GRUSS AN TEPLITZ, This is a grand rose of the rich- 
est scarlet, shading to a velvety crimson; very fragrant, 
a free, strong grower. Each, $1.50. 
HELEN TRAUBEL (Pat. pending). A 1952 All-America 
lovely rose of long pointed buds and exquisite open fra- 
grant flowers of peach to apricot color. A vigorous 
grower. (See back cover page). Hach, $2.75. 
JOANNA HILL. The buds are large, long pointed and 
open to large, full, semi-double, long lasting, moderately 
fragrant flowers of a clear yellow with orange-yellow 
heart on long strong stems. Each, $1.50. 
K. A. VIK'TORIA. Creamy-white blooms tinted in cen- 
ter with lemon. Very fragrant and beautifully formed 
flowers on long graceful stems. Each, $1.50. 
MIRANDY (Plant Pat. 632). Large long pointed red 
buds; very double, continuous bloomer. Each, $2.00. 
MISSION BELLS, (Pat. No. 928). Deep glowing salmon. 
which open to a clear shrimp pink. Foliage coppery- 
green. A.A.R.S. award for 1950. Each, $2.25. 
MME. JULES BOUCHE. While not a pure white, it 
is to all intents white and without question the best 
white everblooming bedding rose. Ilteiseitragrant,’ a 
vigorous grower and very free flowering. Each, $1.50. 
MRS, E. P. THOM. Large, Well shaped, bright canary 
yellow flowers. Each, $1.50. 
MME. CHIANG-KAI-SHEK (Pat. No. 664). A grand, 
lemon-yellow turning lighter as flowers mature. Buds 
long-pointed on long stems, long keepers. Each, $1.75. 
NOCTURNE (Pat. No. 713). Color a bright cardinal red 
with dark shadings of crimson. Pleasantly fragrant and 
long-lasting flowers. Price, $2.00. 
PEACE (Pat. No. 591). 1947 All-America Selection and 
one of the few new roses that can justify the term “sen- 
sational.” Large, golden buds, daintily edged with vivid 
rose, open slowly to magnificently large blooms. The 
shades of color vary but are always fresh and beautiful 
even in the fully opened flower, which lasts for days. 
The plant is as remarkable as the bloom. Each, $2.50. 
PINK RADIANCE. An ideal bedding rose. A brilliant 
carmine-pink, with salmon-pink and yellow shadings. 
Each, $1.50. 
POINSETTIA. 
pointed, perfect buds. 
all season. Each, $1.50. 
PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER. Large flowers of 
a very charming cerise-pink, flame, scarlet, and yellow, 
with broad, thick petals; very fragrant. Each, $1.50. 
RED RADIANCE. A counterpart of Pink Radiance 
possessing all the good traits of that valuable rose, dif- 
fering in color, which is a bright cerise-red. Hach, $1.50. 
ROSE OF FREEDOM (Pat. No. 791). A new long 
stemmed fragrant currant red rose. Blooms freely on 
an upright bush and disease resistant foliage. Each, $1.75. 
RUBAIYAT. Received 1947 A.A.R.S. award. Bright red, 
long pointed buds; continuous bloomer. Each, $1.75. 
SOEUR THERESE. (Sister Therese.) Long-pointed buds 
are chrome yellow, heavily marked with carmine; the 
open flower is rich yellow and holds its color well. Blooms 
freely on splendid cutting stems. Hach, $1.50. 
SUTTER’S GOLD. (Pat. No. 885). An All-America 
award for 1950. The fragrant bright yellow buds are 
richly shaded with orange and red. Price, $2.25. 
TALISMAN. Brilliant gold, cerise, scarlet and pure 
yellow in a beautiful combination of color. Each, $1.50. 
TALLYHO. (Pat. No. 828.) A new beautiful rose from a 
eross of Charlotte Armstrong. Color on inside a de- 
lightful shade of pink, outside petals red. Flowers long- 
stemmed and spicy fragrance. Hach, $2.00. 
THE DOCTOR. Beautiful buds open to large, semi- 
double, fragrant, cupped flowers of satiny-pink. A vigor- 
ous plant. Each, $1.75. 
WILL ROGERS. (Pat. No. 256). Dark velvety crim- 
son-maroon, double, free bloomer, strong, vigorous, dark 
green foliage. A beauty. Each, $1.75. 
