Selected 
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For Spring 
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One corner of our large basement nursery display room. 
ROSES 
See inside back cover page for Roses in color. Secure 
and plant Roses in early April for best results, 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses 
Hardier than hybrid teas, not as hardy as sub-zero 
hybrid teas. Bloom-in late summer and fall, as well as 
June, although not as fully as the hybrid teas. 
FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI. Very large pure white. of 
perfect form, excellent texture and Keeping qualities. 
Considered the best white. Hach, $1.50. 
PAUL NEYRON. This old time rose is still a big fa- 

vorite. Deep rose, very fragrant. Each, $1.50. 
Rose Specials 
ANY PRICED AT $1.25 EACH 
3 for $3.50 6 for $6.25 12 for $11.75 
ANY PRICED AT $1.50 EACH 
3 for $4.00 6 for $7.50 12 for $14.00 
ANY PRICED AT $1.85 EACH 
3 for $5.00 6 for $9.35 12 for $17.75 

Shrub Roses 
Perfectly hardy and need no winter protection. Can 
be planted in shrubbery borders, separate beds, groups, 
or as individual specimens. The Grootendorsts are the 
only really hardy everblooming roses. 
HANSA RUGOSA. A showy hybrid with abundant large, 
reddish violet flowers. Each $1.25. 
HARRISON’S YELLOW (Austrian Brier.) A big bushy 
shrub, producing quantities of medium sized, semi-double, 
light yellow flowers in early summer. One of the best 
hardy yellow roses. Hach, $1.50. 
RED GROOTENDORST. The bright red double flowers 
are freely and continuously produced in large clusters 
from early June until late fall. It is one of the most 
suitable plants for shrubbery and specimen plantings. 
Needs no winter protection, Hach, $1.50. 
PINK F. J. GROOTENDORST. Identical with the red 
variety except color, a charming clear pink, Each, $1.50. 
Brownell Eyerblooming Roses 
Sub-zero hybrid teas from hardier species that bloom 
all summer, of great sturdiness and vigor, to survive sub- 
zere winters. Outstanding in every way. 
ANNE VANDERBILT. Exquisite coppery orange, semi- 
double, very brilliant, fragrant, constantly in bloom. 
Each, $1.85. 
BREAK O’DAY. Large double flowers orange-apricot, 
shaded with lighter flesh tints; very fragrant. It is ex- 
ceptional for its strong growth and for its huge clusters 
of flowers. Each, $1.85. 
KING BOREAS. Lemon-yellow, completely double, free 
abundant bloomer; a beauty. Each, $1.85. 
LILY PONS. Long pointed buds open to large, very 
double, fragrant flowers; the center is deep yellow shad- 
ing ott to palest yellow and white. This rose is vigor- 
ous, and a free bloomer. Hach, $1.85. 
“NEARLY WILD.” <A hybrid rose of the Floribunda 
type. Flowers are pink, in clusters, suggestive of wild 
rosés. Blooms throughout the growing season, Highly 
recommended by rose experts. Each, $1.85. 
PINK PRINCESS. We think this is the best of all 
Brownell roses. .The deep rose-pink buds are borne on 
fairly long stems. Heavy bloomer. Each, $1.85. 
SHADES GF AUTUMN. (Pat. No. 542.) An abundant and 
joyous expression of bi-colored beauty. Each, $1.85. 
TIP TOES. Delightful mixture of red, orange and_ pink 
ae with enjoyable sweet spicelike fragrance, Hach, 
pl.oo. | | 
V FOR VICTORY. Most beautiful large, double, yellow, 
fragrant roses; constantly blooming. Each, .85. 
Floribunda Everblooming Roses 
These super-polyantha roses are rapidly becoming pop- 
ular and deservedly so. Hardier than hybrid teas and 
more resistant to disease, they are more free and per- 
sistent bloomers, Many of the varieties are never without 
bloom throughout the season. Flowers come usually in 
clusters of large individual roses. Ideal for garden dis- 
play and excellent for cutting. 
BETTY PRIOR. (Pat. No. 340.) Wood similar to Red 
Dogwood, flowers red, turning to shell-pink. Each, $1.50. 
EUTIN. Large clusters of very double, deep red flowers, 
on a vigorous, mildew-resistant bush. Each, $1.25. 
GOLDILOCKS. (Pat. No. 672.) A hardy and vigorous 
rich Golden Yellow, buds ovid in shape and long lasting. 
Each, $1.75. 
IMPROVED LAFAYETTE. Vigorous plant and per- 
sistent bloomer. Flowers deep red, loose-petalled double 
blossoms. One of the best for show or cutting, Each, $1.50. 
LAFTER (Brownell). Sparkling orange shades and yel- 
low, semi-double in clusters. A lovely shade of Cheerful- 
ness. Each, $1.85. 
PINKIE. A new polyantha producing an abundance of 
long slender and perfect little pink buds opening to 
flowers two inches across. Almost continuous blooms of 
spicy fragrance. A. A. R. S. Award for 1948. Each, $2.00. 
PINOCHIO, (Pat. No. 484.) The large clusters of lovely 
salmon-pink flowers are produced in great profusion 
throughout the season. The individual buds form perfect 
miniature roses. Excellent for cutting. Height, 2 feet. 
Each. .$1.35. 
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