W. B. CLARKE & CO. 
Growers of Quality Roses for Over 30 Years 
From reliable sources we learn that production in some large rose 
growing areas was again heavily damaged by frost early this year. 
Good roses may again be at a premium for the coming season. It will 
be wise to cover your requirements now for delivery winter 1951 or 
spring 1952. 
Our own block of roses is now far enough adyanced to assure 
us of another fine crop, running heavy to top No. 1 grade. We take 
Particular care in handling, and grading is done in accordance with 
A. A. N. standards. 
. We are members of ALL AMERICA ROSE SELECTIONS which 
gives us first access to the annual Al] America Winners. 
A. A. R. S. WINNERS FOR 1952 
FRED HOWARD - HELEN TRAUBEL - VOGUE 
(see variety list for descriptions and prices) 
Carload service usually available for eastern orders. 
Patented Bush Roses 
(All patented varieties are being grown under license from patent 
owners). Prices are those listed by the patent holders. 
Wholesale prices are determined by the individual retail prices. 
No. 1 Grade 
Retail Prices Wholesale Prices 
(per variety) (per variety) 
250-up 100-249 20-99 10-19 1-9 
$1.25 65 70 75 
1.50 65 -70 75 90 1.00 
1.75 75 .80 87/2 1.00 1.15 
2.00 -85 95 1.00 1.10 1.25 
2.25 95 1.05 1.122 1.25 1.40 
2.50 1.10 1.20 1.25 1.40 1.60 
2.75 1.20 1.30 1.372 1.50 1.75 
(No. 1/2 (Medium) grade @ 20% less) 
Generously graded, strong plants with a good root system. 
Varieties starred (*) are A. A. R. S. 1952 winners. 
lV B Varieties underscored are ten finest roses of all times as 
* ™* selected by National Rose Jury 1950. 
ANGELS MATEU, Pat. No. 174. 
Orange rose. Unusually large and make fine exhibition blooms. 
Retail each $1.75. 
APPLAUSE, Pat. No. 829. 
Gold Medal Bagatelle. Paris. A big 50-petalled sparkling bright 
red borne on long strong stems. Vigorous, exquisitely fragrant and 
a prolific bloomer. Retail each $2.00. 
BEST REGARDS, Pat. No. 652. : 
Cardinal red and tyrian rose. Large buds and open flowers. A vig- 
orous grower and free bloomer. Retail each $1.50. 
BRAVO, Pat. No. 983. 
Large, rich, glowing cardinal-red. High centered, perfectly formed 
flower with ruffled petals. Plant of medium height and bushy habit. 
Does well in both hot and cool climates. Retail each $2.25. 
CALIFORNIA, Pat. No. 449. 
Ruddy-orange toned with saffron yellow. Long buds on strong stems, 
Wonderful for cutting. Glossy foliage. Vigorous. A.A.R.S. Retail 
each $1.50. 
CALIFORNIA CENTENNIAL, Pat. No. 953. 
Glowing velvety crimson; intensely fragrant. The long, spiral buds 
are of excellent texture and are borne on stems eighteen inches 
or more in length. Vigorous, upright grower, almost thornless. 
Foliage is coppery green. Retail each $2.00. 
CAPISTRANO, Pat. No. 922. A.A.R.S. 1950. 
Brilliant deep glowing rose pink in bud as well as in open flowers. 
Large buds and flowers on long, strong stems. Foliage large and 
leathery. Growth upright. Blooms rich and lastingly fragrant. Re- 
tail each $2.25. 
CHARLES MALLERIN, Pat. No. 933. 
By Francis Meilland, originator of Peace. Considered by many as 
the finest black-red rose to date. Buds and blooms are deep velvety 
crimson borne on extra long canes. Carries 30 to 40 petals, the outer 
ones recurved showing the high, cone-shaped center. Richly fra- 
grant. Vigorous, and foliage disease resistant. Retail $2.50. 