Here is a grand rose, fire-red with long, 
Fine for cutting. Blooms heavily 
Floribunda Everblooming Roses 
These super-polyantha roses are rapidly becoming pop- 
ular and deservedly so. Hardier than hybrid teas and 
more resistant to disease, they are more free and per- 
sistent bloomers, many of the varieties are never without 
bloom throughout the season. Flowers come usually in 
clusters of large individual roses. Ideal for garden dis- 
play and excellent for cutting. 
BETTY PRIOR. (Pat. No. 340). Wood similar to Red 
Dogwood, flowers red, turning to shell-pink. Each, $1.60. 
DONALD PRIOR. (Floribunda.) Has large bright scar- 
let, semi-double fragrant flowers all summer. Each, $1.60. 
EUTIN. Large clusters of very double, deep red flowers, 
on a vigorous, mildew-resistant bush. Each, $1.60. 
FASHION. (Pat. No. 789). Brilliant coral flowers over- 
laid with gold in large clusters and singly. Bloom all 
season. A.A.R.S. award for 1950. (See back cover page). 
Hach, $2.00. 
IMPROVED LAFAYETTE. Vigorous plant and per- 
sistent bloomer. Flowers deep red, loose-petalled double 
blossoms. One of the best for show or cutting. Each, $1.50. 
LAFTER. (Brownell.) Sparkling orange shades and 
yellow, semi-double in clusters. A lovely rose. Hach, $1.85. 
MA PERKINS. (Pat. applied for) This new 1953 
A.A.R.S. award winner in the floribunda class has an 
abundance of fragrant, deep salmon-pink colored blooms 
on bushy, well foliaged plants. Grow 2% to 8 feet high. 
(See back cover page). Hach, $2.25. 
NEARLY WILD. (Brownell). Larger than most wild 
Roses, single flowers in clusters, very colorful and 
supreme in constancy of bloom. Gives beautiful color 
all summer. Each, $1.85. 
PINOCCHIO. The large clusters of lovely flowers are 
produced in great profusion throughout the season. The 
individual buds form perfect miniature roses. Excellent 
for cutting. Bushes 2 to 3 feet high. 
Pink. (Pat. No. 484) Soft clear pink, buds open salmon- 
gold. Hach, $1.60 
Red. (Pat. No. 812) Rich carmine, wild rose fragrance. 
Each, $1.60 
Yellow. (Pat. No. 992) Flowers apricot-yellow on a sturdy 
38 foot bush. Each, $1.60 
VOGUE. (Pat. No. 926). A fine All-America for 1952. 
Flowers are a rich brick-red color. (See back cover page). 
Each, $2.25. 
Climbing Roses 
BLAZE. A vigorous climber, similar to Paul’s Scarlet, 
but its crimson flowers bloom on and off all summer. 
Each, $1.50. 
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY. Rosy crimson flow- 
ers 3-4 inches across, produced freely in June and occa- 
Sionally till frost. Very fragrant. Each, $1.50. 
NEW DAWN. The best everblooming rose ever pro- 
duced. Has masses of pale pink fragrant blooms like 
tea roses on long cutting stems from June until heavy 
frost in the fall. Each, $1.60. 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. Intense scarlet roses of 
excellent shape, borne in clusters. Flowers are of large 
size and similar to tea roses. Each, $1.50. 
SEVEN SISTERS. Has double deep pink flowers in 
large clusters. Each, $1.50. 
WHITE DAWN. A pure white climbing everblooming 
rose, producing hundreds of double blooms. Flowers 
first year. Each, $1.75. 
HARDY WATER LILIES 
Water Lilies are one of the easiest plants to grow and no flower 
is as fascinating and lovely. Planting instructions with each order. 
Marliacea Chromatella, Yellow. The most 
popular of all water lilies. Blooms are a 
sulphur yellow and start blooming early. 
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aballis. ink, almost red in center, which lighten 
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Attraction. A Garnet-Red Lily with Ruby shading of outstanding are of medium Size, stand well above the 
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Esearboucle. A very robust grower and striking color; bright ana 
son and scarlet. Each 
Gloriosa. One of the earliest to flower. The Carmine blooms es 
Lustrous. A beautiful new lily with rose-pink petals and thick yel- 
Each....$3.00 
Pure white blooms of large size with yellow sta- 
mens. Are quite fragrant. A splendid variety. Each... $2.0 
ing deeper as the season progresses. Hach......... 
low stamens. A strong grower and very compact, 
Marliacea Albida. 
Special Water Lily Fertilizer. 
suited to make an abundance of strong, vigorous flowers. 
We have a special mixture, best 
Water 
Lilies are heavy feeders and blooms will have deeper color and 
bloom longer when well fertilized. 2 lbs., 35c; 4 lbs. 60c. 
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