



> Hybrid Teas 
_ BEST REGARDS (Pat. 652)—Beautiful long lasting intensely 
_ fragrant roses of light poppy pink shading to china rose. 
Extra large buds and open flowers. (Each $1.50). 
CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG (Pat. 455)—A rose of a most un- 
___ usual color, blood-red in the bud, opening to spectrum red, 
the bud is long and pointed, the flower is 3 or 4 inches in 
diameter, high-centered never showing the center. The 
__ foliage is leathery, semi-glossy deep green. (Each $1.50). 
_ CHINA DOLL (Pat. 678)—A baby or polyantha type rose with 
small fairy-like perfect shaped flowers of pale pink tinged 
~~ with yellow at the base. (Each $2.00). 
- COUNTESS VANDAL (Pat. 38)—Beautifully pointed buds of 
orange-copper opening to large double high centered blooms 
of brilliant pink, shaded salmon with a touch of gold at the 
base of the petals. Vigorous bushy plants with glossy, dark 
__ green foliage. (Each $1.35). 
CRIMSON GLORY—(Pat. 105)—Large urn-shaped buds open- 
ing into full well formed blooms of deep vivid crimson with 
velvety nap shaded ox-blood red. Delightfully fragrant. 
(Each $1.50). 
FORTY-NINER (Pat. 792)—A noteworthy bi-color rose of bril- 
liant rich contrast. The outside of the petals is dazzling 
% chrome-yellow, sometimes overlaid with pink, the inside 
eK face of the petals is a vivid orient red changing to cherry 
os igs red with age, buds are long pointed, opening into unusually 
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HEART’S DESIRE—(Pat. 501)—The color is a pure even shade 
of luminous red, without any shadings of maroon. It is sun- 
- proof even in the hottest weather and does not burn. Plant is 
of exceeding vigorous growth, prolific bloomer, with buds of 
superb form and fragrant open blooms holding their shape 
until last petal drops. (Each $1.50). . 
LOWELL THOMAS (Pat. 595)—Immense bright chrome-yellow 
blooms, beautifully shaped buds which open with the petals 
7 rolling outward. Blooms 4 inches across when fully open. 
: (Each $1.50). 
MME. HENRI GUILLOT (Pat. 337)—The artistic, long urn- 
shaped buds opén to 20 petaled, camellia-like flowers water- 
melon to raspberry pink in color with a golden base to the 
petals. (Each $1.50). 
: MING TOY (Pat. Pending)—A new polyantha-like shrub rose. 
aoe. The dainty petals are so precisely placed that the high cen- 
¥ tered brilliant rose-colored flower may be compared with a 
Sirota camellia in form. In bloom continually. (Kach 
MIRANDY (Pat. 632)—A strong free branching plant pro- 
ducing large, long pointed ovoid buds of rich dark red with 
black shadings, opening to Chyrsanthemum red. The flower 
of 50 petals displays new beauties of form and is long lasting. 
Marvelouslv fragrant. (Kach $1.50). 
MME. CHIANG KAI-SHEK (Pat. 664)—Large pointed ivory 
buds open to 44-inch spiral flowers of moonlight yellow 
with creamy outer petals. The magnificent 35-petaled flow- 
ers come freely on vigorous upright plants. (Each $1.50). 


