; delightfully formed rich double blooms of salmon overlaid with 
rich bronze. Touch of orange at base. Tall, vigorous. In 1945, this was the only 
Rose with an ‘‘A’’ rating by members of the San Francisco Rose Society. Many other 
rosarians too consider the form perfect. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.15; 12 for $12.50 


MARY MARGARET 
MecBRIDE (Below) 
(Plant Patent No. 537) 
Awarded Fuerstenberg Medal 
This is the distinguished everblooming 
All-America Rose, beloved from coast to 
coast for its own rare beauty and because it 
bears the name of the gracious ‘‘Mary 
Margaret McBride.’’ A Rose admired 
atticularly for its perfect form. The 
fe ble blooms are large and high-centered. 
The color is clear, deep coral-pink suffused 
with shimmering gold at the base of the 
petals. As the flowers mature, the pink 
gradually lightens.. Its pink glory never 
MIRANDY 
(Plant Patent No. 632) 
(Below, Right) 
A winner in the All-America Rose Selec- 
tions for 1945, of compelling interest in its 
tall, very vigorous plant habit. Originated 
in California and well liked throughout the 
country. Long, ovoid buds of a rich, warm 
red that brings unusual brilliance to bou- 
quets and table arrangements. Blooms are 
large, very double (40 to 50 petals), ma- 
roon-ted, freely borne. Their perfume is a 
penetrating Damask. A seedling of the 

fades, despite the hottest weather. 
Buds... .pointed, deep coral-pink. 
Blooms. .high-centered. 35 firm heavy petals. 
A lovely exhibition Rose. 
Stems...long, strong; vigorous, hardy. 
Rollicking plants 30 in. tall. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75; 12 for $15.00 
Mary 
Margaret 
McBride 


well-known Charlotte Armstrong. 
Plants.. .tall (2% to 3 ft.), vigorous. 
Blooms...large, very double, 40 to 50 
petals. Freely borne, particularly 
in cool weather. 
Perfume. .Damask, penetrating. 
$2.00 each; 3 for $5.00; 12 for $20.00 


