Vintage 1926 Portrait of Dean Hole – First President of the National Rose Society (1877–1904)

Description

Description:
This charming and witty 1950s advertisement hails from Frank Cant & Co., renowned rose growers based in Brunswick Rose Gardens, Colchester. Known as “The Home of the Rose,” the ad combines nostalgic visual appeal with clever wordplay:
“Are they good ‘Roses’? To be quite FRANK, they CANT be beaten.”

Featuring a whimsical illustration of two garden admirers beside a blooming rose and nursery signage, this vintage piece exemplifies mid-century horticultural advertising in Britain. It captures the pride and identity of a family-run rose specialist who helped shape the heritage of British gardening.

Mounted on black cardboard, the print measures approximately 18 x 14 cm, ideal for framing or collectors of vintage garden ephemera, advertisements, or floral memorabilia.

• Publisher: Frank Cant & Co., Brunswick Rose Gardens, Colchester

• Period: 1950s

• Style: Illustrated print advertisement

• Condition Note: This is an original vintage print. As such, it may exhibit minor signs of age including light foxing, toning, or edge wear — adding to its authenticity and vintage character.

Ref: TWA 2