SE Rae: 
The Best of the 
NEW AND PATENTED VARIETIES 
As We Know Them 
3—$2.00 Roses of same variety.... 
3— 1.75 Roses of same variety.... 
3— 1.50 Roses of same variety..... 
ANGELS MATEU (Patent No. 174) 
A truly luscious shade, sometimes classi- 
fied as coral, suffused with old-rose. Fifty 
perfectly formed petals, with a fragrance 
of ripened blackberries. The opened 
bloom is even lovelier than the beautiful 
bud, as each day the colors deepen. Espe- 
cially satisfactory in the hot valleys. 
Or ree Mee ne, ce Wa ae $1.50 
APPLAUSE (Patent No. 829) 
Winner of the International Gold Medal 
at Bagatelle. The originators say, ‘A daz- 
zling light red, which blooms freely and 
is a joy to cut.” In the ‘Proof of the pud- 
ding,’ Applause is compared to Charlotte 
Armstrong, but with ‘more petals and bet- 
ter growth.” It is agreed that it is slow 
to start, but makes an excellent plant if 
BIven Viterrachin 20s go le BAZ e 
BEST REGARDS (Patent No. 652) 
Huge, brilliant blooms of deep cardinal 
red, with deep yellow markings. Vigor- 
ous grower, making a compact and 
shapely plant. Large leathery dark foli- 
age. Fragrant. Said to do best on the 
esi tcacteracn youn atens © $1.50 
BABE RUTH (Patent applied for) 
The originators say “It's a Hit," and that 
like its namesake, it never lets you down 
during the entire season. Strong, vigorous 
plants with green leathery foliage. Sal- 
mon copper buds open to rose-pink 
blooms. Long, strong stems. Very free 
RIOUlaTints wIOCh eG ak ee ey, Doe $2.00 
CALIFORNIA CENTENNIAL 
(Patent rights reserved) 
This bright red rose was honored by the 
California State Legislature and is to be 
known as the "State Rose.” It is vigorous 
and upright in growth, sweetly fragrant, 
has long strong stems and flowers freely. 
Jet Yod y* LAE pe le a SLA CR ae a Le a ee $2.00 
CAPISTRANO (Patent applied for) 
1950 AARS winner. Deep rich shade of 
rose-pink. Very vigorous in growth. Holds 
its color well, in the hottest sunshine. 
Fragrantgbach pot. a ees $2.00 
CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG 
(Patent No. 455) 
This lovely rose has become so well 
known in the ten years since its introduc- 
tion that it seems a waste of time to at- 
tempt to describe it. The Armstrong peo- 
_ple call it ‘Beautiful streamlined blood- 
red buds and magnificent flowers of ce- . 
rise.’ It has become a standard of com- 
parison and new roses are often called 
“as good as Charlotte Armstrong.” Vigor- 
ous. Free flowering. Reliable. Each, $1.50 
CRIMSON GLORY (Patent No. 105) 
Well named, as it is truly crimson and 
truly glorious. Often voted the best bril- 
liant red rose. Rather a spreading habit 
of growth. Blooms are intensely fragrant, 
deep, dark and velvety. Each............ $1.50 
DEBONAIR (Patent No. 677) 
An excellent yellow rose of almost per- 
fect form. The tightly rolled bud opens 
slowly to a many petalled high centered 
bloom of primrose yellow. Dark green 
foliage. Disease resistant. Growers 
throughout the country agree that this is 
a fine addition to the yellow rose. 
Price 
DIAMOND JUBILEE (Patent No. 824) 
All-American winner for 1948. An espe- 
cially vigorous plant that blooms freely 
throughout the season. Usually described 
as "buff-yellow,"” but there is a sort of 
peach-glow cast that is very lovely. Dis- 
ease resistant. The open blooms are large, 
double and sweetly scented. Long strong 
stems, with rich dark foliage. Each....$2.00 
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