STAR GUIDE TO GOOD ROSES 



Hybrid Perpetuals, concluded 



some varieties will bloom again. The more vigorous sorts make splendid 5 to 7-foot pillars, or can be 

 trained fan-shape on a fence or on a wide trellis to screen off an unsightly object. But all these "Old Guards" 

 are vigorous enough to make them dependable and desirable whether it calls for facing the extreme cold of 

 the North or the heat of the South. The adverse conditions and diseases which sometimes attack the less- 

 sturdy Hybrid Teas, and especially the Pernetianas, hold no terror for the glorious blooming Hybrid 

 Perpetuals. 



• JOHN RUSSELL. Scarlet-cerise. See illustra- 

 tion. The large, ovoid bud opens like a globe of 

 glistening scarlet petals resting on a crimson cushion 

 formed by the recurving outer petals, heavily 

 penciled with maroon. It is nearly perfect in form 

 and very double, with stiff, strong petals. The plant 

 is exceptionally hardy, vigorous in growth, and of 

 good upright habit. It is a free bloomer, but not 

 apt to bloom again in the fall. Winner of the 

 Bagatelle Gold Medal in 1924 after two years' test- 

 ing. A beautiful Rose both in bud and in the fully 

 expanded flower, but scentless. Subject at times to 

 mildew in the late fall. $1 each. 

 •MAGNA CHARTA. True rose-pink in its clearest 

 shade, the blooms break forth freely in enormous, 

 heavy trusses. The flowers are very large, cup- 

 shaped, and very full, with the rich, spicy fragrance 

 of the old-time Roses. This Rose is used 

 by the tens of thousands yearly for bloom- 

 ing in pots for the Easter trade. If pruned 

 low it will give a wonderful display of great 

 bouquets. $1 each. 



•MRS. JOHN LAING. Solid pink. See 

 in color on inside back cover. Its delight- 

 ful, long-pointed buds unfold to full, fra- 

 grant flowers of cup-like form which are 

 very sweet. The plant is erect and 

 strong in growth, but not so tall as 

 some others in this class. The color 

 is a lively shade of solid pink, while 

 the form is so distinct that it can 

 never be mistaken. It is generally 

 rated as one of the most useful and 

 attractive of the Hybrid Perpetual 

 group, largely because of the fact 

 that it can be depended on for recur- 

 rent bloom almost as steadily as a Hy- 

 brid Tea. $1 each. 



6 Star Roses — 122 Blooms 



Order 24261 



The Roses I purchased from you this past spring 

 and previous fall were most satisfactory and have 

 bloomed far beyond our expectation. From 6 plants 

 we have had, up to October 1, 122 blooms — all per- 

 fectly formed and of unusual beauty. Weather 

 permitting, we shall have many more to add to our 

 already bounteous harvest. — G. M. P., Shelbyville, 

 Ind. 



•PAUL NEYRON. Rose-pink. Very double 

 blooms of mammoth size which are sure to make a 

 magnificent show of rosy color. Its great size and 

 fragrance are its strongest points. The bloom has 

 great depth and substance, and is like a cushion of 

 petals when fully open. Its bright pink color is apt 

 to get dull in wet weather. An almost thornless 

 Rose, hardy, healthy as most, and generally ready 

 to give another crop of blooms in the fall. One of 

 the grandest Hybrid Perpetual Roses in existence. 

 $1 each. 



•PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN. Dark velvety 

 purple-crimson flowers of fair size, and doubtless 

 the nearest "black" Rose in commerce. Should not be 

 confused with Black Prince, an inferior Rose, for 

 Prince Camille has larger flowers, intensely fragrant. 

 SI each. 



North or South 



IN ANY CLIMATE 



6 CHOICE LEADERS FOR &t? 

 YOUR GARDEN 4> 



1 each: Frau Karl Druschki, General Jacqueminot, John 

 Russell, Mrs. John Laing, Paul Neyron, and Ulrich Brunner 



Please ask for Offer No. 33 



John Russell 



•ULRICH BRUNNER. Cherry-red. A healthy- 

 growing, thornless bush of moderate size, buried in 

 June beneath big, fragrant blooms of bright cherry- 

 red. It is one of the most extravagantly bloom- 

 ing Roses of this class, and a plant in the height of 

 the season is a thing of unequaled splendor. One of 

 the finest of the Hybrid Perpetuals for cutting if 

 pruned low. The blooms thus developed will be 

 large and pure in color, and can be cut with long 

 stems. If let alone till the desired height is reached, 

 it will make a splendid decorative bush. $1 each. 



PpifCC (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED), •2-YEAR, FIELD-GROWN, STAR SIZE ROSES, $1 EACH; 90c. each 

 * *V*Vyl-iO when any 12 or more are ordered; 80c. each for 25 or more $1 kinds. See order sheet for low delivery cost 



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