APPLAUSE—A Gotp Mepat WINNER 
Angels Mateu. (Angel’s Mantle.) Patent 174. ARS 77%. Large fully 
double, globular blooms, produced freely on long stents . . . color “‘flame brushed 
gold”’ and holds it to the end . . fragrance of ripe blackberries. Won the enthu- 
siastic approval of Roy Hennessey who praises and condemns with equal can- 
dour. We consider one of the loveliest hybrid tea roses of any vintage. 
“Angel's Mateu 1s the most interesting rose in my garden. In addition to its beautiful 
color, the petals look like French silk, almost translucent, and with a subtle type of bril- 
liance.’’—Col. E. A. Wine, North Hollywood. 1775 
Applause. Patent 829. ARS 77%—Av. Ht. 34”. Winner of the Bagatelle 
Gold Medal, 1948, the highest award in Rosedom. Grows above medium height, 
vigorous and well-furnished . . . its large, leathery leaves laugh at mildew. 
Flower is large, many petalled, powerfully fragrant . . . color starts dazzling 
light red of a unique shade, and fades pleasantly in later stages. 
3 for. 5.05 each 2.00 
Best Regards. Patent 652. ARS 72%. A large, handsome rose of exhibi- 
tion form, on long stems. Color cardinal-red, further enlivened by a coppery- 
orange at base of petals inside; healthy, tall-growing and very profuse. First 
admired by this writer in a stunning bouquet brought to the Pacific Rose Society 
meeting by Bill Clark, that rose-canny and genial Scot who presides at Ger- 
maines. 
Last admired in the growing field the other day where it was fully holding | 
its own with some of its later rivals. 1.50 
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