FLORIBUNDAS..... 
I think that more people ought to plant more Floribundas. 
If they did, more gardeners would be getting more pleasure 
and satisfaction from their home properties than they ever 
had before. Floribundas have always been overshadowed 
in the popularity polls by their stylish big sisters, the Hybrid 
Teas. This is, perhaps, as it should be, for the Queen must be 
served. However, the Queen cannot do what the Ladies-in- 
Waiting can, which is to give you more square feet of colorful 
flowers per penny spent. Much more! 
T have a walk in front of my house at one end of which last 
year I planted three Sarabande, the All-America Floribunda 
in 1960. They were such a brilliant sight that they caught 
every eye and were admired all season. It suddenly occurred 
to me that I had been dull in not extending the row all the 
way up the walk to the front door. I am rectifying this mis- 
take this spring. It takes so little imagination to picture the 
benefit in beauty that Floribundas give you when planted 
as a border. This is where they shine. . . this is where the 
word spectacular can be applied in the fullness of its meaning. 
Floribundas, as you know, produce smaller flowers than the 
RED FAVORITE : 
more, $1.60 ea. 
Plant Pat. 1189. Clusters of deep red 
blooms make the plant seem artificial 
| ... they’re so long lasting. 
| have flowers like these all season long. 
The 3-foot plant has fine, glossy leaves, 
and it’s a rugged grower that seems to 
defy even neglect. I planted some once 
that had been banged around in a 
freight car for 6,000 miles. You should 
have seen how beautifully they grew! 
I regretted having to leave them be- 
hind when we moved. They looked 
good at the entrance to the garden. 
$2 ea.; 3 or more, $1.75 ea.; 25 or 
Hybrid Tea, but many more of them, and since they generally 
cost less per plant (Granada,-the All-America Hybrid Tea 
for 1964 is $3.50; Saratoga, the All-America Floribunda, is 
$2.50) you get more flowers for your money. Still another 
saving is possible with Floribundas because if you buy 25 or 
more, as you would need to do for a border, you benefit 
through a special rate that does not apply to Hybrid Teas. 
Another good way to plant Floribundas for massed color 
effect is in groups of three or more. A neighbor of mine has 25 
plants of Fire King in a circular bed on his front lawn. It’s 
a delight to him and to me, too, as it surely must he to all 
who pass by. 
Floribundas are a vigorous lot, producing clusters of flowers 
on wiry stems, and they have a way of standing up to what- 
ever comes. I like this about them. My wife is partial to 
Lavender Girl. ‘‘ Look!” she will say, “‘in spite of the heat— 
25 blooms and more coming!” 
Cee 
Ars 
You'll 
RED FAVORITE 
FLORADORA 
Beautiful geranium-red All-America 
winner of some years ago with 50- 
petaled flowers on an upright, 3-foot 
plant. Very nice form and fine color. 
Once a winner, always a winner—so 
this one will give you today a good 
deal of satisfaction even though it’s 
been around for about 20 years. 
Note that the blooms are excellently 
formed, and that the petals are many. 
$1.50 ea.; 3 or more, $1.30 ea.3 
25 or more, $1.20 ea. 
FRENSHAM 
FRENSHAM 
crimson. 
bunda_ style. 
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This one was awarded the Gold Medal 
of the American Rose Society—and 
with good reason. Its color is fine, deep 
Its nicely shaped buds be- 
come eye-pleasing blooms. The vigor- 
ous plant, which grows to 3 feet, bears 
them plentifully in the grand Flori- 
Frensham is a good, 
bushy grower. $1.75 ea.; 3 or more, 
$1.55 ea.; 25 or more, $1.40 ea. 
With a row of Floribundas, you can pick plenty 
and still have plenty left. 
GOLD CUP 
@ Plant Pat. 1683. Nicely formed, 3-inch 
ABBS flowers come plentifully on a_ strong, 
vigorous, 214-foot plant. The color is a solid 
yellow—all gold—which delights your eye com- 
pletely. This is a recent winner of the All- 
America award, and that means quality. It’s 
fragrant, too. Makes a bright and colorful 
border or group. $2 ea.; 3 or more, $1.75 ea.; 
25 or more, $1.60 ea. 
