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WE HAVE JUST ROUNDED one-half century of service to 
discriminating gardeners of the world whether they be in Europe, 
the Far East, Central or South America, West or East Indies or 
here at home in the U.S.A. 
Pioneers in the field of novelty or horticultural plant material, 
we have introduced down through the years every worthwhile 
Rose. The pages of our catalogues read like the Almanac de 
Gotha of the Rose Kingdom attesting to the wisdom of our judg- 
ment. 
Each year we set the standard of quality for our Roses just a 
little higher so you know in purchasing Totty’s Roses you will re- 
ceive the finest plants which money and horticultural skill can 
produce. Again this year we offer you not the longest list, nor the 
newest, but a well-screened selection unqualifiedly recommended 
for your planting. “Josephine Bruce,” a rich velvety crimson 
Gold Medal winner of the Royal Horticultural Society has been 
added to the Totty Exclusives. 
A review of our catalogues from the first tiny four page edition 
of 1903 to the present issue unveils the history of the Chrysan- 
themum in America from the first exhibition varieties imported 
by our founder, Charles H. Totty, in 1903 through the Com- 
mercials, the large flowered Singles, cushion centered Anemones, 
Decoratives, Koreans and hardy garden types. This year we call 
your attention to “Red Mary Elizabeth,” the brilliant English 
Decorative; “Albaya,” the exquisite white Anemone and several 
new very large Singles. With great pride we present the 1953 
De Petris hardy Garden collection. 
We stand proudly on our record of fifty years and thank you 
sincerely for the opportunity of serving you. Do visit us in Madi- 
son—a warm welcome awaits you. 
“alot. MTD) 
President 
ANNIVERSARY 
RIDGEDALE AND CENTRAL AVENUES TELEPHONE MADISON 6-0369 
