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Many of the finest of the new Roses are being patented. This naturally controls their propagation and 
prices to a large extent. We are privileged to distribute these Roses and use the areatest diligence to see 
that they reach you in prime condition. We have tested many varieties and recommend those listed below 
as particularly outstanding. However, we cannot be held responsible for their behavior, size, color, etc., all 
of which are beyond our control, since they are patented. , 
PINK 
CAPISTRANO. (Patent No. 922.) A glowing rose- 
pink flower noted for retaining its color without 
fading. Exceptionally large buds and blooms, rich 
lasting fragrance, extra long strong stems. One of 
the sturdiest Roses ever introduced. You will love 
it for its vigor, clear color, and immense size. $2.25 
each; 3 for $6.00. 
HELEN TRAUBEL. (Patent No. 1028.) All-America 
Rose Society Selection for 1952. Color varies with 
the weather, from a light sparkling pink, .more 
often an apricot color, sometimes bordering on a 
rich bronzy orange. Long slender buds, large flower. 
$2.75 each; 3 for $7.20. 
a strikingly brilliant deep salmon-pink changing to 
clear shrimp-pink flowers, often measuring 51/2 
inches across. Disease resistant, heavily branched, 
beautiful copper-green foliage, richly fragrant. 
$2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
SHOW GIRL. (Patent No. 646.) This is one of our 
finest “‘pinks’’, characterized by its sensationally 
long buds and deep pink, almost carmine color. Be- 
cause of its magnificent buds and lasting qualities, 
it is particularly good for cutting. Long sturdy 
stems, large heavy-textured petals. $1.75 each; 
3 for $4.65. 
TALLYHO. (Patent No. 828.) A lovely old rose shade 
which is entirely new to Roses. The color on the 
inside of the petals is a varying but always a de- 
lightful and unique shade of pink. The outside of 
the petals is a rich crimson. The buds, before they 
unfold, are deep cardinal-red, ovoid in shape, open- 
ing to flowers with a spicy fragrance. They are very 
large when fully open, of perfect form and last ex- 
ceedingly well. A. A. R. S. award for 1949. $2.00 
each; 3 for $5.25. 
YELLOW 
ECLIPSE. (Patent No. 172.) The very long, slender, 
streamlined, yellow buds open to loose flowers with 
25 to 30 golden yellow 
petals which hoid their col- 
or well: fragrant. $1.75 
each; 3 for $4.65. 
FRED HOWARD. (Pat. No. 
1006.) A rich yellow Rose 
with long buds, with soft 
pink touch at tips. Golden 
orange when fully opened. 
Tall grower, long cutting 
stems. $2.50 each; 3 for 
$6.60. 
GOLDEN SCEPTER. (Patent 
No. 910.) Long pointed 
yellow buds that hold this 
exquisite yellow color into 
full bloom. 
3 for $5.25. 
$2.00 each; 
America Award Winner, its long-pointed buds are 
RED 
CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG. (Patent No. 455.) A 
long, unique blood-red bud changing into a mag- 
nificently brilliant cerise flower. A color you must 
see to appreciate. It is a tall rugged plant, hardier 
than most. Certainly one of our best red Roses. 
$2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 
CRIMSON GLORY. (Patent No. 105.) Glorious crim- 
son flowers, shaded deep red and mellowed by a 
velvety nap, with wonderful fragrance, and borne 
continuously on strong, healthy plants about 22 
feet tall. In the few years since its introduction, 
Crimson Glory has become a prime favorite, for its 
magnificent color and deeply satisfying fragrance 
- re j ¥ 75 each: 32 for $4.65. 
CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. (Pat. applied for.) New. All- 
America Rose Society selection for 1953. Long 
buds of maroon velvet, opening into rich crimson- 
red. Iridescent colors changing when in shadow and 
sunlight. $3.00 each; 3 for $7.95. 
NEW YORKER. (Patent No. 823.) A truly red, red 
Rose which retains its sparkling color from June 
until frost. Its extra large, beautifully formed 
blooms are a brilliant scarlet with rose-red under- 
tones and rich velvety sheen. The flowers often 
measure 6'% inches across. Sturdy, upright and 
vigorous. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 
NOCTURNE. (Patent No. 713) Long pointed buds 
ae large velvety red blossoms. $2.00 each; 3 for 
59252 
TWO-TONED 
GOOD NEWS. (Patent No 426.) Peach colored, 
changing to silvery pink. Vigorous grower and good 
bloomer. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.65. 
MME. HENRI GUILLOT. (Patent No. 337.) This 
outstanding beauty has no rival in form or color. 
The artistic, long urn-shaped buds open to 20- 
petaled flowers, 41/2 inches across, watermelon to 
raspberry-pink color with colden base. $1.75 each; 
__ 3 for $4.65. a 
PEACE. (Patent No. 591.) A lovely Rose! The ovoid, 
golden yellow buds, etched with pink, open to beau- 
tiful, cupped canary-yellcw to cream blooms of 
magnificent size. The frogrance is as delicate as 
the flower is beautiful. The plant is vigorous and 
hardy with very large, glossy, disease-resistant fo- 
liage. ‘This Rose should have a place in every 
garden as a living symbol of peace on earth, good 
will toward men.’ $2.50 each; 3 for $6.60. 
