Silinitd Clericites 
AND ALL AMERICA ROSE SELECTIONS 
WHAT ARE PATENTED Roses? Patent rights are granted a Hybrid- 
izer for developing new and different rose varieties. This enables 
him to continue research for roses that bring new satisfaction. 
WHAT ARE ALL America Rose SELECTIONS? Each year, leading 
Hybridizers submit sample bushes of their new development to 
the All America Rose Trials. Plants are studied for two years in 19 
test gardens throughout America, under every condition of 
climate and soil. Rated on a point system for vigor, disease-re- 
sistance, foliage, perfection of bloom, color, and fragrance. Only 
the highest rated are selected as the AARS Roses of the Year. 
FRONT COVER ROSE—All America Rose Selection for 1953 3.00 
(a) 91 GB 5004—Curyvs er IMPERIAL. A brilliant newcomer. Long, 
tapering, velvety maroon-red buds unfold to beautifully 
formed, high-centered, crimson-red blooms 4] to 5 in. across. 
Has 40 to 50 petals. Keeps about a week when cut. Abundant dark 
toliage down to base. Patent Applied For. Prepaid....Each $3.00 
WARDS FINEST COLLECTION OF ROSES—SAVES $3.00 
Collection of all 12 Everblooming Hybrid Tea Roses pictured on 
these two pages (including Chrysler Imperial, 1953 AARS winner). 
Whether you are planning your first rose garden, or enlarging 
your present one, you will be proud of the distinctive color, sub- 
stance and profusion of bloom produced by these husky plants. 
All have been consistent prize winners when entered in exhibitions. 
91 GB 5234—Shipped Prepaid, spring or fall... ... All 12 for $23.50 
BUY COLLECTION OF 4 ROSES (A,B,C,D) AND SAVE $1.10 
91 GB 5231—Collection of Four. Includes 1 each of 3 Roses below, 
plus 1 Chrysler Imperial, 1953 AARS winner, described above, 
SRIPDEOIE Te DCC eee eee ee ere oF nee All 4 Roses for $9.65 
91 GB 5014—Heten TRAUBEL. 1952 All America Rose Selec- 
tion. Magnificent blooms measure 6 to 8 inches across. Their 
distinctive color varies from sparkling pink to luscious apricot, 
with a rich overtone. Plant Patent 1028. Prepaid.......Each $2.75 
91 GB 5011—Suzon Lortrue. A truly ‘‘different’’ pink rose. 
Exquisite, deep-pink buds open gracefully to reveal smooth 
textured petals, peach-colored at center, changing to pink around 
outer edges. Sweet fragrance. Plant Patent 934. Prepaid. Each $2.50 
(0) 91 GB 5008—Go.tpen ScePTER. Winner of highest rose award 
in Holland. A dependable, unfading, pure yellow. Flowers 
often 51/2 inches across. Plant Patent 910. Prepaid.. .Each $2.50 
BUY COLLECTION OF 4 ROSES BELOW AND SAVE 80c 
91 GB 5232—Prepaid. Includes 1 each of 4 below for...... $7.20 
(E) 91 GB 5015—New Yorxer. Gold medal winner. Rated high 
among the best red roses. Bright scarlet. Often 6 inches across. 
Haunting fragrance. Plant Patent 823. Prepaid....... Each $2.00 
91 GB 5020—Crimson GLoRy. Most rose growers consider 
Crimson Glory the best red rose ever developed. Magnificent 
deep crimson blooms with maroon shadings. Soft, velvety nap. 
Delightful fragrance. Plant Pat. 105. Prepaid.......... Each $1.75 
91 GB 5021—Perace. 1946 AARS Winner. Hailed one of the best 
) roses ever developed. Truly magnificent ivory-yellow blooms 
with pink edges. Plant Pat. 591. Prepaid......-....... Each $2.50 
(H) 91 GB 5007—SuHow Guirt. Famous for its long pointed buds of 
deep carmine-pink. Petals remain intense pink in color, even 
when fully open. Fragrant. Plant Patent 646, Prepaid. Each $1.75 
BUY COLLECTION OF 4 ROSES AND SAVE 80c 
9] GB 5233—Prepaid. Includes 1 each of 4 below tors...) $6.95 
9] GB 5000—Rose or FREEDOM. 1947 City of Portland Winner. 
Highest scoring red rose in 1946-47 nationwide trials. Currant 
red. Long stems, very double. Plant Pat. 791. Prepaid. Each $1.75 
(k) 91 GB 5023—SutTer’s GoLp. Sensational yellow rose with 
copper veining. Won 1950 All America Rose Selection; 1948 
Foreign Gold Medal. Plant Pat. 885. Prepaid....... Each $2.25 
L 91 GB 5009—TatiyuHo. 1949 AARS Selection. Subtle bi-coloring 
G warm pink petals with crimson red on reverse side. Beautifully 
formed. Long lasting. Plant Pat. 898. Prepaids. sa.-- Each $2.00 
(™) 91 GB 5013—AmerIcAN FLAGSHIP. Large, high-centered deep 
crimson-red blooms with rich black-red shadings. Official 
American Airlines flower. Plant Pat. 676. Prepaid.....Each $1.75 
BA WARDS 3 
