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ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 



Fashion changes with the ages. The rose was the queen of 

 flowers to the ancients, just as it is today, but the rose leads 

 all flowers, on account of its adaptability to every decor- 

 ative purpose. 



THE CREAM OF THE NEW ROSES 



We here offer what is good in the new Tea and Hybrid Tea Roses. To have what is good you must try these Roses. 

 They are the best that England, France, Ireland, Italy, Holland and America produce. 



AMERICA (H. T.) (E. G, Hill Co.)— A cross between Premier and 

 Hoosier Beauty. Bud long, pointed; flower immense, very 

 lasting, rose-pink, fragrant, Foliage large, dark green. Vig- 

 orous, very free bloomer. Thornless, Resembles Columbia 

 but superior in color and form of bud. 50 cents each; two- 

 year plants, 80 cents each. 



ANGELUS — Flower large, full (40 to 45 petals), form similar to 

 Premier but higher center, lasting; white, cream tint at center; 

 fragrant. Foliage dark green; disease resistant. Vigorous; 

 upright; free bloomer. Similar to Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, 

 but more double; blooms in winter, and keeps longer. 35 cents 

 each; two-year plants, 60 cents each. 



ANNIE LAURIE (H, T.) (Stuppy Floral Co.)— Sport of Ophelia- 

 Type, Mme. Butterfly. Bud large, long, pointed; flower large' 



cupped, very double (forty petals), very lasting; flesh-pink edges 

 deeper, golden yellow base extending a third of the petal; borne 

 on long strong stem. Foliage abundant, large, rich glossy 

 green disease resistant. Few thorns. Very vigorous, upright, 

 bushy. Profuse and continous bloomer, not hardy. 40 cents 

 each; two-year plants, 75 cents each. 



BETTY (H. T.) (Alex. Dickson & Sons, 1905.)— Flower coppery- 

 rose overspread with golden yellows, large, fairly full, fine 

 form, buds very long, opening "well, deliciously perfumed. 

 Growth very vigorous continuous flowering. A sterling Rose. 

 35 cents each. 



CAPT. F. BALD (H. T.) — Deep scarlet crimson, heavily flushed 

 with blackish crimson; very free; a very promising variety in a 

 deep rich color. 40 cents each; two-year plants, 60 cents 

 each. 



CAPTAIN KILBEE STUART (H T.) (Alex. Dickson & Sons.) 

 — A vigorously growing variety, with dark olive foliage. The 

 blooms are very large, of good shape; with broad petals, some- 

 what after the style of Edward Mawley. The color is a rich 

 velvety crimson, shaded violet. 50 cents each. 



CHARLES K. DOUGLAS (H, T.)— Bud large, long-ppinted; 

 flower large, full, double, sweet fragrance; color, intense flaming 

 scarlet, flushed, bright velvety crimson. Foliage, dark green; 

 disease resistant, vigorous, upright grower, produces an abun- 

 dance of blooms from June to October. 40 cents each; two- 

 year plants, 75 cents each. 



CLARE DE ESCOFET (H. T.) CEaslea, 1920.)— Flower very 

 large, full, double, nigh center, delicate flesh-white. Vigorous; 

 upright. 50 cents each. 



COLONEL OSWALD FITZGERALD (H. T.)— A brilliant Rose. 

 Its blood-red velvety crimson beautifully finished blooms are 

 produced in great profusion on erect stems; branching pure 

 tea perfume. We have no hesitation whatever in describing 

 this variety as excellent. Named in remembrance of Colonel 

 Oswald Fitzgerald — a lover of roses — who perished with his 

 chief, Lord Kitchener. 35 cents each; two-year plants, 65 

 cents each. 



COMMONWEALTH (H. T.) (The Montgomery Co.)— Bud 

 large, long, pointed; flower larte, open, double, very lasting; 

 deep pink, solid color; borne singly on medium strong stem; 

 moderate fragrance. Foliage sufficient, leathery, medium size, 

 rich green disease resistant. Few tnorns. Vigorous, upright; 

 continuous bloomer, 50 cents each; two-year plants, 75 

 cents each. 



COMTESSE DE CASSAGNE (H, T.)— Flowers of varying color; 

 rich coppery-pink shaded clear rose; sometimes comes pure 

 yellow; very large, form very fine; growth vigorous; fragrant. 

 40 cents each; two-year plants, 60 cents each. 



COVENT GARDEN (H. T.)— Rich, deep crimson of splendid 

 form, very full; a most promising red, 50 cents each. 



CRUSADER (New) (H. T.) — A big, strong growing variety, 

 robust and rugged in every characteristic. The growth is 

 heavy and the flower stem strong and heavy. It is free flower- 

 ing and the blooms are big and double and in color a rich velvety 

 crimson, A free flowering red Rose that is a wonder, 30 cents 

 each | two-year plants, 50 cents each. 



