RED SHADES — HYBRI D TEA ROSES 



*Francis Scott Key. ^ ^°,">'' ^f ^^'^' chockfull of broad curled 



1— petals, with great round buds on tall strong 



stems — a Rose to love and cherish in these days of so many loose-petaled 

 semi-double varieties. Its bright crimson color sometimes "blues," and its 

 buds fail to open well in hot weather, but it is worth while waiting for perfect 

 blooms whose massive beauty commands admiration, especially in autumn. 

 It is not a faultless Rose, but one whose defects are overshadowed by its 

 great substance, perfect shape, hardiness and healthy growth. A seedling 

 from Radiance, from which it has inherited many good qualities, and like it, 

 an American-bred Rose. (See illustration, page 16.) SI each. 



•Chateau de Clos Vougeot. ^^'^ ^^^'^''"^ '^^ .f ^ f ^f f" 



— velvety-crimson, with glints ot iiery 



scarlet and glistening black. Resplendent in its glowing beauty and 

 most deliciously fragrant, it is a lovable, but often an exasperating Rose. 

 Flowers are not large, but extremely double, and of very good form, both 

 as a bud and open flower. Growth is uncertain and eccentric. It blooms well 

 and seldom "blues"; stems are usually strong but low and horizontal. The 

 bush is quite hardy, but is apt to lose its foliage early. Plant close together, 

 and toward the front of beds. $1 each. 



*CRUSADER. Notable for its full, pointed flowers of fine form, great broad 

 petals, and heavy substance. Rich crimson-red, with somewhat lighter shading 

 toward the center. "Blues" badly in the garden, but both flower and color en- 

 dure a long time when cut in the bud form. Stems are long and strong; the bush 

 grows well but not any too vigorously; foliage is healthy, and it produces a fair 

 quantity of bloom. Comparatively a new Rose of American origin which deserves 

 wide testing. (See illustration, page 16.) $1 each. 



•EDWARD MAWLEY. A delightfully fragrant Rose with fine, long buds 

 which open to a big, deep-petaled flower of brightest crimson. It is par- 

 ticularly good early in the season; in hot weather color is much lighter, and the 

 flower is then often deficient in petalage. Blooms liberally on fine stems when 

 growing vigorously; requires special attention to prevent black-spot to which it 

 is subject. A moderate grower, but quite hardy. SI each. 



•Admiral Ward. A Rose of large size and very beautiful color. Big black- 

 ish buds which open to well-formed flowers of crimson-red, shading toward 

 deeper red and velvety purple. Growth is moderate and it is a fair bloomer; 

 better in the autumn. SI each. 



•Augustus Hartmann. A showy Rose of brilliant geranium-red, shaded with 

 orange and of beautiful and distinct form. Best in cooler seasons, as iiot 

 weather causes it to lose shape and color badly. Growth rather weak, and 

 foliage is lost early. Admirable for its color and fragrance. SI each. 



•CRIMSON QUEEN. An excellent Rose for cutting and indoor decoration. 



The long, pointed buds open into handsome flowers of perfect shape and a rich 

 velvety crimson color. \Vhen fully open, it is only scmi-doublc. and while it 

 may "blue" in the garden, it is less liable to this fault when cut in bud — the best 

 way to cut any rose. The plant is a vigorous grower, tlirowing up strong canes 

 with good healthv foliace. SI each. 



-^J^OSES: $1 each; lo for $g.oo: SSo.oo per loo 



25 or more at 100 rate. For delivery cost, see page 98 



* STAR ROSE GROWERS 



West Grohe, Ta, 



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