BY COMMERCIAL 
JEWEL 
Sport of "Better Times'’ 
U.S. Plant Patent No. 367 
Winner of many awards, has some similar char- 
acteristics of its parent but differs on several impor- 
| tant respects. 
COLOR: Brilliant velvety red which is retained when flower 
is wide open. 
BUD: Long, pointed, color slightly darker than the open 
flower; opens gradually and perfectly. 
FLOWER: Large and full when open, about five inches across. 
Has about 50 petals of heavy texture; broadly ovate 
shape; moderate fragrance; very good lasting qual- 
ity, surpassing the parent in this respect. 
HABIT: | Grows upright; vigorous, with an abundance of very 
strong stems and profusion of large leathery foliage. 
Free bloomer. 
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