EARL. GRAY (Double, Richmond) (H. T.)— A beautiful rich 

 criraeon scarlet; lovely pointed form; not, a large Rose, but of 

 medium pge, 40 cents each; two.yeap plants, §0 eents 

 pavti, 



EARL HAIG (H. T.) (Alex. Dickson & Sons.)— This rose re- 

 minds you of Earl of Dufferin the color, dark crimson, being 

 almost identical with that old rose when seen at its best. The 

 growth, however, is sturdy and upright; the blooms are well 

 formed, sweetly scented. 50 cents each. 



EDEL (H. T.) — Type, Florence Forrester; bud, very large; flowe r 

 very large, double, well built, stately opens well in all weather' 

 sweet fragrance. _ Color, white, with the faintest ivory shading 

 toward base, passing to pure white. Foliage, bold and distinct 

 very vigorous grower; free bloomer. 30 cents each ; two-year 

 plants, 50 cents each. 



ELSIE BECKWITH (H. T.) (G. Beclcwith & Son.)— This is a 

 very fine seedling (from Ophelia & Mevronw Dora van Tets) of 

 a vigorous, upright habit of growth. The very sweetly scented 

 blooms, with large, bold stiff petals, are produced on strong 

 stems, Not liable to damage by rain. Color a rich glowing 

 rosy pink. Foliage dark green, shaded red; wood dark red; 

 very handsome. Not liable to mildew. This is quite one 

 of the best roses of the year, and a good all-round sort for garden, 

 bedding and under glass. It suggests a glorified Mrs. Charles 

 E. Russell in commerce. 50 cents each. 



ESME (H. T.) — Large full flower; of creamy white, flushed car- 

 mine on back edge of petals; a "fancy" exhibition size. 40 

 cents each; two-year plants, 75 cents each. 



ETOILE DE HOLLANDE (H. T.) (H. A. Verschurren & Zonen. 

 1919.) — Flower bright dark red, of medium size, fairly full; 

 deliciously perfumed. Growth vigorous, upright. "General 

 Mac Arthur" and "Hadley." Rose of great future. 40 cents 

 each; two-year plants, 60 cents each. 



FRANK W. DUN LOP (New) (H. T.)— Did you see it at the 

 International Flower Show at New York the past soring? Its 

 record at the exhibition, winning silver medals for the best new 

 pink Rose, gold sweepstakes medal for the best seedling in the 

 show. Frank W. Dunlop was the finest flower in the exhibition. 

 Claimed to be better than Mrs. Charles Russell. 30 cents 

 each; two-year plants, 50 cents each. 



FRANCES GAUNT (H. T.) (Ale?. Dickson & Sons, 1918.)— 

 Flower delightful fawnv deep apricot, toning to silvery flesh; 

 globular cup-shaped bloom on rigid flower stalks; deliciously 

 and strongly fragrant. Growth vigorous and branching, ideal 

 varnished foliage; very floriferous. A first rate variety; good 

 show, bedding and pot rose. 50 cents each. 



GOLDEN OPHELIA (H. T.)— This is a sturdy, stiff-stemmed 

 grower, with beautiful foliage, quite closely set, and glossy. 

 The flower is of medium size from a beautifully formed bud 

 of bright golden-yellow. Profuse bloomer. 35 cents each; 

 two-year plants, 75 cents each. 



HOOSIER BEAUTY (H. T )— We use description of E G Hill 

 Co.: "If you need a more profitable red Rose than the one you 

 are growing, 'Hoosier Beauty' is your variety. It is as fragrant 

 as Richmond; has more petals, a stiffer stem, a tecture like 

 velvet. In color, glowing crimson-scarlet, with darker shadings. 

 The bud is of good length, ships well in the close-cut state, and 

 opens into a magnificient bloom, quite dazzling in velvety 

 brilliance. As soon as thoroughly established in the soil send 

 out long, stiff growths with a bud on every shoot." 25 cents 

 each; two-year plants, 60 cents each. 



HORTULANUS BUDDE (H. T.)— (From Holland.) Color 

 dark red of fine shade. Blooms in great profusion throughout 

 the summer; semi-double; just what rose gardeners greatly 

 desire. 40 cents each; two-year plants, 60 cents each. 



J. G. GLASSFORD (H. T.) — Very free, and branching in habit, 

 of vigorous' growth, with large dark green foliage. Flowers of 

 the largest size and of immense depth of petals, buds long and 

 pointed, of great substance; color, deep crimson lake, which 

 holds well. Hugh Dickson considers this one of the finest roses 

 that their firm has ever raised; gold medal of R. H, S. (Ireland), 

 35 cents each; two-year plants, 50 cents each. 



K. of K. (Kitchener of Khartum) (Alex. Dickson & Sons, 1917.) 

 — Flower of absolutely pure intense scarlet colour, its huge 

 petals are velvet sheened solid scarlet throughout, semi-single, 

 the blooms are produced in great profusion throughout the 

 season and are deliciously perfumed. i A rose of marvellous 

 beauty and distinctness and one that will hold the highest place 

 of admiration wherever it is grown, Named as a tribute of 

 respect to, and admiration f° r ' R R«iuine British soldier, 3§ 

 cents each, 



