Dreer's 



POTTED ROSES 



Novelties and Varieties of Recent Introduction 



Hybrid Tea Roses and other Types 



Crimson Glory (Kordes, 19J4). U. S. Plant Patent No. 105. 

 Illustrated in color on page 152 and fully described on page 151. 

 SI. 25 each; $12.50 per doz. 



Cynthia (Verschuren-Pechtold, 1933). This variety is best 

 described as an improved Charles P. Kilham. The attractive 

 buds develop into splendid full flowers of a rich Oriental red 

 color. Its free flowering habit and attractive color make it 

 very desirable. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Duquesa de Penaranda (P. Dot, 1931). This beautiful Rose 

 produces two distinct types of flowers. During the summer the 

 pointed buds are a blend of apricot-orange and dark pink open- 

 ing to splendid blooms of a rich coppery apricot. The autumn 

 flowers are just about as beautiful as any Rose can be. There 

 are great brownish buds which open slowly to beautifully formed 

 flowers that measure 4 inches in diameter. They are a luscious 

 cinnamon-peach, too exquisite for words. The long-lasting 

 blooms of 30 petals each are sweetly perfumed. Gold Medal of 

 the King, Barcelona, 1929; Certificate of Merit, Ontario Rose 

 Test Gardens, 1933. $1.25 each; $12.50 per doz. 



Feu Pernet-Ducher (Mallerin, 1934). U. S. Plant Patent No. 

 11)3. Illustrated in color and fully described on page 153. 

 SI. 50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Fluffy Ruffles (Howard & Smith, 1935). \ new duplex Rose of 

 exceptional merit. It will keep the garden overflowing with 

 flowers all summer long. The color of the lovely and graceful 

 blooms is a fascinating soft silvery pink enhanced by a deep 

 rose tone on the reverse of the petals. Each stem carries 6 to 10 

 dainty blooms with gracefully waved and broadly fringed petal 

 edges. 85c each; $9.00 per doz. 



Gipsy Lass 



Gipsy Lass (Alex. Dickson & Sons, 1932). A splendid novelty 

 among the crimson Roses with exquisitely shaped, rich scarlet- 

 crimson flowers with maroon shading. A strong, vigorous 

 grower. Splendid for cutting purposes. $1.00 each; $10.00 

 per doz. 



Glowing Carmine (Howard & Smith, 1936). A wonderful new 

 Rose well described by its name. For full description see page 

 150. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Glowing Sunset (Wilhelm Breder) (Kordes, 1934). U. S. Plant 

 Patent No. 104. A magnificent variety of a truly charming 

 combination of orange-yellow and rose-pink shades. Illustrated 

 in color on page 152 and described on page 151. $1.50 each; 

 $15.00 per doz. 



Golden Rapture (Geheimrat Duisberg). (Kordes, 1933). A 

 splendid new yellow Rose of upright growth. The pure yellow 

 buds are of ideal form. Beautiful, large, double flowers which 

 last without fading. A splendid variety for cutting and for 

 bedding. $1.25 each; $12.50 per doz. 



Hinrich Gaede (Kordes, 1931). The most colorful of all Roses. 

 For color illustration see page 152. For full description see page 

 151. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Improved Lafayette (Howard & Smith, 1935). This is the 

 most profuse flowering Rose we know. It is of strong habit pro- 

 ducing continuously from early spring until frost a great mass of 

 medium-sized flovv-ers. The color is a deep glowing red freely 

 suffused with vivid crimson. The strong, upright bushes covered 

 with masses of flower trusses make it ideal for massing and 

 garden effect. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Katharine Pechtold (Verschuren-Pechtold, 1933). Lovely, 

 exquisitely pointed, medium sized buds of old gold and bronzy 

 orange opening into moderately filled blooms of a lovely coppery 

 orange flushed with rose and gold. In addition to its showy 

 color it has a delicate sweet fragrance reminiscent of the old- 

 fashioned Clove Pinks. The plants are bushy and bloom both 

 freely and continuously. It is a fine Rose, each flower containing 

 from 28 to 30 petals which is more than any other Rose of similar 

 color. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Kidway (Pernet-Ducher, 1933). Long, pointed bud and full, 

 shapely flower. Delicate salmon-rose overlying a creamy yellow 

 ground; the lower halves of the petals are of a golden yellow. 

 A pleasing color combination. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Little Beauty (Howard & Smith, 1935). U. S. Plant Patent 

 No. 149. The first of an entirely new race with lovely brilliant 

 cerise blooms. Illustrated in color on page 152; described on 

 page 151. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Lord Lonsdale (Alex. Dickson & Sons, 1933). This is a .startling 

 Rose of a brilliant Daffodil yellow which will not fade even in 

 strong sunlight. The open flowers are very large, fully double, 

 and have a high pointed center. Sweetlj' scented. $1.00 each; 

 $10.00 per doz. 



Lovely (Howard & Smith, 1936). Sparkling soft carmine with 

 salmon pink base. For full description see page 150. $1.00 

 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Luis Brinas (P. Dot, 1934). U. S. Plant Patent No. 102. VVinru-r 

 of the Bagatelle Medal, 1932. This fully double Rose has lovely 

 pointed orange-copper buds opening slowly to starry flowers 

 with high centers. When fully open the color is soft old rose 

 flushed with gold. Mildly fragrant recalling the scent of new 

 mown hay. Of upright growth producing a continuous display 

 of showy blooms. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Malar Ros (Kordes, 1932). A new German Rose with large, 

 pointed, oval-shaped buds carried on rigid stems. The large, 

 rich crimson flowers are fully double. They are remarkably 

 sweet scented — the intense old Rose perfume. It is a first class 

 new variety as fine for cutting as for bedding. $1.00 each; 

 $10,00 per doz. 



Tri-ogen 



This special Rose spray has proved most effective 

 against the two worst rose diseases — mildew and black 

 spot. Yet it is perfectly safe. It also controls all kinds 

 of insect pests besides being a plant stimulant. For com- 

 plete protection apply weekly from early season until 

 severe frost. Trial size $1.50; standard size $4.00; large 

 outfit $6.00; estate kit $20.00. 



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