SUTTER’S GOLD. (Patent No. 885.) Features ex- 
quisite, long-pointed, bright yellow buds, richly 
shaded with orange and red. Strong, vigorous, free- 
branching, producing an abundance of blooms. 
Many large glossy leaves. We highly recommend 
this Bagatelle Gold Medal and 1950 A.A.R.S. win- 
ner. Tne most fragrant of all two-toned Roses. 
$2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
ROSE SPRAYS 
CLOTRACIDE 
An economical spray __ for 
TRI OGEN COMBINED SPRAY 
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Complete Protection Against Plant Insects and Diseases 
One of the most complete and satisfactory sprays for Roses. 
DUPONT'S 
FLORAL DUST 
Roses, etc. Contains powerful in- Controls leaf spot, mildew and insects. Nationally advertised Excel 
secticides and fungicides. Easily and used. ary to 
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CLIMBING ROSES 
Strong, 2-year plants: $1.25 each; 10 for $12.00, except as noted. 
PINK 
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY. Extremely beautiful light crimson buds 
and flowers. Very fragrant. 
DR. NICOLAS. (Patent No. 457.) Everblooming Pillar Rose. The flow- 
ers are large, 4 to 5 inches across, with 50 petals, of rose-p'nk color 
with lovely fragrance. Magnificent clusters, three or four to a long, 
strong stem. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 
DR. W. VAN FLEET. Large flowers of exquisite flesh-pink, on long 
stems. Outstanding large flowered pink climber. 
MARY WALLACE. Large, clear brilliant pink flowers. Fine for cutting. 
NEW DAWN. An everblooming Dr. W. Van Fleet with the most lovely 
flesh-pink blossoms. Long stems, pointed buds. $1.50 each. 
WHITE 
CITY OF YORK. Hardy and a strong growing white climber. Semi- 
double creamy white with yellow anthers. $1.50 each. 
RED 
BLAZE. Crimson blossom. Blooms in June and under favorable con- 
ditions, blooms again in the fall. Sometimes referred to as “a re- 
peat blooming Paul’s Scarlet.’ $1.50 each; 3 for $3.90. 
CLIMBING CRIMSON GLORY. (Patent No. 736.) A good deep red rose 
with all the good qualities of the Hybrid Tea form. $2.00 each; 
3 for $5.25. 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. Vivid scarlet-red that can be “seen a 
mile.’” Holds its color. 
DOUBLOONS. Patent No. 152 Strong grower, buff-yellow blossom 
flushed with apricot. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25 
TESTED FLORIBUNDAS 
Strong, 2-year plants. 
Floribundas may be best recognized and described as large Polyanthas, both as to size of 
blossoms and height of bush. They are vigorous, 
free flowering and can be used for bedding, 
edging or as small shrubs in landscape designing. Becoming more and more popular. 
PINK 
FASHION. (Patent No. 789.) An entirely new color. Oriental red buds 
transforming into blooms of exquisite luminous coral-pink, suffused 
with gold. Continuous blooms in enormous clusters. Graceful wavy 
petals, delicate fragrance. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 
MA PERKINS. (Pat. applied for.) All-America Winner for 1953. A 
sparkling coral-shell pink, touch of yellow at the base. Quite fra- 
grant. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
ROSENELFE. The highest rated pink Floribunda. Silvery pink, good fo- 
liage, excellent grower. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 
WHITE 
DAGMAR SPATH. A white sport of Lafayette. Large trusses of free- 
blooming white flowers. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 
SHRUB 
2-year plants: 
HUGONIS. (‘’Golden Rose of China.’’) The finest shrub Rose known. 
Blooms in May, its arching branches covered to the tips with single, 
a wi ea flowers. Unsurpassed for mass effects and in 
the shrub border. 
RED 
IMPROVED LAFAYETTE. Glowing red blossoms suffused a vivid crim- 
son. Upright and vigorous. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 
RED PINOCCHIO. (Patent No. 812.) Buds are a rich carmine which 
gradually deepen and acquire a velvety cast as they open into bloom. 
Masses of flowers are borne in large, unfading clusters, with indi- 
vidual blooms scattered beween. The plants are free flowering, up- 
right and vigorous. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.90. 
VOGUE. (Patent No. 926.) All-America Rose Society selection for 
1952. An outstanding Floribunda, cherry-coral color, prolific bloomer 
and large blossoms. Hardier than most Floribundas. $2.25 each; 
3 for $6.00. 
YELLOW 
GOLDILOCKS. (Patent No. 672.) Rich, golden yellow. Buds shaped 
like Hybrid Teas open to very double blooms up to 3 inches across. 
This new, bright, cheery Floribunda will be an addition to any garden. 
The best yellow Floribunda ever originated. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.90. 
ROSES 
$1.50 each. 
MAX GRAF. A clear pink, single Rose,’ much used to cover banks, walls 
and embankments. Belongs to the Rugosa family and is hardy. 
For Post, Packing and Insurance on all Roses, id 10c per plant. 
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