Sierra Glow. Patent 521. (Lammerts. ) ARS 77%. By one of those tricks 
of fate which attend the fortunes of rose-growers as well as princes (and presi- 
dential candidates), the lovely Sierra Glow in pastel and deeper shades of silver- 
pink and deep rose, slipped out of our catalog in 1950. A veritable furore resulted, 
especially down in Jacob Lowrey’s country, Georgia, who had given us a rous- 
ing endorsement,—"'the most beautiful modern hybrid tea produced by an American 
hybridizer.’’ So, friends in the Deep South, and others far and near, your Sierra 
Glow is back again, at a slight advance, unfortunately 175. 
Snowbird. ARS Rating 76%. Continues to rate among the most popular 
of white roses,—very pretty in bud. The fragrant open flowers show so many 
tightly held and over-lapping petals as to actually resemble a snowbird’s breast. 
An ‘effervescent’ rose, bubbling over with good health and generous, happy 
giving. 3 for 3.50 each 1.35 
Sonata. Parent 732. ARS 79%. ‘‘All the delicate and vibrant harmony of a mu- 
sical masterpiece seems somehow to have found living expression in the exquisite form, 
enticing aroma and sparkling color of this one rose.’’ Now, after rereading our rather 
anemic description, I hasten to discard it—and agree—‘‘Sonata is truly as beauti- 
ful as a symphonic melody.’ In addition to all these charming ‘‘musical’’ qualities, 
may we add, humbly, we LIKE Sonata . . . like its rich deep-pink coloring, with 
the enlivening undertones . . . like the way the flowers come singly on long 
stems and keep coming . . . gets better every year, and we like that too. “‘Lik- 
able’’ is the word for Sonata. 3 for 4.65 each le/) 
Studienrat Schlenz. Cli. H. Tea. Let’s agree, right off, the name is 
terrible, but watch out—as you get the hang of it, it may fascinate you, as it did 
this writer when he first saw it listed years ago, in Frank Lester’s catalogue. Our 
parent plant grows tall, under an apple tree in the front garden, and all summer 
long, its large, satin, pale-pink blooms, with that crisp starched look, smile 
down at us through the apple foliage. Better find a spot for this one—and, if the 
name displease you, we will leave off the tag! 1.50 
Sungold Climber. An extremely healthy and vigorous climber, which 
will cover in jig-time, that back fence, the garage, or look in at your second 
story window. Its bright golden-yellow double blooms fairly cover the big canes 
over a long flowering period. Watched and admired by us for several seasons, as 
a tall pillar in the garden of Dr. Gage, Arcadia, and on Dr. Marshall’s twenty 
foot fence in Watsonville. 1.50 
Suntan. H.T. In our gardens, grows big and upright,—blooms early and 
late, and requires no petting. To get the best of these creamy orange and copper 
tones, should have part shade. A large, double handsome rose, with unusual 
tints. Roy Hennessey says it’s good everywhere and thinks it would have been 
universally popular, if it had come in with the usual advertising fan-fare. ‘'It 
pays to advertise,’’ Roy. How about a few thousand dollars on color plates for 
your next catalog? (ouch!) 1.50 
“As a class the majority of pink Roses, whether Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Polyanthas, or 
Climbing and Rambling Roses, are probably easier to grow than varieties in any other color. 
Yellows and whites are usually at their best in sunny weather... reds are happiest in moist 
atmosphere, and the various multi-colored sorts in cool conditions yet with a fair amount of 
sun, but the pinks seem to flourish in all circumstances.’ 
N. P. Harvey, Nationa Ross Society, ENGLAND, 1946 
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