Crimson Glory. Patent 10s. ARS 95%. This magnificent dark red rose 
continues to maintain top popularity against all newcomers, both here and 
abroad. Again rated first by the English National Rose Society’s experts both in 
the Showbloom and General Garden Class. In form, fragrance, richness of color, 
‘might have posed for all the pictures of the ideal rose down through the ages.” 
(Hennessey speaking.) Superb! anywhere and everywhere! 
The highest rated rose on the ARS recommended list—a record 95%! 
3 for 4.65 each 1173 
Climbing Crimson Glory. Patent 736. ARS 84%—Av. Growth 10’ 
‘Climbing sports of bush varieties usually are larger flowered and have better color than the 
bush roses from which they sported,’’ says Roy Hennessey—and he might have added, 
frequently produce three times the bloom. Latest ARS rating 84%. 
SLOTiD 2) each 2.00 
Curly Pink. ARS 84%—Av. Ht. 32”. One of the latest creations of the 
Brownells, Rhode Island—a two-tone pink rose, which may rival their ever- 
blooming, sub-zero Pink Princess. Believe we are the first to propagate the fa- 
mous Brownell Roses in California—we want our western customers particu- 
larly, to know these fine varieties, grown on our great understock. 
Summer, 1950. We add another year’s enthusiasm to our first interest in this 
really royal pink beauty... . And a hearty ditto for 1951! ie 
Dainty Bess. H. Tea. The most universally loved single rose of them all. 
Rated 87% by the American Rose Society, given a First Class Trial Ground Cer- 
ficate by the National Rose Society of England, acclaimed by amateurs and ex- 
perts alike for its grand constitution, its steady blooming habit, and the graceful 
beauty of the large soft pink blooms, with their unique wine-red stamens. Sheds 
its petals quickly when finished, hence always tidy. Mighty good quality, espe- 
cially in a climbing rose. Rates among the 10 best-recommended bush roses by 
the ARS. 
We have both bush and climbing form. Please specify. ee 
Dame Edith Helen. H.T. A glowing pink, very large, double rose 
of noble proportions which has been absent too long from this catalog and now 
is in to stay. Wants good soil, sunny location and expert attention for top results. 
One perfect bloom of the good Dame is worth a dozen of some of the highly 
touted moderns. Rated the English National Rose Society’s Gold Medal in its 
heyday and still wears it proudly. 
We have just a few climbers which you can have, while they last, at the same 
price. re) 
Debonair. Parent 677. ARS 79%. A dashing rose cavalier, with crisp, 
smartly curling buds, opening to a fully double, fragrant bloom of primrose 
yellow. Excellent plant habit, with abundant dark, glossy foliage. Originator 
Dr. Lammerts can be justly proud of this one, and its 5 year ARS rating of 79%. 
Responds to severe pruning. 
Says super-rose critic, H. B. Darcy of Austin—"My yellow! Magnificent!”’ 
3 for 4.65 each ys 
“If I had a criticism of the catalog, it would be that zt inclines often to understate- 
ment,’’—WINIFRED STRUDEVANT, BLoomMING Grove, New York. (The catalog- 
writer certainly loves you for this, Miss Strudevant. ) 
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