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PiRo? LOVEHerb Swim’'s “Masterpiece.” 
Pao eV Patent 921. “ARS 78%. 30 inches. 
Writing for the annual of the National Rose Society, England, in which 
several leading hybridists were asked a diffcult question—'’What do you 
consider your masterpiece,” originator, Herb Swim wrote—‘This rose 
named First Love is indeed first in my affection.’ With so many oustanding 
successes to his credit, there could be no greater compliment. 
Rose tastes differ, especially in color, but surely no-one could fail to 
admire this delicately dawn-pink rose, and any originator would be very 
proud of its splendid bloom and plant habit. ‘Hon. Secretary’’ gathers 
more bouquets from First Love than any other variety—and that statement 
is not just catalog-publicity. — Sor O00 each 2:25 
FORTY-NINER. Patent 792. ARS 72%. 3-4 feet. 
The winner of the AARS award in 1949, and Portland Gold Medal in 1947, 
retains its popularity with those who admire these bold and striking bi- 
colors—a velvety blackish cherry-red, reverse yellow, with good form 
and substance. When grown to its normal perfection, is in the top bracket 
of handsome roses. If your garden is limited to the solid colors, Forty- 
Niner certainly would give it the ‘’new look.” 3 for'6.50 each 2.50 
FRED EDMUNDS. Patent 731. ARS 70%. 2 - 2¥2 feet. 
A Francis Meilland creation, named for Fred Edmunds, 
Curator, International Rose Test Gardens, Portland, Ore- 
gon, whose snapshot I insert, courageously (for it is with- 
out his permission), in pleasant memories of our first 
meeting in Tulsa, Okla. 
In our opinion, still tops among the few deep-orange 
roses, although the competition increases. A handsome, 
30-petalled rose, intensely fragrant, which will command 
2 = 2 attention in any company... has strong canes and 
dark, glossy foliage ... completely healthy here. 8.4or,5.25" seach 2.00 
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