. Sensational New Garden Rose R. M. S. Queen Mary {Verschuren, 1937.) Plant Patent No. 249 R. M. S. Queen Mary will be the center of attraction in your Rose-garden this year and for many years to come. Rose lovers have clamored for its introduction ever since it was first exhibited in many of the foremost shows throughout the world. Leading rosarians have given it unstinted praise, acclaiming it the most outstanding of the new Roses. It certainly is beautiful be3'ond description—distinct from anything yet seen in Roses. Its color is a glorious combination of vivid shades, blending rich glowing


. Sensational New Garden Rose R. M. S. Queen Mary {Verschuren, 1937.) Plant Patent No. 249 R. M. S. Queen Mary will be the center of attraction in your Rose-garden this year and for many years to come. Rose lovers have clamored for its introduction ever since it was first exhibited in many of the foremost shows throughout the world. Leading rosarians have given it unstinted praise, acclaiming it the most outstanding of the new Roses. It certainly is beautiful be3'ond description—distinct from anything yet seen in Roses. Its color is a glorious combination of vivid shades, blending rich glowing salmon with an exquisite pure pink, and an orange base. The buds are long and pointed and the flowers large and of beautiful form. They are full enough for all purposes, freely produced on strong, vigorous plants, and delicately perfumed. Awards: First Class Certificate, April, 1935, Boskoop, Holland; Jonkheer J. L. Mock Gold Medal (the greatest honor given out by the Dutch Rose Society), September, 1935; First Class Certificate, Haps, Holland; Gold Medal as forcing Rose with 77 points at trials at Aalsmeer, Holland, 1934-35; First Class Certificate of Merit, fall, 1936, New York Horticultural Society; Gold Medal, March 8, 1937, Philadelphia Flower Show; First Class Certificate of Merit, March 11, 1937, Boston Flower Show; Gold Medal, March 15, 1937, New York Flower Show; Gold Medal, Oct. 11, 1937, New York Florists' Club. $ each; $ per doz. 26 The propagation of Patented Roses is protected by the U. S. Patent Laws


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