This insignia, 
AARS, guaran- 
tees that the 
rose variety 
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served and 
scored in rose 
test gardens 
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has been voted 
an All Amer.ca 
Selection. 
TEXAS CENTENNIAL Pat. 162) 
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; 3 or more, 
$2.00 each. 
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. $1.35 each; 
3 or more, $1.20 each. 
Gr CHRYSLER IMPERIAL (Pat. 1167). At last an ideal red 
‘| exhibition rose. Abundant, high-centered flowers up to five 
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. AARS Winner for 1953. $2.75 each; 3 or more $2.40 
each. 
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. $1.35 each; 3 or more $1.20 
each. 
(@\ NOCTURNE (Pat. 713). Deep cardinal red buds of exqui- 
AARS : Pie 
site shape open to form a large rich textured flower. Pleasingly 
fragrant. Buds in abundance for cutting. $2.00 each; 3 or more, 
$1.75 each. 
(@&\ 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 fo- 
liage. $1.75 each; 3 or more, $1.55 each. 
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. $1.75 each; 3 or more, $1.55 each. 
CERISE-RED ROSES 
(@, CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG (Pat. 455). Beautiful long, 
AARS, 7 : : ‘ A 
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; 3 or 
more, $2.00 each. 
PINK ROSES 
@ CAPISTRANO (Pat. 922). A vigorous and sturdy rose produc- 
Ss ing 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; 3 or more, $2.00 each. 
FIRST LOVE (Pat. 921). The distinctive and unique form of its 
long, slender bud and the always charming pastel shades of 
its delicate 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; 3 or more, 
$2.00 each. 
(@) HELEN TRAUBEL (Pat. 1028). A truly outstanding new rose 
“= ——a star in its own right just as the famous opera star in 
whose honor it is named. The color varies with the w2ather from 
light, sparkling pink to luminous apricot. The magnificent buds 
are unusually large and long and open to lavish display of vivid 
colors. The large plants are so vigorous that they are nearly al- 
ways covered with buds and blooms. $2.75 each; 3 or more, 
$2.40 each. 
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HYBRID TEA ROSES 
All prices quoted are for dormant (bare root) roses available 
December through March. Most varieties are also available in 
tin cans all year ‘round for 25c higher for gallon can size. 
(Gm) KATHERINE T. MARSHALL (Pat. 607). Warm glowing pink 
*8B° blooms with a delicious fruity fragrance and perfect form. 
Buds long pointed with heavy petals opening to very large flow- 
ers. An extremely vigorous grower with long, strong stems. An 
exquisite pink rose. $1.75 each; 3 or more, $1.55 each. 
PICTURE. Very double velvety clear rose-pink; slightly fragrant. 
$1.35 each; 3 or more, $1.20 each. 
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; 3 or 
more, $1.75 each. 
THE DOCTOR. Enormous, semi-double, satiny pink. Fragrant. 
$1.35 each; 3 or more, $1.20 each. 
YELLOW ROSES 
BUCCANEER (Pat. 1119). A unique new brilliant buttercup yel- 
low, shining and lasting, with long, slender, tapering buds pro- 
duced in abundance, and richly cupped blooms colorproof in 
nearly all weather. Strong, free-branching canes, up to 6 ft. 
high. Prize winner in Rome, Paris, Geneva. $2.75 each; 3 or 
more, $2.40 each. 
ECLIPSE (Pat. 172). Popularized and well known as the ‘‘Stream- 
lined Rose’ for the long tapering yellow buds enhanced by the 
narrow green calyx and truly streamlined. Rich golden yellow 
without shading. $1.75 each; 3 or more, $1.55 each. 
@) FRED HOWARD (Pat .1006). One of the last creations of 
“= its producer, Fred Howard. The long, rich yellow buds are 
tipped with a delicate penciling of light pink, and when the buds 
open, you see a full double, high centered, beautifully formed 
flower. The plant is strong, hardy, fully branched and clothed in 
dark, shiny foliage. Flowers are produced on long stems from 
early spring to late fall. $2.50 each; 3 or more, $2.20 each. 
&) LOWELL THOMAS (Pat. 595). Very double high centered 
' flowers in a lasting canary yellow. Large, low-pointed buds. 
Vigorous compact bush — upright habit and leathery foliage. 
$2.00 each; 3 or more, $1.75 each. 
MRS. E. P. THOM. Double deep canary-yellow flowers. Fragrant. 
$1.35 each; 3 or more, $1.20 each. 
MRS. P. S. DUPONT. Long, reddish-golden bud; golden-yellow 
flowers. $1.35 each; 3 or more, $1.20 each. 
Q PEACE (Pat. 591). Large, fully double flowers opening from 
well shaped buds. Often a clear pleasing yellow, sometimes 
only yellow at base, fading to a lighter tint and a delicate pink 
where the petals turn over. One of the World’s best roses. $2.50 
each; 3 or more, $2.20 each. 
&) SUTTER’S GOLD (Pat. 885). Th2 only rose to win both the 
' Bagatelle Gold Medal and the All-America Award for 1950. 
Beautiful golden buds overlaid with orange and red open to 
spectacular flowers with more fragrance than any othzr yellow 
rose. $2.25 each; 3 or more, $2.00 each. 
MULTI-COLOR ROSES 
@ FORTY-NINER (Pat. 792). One of the most brilliantly hued 
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; 3 or more, $2.20 each. 
MARK SULLIVAN (Pat. 599). Rich gold flowers 4 to 41/2 inches 
across, richly overlaid with deep rose-pink and cerise. A rose 
of spectacular coloring and a rich honey fragrance. $1.75 each; 
3 or more, $1.55 each. 
PRESIDENT HOOVER. Shades of cerise-pink, orange and scarlet 
combined. Spicy fragrance. $1.35 each; 3 or more, $1.20 each. 
ha) TAFFETA (Pat. 716). Although the color varies with the 
season the usual carmine bud opens to show clear rose-pink, 
salmon-pink or apricot fragrant flowers. Upright vigorous growth. 
$2.00 each; 3 or more, $1.75 each. 
TALISMAN. Fragrant orange-scarlet with gold and yellow shades. 
$1.35 each; 3 or more, $1.20 each. 
