Show Girl. Patent 646. Another offspring of the great Crimson Glory, bear- 
ing the famous W. E. Lammerts trademark. Says Fred Edmunds, Oregon, “One of 
the best deep-pink exhibition and garden roses for this section; bushy, well foliaged 
plant; plenty of long pointed, well formed buds,” and Mrs. Packard, Los Angeles 
adds the feminine touch—‘‘The flower.is stunning at night under lights.” Best 
Rose in the Pacific Rose Society’s spring show, 1947, standing beautifully and 
proudly erect when most other varieties had wilted under a spell of Southern Cali- 
fornia’s non-Chamber of Commerce weather. 1.50 
Sierra Glow. Patent 521. The public, of course, will make the final and all- 
important decision, but every hybridizer is entitled to his favorites, and this one 
rates high with its originator, W. E. Lammerts. Growth is low to two feet, spread- 
ing. Bud is urn-shaped, light pink, opening to a large, double flower, described, 
“salmon-orange heart, with silver-pink on outer half of petals, reverse deep rose.” 
Rich fragrance. We have not had Sierra Glow under observation here in our display 
garden, but if Dr. Lammerts says its good, it is! 1.50 
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Snowbird. When the “Proof of the Pudding” of the A.R.S. rates a rose 86%, 
this writer is willing to throw up his hat and join in the shouting, even though he 
likes his white roses “big and handsome.” Handsome enough it is; and a rather 
belligerent Snowbird admirer once thrust some pretty big blooms under my dodging 
nose, forcing a hasty admission that Snowbird is not “puny.” Big or not so big, 
Snowbird is a splendid, bushy plant, uncomplaining in any weather or location, and 
gives bountifully, well formed, double white blooms—mighty good smelling, too. 
We hesitate to mention again, the old feud in the Pacific Rose Society between 
Pedralbes and Snowbird, as to which is the better white rose, fearing to offend the 
“girl with the Pedralbes complex,” but much as we respect this lady’s judgment, we 
cannot seem to find Pedralbes listed in this catalogue. But Snowbird is! 1.25 
Sonata. Patent 732. We will let the A.R.S. “Proof of the Pudding” for 1947 
tell the whole story for this beautiful hybrid tea. From Oklahoma—‘My first 
choice by a wide margin; appealing shades of pink; healthy, fragrant, satisfying.” 
Says Fred Edmunds, Oregon—“Improves each year; its long coral buds are ideal for 
cutting; blooms long lasting.” And from top rosarian, Iva Newman, San Mateo, 
California, who suffers no duds in her celebrated garden—‘“Added 5 in 1946 and 
will plant 10 more in 1947.” 1.50 
Susan Louise. This is the truly ever-blooming bush form of the beautiful 
climber, Belle of Portugal, and in our opinion one of the most valuable and delightful 
roses in existence, regardless of color, form, or age. For the novice or the professional, 
at the beach or the desert, Susan Louise gives happily and constantly. Buds are very 
long-pointed, deep pink, excellent for bouquets; the open flower is semi-double, 
flesh-pink, charming and graceful. Robust grower to 5 feet or more. This, friends, 
is a ROSE! 1.00 
Taffeta. Patent 716. An All-America winner for 1948, and, to this writer, 
the most intriguing of the 1948 crop, because of its changing and indefinable color 
—an unpredictable blend of rose-pink, salmon and apricot shades, dependent on the 
weather and the mood of the plant. Has all the virtues demanded of an All-America 
winner—strong, healthy grower and profuse bloomer; good everywhere. 2.00 
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