“ALL-AMERICA’ 
Rete Selections for I9D4S 
Eighteen rose test gardens located in varying cl'matic 
sections of the United States are devoted to the testing 
of new rose varieties. These gardens are sponsored by All America 
Rose Selections, an association comprising leading rose hybridizers 
and growers. New roses are scored twice each year by disinterested 
rose specialists. Varieties receiving the highest scores throughout 
the nation are acclaimed ‘All America’’ selections. 

Four roses receiving “All America’ awards for 1948 introduction 
are described below. We are pleased to offer them to our cus- 
tomers for the first time this year. 
Pinkie (Plant Pat. No. 712). Perfect in form, dainty and spicy- 
fragrant. Blooms almost continuously, spring to fall. Glossy 

foliage. $2.00. 
: Taffeta (Plant Pat. No. 716). A rose of many colors on a vigorous 
orecvd upright plant. Color varies with the seasons: rose-pink, salmon- 
AARS PINKIE $2.00 pink or apricot, usually carmine-rose in bud. Fragrant. $2.00 
Nocturne (Plant Pat. No. 713). Bright cardi- 
nal red, with streamlined buds. Richly-tex- 
tured large petals in abundance; vigorous in 
¥ “ahs growth, pleasantly fragrant. $2.00. 

ain 
Diamond Jubilee (P.P.A.F.). Warm, glow- 
| : ing buff-orange, base of petals touched 
@ 4 a . \ with orange-yellow. Huge flowers on 
G2 7 - f ‘ sturdy stems, rich green foliage, ‘’old 
rose’ fragrance. $2.00. 

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TAFFETA 
$2.00 
Ve NOCTURNE 
AARS $2.00 

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