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ROSES 
CHAMPION SELECTION OF THE NEW 
EVERBLOOMING ROSES 
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R50—PEACE. (Patent No. 59). The All-American Rose Winner of 1946, and 
a glorious rose in every detail. Superb buds of golden yellow are edged 
deep pink. Slowly these unfold into large, very double, fragrant flowers 
of ethereal beauty—blended tints of yellow, pale gold and ivory, deepen- 
ing to light cerise at the edge. Each day it seems more beautiful. The plant 
is remarkably strong and healthy, with heavy, luxurious foliage; blooms 
heavily. Select No. 1 plants, $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00, postpaid. 
R51—SHOW GIRL. (Patent No. 646). Great new rose, and the finest pink 
rose for cutting. Extra long, lovely, glowing buds, color a deep, rich 
phlox pink, deeper in spring and autumn, softening a little as they open 
to great full flowers, but always deep pink. Plant is exceptionally strong, 
bearing lots of perfect buds all season. Select, No. 1 plants, $1.50 each; 
3 for $3.75, postpaid. 
R52—LOWELL THOMAS. (Patent No. 595). The perfect golden yellow rose 
and fittingly named for the famous commentator. Handsome large buds 
open into full, fragrant flowers of rich butter-yellow that hold their color 
well. Borne on long stems, they are ideal for cutting. Select, No. 1 plants, 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75, postpaid. 
R53—CRIMSON GLORY. (Patent No. 105). Still the most popular dark red 
rose, and easily one of the finest roses of all times. Great flaring buds 
open into magnificent flowers of deep crimson with velvety texture. A 
glory of color in the garden; wonderful in bouquets. The vigorous plant 
produces a continuous succession of the richly fragrant flowers from June 
until frost. Select, No. 1 plants. $1.35 each; 3 for $3.40, postpaid. 
R54—TAFFETA. (Patent No. 716). Rich in beauty, like a gown of rare, blend- 
ed taffeta. This 1948 All-American Award Winner is famous for its many aa < 
long-stemmed, perfectly formed, fragrant buds in the warm pink and LOWELL -~ 
the season and locality, with orange, Begonia rose and carmine pre- 
dominating, blending to gold at the base. The petals are delicately 
veined and have fluted edges. Plant is strong, and well clothed in rich 
green leaves. One of the finest garden roses for cutting. Select, No. 1 
plants, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75, postpaid. 
salmon shades which are so popular. The colors vary delightfully with THOMAS | 
R55—CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG. (Patent No. 455). Favorite rose of many a 
of our customers. Long, stream-lined buds of rich carmine unfold slowly 
into large, full blooms of sparkling cerise. Long stems make it ideal for 
cutting; remarkably free blooming. Plant unusually hardy and vigorous 
for a Hybrid Tea. Winner of many awards and the All-American Rose 
of 1941. We regret not to have enough space to illustrate this superb 
rose. Select, No. 1 plants, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75, postpaid. 
RS56—MIRANDY. (Patent No. 632.) Gorgeous red “queen”, the 1945 All- 
American Winner, and acclaimed one of the greatest everblooming roses| 
of the world. Big oval buds of deep velvety red shaded black open into 
immense full blooms of brilliant Chrysanthemum red, lasting an unusu- 
ally long time. Finest damask rose perfume. Strong branching plant; 
handsome foliage. Lack of space keeps us from picturing this richly 
colored beauty. Select, No. 1 plants, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75, postpaid. 
Page 30—Picture Rose Offer (R57) 4 
1 Crimson Glory 1 Show Girl TAFFETA ‘ 
1 Lowell Thomas 1 Taffeta , : 
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A Marvelous Collection, Extra Strong, “i. 
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