PATENTED ROSES 

FORTY-NINER 
NOCTURNE (Pat. 713)—The long red buds of the new rose 
should arouse enthusiasm. The color is bright cardinal red 
with darker shadings. The stems are long, foliage large and 
luxuriant. An all America Winner for 1948. (Each $2.00). 
PEACE (Pat. 591)—The large cvoid buds are yellow with 
watermelon pink picoted edging, the full open flower is 
cream yellow with a delicate over-all flush of pink. The 
blooms are 5 to 6 inches across, very double with 30 to 60 
petals, its fragrance is mild and pleasant. Abundant bloomer, 
borne singly on long stems, flowers long lasting. (Each $2.00). 
PINOCCHIO (Pat. 484)—The plants are literally covered from 
spring to frost with great quantities of beautiful salmon 
pink flowers flushed with gold. Buds are perfect in shape, 
and make beautiful corsages. Plant is compact and upright. 
(Each $1.25). 
SHOWGIRL (Pat. 646)—A perfectly formed, slender bud opens 
into a high centered spiral flower of deep pink which does not 
fade in the hottest weather, very free flowering. (Each $1.50). 
TALLYHO (PAF)—A unique and unusually beautiful shade 
of pink inside the petals, crimson to cardinal red outside. 
Although it is a bi-color the contrast is not great but is 
rather a delicate and completely lovely blending of warm, 
widely loved colors. (Each $2.50). 
TEXAS CENTENNIAL (Pat. 162)—Brilliant red, with blood 
red buds that turn glowing carmine red in the fully opened 
flowers. (Each $1.25). 
HARDY CLIMBING AND RAMBLER ROSES 
The Climbers or Ramblers not only afford a burst of bloom upon trellises, over fences and hedges, against the porch or 
the home, but having attractive foliage they are an object of beauty and adornment even when not in bloom. 
CL. AMERICAN BEAUTY—Deep rose-pink blooms of large 
size, borne in groups of three and four blossoms on long 
stems. Blooms in spring only. A vigorous grower. (Hach 
(Each 90e). . 
BLAZE—(Pat. No. 10)—Everblooming scarlet-red climbing rose, 
a very vigorous grower and seldom out of bloom. (Each 
$1.50). 
CL. ETOILE DE HOLLANDE—(Everblooming)—The same 
beautiful dark red rose as in the bush form that has been a 
garden favorite for so long. (Each 90c). 
CL. GOLDEN DAWN (Pat. 243)—(Everblooming)—Flowers of 
} lemon yellow opening to great big fragrant blooms of pale 
. straw yellow. Flowers borne singly on long stems. Bronzy 
: green foliage. (Each $1.50). 
is CL. HEART’S DESIRE (Pat. 663)—Everblooming)—The same 
luminous red as in the bush form with large flowers on long 
4 stems, very fragrant, with vigorous dark green foliage. 
“4 (Each $1.50). 
——s GL. MRS. E. P. THOM—(Everblooming)—Considered one of the 
finest yellow roses grown, profuse blooming, strong climber 
and flowers are excellent for cutting. (Each 90c). 
WINTER CARE OF ROSES 
- Before the ground freezes in fall, mound the earth up around 
the stems of all Bush roses to a height of 12 inches. Wrap the 
tops well with leaves and burlap. 


CL. NIGHT (Pat. 439)—(Everblooming)—A rose which is the 
deepest red climber known. Large, full flowers of deep crim- 
son, shaded black maroon. (Each $1.50). 
CL. PICTURE (Pat. 425)—(Everblooming)—Every bud per- 
fectly formed and a cheerful glowing shade of light rose pink. 
(Each $1.50). 
CL. ROSEMARIE—(Everblooming)—Large full double flowers 
with a strong fragrance and unusual lasting qualities, deep 
pink without any shadings. (Each 90c). 
CL. TALISMAN—(Everblooming)—Produces brilliant yellow, 
orange and red shaded flowers. Buds are long and gracefully 
curved at the top. (Each 90c). 
CL. TEXAS CENTENNIAL (Pat. 565)—Everblooming beauti- 
ful urn shaped buds, of a rich luminous red without any other 
shadings, with long lasting open flowers. (Hach $1.50). 
CL. K. A. VICTORIA—Everblooming. A free healthy grower 
with splendid foliage, with large flowers of pure white. (Each 
90c). 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER— Vivid scarlet blooms borne in 
clusters. Blooms in spring only. (Each 90c). 

CAUTION—Unpack plants immediately upon arrival and 
place in container of water over night. Not longer. Plant out 
immediately if possible. Rose Bushes should be cut back to 
not more than six or eight inches above the ground. Do not use 
any fertilizer at time of planting. See planting instructions 
ALL ITEMS ON THIS PAGE ARE POSTPAID, AVAILABLE IN SPRING ONLY 
