
NOCTURNE. The shades of night. See page 25. 
Me: Rubaiyat. This variety is chiefly noted 
ANBS for its big rose-red buds and bloom, 
that are at their best in cooler weather, its 
heavy blooming habit and robust growth. 
Beautiful foliage and plenty of it. Damask- 
rose fragrance. Pat. 7538. Each, $1.50. 
San Fernando. For fragrance it is ex- 
AARS celled by none. Long buds, plump at 
the base, develop an intriguing urn shap2 
before opening to display the neat arrange- 
ment of their many glowing scarlet petals. 
Lasting bloom, on long firm stems, that is 
tops even in hottest weather. Vigorous growth. 
Heavy dark foliage. Pat. 785. Each, $2.00. 
San Luis Rey. Because of its clear vivid 
yellow coloring, more intense and _ lasting 
than any other, sweet perfume, polished fo- 
liage, compact growth and habit of covering 
itself continuously with charming shapely 
bloom, we consider this one of the best of 
the yellows. Pat. pending. Each, $2.00. 
Santa Anita. With the possible exception 
of Charlotte Armstrong this is the finest pink 
rose. The long buds and full shapely bloom 
possess an unusual waxy sheen that lends 
them a quite refined appearance. Dense, 
bright green foliage, few thorns and good 
growing qualities. Pat. 530. Each, $1.25. 
Show Girl. A prodigious grower this, that 
will supply you tapering rose-pink buds and 
full, richly colored deep pink flowers on long 
stout stems. Good foliage. Mild fragrance. 
Pat. 646. Each, $1.50. 
Signora. A rose of dazzling brilliance. In 
cooler weather it offers a stunning mixture 
of orange, scarlet and gold that is more 
subdued during warm spells. Long perfect 
buds of orange scarlet on good cutting stems 
and open bloom of unusual substance. Strong, 
upright growth and polished disease resist- 
ant foliage. Pat. 201. Each, $1.35. 
Sister Therese. While not too long lasting 
as a cut flower this variety puts on a tre- 
mendous and continuous show of big pointed 
orange and scarlet buds and semi-double 
flowers of golden yellow. Long stems and 
vigorous spreading growth. Each, $1.00. 
Sleigh Bells. For a grand display of white 
in the garden and as a source of cut flowers 
this variety is exceptional. Big ovoid buds 
and full (40 petals), high centered fragrant 
bloom on long stout stems. Leathery disease 
resistant foliage, strong growing habits. Pat. 
applied for. Each, $2.00. 
Snowbird. This is not only the clearest 
white of any of the popular roses but the 
heaviest producer as well. Plump white buds 
and extremely double, medium sized bloom 
in incredible quantities. Dense, dark foliage, 
bushy and compact growth. Spicy fragrance. 
zee, S25. 
Southport. While this variety does not have 
as many petals (20) as some other roses, 
the superb scarlet buds, more brilliant than 
we know how to tell you, are long and per- 
fect in form and borne on good strong stems. 
Grows upright and luxuriantly. Mild, sweet 
fragrance. Each, $1.25. 
Susan Louise. Most satisfactory of the 
flesh pink roses. In form, color and substance 
it resembles the popular Belle of Portugal 
but unlike that variety has good stems and 
bears a constant succession of charming 
roses for cutting. Robust growth and excel- 
lent foliage. Each, $1.25. 
Sutter’s Gold. Not only winner of 
AARS the All America Rose Selection 
Award for 1950 but of the Bagatelle 
Award, as well. Long pointed yellow buds, 
richly shaded with orange and red and 
shapely, high centered bloom of the same 
lush color. Deep tea fragrance. Excep- 
tionally strong growth and cutting stems. 
Highly polished foliage. Pat. applied for. 
Each, $2.50. 


APPLAUSE. Too popular for the supply in 1949. See page 21. 
4 Taffeta. A rich combination of pink 
AARS and salmon tones that changes through 
the season to warm shades of salmon and 
apricot. Long, lively buds and semi-double 
open bloom of 21 big crisp petals. Mild fra- 
grance, tall upright growth, glossy mahogany 
tinted foliage. Pat. 716. Each, $1.50. 
Talisman. A glorious riot of red, burnt 
orange and gold. It is hard to imagine so 
much color and symmetry in one rose bud 
and such charming fragrance, too. It has 
a pleasing habit of upright growth and long 
stiff bright green stems. Each, $1.00. 
Tallyho. This variety can always be de- 
ANRS pended upon to supply a constant suc- 
cession of plump, deep pink buds and full, 
rich pink, high centered flowers of unusual 
substance on strong cutting stems. These 
qualities plus its vigorous upright habit, good 
foliage and spicy perfume combine to make 
it one of the most satisfactory roses you will 
find in your garden. Pat. 828. Each, $2.00. 
Texas Centennial. A handsome sport of 
Pres. Hoover that retains all of its parent’s 
excellent characteristics. Buds are blood- 
red during cool weather, changing to car- 
mine in summer. Full high-centered flow- 
ers of brick-red are lightly brushed with 
golds) PatailL62™ Each,.61.50: 
The Doctor. While the plant is of modest 
proportions the huge double silvery pink buds 
and flowers will amply reward you for its care. 
And the intense fragrance is something to get 
really excited about. Each, $1.25. 
Ville de Paris. Not only holds its color bet- 
ter than any other yellow rose but provides for 
months quantities of slender sunflower yel- 
low buds for cutting. Open flowers are of 
medium size, double and well formed. Bush 
is vigorous and branching. Each, $1.00. 
Yours Truly. If you’re looking for a really 
easy to grow rose bush, plant this one. With 
Texas Centennial in its veins it quickly forms 
a tall spreading bush that all through the 
season bears big full rosy pink buds and 
bloom on extra long cutting stems. Spicy 
fragrance. Pat. 697. Each, $1.50. 

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