Southport. Wherever planted with other red roses the 
brilliance of this clear scarlet beauty stands out in dazzling 
splendor. Big, shapely buds and petals and semi-double 
bloom borne on strong straight stems in profusion. Heavy 
foliage, plenty of thorns, moderate growth. Each, $1.25, — 
“ARS Taffeta. All America Rose Selection for 1948. The 
buds are large and urn-shaped, of a straw-yellow to 
rose-red in color. Lhe bloom, borne singly, opens into large, 
semi-double flowers of moderate fragrance and in varying 
tones from straw to begonia. A free and continuous bloomer. 
Large, leathery, glossy foliage and vigorous, upright growth. 
Pat wilds Bach $2.00: 
Talisman. Presents a riotous array of long, full, golden 
buds streaked with red all through the season. Highly valu- 
able for cutting. Thrifty, upright growth, good stems and 
clean bright green tohage. Eacn, $1.00. 
Texas Centennial. Having used up our limited supply of 
adjectives on other varieties, and as the rose is so well known, 
we'll try not to burden you with a long description. Since 
1935 the rose has grown in popularity each year until it now 
outsells most other varieties. Uhe tight, lasting buds are 
blood red in cooler weather changing to carmine in summer; 
the full, high-centered flowers brick red brushed with gold. 
Easy culture, long life. Perfect buds, perfect flowers, per- 
fect stems, we'd almost say perfect “everything”. Pat. 162. 
achig bles 0: 
The Doctor. We believe we have mentioned before that 
all desirable characteristics can be found in few roses. That 
assertion goes for this rose, too. As the plant is of modest 
habit you will probably not be able to develop it into a big 
he-man bush but you may, with a little additional care, enjoy 
sensational satiny pink bloom and buds exquisite in form 
and delicious fragrance. The flowers often measure 5 to 6 
inches across. Each, $1.25. 
Victoria Harrington. \ magnificent dark velvety red rose 
of striking form and color. The long tapering buds that open 
slowly display a glowing sheen that covers each curling petal 
throughout the life of the flower. We have had many pleas- 
ant discussions with rose growers over the comparative 
merits of this rose and Etoile de Hollande. Many of you have 
gone along with us in favoring Victoria, many of you have 
not. However, we’re quite stubborn and still favor our first 
choice. While the bush is not up to par until the year after 
planting it soon makes up for its lax first year performance. 
Strong upright growth, dark, heavy foliage, plenty of shapely 
buds on strong stems. Teach, $1.25. 
Ville de Paris. There is hardly a time during the season 
that you cannot cut a charming bouquet of unfading sun- 
flower yellow roses from this variety. The buds and flowers 
borne on a husky branching bush are substantial and well 
formed. The bush is tall, branching and clothed in rich, dark 
shining foliage. Each, $1.00. 
White Wings. If we were to have named this rose we 
probably would have called it “White Dainty Bess”, for it has 
all of the excellent qualities of the Dainty Bess except that 
it is white instead of pink. Striking arrangements may be 
made with the long tapering buds but the chief beauty lies in 
the open flower which is clear white except for the stunning 
red stamens which grace the center of each bloom. Straight, 
long stems, upright growth, continuous bloom. Pat. applied 
Gh, AD eKely SSP SO). 
Yours Truly. The more we see of this sturdy bush with its 
gay, shapely buds and full, big petaled bloom the better we 
like it. Upon opening, each substantial petal both on the 
upper surface and beneath is glowing rose pink faintly 
flushed orange and shaded yellow at the base. The open 
flowers, velvety light rose daintily veined with deeper pink 
hold their form for days. The plant is really super in growth, 
displaying its abundant bloom on long, clean stems. You 
don’t need a green thumb to grow this one. Pat. 697. Each, 
$1.50. 
As in many years past you will find some new and heavily 
advertised rose varieties conspicuous by their absence from 
these pages. If we do not want them in our own gardens why 
should we expect you to approve of them in yours? 
GROWERS OF THE BEST IN NURSERY STOCK SINCE 1920! 

LOWELL THOMAS (Pat. 595) 
No finer yellow rose than this. 
MINIATURE ROSES 
These dainty miniatures in roses are hardy, everblooming 
and quite resistant to plant troubles. For pots, window boxes, 
indoor culture or path edging they are charming. Even tiny 
gardens may be created with them. And for miniature flower 
arrangements they are a “must”. 
4-inch Pots, Each, 85c. 
Midget. The tiniest fully double rose-red miniature rose, 
with beautifully formed, almost perfect blooms. Practically 
thornless. Vat. 466. 

Pixie. The smallest 
tiny petals. 
blush pink. 
double white rose, with 40 or more 
In cool weather the bloom becomes a dainty 
Pat. 408. 
Tom Thumb. A rose to put in a thimble. Perfect deep 
crimson buds open to bloom a little paler in color with a 
white eye at the base of each tiny petal. Pat. 169. 

SAN FERNANDO (Pat. pending) 
In our opinion the finest red rose since Heart’s Desire. 


