ARS 
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 
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. 
RED ROSES 
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. 
@) 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. 1953 AARS Winner. $2.50 each; 3 or more, $2.20 each. 
ETOILE DE HOLLANDE. Buds of velvet maroon open to a beautiful 
full rose of glowing crimson with darker shadings. Does not fade. 
Rich old-rose fragrance. $1.35 each; 3 or more, $1.20 each. 
NOCTURNE (Pat. 713). Deep cardinal red buds of exqui- 
site shape open to form a large rich textured flower. Pleasingly 
fragrant. $2.00 each; 3 or more, $1.75 each. 
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 beau- 
tiful. The fragrance makes us think of raspberries. Illustrated on 
page 45. $2.00 each; 3 or more, $1.75 each. 
ROUNDELAY (Pat. No. 1280). New grandiflora type rose bush— 
large fragrant flowers of vivid red on long stems suitable for 
cutting but also in clusters. $3.00 each; 3 or more, $2.65 each. 
SAN FERNANDO (Pat. 785). Long pointed buds, well formed 
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, 
' 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. 
@ TIFFANY (P.A.F.). A new, startlingly beautiful phlox-pink 
eee rose, the All-America selection in the hybrid tea class for 1955. 
The long, pointed buds are a deep cerise pink with golden shad- 
ing at base. The perfectly formed, high-centered blooms come on 
long strong stems. Fragrant. Dark green foilage. Bush upright, 
vigorous. Color picture on back cover. $3.00 each; 3 or more, 
$2.60 each. 
Zublogs 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. 
PINK ROSES 
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 weather 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. $2.50 each; 3 or more, 
$2.20 each. 
@) KATHERINE T. MARSHALL (Pat. 607). Warm glowing pink 
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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. 
@) 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 magnifi- 
cent qualities 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. Illustrated on back cover. $3.00 each; 3 or more, $2.60 
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. 
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. Popularized and well known as the ‘Streamlined Rose’ 
for the long tapering yellow buds enhanced by the narrow green 
calyx and truly streamlined. Rich golden yellow without shading. 
$1.35 each; 3 or more, $1.20 each. 
@) FRED HOWARD (Pat. 1006). Long, rich yellow buds 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. 
@ PEACE (Pat. 591). Large, fully double flowers opening from 
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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). The 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 other yellow 
rose. $2.25 each; 3 or more, $2.00 each. 
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