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IDEAL FOR 
MASS PLANTING 
DONALD PRIOR (Left) USE FREELY IN BEDS 
(Plant Patent No, 377) AND BORDERS 
Rich Red Clusters All Season For continuous color 
you can’t beat our Flori- 
Depend upon this Floribunda for dramatic color bunda Roses! Blecnaet 

display. Its rugged growth and vivid color make in generous clusters from 
a strong accent in the garden. Plant is aglow with June right through the 
blooms all season; through June, July, August and summer until frost, they 
September its unfla gging display of color is amaz- give your garden a truly 
ing. Produces immense clusters of deep red flowers breath taking display be- 
and also has a most gratifying habit of sending out cause of their unusually 
individual flowers all over the bush. This gives free blooms . “(2 SOC 
c ously borne in enormous 
the mass color effect more depth and new interest. 
: : clusters. 
Airy delicate fragrance, like Damask perfume 
Require Little Care 
Striking with Other Floribundas F 
You don't have to 

Plant grows to a height of 30 to 36 in., with strong, “fuss” with Floribundas 
dark green foliage. Effective planted at base of or give them the least 
Blaze or Climbing Summer Snow. Also in borders, bit of special attention. 
beds, hedges, etc. Needs no special care or favored Set them out in your 
location to produce generous blooms. garden this fall, follow- 
gee : ing our simple instruc- 
Color... . sparkling red like rare wine. tions, and next June you 
Blooms. .8-petaled, about 3-in. across, blooms will be handsomely re- 
frequently. Does not burn in sun. warded with great masses 
Plant.. .30 to 36 in. tall. Plentiful, tough foliage. of flowers. They don't 
' Splendid in masses or hedges. require any special care 
Donald Prior ©}. &P. co, a A other than an occasional 
$1.25 each; 3 for $3.15; 12 for $12.50; spraying and fertilizing 
25 for $23.45 to keep them healthy 
H M k G Before arranging your Roses, hold and luxuriant. 
ow to ake Cut the stems under water and make a 
fresh cut, removing only half an inch 
Roses Last Longer of stem or less. Cutting under water 
_—_ will prolong the life of the cut blooms. 

ROC ‘-HESTER (Left) (Plant Patent No, 131) 
Few Roses Are As Lovely As This .... 
One of the finest of all Floribundas. Very popular with those who know 
Roses well. Blooms freely ina warm, rich tone. Unfortunately, printer’s 
ink cannot do justice to the soft pastel light yellow tones of this flower 
. you will like it even better than the shades shown in the picture. 
Form and color as dependable as the plant is generous. 




Rochester 











Free Blooming—Vigorous, Easy to Grow 
All season long, Rochester will give you enchanting blooms of almost 
Hybrid Tea size. No other produces more blooms per plant. A group 
planting of Rochester is a continuous display of flowers from early 
June till heavy frost. The bloom is medium large and double, with 
the breath-taking sensation of an oriental pearl mounted on gold , 
perfect in Hybrid Tea form. Rochester is remarkably hardy, sturdy 
and vigorous, with the cluster formation and free- ‘blooming habit 
that make Floribundas so perfect for masses. 
Color... .cemarkably rich and warm. Unusually delicate. 
Blooms ..no bush Rose more prolific. Grows 2 ft. tall, often higher. 
InGroups.. continuous mass of beautiful fragrant flowers. 
Flowers. .. .exquisite soft yellow, orange-carmine blush on reverse. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75; 12 for $15.00; 25 for $28.15 
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