Easy to Grow — Long to Live — Save 
Replacement Expense 
These are the famous Brownell Sub-Zero Roses — A New Race 
of hardiness previously unknown in Roses. They are more vigorous, 
can live many times longer, are easier to grow, bloom more abun- 
dantly and more consistently, and their size, form and color 
compare with the best of the common Roses. Why? Because they 
are bred back to hardy species. They are super-hardy roses that 
absolutely won’t kill out even in temperatures that dip 25 degrees 
below zero. The technical meaning of our ‘“‘Sub-Zero’”’ is wood 
safe to about 15 degrees below zero unprotected; hilled up with a 
little clean dirt 25 degrees below and colder; well hilled up about 
95% safe at 50 degrees below. Because they are so hardy we 
guarantee them unconditionally to live through one year without 
winter killing. Best of all they are free blooming, and the flowers 
last a long time. We are offering this unigue strain of roses in 
Hybrid Teas, Floribundas and Climbers, as follows: 
HYBRID TEA BUSH ROSES 
2-188 — Break O’Day. Orange to apricot, large, very double 
flowers, very vigorous, free bloomer. 
2-189 — Curley Pink. Matchless in size and form of bloom, 
beauty of cluster, vigor. Many large, two-toned pink blossoms, 
of over 50 gracefully recurled petals. 
2-190 — Lily Pons. White with pure yellow center, large graceful 
flowers of indescribable delicacy; vigorous free bloomer. 
2-191 — Queen o’ The Lakes. The queen of all the double reds. 
2-192 — Shades of Autumn. A bi-colored beauty; gorgeous 
shades of red, yellow and blush. Free bloomer. 
2-193 — V for Victory. Most beautiful, large, very double, yellow, 
fragrant Roses; constantly blooming. 
FLORIBUNDA 
Flirt. Brilliant and enchanting bicolor, which often blooms in 
clusters. 
Dolly Darling. Blended with sunset shades of pink rayon, over- 
laid with the luster of deeper rose taffeta. Large. 
Tompkins Red. Semi-double, very dark red blooms often in 
clusters. 
Yellow Curls. Pure yellow, very double, medium in size; good 
bloomer. 
Curley 
CLIMBERS 
MRS. A.C. JAMES. The supreme yellow climber; fragrant; long, 
stiff stems. 
PEARLY WHITE. Gracefully petaled, semi-double, large all- 
white. 
PINK BICOLOR. A wonderful combination of two shades of pink. 
PRICE: All Varieties and types listed, $1.75 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Net, no further discount. 
TREES 
CHERRY, Kwanzan (Sacred Gate). 3-215 
— Flowers are very full and double, 
deep pink or old rose, varying in tone 
according to weather conditions. This 
variety is found around the famous 
Tidal Basin at Washington, D. C. Fine, 
3-4 ft. trees, $2.50 each; 2 for $4.50. 
AMYGDALUS, Persica Double-Flowering 
Peach. One of the most beautiful or- 
namental trees. At its blooming time 
in May, every twig and branch is com- 
pletely covered with beautiful formed, 
double flowers, followed by green, 
glossy foliage. In fact, so attractive, 
your neighbors will not rest until they 
inquire as to what it is. Is a rapid 
grower, attaining a height of 15 ft. at 
maturity. We offer these in two colors. 
3-353—Red and 3-351—Pink. Specify 
color wanted. Price: 2-Yr., 2-3 ft., 
$1.00 each; 2 for $1.80. 
3-204—_PRUNUS CISTENA (The Purple- 
Leaf Plum). This dwarf tree comes out 
red in the spring, stays red all summer 
and bronze-red in the fall. Beautiful, 
single pink flowers in May. Hardy. 
2-Yr., 3-4 ft. trees, 85c each; 2 for 
$1.50. 
3-226 — PAUL’S DOUBLE-SCARLET THORN 
(Crataegus oxyacantha paali). A handsome dwarf 
tree with shiny leaves of attractive shape and color; 
blooming in profusion late in spring with compact 
clusters of deep crimson-scarlet flowers, red fruits of 
vivid autumnal colorings. Very hardy. 2-Yr., 4-5 } 
ft., $2.50 each; 2 for $4.50. 
Paul’s Double-Scarlet Thorn Red Amygdalus 
SEE 1953 ROSE SELECTIONS PAGE 47 
