BEST VARIETIES WITH CHARACTERISTICS 



Fragrance Fair. 



Lasting Color very good; fragrance brief; form good. 



Shape Good in bud and open flower. 



Substance Well above the average. 



Petallage Perfect. 



Size Medium to large. 



Blooming May and June 5; July 16; August 4; September 11; 



October and late 4; total 40. 

 Hardiness Canes living 6 to 12 inches above ground level in 



spring. 

 Foliage Very good, being only slightly susceptible to mildew 



and spot. 



Growth Well above the average. 



Stem Quite good. 



Plant 22 inches. 



Prune 6 eyes. 



Note The only fault is an occasional tendency to ball in 



wet seasons. 



MRS. AARON WARD; Hybrid Tea; Pernet-Ducher, 1907. Indian 

 yellow, occasionally washed with salmon rose. 



Novelty In color, shape and foliage. 



Color Distinct. 



Fragrance Mild. 



Lasting Color fades quickly; fragrance brief; form good. 



Shape Beautiful in bud and open flower. 



Substance Well above the average. 



Petallage A trifle above the perfect number. 



Size Small; varies considerably. 



Blooming May and June 10; July 13; August 2; September 5; 



October and late 8; total 38. 

 Hardiness Canes living 6 to 10 inches above ground level in 



spring. 

 Foliage Attractive color and leathery; little affected by 



disease. 



Growth Quite bushy, but not tall. 



Stem Quite good. 



Plant 20 inches. 



Prune 5 eyes. 



Note A popular rose with only two noticeable faults 



lack of size and the fading of the color. 



SENATETJR MASCTTRAUD; Hybrid Tea; Pernet-Ducher, 1909. Cream 

 yellow with light yolk of egg center. 



Novelty In color and shape. 



Color Beautiful and clear. 



Fragrance Mild. 



Lasting Color good; fragrance brief; form good. 



Shape Good in bud and open flower. 



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