THE ROSE IS LEGEND—HISTORY—ROMANCE 
Shakespeare wrote: ''Of all flowers, methinks a 
Rosemisepest. 
Today—tour hundred years later—the Rose re- 
mains universally accepted as the Queen of Flowers. 
Whoever has walked at dawn through a field of 
roses must share this sentiment. Freshened by the 
coolness of night, each waxy petal is heavy with dew 
and picture-perfect. The rich fragrance of rose per- 
fume hangs just nostril high on the still morning air. 
Every bud, every full blown rose is sheer delight—in- 
spiration of poets—soul of songs—symbol of love down 
through the ages! 
Although we are growing roses commercially for 
the wholesale trade, we watch and wait each year 
for their first blooming as the beauty and glamour 
of acres of roses in full bloom is a thrill ever new. 
In the Ontario and Chino valleys of Southern 
California we have under cultivation 65 acres in 
roses. Here in this location, we have the advantage 
of abundant sunshine, good soil, and controlled irri- 
gation and strive constantly to bring you better plants. 
We feel greatly compensated for our years of hard 
work by the pleasure and enjoyment we get from the 
rose itself and from the many letters we receive from 
satistied customers. 
Again this year we offer you a fine selection in 
varieties. We invite you to look over the list and will 
be pleased to hear from you any time. Your 
suggestions and criticisms are always welcome. To 
serve you is our business and pleasure. 
