_W. B. CLARKE & CO. 
Growers of Quality Roses for Over 30 Years 
Our Northern California grown roses ripen early so we can 
normally ship bush and climbing roses, thoroughly hardened, in early 
December if required — a distinct advantage to those in areas where 
early planting is possible. pyr : 
Grading is in accordance with A. A. N. standards and we are 
particularly careful in handling. : 
Shipping. Our responsibility ceases when plants are delivered to 
transportation company in good order and travel at buyer’s risk. 
Please state distinctly method of shipment desired. eg 
Complaints must be made in writing within 10 days after buyer 
received the goods. 
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 1953 
CHRYSLER IMPERIAL MA PERKINS 
(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. y ‘ 
Wholesale prices are determined by the individual retail prices. 
No. 1 Grade 
Retail Prices Wholesale Prices f.o.b. San Jose, Calif. 
(per variety) (per variety) 
250-up 100-249 20-99 10-19 1-9 
$1,502... 2 See 65 ~ .70 .75 -90 1.00 
1 Py 4 eee, cia .75 -80 -871/2 1.60 1.15 
2:00:22 ee 85 95 1.00 1.10 1.25 
2:25 Ree ee -95 1.05 1.1212 1.25 1.40 
yA 1 ec Ae le 1.10 1.20 1.25 1.40 1.60 
7 Ay fs Fon Se eed ge 1.20 1.30 1.372 1.50 1.75 
3.00. Se 1.30 1.40 1.50 1.75 1.90 
re (No. 1/2 (Medium) grade @ 20% less) 
Generously graded, strong plants with a good root system. 
Varieties starred (*) are A. A. R. S. winners. 
Varieties underscored ate ten finest roses of all time, 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. 3 
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. 
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. 
BUCCANEER, Pat. app. for. Py. ine 
One of the most brilliant intense yellow roses to date, holding its 
color well. It is a vigorous, free branching bush producing an 
abundance of flowers. Retail each $2.75. 
*CALIFORNIA, Pat. No. 449. 
Ruddy-orange toned with saffron yellow. Long buds on strong stems, 
le daks for cutting. Glossy foliage. Vigorous. A.A.R.S. Retail 
eac 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- 
gtant. Vigorous, and foliage disease resistant. Retail each $2.50. 
