California-grown a 
RED ROSES 
Christopher Stone. Large, formal, double 
rose of glowing crimson-scarlet, with 
deeper shadings. Long lasting and fra- 
grant. Does not fade. Truly beautiful, 
even when fully open. 
Etoile de Hollande. Buds of velvet maroon 
open to a beautiful full rose of glowing 
crimson with darker shadings. Does not 
fade. Rich with its old-rose fragrance. 
Fandango (Pat. 894). Beautiful, rich, 
deep scarlet in bud becoming a bright and 
attractive cerise in the open flower. Petals 
are large and have a crisp and ruffled ap- 
pearance. Mildly fragrant. $1.75. each; 
3 for $4.50. 
ea Heart’s Desire (Pat. 501). All America winner. The finest 
AAXRS 
Grade No. 1. 
red rose of recent introduction. Perfect deep red buds and 
large deliciously fragrant flowers are produced in quantity on 
this lovely rose. Powerful perfume. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 
Mirandy (Pat. 632). All America Winner, 1944. A glorious 
SE deep red rose, heavily double. Excellent in bud and as open 
flowers. You will like this new rose named in honor of 
Mirandy of radio tame. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 
New Yorker (Pat. 823). Clear large, sparkling red flowers that 
do not fade in any type of weather. All of the blossoms that we have 
ever seen were at least 6 inches across, and they were beautiful. The 
fragrance makes us think of raspberries. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Night. Very fragrant, deepest blackish-crimson, shaded maroon. 
Nocturne (Pat. 713). Deep cardinal red buds of exquisite 
AAYRS Shape open to form large richly textured flowers. Pleasingly 
fragrant. Buds in abundance for cutting. AARS. $1.50 each; 
5) ielp sseiv/5). 
(BQ Rubaiyat (Pat. 758). All America 1947. A brilliant flower 
AAYRS of rose-red to crimson. Buds are long and shapely; grace- 
fully held on long stems. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 
San Fernando (Pat. 785). Long pointed buds, well formed 
ie. and richly colored open to fragrant glowing red flowers. When 
open the blooms assume a brilliant scarlet color. Luxuriant 
foliage. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75.. 
Southport. Brilliant, unfading scarlet with tea fragrance. 
Texas Centennial (Pat. 162). Blood red sport of Pres. Hoover. 
Tight buds and high centered flowers toned cerise at center. More 
carmine in hot weather. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.15. 
CERISE-RED ROSES 
Charlotte Armstrong (Pat. 455). Beautiful, long, pointed 
Ge. buds of clear cerise-pink, opening to neatly tailored flowers. 
Petals margined with a thin silvery line. Vigorous mildew- 
resistant foliage, vigorous and free branching. $1.50 each; 3 for 
$3.15: 
(QD Grand Duchess Charlotte (Pat. 774). Buds a rich claret 
AaiRs changing as the flower opens to a lovely begonia rose. Richly 
fragrant and unusual in color. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 
Red Talisman. Large, deep cerise-red, blending into yellow base. 
(@Q@ Tallyho (Pat. 828). AARS ‘49. A lovely combination of pink 
ae and red. The outside of petals crimson to cardinal depend- 
ing on the weather, while the inner surfaces are many shades 
rose and pink. Robust and free blooming. $1.75 each; 3 for 
50. 
This insignia, AARS, guarantees that the rose variety 
with which it is associated has been observed and scored 
AA R S in test gardens throughout America and has been voted 
an All America Selection. 
$1.25 each unless otherwise indicated. 
Priced slightly higher in containers. 
fine ROSES 
PINK ROSES 
Capistrano (P.A.F.).Avigorous and 
ASRS sturdy rose producing large buds 
and flowers with a rich, heavy 
fragrance. Deep, glowing rose-pink in 
the bud and open flower, with beautiful 
leathery foliage. AARS winner for 1950. 
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Of the multitude of new roses offered each 
season, only a few have merit enough to stay 
with us. The following are selected for dis- 
tinctive individuality. Their garden merit has 
been well proven, therefore, satisfactory per- 
formance has established their popularity. 
Many others are obtained at the nursery. 
Dainty Bess. Broad single petals of soft 
rose-pink; darker stamens. 
J. Otto Thilow. Rich, glowing rose-pink; 
reflexed double petals. 
@) Katherine T. Marshall (Pat. 607). Warm glowing pink 
Ke blooms with a delicious fruity fragrance and perfect form. 
Buds long pointed with heavy petals opening to very large 
flowers. An extremely vigorous grower with long, strong stems. 
An exquisite pink rose. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 
Mission Bells (P.A.F.). The buds are a beautiful deep salmon 
Ae pink opening to a clear shrimp pink. Large flowers generally 
borne singly on long stems make this a very desirable rose. 
AARS winner for 19.50. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Mme. Henri Guillot (Pat. 337). A distinctive and sensational 
variety. Beautifully formed buds, reddish orange with undertone 
of gold, opening to rich, deep pink flowers of camellia-like form. 
Vigorous, symmetrical plants and glossy light green foliage. $1.50 
Gada =) ier S32i,1/5), 
Picture. Very double velvety clear rose-pink; slightly fragrant. 
Santa Anita (Pat. 539). Produces quantities of perfect flowers. 
Lovely clear pink, excellent for cutting. One of the finest pink 
roses for California—rich, clear color, shapely buds and open flower. 
S51 25) Gerelne 3} ioe $533.15), 
Show Girl (Pat. 646). Perfect phlox pink buds on long stems for 
cutting. Flowers open rose-pink and are very lovely in both form 
and color. Fragrant. Excellent foliage. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 
The Doctor. Enormous semi-double satiny pink. Fragrant. 
ORANGE AND COPPER- ORANGE ROSES 
Duquesa de Penaranda. Fragrant double blooms of orange shadings. 
Fred Edmunds (Pat. 731). Beautiful buds of burnt-orange 
Se: open to lasting blooms of reddish apricot blended with rose, 
gold and salmon. A very vigorous, free-blooming rose. $1.50 
Geeae 3) iter Se), 7/5. 
Hinrich Gaede. Orange-yellow with nasturtium-red glow. 
MULTI-COLOR ROSES 
Autumn. Burnt orange streaked red. Fragrant. 
Condessa de Sastago. Very large fragrant oriental red and yellow. 
Fiesta (Pat. 389). The bud is ovoid, pink and flecked with yellow. 
The open flower is large and double, tea fragrance. Large, dark 
green foliage. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 
& Forty-niner (Pat. 792). AARS ‘49. One of the most bril- 
aains liantly hued flowers of recent introduction. Color combination 
is outstanding with its vivid red petals bright yellow to straw 
yellow on the outside. Mild, pleasing fragrance. Long pointed buds 
opening to well formed flowers. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.50. 
Mrs. Sam McGredy. Fragrant blooms of scarlet, copper and orange. 
President Hoover. Shades of cerise-pink, orange and scarlet com- 
bined. Spicy fragrance. 
Taffeta (Pat. 716). Although the color varies with the sea- 
ae) son the usual carmine bud opens to show clear rose-pink, 
salmon-pink or apricot fragrant flowers. Upright vigorous 
growth. AARS ‘48. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 
Talisman. Fragrant orange-scarlet with gold and yellow shadings. 
10 OR MORE BUSH ROSES 
LESS 10% 
EXCEPT COLLECTIONS 
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