'^Columbia (Illustrated above.) A very popular American-bred 



1 florist's Rose that has come to stand high (No. 8) in 



our Star Index of favorite garden varieties (see page 8). Its large and firm 

 buds open very slowly to wide, impressive flowers whose color deepens as it 

 expands to a rich rose-pink, slightly tinged with yellow at the base of the 

 petals. The stems are long and very strong, making it ideal for cutting 

 because of its heavy substance and fme lasting quahty. It is delightfully 

 fragrant. This Rose is particularly good in the cooler seasons, when the 

 color is richer and it produces flower after flower with great freedom. It 

 does not bloom so well in hot weather, when the buds may be short and 

 puckery, and the flowers not so good. The plant grows fairly well, but is 

 chiefly made up of flower-stems. Reasonably hardy, but careful protection 

 in the colder regions will be found advisable. It has few thorns, and the 

 foliage is healthy. Awarded Hubbard Gold Medal of American Rose Society. 

 Price $1 each; $9 for 10; $80 per 100. 



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