
Climbing CecileBrunner. The charming “sweetheart rose” described 
under Polyanthas, which is especially fine in climbing form; unexcelled wherever 
it has room to spread itself; its great spring bloom is magnificent, and where many 
climbers would rest for the summer, Cecile Brunner just goes right on produc- 
ing. 
Summer, 1949. Our great plant on the hill was a spectacle this Spring beyond 
mere words. 1.25 
Contrast. To those of you, who are tiring a bit with your all reds, yellows, 
pinks and whites, this interesting and striking rose will strongly appeal. It is very 
vigorous to 4 feet, a steady bloomer, and produces some rare, double flowers, described, 
“China pink and bronze, reverse white and bronze.” We included Contrast in our 
selection of 25 outstanding roses after inspection of some 500 display varieties. 1.25 
Crimson Glory. Patent 105. Red rose-lovers, here and abroad, have 
appraised this beauty the finest rose of all time. Nationally rated by the ARS 95%, 
—665 reports from 48 states. We like Roy Hennessey’s description which follows 
—Rose worthy of its lovely name, with a pointed bud opening to a big, fully 
double, high centered crimson bloom of rich velvet. It might have posed for all 
the pictures of the ideal rose down through the ages. Powerfully fragrant, with 
richest damask perfume; very heavy blooming and healthy, on a vigorous but low 
compact plant.” Unhesitatingly recommended for California and everywhere. 
Says Frank Meyers, Albany, Georgia—"Crimson Glory you sent me is the finest 
bush ever to come into my yard, among 275 others.” 1B) 
Climbing Crimson Glory. Patent 736. At long last, this magnificent 
red rose is available in climbing form. Has gained already a national ARS rating 
of 82%, and seems headed to top the climbing class. | Flowers identical with the 
bush type, profuse, repeating bloom. 2.00 
Crown of Gold. A distinctive golden yellow, shading to the edges, which 
we feel deserves a place among these carefully selected beauties. Very large, double, 
on long strong stems; vigorous to 5 feet, with large leathery foliage. 1.25 
Curly Pink. — One of the latest creations of the Brownells, Rhode Island—a 
two-tone pink rose, which may rival their everblooming, sub-zero Pink Princess. 
Believe we are the first to propagate the famous Brownell Roses in California—we 
want our western customers particularly, to know these fine varieties, grown on our 
great understock. 1.75 
Cynthia Brooke. Pat. 551. We were so impressed with this outstanding 
yellow, as we first viewed it in Iva Newman’s Hillsborough garden, we are now 
privileged to offer a limited quantity for 1950 planting. It was the really “colossal” 
and elegant foliage which first caught our eye. The big fat buds open to egg-yolk 
shades, with buff-pink on reverse, the whole effect rich and handsome . . . nicely 
poised on long cutting stems. Welcome to our select list, fair Cynthia! 1.50 
Debonair. Patent 677. A new and dashing rose cavalier, with crisp, 
smartly curling buds, opening to a fully double, fragrant bloom of primrose yellow. 
Excellent plant habit, with abundant dark, glossy foliage. Originator Dr. Lammerts 
can be justly proud of this one, and its latest ARS rating of 80%, 1.50 
A good Rose should stand in a vase by itself as a queen should; 
then Ict any other flower or combination of flowers rival her if 
they can. —Rev. FosteER—MELLIAR, LONDON, 1902 
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