COUNTESS VANDAL 
(Plant Patent No. 38) 
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The sheer artistry of Countess Vandal... ‘‘Queen 
of Modern Roses’’ makes it a fitting companion 
for the sensational Grey Pearl. Outstanding favor- 
ite in the two-tone pinks, high in the popularity 
vote of ten leading Roses in America. Originated 
by Leenders of Holland, this sponge in the New 
Era of Roses reigns in fine gardens in every section 
of the country. Long slender buds open langor- 
ously to high-centered flowers of infinite charm. 
Color.......breath-taking coppery bronze and 
pink, flooded with gold; reflex of 
silver. 
Exhibition. .most widely used exhibition Rose. 
Buds and blooms always win high 
honors at Rose shows. 
Fragrant... .mellowing to winy richness. 
Prolific... .awatded Gold Medal of the King of 
- Spain, for profusion of bloom. 
Plant..:...24 to 30 in. high; disease-resistant, 
easy to grow. 
$1.25 each; 3 for $3.15; 12 for $12.50 
Countess Vandal 
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THE STARTLING NEW ROSE 
Introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 1945 
Plant Patent Applied for 
Last spring we received orders for five times as many 
Grey Pearl Roses as we had available. Thus, for every 
customer who received a plant . . . five other customers 
wete disappointed. Once again we offer this sensational 
Modern Rose, but we do so with some misgivings. Our 
stock seems ample but since Grey Pgagl 1§the only Rose 
of its kind in existence, we cangO% afisicipate the number 
of orders that will be reGebved. 

Originatinggin he nlirseries of the famous McGredy’s 
of Ireland, dw$covered there before the war by Eugene S. 
Boerner, J. & P. Director of Plant Research, and brought 
by him to the gardeners of America, we are proud to 

offer once again . . . Grey Pearl. 
Buds..........ovoid pointed, tan-olive, slow opening. 
Blooms........tmedium large, double, 4 to 41 in., high- 
centered. The golden yellow stamens con- 
trast with the 40 to 45 lavender-grey 
petals, shaded olive and tan. 
Foliage........glossy, medium green. y 
Prolific... ..... blooms continuously. yo 
Plant.........vety hardy, vigorous; medium height. 
Robust and reliable. i 
Characteristics. .no Modern Rose like it. Resembles Roses D> 
in old art prints. 
$2.50 each 
{Limit of 1 to a customer} 

