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(U. S. Plant Patent No. 591) 
This Rose is almost unbelievable. One marvel of it is the dawnlike range 
of colors through which it passes, from opening yellow buds, each petal 
edged with pink that seems to deeper as the flower slowly opens. The 
shades of color vary, too, from flower to flower and through the changing 
seasons. Though the bloom is unusually large, long lasting and constantly 
fresh looking, its effect is always delicate and lovely. The individual petals 
are long and of great substance, gradually opening, a few at a time, 
cround a high-pointed center, to a great, golden hearted, very double, 
fully open flower. The plant is as superior as the bloom, and in the same 
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large-scale way. The flowers are borne singly on heavy stems so strong 
and straight. It needs no disbudding to produce exhibition blooms which 
hold their form and freshness longer than other Hybrid Teas. The flowers 
last a long time and they are produced all season in endless succession, 
through various stages of opening and changing colors: canary-yellow, pale 
gold, cream, ivory and alabaster; edged cerise, rose or apple-blossom-pink. 
M. Meilland, the hybridizer, has given the world many beautiful Roses, yet 
of this he says: ‘’This is a rare discovery and only takes place once in the 
career of an originator.” 
Each $2.50, Three $6.60, Doz. $26.40 
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The 1954 Collection of New Patented Roses 
We believe this to be a collection of the finest and hardiest Roses you can grow. We have made a special effort to pro- 
duce these varieties in quantity and of a quality which leaves nothing to be desired. These Roses will provide you with the 
finest flowers you have ever grown. Below are given the names of the kinds selected for this collection. Behind each name 
the page number is given where you will find the variety illustrated in color. 
Your Rose garden may not be large enough to grow all twelve varieties here selected. We have, for that reason, grouped 
them in two separate collections so you can choose either one or both. 
Sutter’s Gold. Copper-yellow. (See page 96.) Peace. Yellow edged pink. 
Butterscotch. Capucine-buff. (See page 91.) Fred Howard. Yellow. 
(See above.) 
(See page 92.) 
Charlotte Armstrong. Cerise-red. (See page 91.) Helen Traubel. Pastel pink to apricot. (See page 94.) 
Nocturne. Bright red. (See page 96.) Mirandy. Rich dark red. (See page 94.) 
Sleigh Bells. Pure white. (See page 95.) Blanche Mallerin. Pure white. 
Eclipse. Golden yellow. (See page 93.) Henry Ford. Clear peach-blossom-pink. (See page 94.) 
1 each of the above 6 varieties 1 each of the above 6 varieties 
Collection No. 100 for $10.35. Collection No. 200 for $12.75. 
All plants will be carefully labeled and packed. 
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