
One corner of our large basement nursery display room. 
ROSES 
See inside back cover page for Roses in color. Secure 
and plant Roses in early April for best results. 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses 
Hardier. than hybrid teas, not as hardy as sub-zero 
hybrid teas. Bloom in late summer and fall, as well as 
June, although not as fully as the hybrid teas. 
FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI. Very large pure white of 
perfect form, excellent texture and keeping qualities. 
Considered the best white. Each, $1.25. 
PAUL NEYRON. This old time rose is still a big fa- 
vorite. Deep rose, very fragrant. Fach, $1.25. 
Shrub Roses 
Perfectly hardy and need no winter protection. Can 
be planted in shrubbery borders, separate beds, groups, 
or as individual specimens. The Grootendorsts are the 
only really hardy everblooming roses. 
HANSA RUGOSA, A showy hybrid with abundant large, 
reddish violet flowers. Hach $1.25. 
HARRISON’S YELLOW (Austrian Brier.) A big bushy 
shrub, producing quantities of medium sized, semi-double, 
light yellow flowers in early summer. One of the best 
hardy yellow roses. Each, $1.50. 
RED GROOTENDORST. The bright red double flowers 
are freely and continuously produced in large clusters 
from early June until late fall. It is one of the most 
suitable plants for shrubbery and specimen plantings, 
Needs no winter protection. Each, $1.50. 
PINK F. J. GROOTENDORST. Identical with the red 
variety except color, a charming clear pink. Each, $1.50. 
Brownell Everblooming Roses 
Sub-zero hybrid teas from hardier species that bloom 
all summer, of great sturdiness and vigor, to survive sub- 
zero winters. Outstanding in every way. 
ANNE VANDERBILT. Exquisite coppery orange, semi- 
double, very brilliant, fragrant, constantly in bloom. 
Each, $1.75. e 
BREAK O’DAY. Large double flowers orange-apricot, 
shaded with lighter flesh tints; very fragrant. It is ex- 
ceptional for its strong growth. Each, $1.75. 
CEDRIC ADAMS. A new beautiful sturdy, large and 
double scarlet to carmine rose. Named after the eminent 
commentator. Each, $1.75. 
CURLY PINK. Here is a new favorite that you are 
sure to class among your very best and most beautiful. 
Its deep lustrous two-toned pink color of 50 petals recurl 
in ideal Hybrid Tea size and form. A constant bloomer. 
Bach, $1.75. 
DICK WILCOX. This had to be good to be named after 
this well known rosarian. Color a deep red of large 
double blooms. Each, $1.75. 
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KING BOREAS. Named for the King of St. Paul’s 
Winter Sports, who loves his Roses when the long sub- 
zero nights are gone. Lemon-yellow, completely double, 
free, abundant bloomer; a beauty. Each, $1.75. 
LILY PONS. White with pure yellow center, large 
graceful flowers of indescribable delicacy, vigorous, free 
bloomer. Often a feature of gardens in the cold North- 
west. Hach, $1.75. 
PINK PRINCESS. Bud-red, flowers deep pink, famous 
as the first Hybrid Tea free from premature defoliation, 
very double. Each, $1.75. 
QUEEN 0° THE LAKES. Named for the Queen of 
Minnesota’s Aquatic Sports. Color a charming crimson. 
The queen of all the double reds. Each, $1.75. 
RED DUCHESS. Has captivating fragrance.  Rose- 
red color, persistent foliage. A robust and sturdy sub- 
zero plant. While nearly all Brownell Roses are pleas- 
ingly fragrant, the magic of sunshine on these petals 
issues a new fragrance incomparably alluring in spicy 
sweetness and charm. One whiff is an experience to be. 
remembered. Each, $1.75. 
SHADES OF AUTUMN. An abundant and joyous ex- 
pression of bi-colored beauty. Many have reported that 
this beautiful red, yellow and blush flower i : 
outstanding. Each, $1.75. is gorgeously 
_ LIP TOES. Delightful mixture of red, orange and pink 
tints with sweet spicelike fragrance. Each, $1.75. 
V FOR VICTORY. Most beautiful large, double, yellow, 
fragrant roses; constantly blooming. Each, $1.75. 
Floribunda Everblooming Roses 
These super-polyantha roses are rapidly becoming pop- 
ular and deservedly so. Hardier than hybrid teas rand 
more resistant to disease, they are more free and per- 
sistent bloomers, many of the varieties are never without 
bloom throughout. the season. Flowers come usually in 
clusters of large individual roses. Ideal for garden dis- 
play and excellent for cutting. 
BETTY PRIOR. (Pat. No. 340). Wood similar to Red 
Dogwood, flowers red, turning to shell-pink. Each, $1.25. 
DONALD PRIOR. (Floribunda.) Has large bright scar- 
let, semi-double fragrant flowers all summer. Each, $1.25. 
EUTIN. Large clusters of very double, deep red flowers, 
on a vigorous, mildew-resistant bush. Hach, $1.25. 
FASHION. (Pat. No. 789). Brilliant coral flowers over- 
laid with gold in large clusters and singly. Bloom all 
season. A.A.R.S. award for 1950. Each, $2.00. 
_IMPROVED LAFAYETTE. Vigorous plant and per- 
sistent bloomer. Flowers deep red, loose-petalled dGuple 
blossoms. One of the best for show or cutting. Each, $1.50. 
LAFTER. (Brownell.) Sparkling orange shades and’ 
yellow, semi-double in clusters. A 2 
fulness. Each, $1.75. lovely shade of Cheer 
NEARLY WILD. (Brownell). Larger than most wild 
oses, single flowers in clusters, very colorful and 
supreme in constancy of bloom. Gives beautiful color 
all summer to a creeper planti i 
shrubbery. Bach, $1.75. PEER Shee a 
PINOCHIO. (Pat. No. 484.) The large cluster 
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salmon-pink flowers are produced jin great prétusion 
throughout the season. The individual buds form perfect 
miniature roses. Excellent tti i 
pach fie. nt for cutting. Height, 2 feet. 
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