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AN IMPROVED 
LARGE-FLOWERED TYPE 
Helleborus niger altifolius 
Christmas Rose. Actually blooms with the snows of late fall, at Christ- 
mas time and until spring. This variety (Helleborus niger altifolius) is 
much superior to the common H. niger. Grown by J. & P. from divisions 
of flowering plants, it will become established quickly and will bloom 
for you in the fall. 
Christmas Rose. All Winter. 5 to 8 in, 
© J. & P. co. 
The Christmas Rose is especially suitable for a protected place in front 
Even when there is snow on the ground, it takes only a couple of mild of evergreens or shrubs because of its rich low foliage and the masses 
days for this miraculous plant to produce its glacier-white blooms. 
The lovely 5-petaled flowers are 2 to 3 in. across, with a lively center of 
yellow stamens. Fleshy, strong stems hold each bloom erect so it stands 
out sharply above the leathery foliage which literally hugs the ground. 
of unusual flowers when there is nothing else in the garden. Given a 
protected location where it is partially shaded in the summer but re- 
ceives winter sun, the Christmas Rose will form a broad low mass of 
handsome green. Once established, it should not be moved; allow it to 
spread, producing more and more of these lovely flowers each year. 
Flower clusters on 6 to 8-in. stems. Lovely for bouquets. 
Strong Field-Grown Plants, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75; 6 for $7.50 
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with Each Christmas Gift of Rose Plants 
It is never too early to pick out J. & P. Roses for friends and 
relatives who want only the best in their gardens. Just 
order the plants that you would like to give, and we'll 
oP. send them to your friends at the proper time for planting 
next spring. At Christmas time we will send each of your 
friends, free of charge, this exquisite hand-made Rose 
(in a lovely transparent container as shown here) with a 
holiday greeting card showing your name as the giver. 
This souvenir Rose in its handsome plastic box is merely a 
yuletide token of the real Rose plants your friends will re- 
ceive later, in time for spring planting. 
Roses in winter! Not real roses, of course, but the rare and much-prized 
Be sure to see the special Christmas gift order blank en- 
closed with this catalog. Fill it out, and we'll do the rest 
just before Christmas. 
Jackson & Perkins Co. 
| Weld Latgtl™ ACL, 
NEWARK, NEW YORK e THE ROSE CAPITAL OF AMERICA 
