This insignia, 
AARS, guarantees 
that the rose va- 
riety with which it 
is associated has 
been observed and 
scored in test gar- 
dens throughout 
America and has 
been voted an All 
America Selection. 
Texas Centennial 
RED ROSES 
BRAVO (Pat. 983). A big, bold rose with plenty of shapely ruffled 
petals. The sparkling, cardinal-red bloom will not fade in hottest 
weather. Grows bushy to medium height. $2.25 each, bare root. 
CHRISTOPHER STONE. Large, formal, double rose of glowing 
crimson-scarlet, with deeper shadings. Long lasting and fragrant. 
Does not fade. Truly beautiful, even when fully open. 
& CHRYSLER IMPERIAL (Pat. 1167). At last an ideal red 
“= exhibition rose. Abundant, high-centered flowers up to 5 
inches in diameter, borne singly; sturdy, medium long stems. Vivid 
rich crimson tones—beautifully shaped flowers that last up to one 
week when cut. Long, tapering buds; large, dark green foliage. See 
color illustration on page 20. $3.00 each, bare root. 
ETOILE DE HOLLANDE. Buds of velvet maroon open to a beautiful 
full rose of glowing crimson with darker shadings. Does not fade. 
Rich with its old-rose fragrance. 
NEW YORKER (Pat. 823). Clear large, sparkling red flowers that 
do not fade in any type of weather. All of the blossoms that we have 
ever seen were at least 6 inches across, and they were beautiful. 
The fragrance makes us think of raspberries. $2.00 each, bare root. 
@ SAN FERNANDO (Pat. 785). Long pointed buds, well formed 
SB* and richly colored, open to fragrant glowing red flowers. When 
open the blooms assume a brilliant scarlet color. Luxuriant foliage. 
$1.75 each, bare root. 
TEXAS CENTENNIAL (Pat. 162). Blood red sport of Pres. Hoover. 
Tight buds and high centered flowers toned cerise at center. More 
carmine in hot weather. $1.50 each, bare root. 
CERISE-RED ROSES 
@) CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG (Pat. 455). Beautiful, long, 
pointed buds of clear cerise-pink, opening to neatly tailored 
flowers. Petals margined with a thin silvery line. Vigorous mildew- 
resistant foliage, vigorous and free branching. $2.25 each, bare root. 
& GRANDE DUCHESSE CHARLOTTE (Pat. 774). Buds of a 
' tich claret changing as the flower opens to a lovely begonia 
rose. Richly fragrant and unusual in color. $2.00 each, bare root. 
PINK ROSES 
& CAPISTRANO (Pat. 922). A vigorous and sturdy rose pro- 
\ ducing large buds and flowers with a rich, heavy fragrance. 
Deep, glowing rose-pink in the bud and open flower, with beautiful 
leathery foliage. $2.25 each, bare root. 
FIRST LOVE (Pat. 921). The distinctive and unique form of its 
long, slender bud and the always charming pastel shades of its deli- 
cate pale orchid and rose dawn-pink will make this new rose the 
connoisseur's delight. The long-stemmed flowers come in great 
profusion. A great performer. $2.25 each, bare root. 
J. OTTO THILOW. Rich, glowing rose-pink; reflexed double petals. 
HYBRID TEA ROSES 
Of the multitude of new roses offered each season, only a few have merit enough to stay 
with us. Roses described on these pages have been selected for distinctive individuality, but 
we do have other varieties available. Their garden merit has been well proved, therefore, 
satisfactory performance has established their popularity. Available all year. 
BARE ROOT Price: $1.50 each, unless otherwise indicated. Priced higher in containers. 
@ HELEN TRAUBEL (Pat. 1028). A truly outstanding new rose 
*S* __a star in its own right just as the famous opera star in whose 
honor it is named. The color varies with the weather from a light, 
sparkling pink to luminous apricot. The magnificent buds are 
unusually large and long and open to a lavish display of vivid colors. 
The large plants are so vigorous that they are nearly always covered 
with buds and blooms. See color illustration on back cover. $2.75 
each, bare root. 
& KATHERINE T. MARSHALL (Pat. 607). Warm glowing pink 
' blooms with a delicious fruity fragrance and perfect form, 
Buds long pointed with heavy petals opening to very large flowers. 
An extremely vigorous grower with long, strong stems. An exqui- 
site pink rose. $1.75 each, bare root. 
PICTURE. Very double velvety clear rose-pink; slightly fragrant. 
SHOW GIRL (Pat. 646). Perfect phlox pink buds on long stems for 
cutting. Flowers open rose-pink and are very lovely in both form 
and color. Fragrant. Excellent foliage. $2.00 each, bare root. 
THE DOCTOR. Enormous semi-double satiny pink. Fragrant. 
MULTI-COLOR ROSES 
Ki FORTY-NINER (Pat. 792). One of the most brilliantly hued 
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flowers of recent introduction. Color combination is outstand- 
ing with its vivid red petals, bright yellow to straw yellow on the 
outside. Mild, pleasing fragrance. Long pointed buds opening to 
well formed flowers. $2.50 each, bare root. 
MARK SULLIVAN (Pat. 599). Rich gold flowers 4 to 41% inches 
across, richly overlaid with deep rose-pink and cerise. A rose of 
spectacular coloring and a rich honey fragrance. $1.75 each, bare 
root. 
PRESIDENT HOOVER. Shades of cerise-pink, orange and scarlet 
combined. Spicy fragrance. 
@) TAFFETA (Pat. 716). Although the color varies with the 
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season the usual carmine bud opens to show clear rose-pink, 
salmon-pink or apricot fragrant flowers. Upright vigorous growth. 
$2.00 each, bare root. 
TALISMAN. Fragrant orange-scarlet with gold and yellow shades. 
ORANGE AND COPPER-ORANGE ROSES 
FRED EDMUNDS (Pat. 731). Beautiful buds of burnt-orange 
open to lasting blooms of reddish apricot blended with rose, 
gold and salmon. A very vigorous, free-blooming rose. $2.00 each, 
bare root. 
HINRICH GAEDE. Orange-yellow with nasturtium-red glow. 
MME. HENRI GUILLOT (Pat. 337). A distinctive and sensational 
variety. Beautifully formed buds, reddish orange with undertone of 
gold, opening to rich, deep pink flowers of camellia-like form. 
Vigorous, symmetrical plants and glossy light green foliage. $2.00 
each, bare root. 
@ MOJAVE (Pat. 1176). The only hybrid tea to win an All- 
America award for 1954. Originates from Southern California 
and displays many of the rich colors of the Painted Desert of the 
West. Dominant is a glowing apricot orange with hues of nastur- 
tium red, scarlet and vermilion. Long slender buds are continually 
produced on long, slender stems, to burst into fragrant double 
flowers that have proved adaptable to all climates of our rose- 
growing areas. The tall, upright plant is clothed in large, glossy 
foliage. $3.00 each, bare root. 
MRS. SAM McGREDY. Fragrant blooms of scarlet, copper and 
orange. 
WHITE ROSES 
McGREDY’S IVORY. Long-pointed buds, large perfectly formed 
creamy ivory-white flowers. Sweetly fragrant. 
SLEIGH BELLS (Pat. 1004). Freely produced long ovoid buds open- 
ing gradually into large size blooms of gleaming white with a trace 
of cool primrose at the base. Fragrant. $2.00 each, bare root. 
22. ROSES BLOOM LONGER THAN ANY OTHER FLOWER 
