McGredy’s Yellow. Large, bright buttercup 
yellow of perfect form. The sweetly scented 
blossoms are not damaged by rain. It is a 
strong grower, disease free, with dark bronzy 
green foliage on dark red stems, reminding 
one of barberry. Each $1.35. 
K. A. Victoria. Creamy buds developing 
slowly to snowy white blooms of perfect 
form. Each $1.35. 
Mrs. Sam McGredy. The color of this variety 
is quite distinct from anything yet seen in 
roses. A wonderful dual combination of 
vivid shades, bright scarlet coppery orange, 
heavily flushed with Lincoln red on the out- 
side. Flowers large and of perfect form. 
Each $1.35. 
Picture. A rose that is a picture. Every bud 
perfectly formed and with a cheerful glow- 
ing shade of rose pink. Has a sweet fra- 
grance, and the bushes are strong and vig- 
orous. Each $1.35. 
President Hoover. A glorious rose, hardy, 
free blooming and vigorous. The buds are 
large and pointed. The color is a splendid 
combination of cerise pink, flame scarlet and 
yellow; giving it a truly dazzling color com- 
bination. Each $1.35. 
Talisman. The flowers are a beautiful blend- 
ing of vivid pink, orange and glistening gold 
all in one splendid blossom. The buds are 
especially fine, standing under most condi- 
tions without fading. Each $1.35. 
Poiyantha or Baby Roses 
Betty Prior (Pat. 340). Large branching clus- 
ters of single blooms resembling red dog- 
wood in shape, size and color. Lively red buds 
open to shell pink. Healthy, vigorous plants 
thrive in all positions in beds, borders, 
hedges, groups and large plantings. Rich 
and spicy perfume. Each $1.50. 
Cecil Brunner. A perfectly shaped rose of 
great charm. The buds are exquisitely 
formed and are especially suited for corsage 
bouquets. Light pink shading to yellow at 
the base of the petals. Each $1.25. 
Donald Prior (Pat. 340). Immense clusters of 
graceful glowing red flowers. Sturdy and 
vigorous. Never out of bloom. Donald and 
Betty Prior are a beautiful combination in 
the garden. Each $1.50. 
Fashion (Pat. 789). Luminous pink overlaid 
with gold, softening to coral and later a red- 
ish tone. Flowers borne in large sprays with 
old rose fragrance. Continuous bloomer. 
Each $2.00. 
Goldilocks (Pat. 672). A clear yellow Sweet- 
heart with rich dark foliage. Produces freely 
and with its neatness and clear color has 
found a definite position with discerning 
growers. Each $1.50. 
Lilibet (PAF). All-America Rose Selections 
award winner 1954. An enchanting dawn- 
pink floribunda with a pronounced spicy 
fragrance. Its soft, cluster bouquets borne 
continually above vigorous, well formed fo- 
liage make it a model rose. The foliage is 
bronze green when new, turning a deep 
glossy green, and boasts better-than-average 
disease resistance. Each $2.50. 
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Ma Perkins (Pat. 1143). A brand new 
coral-shell pink floribunda. A suffusion of 
yellow is present in all early stages of 
bloom. The plant is strong yet compact. 
Each $2.25. 
Pinocchio (Pat. 484). The improved Sweet- 
heart and most popular of the light pink 
cluster roses. Lovely soft shade of pink suf- 
fused with yellow. Very prolific grower. 
Each $1.50. 
Rose Elfe. The miniature blooms of this 
strong hardy Floribunda appear just like 
the hybrid tea, Picture, reduced to less 
than half size. Rose pink pointed buds, 
high centered flowers, extremely double. 
Vigorous healthy plants, dark green foliage 
disease resistant. Each $1.35. 
Vogue (Pat. 926). All-America Winner for 
1952. A fine floribunda featuring a rich new 
brick-red color. Each $2.00. 
VOGUE (Floribunda)—Pat. 926 
ROSE FERTILIZER 
A special fertilizer that has been developed 
for use on roses. Used by good rose grow- 
ers everywhere. 5-lb. pkg. $1.35. 
CLIMBING ROSES 
Blaze. Acclaimed by the nation as the only 
hardy everblooming scarlet climber. Blaze 
combines the vigor. beauty and hardiness of 
Paul’s Scarlet Climber. Each $1.50. 
Cl. Cecil Brunner. A perfectly shaped rose 
of great charm. The buds are exquisitely 
formed and are especially suited for corsage 
bouquets. Light pink shading to yellow at 
the base of the petals. Each $1.50. 
Cl. Etoile de Hollande. For description see 
Bush Roses. Each $1.50. 
High Noon. (Pat. 704.) All the concentrated 
essence of brilliant sunshine at midday is 
displayed in the lovely buds. The intense 
shade of clear shining yellow displayed in 
the medium size, well shaped buds, cannot be 
found in any other rose on the market today. 
Each $2.50. 
Cl. Mrs. E. P. Thom. Clear canary-yellow 
buds and double flowers, together with 
ruddy green foliage, so disease resistant, has 
kept the popularity of this rose since 1926. 
Each $1.50. 
Cl. Mrs. Sam McGredy. (Pat. 394.) Large, 
long pointed buds are produced singly on 
strong, slender stems. The color is a glow- 
ing combination of red, copper and orange, 
changing to warm pink suffused with gold 
as the flower ages. Vigorous, healthy plant. 
Each $1.75. 
Peace Climber. (Pat. 832.) One of the most 
sensational roses of all times. Big canary 
yellow buds open to a 5-inch flower that 
turn alabaster white with picotee cerise 
edges. The foliage is glossy green. The 
ak an exceptionally strong grower. Each 
$2.50. 
Picture. (Pat. 524.) Every bud perfectly 
formed and with a cheerful glowing shade 
oo roe pink. Has a sweet fragrance. Each 
.00. 
Cl. Pres. Hoover. One of the best climbers. 
See bush Pres. Hoover. Each $1.50. 
EONE MEAL 
A splendid fertilizer for use in bulb or rose 
gardens as well as for lawns. Price postpaid 
Ist. 2nd and 3rd zones only. 5 pounds for 
$1.25; 10 pounds for $1.95. 
MINIATURE ROSES 
These wee roses are among the most de- 
lightful and charming plants in the world. 
They require no “fussing” or extra care and 
are as hardy as their full sized relatives. 
Midget. (Pat. 466.) The tiniest rose-red 
bloom imaginable. The vigorous little plants 
produce very double flowers over a long 
period. The stems make a compact twiggy 
bushlet and are almost thornless. Each $1.10. 
Pixie. (Pat. 408.) This is the Fairy Queen of 
all the Miniature Roses. The tiny blossoms 
are the most double, often having upwards 
to 40 petals in each little flower. The blooms 
come continuously and are white with a faint 
pink blush in warm weather. No variety sur- 
passes Pixie for miniature bouquets, decora- 
tions or corsages. Each $1.10. 
Sweet Fairy. (Pat. 748.) The first miniature 
with true rose fragrance. Dainty, dark pink 
buds open to charming, very double one-inch 
blooms of apple blossom pink. Very free 
bloomer. Each $1.10. 
Tom Thumb. (Pat. 169.) The perfectly 
formed blooms are deep crimson in the bud. 
They become somewhat lighter as they open 
and finally a white eye appears in the heart 
of each beautiful flower. Tom Thumb is 
hardy, durable and everblooming. Each $1.10. 
MINIATURE ROSE COLLECTION 
1 of each listed $4.00 
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