Fall 1940 
STAR ROSES 
*CATHRINE KORDES. H.T. Carmine-scarlet. 
This magnificent, full-petaled Rose, with rich bronzy 
foliage, has large, well-formed flowers of glowing car- 
mine-scarlet that come singly on erect, strong stems. 
It has grown in favor with us year after year and we 
heartily recommend it. $1 each.* 
* CHRISTOPHER STONE. Page 13. (10) oa BS 
Scarlet-crimson. A thrilling Rose in every way from 
the bud stage until the petals drop. It is unsurpassed 
for intense damask fragrance and seldom shows a trace 
of blue in the color. This ts one of the newer Roses that 
has come to stay for It Is ‘“‘tops’’ in the reds for qu: intity 
of bloom and vivid color. $1each.* (See “Star Dozen,’ 
pages 12-13.) 
%* CONDESA DE SASTAGO. Page 12. a) lal be 
Red and yellow. The buds are chrome-yellow and seem 
to promise a yellow flower. This yellow ts hidden, but 
not lost, when the bloom opens, for it glows through 
the raspberry- red on the inside of the petals, making 
a color that ts “‘alive.’”’ The lovely, fragrant blooms 
come continuously on vigorous-growing upright plants 
and keep well w hen cut. An adaptability to do well 
in any climate, makes this a Rose for everybody. 
pages 12-13.) 
$1 each.* (See “Star Dozen,” 
* Dainty Bess. (2) 
%* COUNTESS VANDAL. (3) Heals Plant Pat: 3s: 
Copper and salmon. This is a real Rose aristocrat, 
erect In growth, graceful in form, tastefully colored and 
bountiful in bloom. A winsome Rose from the first 
tints of color on the long, tapering buds until the 
flower opens and ages and the petals fall. The buds are 
orange-copper and open to perfumed, exquisitely 
formed blooms of copper, salmon and gold. These 
flowers are splendid for cutting. $1 each; 3 for $2.50.¢ 
* DAINTY BESS. @) H.T. Blush-pink. This Rose 
is damty, adorable, and altogether charming in its 
simplicity, for it has only 5 petals, but the flowers are 
large, 3 to 4 inches across, and the petals are quaintly 
ruffled. The blooms come continuously all season, both 
singly and im clusters, and the attractive blush- pink 
flowers are decorated with a mass of stamens on wine- 
red filaments which add the final artistic touch to the 
beauty of Dainty Bess. This is unquestionably the 
most popular single-petaled Rose. It is robustly 
healthy yet as charming as a baby and has no rival. 
$1 each.* 
*See Quantity Prices, page 2 
‘+’ No further discount 
Star Rose-Growers * West Grove, Pa. 
© * Better Times. (1) 
* DUCHESS OF WELLINGTON. H.I. Yellow. 
If this Rose was without form or color it would still be 
wanted for its delightful, penetrating tea fragrance. 
However, it makes beautiful buds of chrome-yellow, 
marked with carmine, and the artistic cup-shaped 
blooms show a lovely mass of golden anthers in the 
bottom of the cup. 75 cts. each.* 
BEGINNERS’ SET 6 for $3.95 
We guarantee every one of these famous. 
Roses to grow and bloom freely, even with a 
minimum of care, and heartily recommend this 
collection for beginners. There is no risk of 
disappointment if these six Roses are planted. 
Each Page 
* Betty Uprichard. Salmon. P75,CtS- nS 
* Condesa de pastaeee Red vend 
yellows ae. 5 12 
* Grenoble. Serlee -crimson 10 
%* Lady Ashtown. Carmine-pink. .75 cts. 14 
* Mrs. E. P. Thom. Clear yellow.85 cts. 15 
* Talisman. Multicolored........75 cts. 17 
VALUE $5.10 ASK FOR OFFER 103 
* Countess Vandal (3) 
