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Another season has ended and we write this cules. abe our roses i the: ‘coming year, 
with keen optimism. Having completed our most successful season of rose business in 27 
years, and with the fields of new roses never looking better, naturally we are optimistic. 
It is gratifying to note the popularity of roses in the home gardens increasing year by 
year. We enjoy sharing your enthusiasm. In fact, we almost envy the excited pride so many 
of you display while telling us of the size and number of blooms produced by your pet 
varieties. 
High’ praise should be directed to the many rose societies whose members give gen- 
erously of information gained by experience. We urge you to join your nearest rose society. 
You will then be advised as to varieties best suited for your particular locality. At. regular 
meetings the various phases of rose culture are discussed; planing, spraying, ee and 
even pruning demonstrations are conducted. 
While attending various rose shows, we always marvel at the spirit of copperation and | 
good fellowship that prevails, everyone working in harmony for the success of the show _ 
. . . and after the judging, sharing the pride of the fortunate ones who have won blue 
ribbons. 
We are fortunate in having the criticism and comments on the new varieties, as obrerved 
by Mr. and Mrs. Crombie in their own private garden in the San Joaquin Valley at Ceres, 
California. There, temperatures frequently stay above 100 degrees for several days during 
the Summer months and the soil is light and sandy. Varieties marked ** are particularly 
well suited for California interior valleys and other hot dry areas. 
We take this opportunity once again to thank our many customers old and new. Your 
continued lov» has ne to rate “Crombie oe with the “BEST”’. 
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SUTTER’S 
GOLD 
All America Rose Selections winners are identified with the AARS symbol. This is a 
mark of distinct qualification as these roses are severely tested throughout the United States 
and judged on merit by experienced, critical horticulturists. 
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