MANDALAY (Below) 
(Plant Patent applied for) 
Largest of All Yellow Roses? 
Last summer the flowers in our gardens were as big as 6 in. across— 
gigantic beauties! The long, pointed bud unfolds into a very large, 
high-centered bloom of clear, pure gold that remains undimmed 
throughout the life of the flowers. The 40 petals are long and firm 
and of a very smooth texture. Here’s a flower with unmistakable 
exhibition 
traits that is also ideal in the garden. 
A hardy, prolific grower that will reign in eye-filling splendor all 
summer long, and be ever ready to satisfy your needs for cut flowers 
of noble size and regal color. Always in bloom, always outstanding. 
If you could have but one yellow Rose in your garden, Mandalay 




should be your choice. 
Bud... .long, pointed, golden yellow. 
Flower. .opens slowly and perfectly, largest of all yellow Roses. 
Petals...firm, long, smooth-textured. 
Habit.. .3 ft. tall. Very free-blooming; resistant to sun, rain, heat and 
disease. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75; 12 for $15.00 

RUBAIYAT (Right) 
(Plant Patent No. 758) 
Unchallenged Winner of the 1947 
All-America Rose Trials 
A brilliant red, with a profusion of long, graceful buds 
appearing eatly in June. As the buds open, releasing their 
wealth of Old Rose fragrance, a glorious riot of deep, scintil- 
lating crimson is revealed in the very hearts of the blooms. 
And this vivid burst of color is accentuated on the outside 
of the petals by a delicate tone several shades lighter. 
Another gorgeous conquest from the grand old house of 
McGredys of Ireland, here to join the numerous McGredy 
winners of former years. (EUROPEAN RIGHTS RESERVED.) 4 
Reserve a place of honor in your garden for Ke 
these exquisite beauties. Your RUBAIYAT 
plants are luxuriant in growth and have 
demonstrated their hardy, disease-resistant 
qualities. You'll be delighted with the un- 
flagging production of extra large flowers, 
the glowing warmth, lovely form, and pro- 
fusion of blooms for years to come! 
Buds......long and shapely, with a deli- 
cate crimson-pink exterior. 
Blooms... .vety large flowers open slowly. 
Fragrance. .elusive aroma of Old Roses. 
Habit.....extra tall, vigorous and free- 
blooming, disease-resistant. 
$2.00 each; 3 for $5.00; 12 for $20.00 
JACKSON & PERKINS CO 
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Mandalay * © J. & P. co. 
Look to the Rose that blows about us—‘Lo, 
Laughing,” she says, *‘into the World I blow; 
At once the silken tassel of my Purse 
Tear, and its Treasure on the Garden throw.”’ 

© J}. & P. co. 

Prima Donna 
PRIMA DONNA 
(Plant Patent No. 639) ; el 
Exquisite in form, intriguing in color! Reminiscent of the large hot- 
house blooms of R. M.S. Queen Mary so admired at the big Flower Shows 
but larger, fuller, and with the added qualities of a peerless outdoor 
plant—sturdy, upright, about 3 ft. tall, with copious foliage. Glorious 
deep salmon suffused with pink, creating an eye-stopping display in the 
garden, providing a generous supply of artistic buds and blooms for 
bouquets! A masterpiece from the noble house of Dickson, blooming 
continuously from mid-June all through summer and fall. 
Buds... .. .exquisite, bright salmon-pink, unfurling slowly—delightfully. 
Blooms... . large, perfectly formed, high-centered. 
Color......tich, deep salmon 
with pink suffusion, 
with intense pink in 
the heart. Sun-fast. 
Fragrance. .appealing, alluring, 
not heavy. 
Plants.....vigorous, very tfe- 
sistant to all Rose 
ills. Stands sun and 
heat well. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75; 
12 for $15.00 
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