Pilar Landecho.  (Meilland.) | (1940.) | Hybridist, Herb Swim once 
dropped a remark which awakened our interest—"That Pilar Landecho 1s an un- 
usually beautiful rose,” upon which we set forth to find one .. . no easy task, as this 
variety has not had the fanfare and “million-dollar advertising” which some new 
roses enjoy. Well—we came, we saw and were conquered ... And here it is—a rarity 
of great beauty in cadmium-yellow and dark coral shades—a connoisseur’s rose. 1.50 
Pink Lady. An unusually pretty, urn shaped, curling pink bud opens with 
special grace and retains its delicacy throughout the life of the flower. It has become 
a special favorite of Mrs. Lesters, who watches its comings and goings with alternate 
joy and sorrow. 1.50 
Pink Princess. Pat. 459. One of the top Brownell Hybrid Teas, with a 
fine heritage from the hardy and profuse Dr. W. VanFleet, General Jacqueminot 
and Break o’Day. Our plants show great vigor and the big, very double blooms of 
lush rose-pink come steadily all season on long stems. This rose has survived 25 below 
zero and came up smiling. Will Arctic customers take special note. 1.75 
Prima Donna. Patent 639. A big, fully double rose of fine form, in one 
of those illusive color tones so hard to put into words—‘‘deep salmon” says the 
originator, but our color chart says ‘“‘Venetian Pink” which we will just barely 
brush with amber. Suffice it to say the shade is alluring; can take the sun. A 
robust plant which needs no nursing. 135 
Rubaiyat. Patent 758. Again we quote the excellent description, appearing 
in the Pacific Coast Nurseryman, as follows—“Because of the newness of the 
variety, Rubaiyat rests its claim to fame on its substantial heritage. Its high 
scoring in trial gardens and its unanimous choice as the only All America rose 
for 1947, give every indication that it will take a leading place among the great roses 
of the past nine years. Bred in Ireland by Samuel McGreedy ¢ Sons, famous 
for fine roses, Rubaiyat has shown extraordinary vitality during its test years 
in America. From the country over, Rubaiyat has had the enthusiastic approval of the 
experts. In this respect it is a real successor to French-bred Peace. The exceptionally 
long stately bud opens slowly to a large flower. A vibrant rose-red in the bud, the 
color deepens as it opens. Resistant to many of the minor ills, Rubaiyat grows about 
three feet in height and shows its vigor in stout, erect shoots with abundant foliage 
down to the ground. 
Says Neville Miller of Palmerton, Penn —"Rwbaiyat is really a worthwhile adds- 
tion to your list. It has the healthiest foliage of any H. T. in my garden and the 
flowers are large and beautiful, with a fine lemon-rose fragrance. Color holds well 
and petals have unusual substance. Rubaiyat would rate high even if compared with 
the hybrid perpetuals and is head and shoulders above most hybrid teas.” 1.50 
San Fernando. Patent 785. An All-America winner in 1948, with a ped- 
igree including some of the best blood in rosedom—Heart’s Desire, Crimson Glory 
and Poinsettia! Large, long pointed buds of blackest crimson open in good weather 
to deep fiery crimson. Probably the most richly fragrant of all moderns. Among 
the dark red roses, unsurpassed. And, Dr. Gage also adds his blessing! 
Summer, 1949. We add an enthusiastic ditto to the above, and a lot more of 
‘em from a host of delighted customers. 2.00 
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