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. 
The 1955 All-America Winner Tiffany 
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. Pictured on page 45. 
®) CHRYSLER IMPERIAL (Pat. 1167). Abundant, high-centered 
‘flowers up to 5 inches in diameter, borne singly on sturdy, 
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 40. $2.50 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. Illustrated on page 41. 
$2.00 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. 
PINK ROSES 
FIRST LOVE (Pat. 921). The distinct, unique form of its long, 
slender bud and the always charming pastel shades of its delicate 
pale orchid and rose dawn-pink have made this new rose the con- 
noisseur’s delight. The long-stemmed flowers come in great pro- 
fusion. Illustrated on page 40. $2.25 each, bare root. 
@) HELEN TRAUBEL (Pat. 1028). A truly outstanding rose, 
varying in color from 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 page 41. $2.50 each, bare root. 
PICTURE. Very double velvety clear rose-pink; slightly fragrant. 
Illustrated on page 45. 
Hybrid Cea 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. 
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. 
@ QUEEN ELIZABETH (Pat. 1259). Grandiflora. The superb, 
delicate pink shade found only in the choicest Cattleya orchids 
has been captured in this All-America Rose selection for 1955. It 
is, incidentally, the first in a new class of Grandiflora roses, named 
for its abundance of flowers combined with the magnificent quali- 
ties of the hybrid tea. The subtle blending of carmine rose and 
dawn pink is majestically set off by deep, glossy green foliage 
clothing the entire bush to the ground. Tantalizingly fragrant. IIlus- 
trated on back cover. $3.00 each, bare root. 
THE DOCTOR. Enormous semi-double satiny pink. Fragrant. 
ne) TIFFANY (P.A.F.). A new, startlingly beautiful phlox-pink 
rose, the All America selection in the hybrid tea class for 1955. 
The long, pointed buds are a deep phlox pink with golden shading 
at base. The perfectly formed, high-centered blooms come on long, 
strong single stems, endowed with pleasing fragrance and outstand- 
ing lasting quality. Foliage dark green. Bush upright and vigorous. 
Color illustration on back cover. $3.00 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. Illustrated on page 
40. $2.25 each, bare root. 
& GRANDE DUCHESSE CHARLOTTE (Pat. 774). Buds of a 
‘rich claret changing as the flower opens to a lovely begonia 
rose. Richly fragrant and unusual in color. $2.00 each, bare root. 
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Texas Centennial 
42 ROSES BLOOM LONGER THAN ANY OTHER FLOWER 
