ROEDING’S 
QUALITY 
ROSES ror 1950 
Where you see this seal appearing beside a rose ; ‘2 
listing, you may be sure it has exceptional merit. a % 
AARS means ‘All-America Rose Selection,’’ the \ 
choice of a national non-profit organization of ex- 
perts. To receive approval, a rose must prove itself \ 
for 2 years under close observation by AARS X 
judges, in test gardens located from coast to coast : 
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climates, and be outstanding in form, color, foliage, and other attributes. Only the top-scoring 
roses earn the coveted AARS seal. Roses listed on this page are ‘All-America Rose Selec- 
tions’ for 1949. The varieties listed in this section that have earned this distinction are 
accompanied by a reproduction of the AARS seal. We recommend them as the finest that 
you can buy. 
CAPISTRANO. R69. (Pat. App. For.) A vigorous, 
sturdy, hybrid tea rose, producing un- 
usually large fragrant buds, a rich 
S shade of deep, glowing rose-pink on 
AA R S extra long stems. Large double flowers 
S sometimes reaching six inches across 
with thirty-six heavily textured petals and beautiful 
leathery foliage. $2.50 each; 3 or more $2.10 each. 
FASHION. R68. (Plant Pat. Pend.) Newest Flori- 
bunda All-America award winner. 
(Gr coral-peach, a most amazing 
para that is so brilliant and at the 
(QD same time so soft and lovely. The open 
Sees are about three inches across 
or larger. Buds open slowly to a wide open flower 
with gracefully waved petals and a rich display 
of golden yellow stamens; pleasing old-rose fra- 
grance. Plants are good and vigorous, bushy with 
neat, small, glowy foliage with few thorns. $2.00 
each; 3 or more $1.70 each. 
FORTY-NINER. R65. (Plant Pat. No. 792.) A 1949 
AARS. Its contrasting colors are start- 
ling in their brilliance, yet they blend 
together beautifully. A vivid Orient 
A R Red inside of petals, while the out- 
side is a chrome yellow, changing to 
a straw yellow. The long buds open to a well- 
shaped bloom of 25-40 petals. $2.00 each; 3 or more 
$1.70 each. 



R68. FASHION 
$2.00 
MISSION BELLS. R70. (Pat. App. For.) A beautiful 
deep salmon pink hybrid tea rose open- 
} ing to a clear shrimp pink color. The 
S Nig buds are long, pointed, borne on long 
AA\ RS stems, full flowered, large double, and 
generally borne singly, side buds be- 
ing practically unknown. Abundant, attractive, 
coppery green foliage and disease resistant with 
very few thorns. Mission Bells produces great quan- 
tities of pleasing tea-scented flowers all through 
the blooming season. The color deepens in cool 
weather and does not fade. $2.50 each; 3 or more 
$2.10 each. 

NOCTURNE. R42. (Plant Pat. No. 713.) A new red 
rose having extremely long perfect 
buds borne on long stems. The color of 
the bud is cardinal red with dark 
RS shadings of chrysanthemum crimson. 
Large, abundant, semi-glossy foliage 
on a vigorous, sturdy bush. $1.50 each; 3 or more 
$1.25 each. 
SUTTER’S GOLD. R72. (Pat. App. For.) Winner of 
the Bagatelle Gold Medal 1948 at the 
famous Bagatelle Gardens, France. 
Beautiful, long pointed yellow buds, 
AA RS borne on a long straight stem good for 
cutting, richly shaded with orange and 
red. The twenty-four petaled flowers have a rich 
R70. MISSION BELL 
$2.50 
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R69. CAPISTRANO $2.50 

tea fragrance, high-centered and richly colored 
when they burst open. Abundance of large glossy 
foliage quite resistant to foliage trouble. $2.50 
each; 3 or more $2.10 each. 
TAFFETA. R60. (Plant Pat. No. 716.) Produces many 
long-stemmed, well-formed, fragrant 
buds of rich pink and salmon tones. 
Semi-double blooms have a wide range 
AA RS of colors including rose-pink, salmon, 
apricot and Begonia rose. Glossy, dark 
green leaves on a vigorous, upright plant. $1.50 
each; 3 or more $1.25 each. 
TALLYHO. R66. (Plant Pat. No. 828.) A 1949 AARS 
Winner. A bicolor with little contrast. 
The color of inside of petals are varying 
but always a delightful and unique 
shade of pink. Outside of petals is a 
rich crimson. Buds, before unfolding are 
deep cardinal red. The long stemmed blooms open 
slowly and last exceedingly well. The blooms are 
large when fully open of perfect form with a spicy 
fragrance. $2.00 each; 3 or more $1.70 each. 

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