bute Roses. 
Patented varieties of roses listed are being handled under license from the patent owners 
ANGELS MATEU $1.75 
A gold medal winner in 1934. The large double blooms 
are deep old rose flushed with orange, with a ripe rasp- 
berry fragrance. An upright growing plant with large 
glossy, disease-resistant foliage. 
PLANT PAT. 174 
APPLAUSE (Swim) $2.00 
The ovoid bud of 30-40 petals opens to a fragrant light 
red rose. The large leathery leaves are quite disease resist- 
ant and are borne on a low, bushy, compact plant. Buds 
and flowers are largest in the spring. A good bloomer. 
PLANT PAT. 829 
APRICOT DAWN $1.50 
A sport of Golden Dawn. Flowers are an apricot shaded 
yellow at the base. The reverse of the petal is a pink- 
apricot. A moderate grower. 
AUTUMN $1.25 
An unusual combination of deep burnt orange and pink 
streaked with red. Moderately fragrant and very lasting. 
The bush is a strong upright grower with an abundance 
of thick glossy foliage. Mildews in some locations. Excel- 
lent in coastal regions. 
BLANCHE MALLERIN $2.00 
A pure white fragrant rose whose long buds open to 3 4 
to 4 inch blooms. The petals of this high centered flower 
have a lively satiny sheen. Plants are erect, free branch- 
ing, and good bloomers. Lovely for cutting. 
PLANT PAT. 594 
BRAVO (H. C. Swim) $2.25 
A new rose of an intense and brilliant red which is long 
lasting and unfading. The 45 petals are slightly ruffled at 
the edges and form a high centered flower. A moderate 
grower with only slight fragrance. A free bloomer. Espe- 
cially adapted to hot weather. 
PLANT PAT. 983 
CAPISTRANO (Germain’s Seed Co.) S225 
This vigorous, upright rose produces an early abundance 
of large buds and flowers of a rich shade of deep glowing 
pink, with good fragrance. Capistrano grows about 5-6 
ft. in height and is well clothed in heavy, leathery foliage. 
PLANT PAT. 922 
CHARLES MALLERIN (Meilland ’51) $2.50 
Without reservation this is the most magnificent deep red 
rose we have ever seen. The buds have a blackish sheen 
to them and the petals have a marvelous velvety texture. 
The full blown rose is glorious, very fragrant, never fades 
blue, but may burn in a hot sun. It is a strong grower 
and may send out extremely vigorous ground canes 
which do not always make for a well-balanced plant. 
PLANT PAT. 933 
CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG $2.00 
Charlotte Armstrong has established itself as one of the 
finest roses ever introduced. It is a strong grower and 
produces an abundance of excellent blooms. The blood red 
buds are exceptionally long, pointed, and open to large 
roses which vary in color from blood red to a very deep 
pink according to weather conditions. A spreading grow- 
er with good foliage. Best in warm climates. 
PLANT PAT. 455 
(Lammerts) 
Y ALL-AMERICA ROSE SELECTION 
CHIEF SEATTLE (Swim ’51) $2.50 
A rich, pleasing buff apricot bloom of 40-60 petals. The 
large symmetrical flower opens very slowly and each petal 
is slightly ruffled. The color and form will vary with the 
season. Flowers are borne singly on sturdy stems. The 
plant is upright and vigorous. An added joy is the delight- 
ful fragrance, similar to the old Marechal Niel. 
PLANT PAT. 1030 
CHRISTOPHER STONE $1.50 
This large, vivid scarlet rose with a velvety crimson sheen 
in the open flower will be one of the most brilliant and 
colorful in your garden. The bud is long, pointed, and 
moderately fragrant. The foliage is a bronzy green that 
may mildew and rust in those areas where such diseases 
are a problem. 
Fen) 
CHRYSLER IMPERIAL (i); $3.00 
This magnificent large red rose is the only hybrid tea 
given an All American award for 1953. The compact 
crimson red buds are high centered and open to fragrant 
blooms of 40 to 50 petals. The petals are broad and over- 
lap one another so as to cover the stamens when the rose is 
full blown. This is a red rose that holds its color very well. 
The foliage is semi-glossy dark green that covers the dense 
compact plant to the ground. You will have very little 
trouble with foliage diseases. Chrysler Imperial is gen- 
erous with its blooms which are borne on average length 
stems and are long lasting as cut flowers. 
PLANT PAT. PENDING 
(Lammerts 753) 
COUNTESS VANDAL $1.50 
The bronze-pink buds open to large high-centered blooms 
of blended carmine, pink, buff, and gold. The Countess 
unfurls in a most interesting symmetrical manner, which 
adds to its artisticness. An excellent bloomer under nearly 
all weather conditions. A fine, fragrant, cutting rose. 
CRESTED PINK MOSS $1.50 
The favorite of the pink mosses and probably the one your 
grandmother had. The unopened buds are charming with 
their three crested or tufted sepals. The full blown rose 
is very double and pleasantly fragrant. It is best used in 
the background of your garden. 
CRIMSON GLORY (Kordes) $1-75 
In some sections of the country this rose has been ac- 
claimed the best red rose. Of perfect form, the large, 
double urn-shaped flowers are a deep velvety crimson 
and intensely fragrant. The plant is a vigorous, bushy 
gtower and continuous bloomer. At best in 
climates. 
warm 
PLANT PAT. 105 
DAINTY BESS $1.25 
Considered by many to be the best single rose. A medium 
size flower with crinkled and wavy petals of a soft rose 
pink. The bright crimson stamens make a very pleasing 
contrast. A good cut flower if cut in bud. A vigorous 
upright grower and prolific bloomer. 
