CROMWELL GARDENS, CROMWELL, CONN. 



The " Cromwell Gardens Best Twelve' 



Frequontly wo aro rcHiucstccl to name a li 

 more genoral way, \vc have selected twelve ot w 

 this selection, \vi' have c; 



ri'fulh 



isiclercd the threi 



t patron.s in a 

 1. In making 



!\"Iel'il've U> ill' t'lu ' Vest' ' aVl'-an?imTl''v;n'u't'iI's ''f. 'r 1 1;<'' 'flanh' 

 (lualities that are most es.se.itial to a desuaMe LcLlin^ Ko.se. 



1. Freedom in flo%vpring, by which we mean varieties that will flower profusely, not only in .Inne, hut until tl)(> season closes. 



2. Constitution. Hardy enough to over-Winter with slight protection and sufiiciently vigorous to resist fimgous pests. 



3. Color. Although this important feature is largely a matter of taste, the selection includes only the colors that are 

 generally popular. 



It should be understood that under adverse conditions almost any Rose is subject to mildew. Under ordinary cul- 

 ture, the varieties selected are mildew-resisting kinds, extremely free in flowering, and altogether the most desirable in their 

 particular shade or color; varieties that have proved of such merit for garden culture that we are plea.sed to a.s.sociate witl 



them tl 



ue '■ ( roniw ell Gardens," as an evidence of final approval. 



These Roses are all two-year-old plants and are offered from large pots for May and later delivery: 

 per dozen. The collection of twelve varieties for S5.00. 



Radiance. An American-bred Rose of so many excellent qualities 



that it may be considered the best bedding Rose in this color. The 



flowers are large, perfect in form, and are produced with exceeding 



freedom, the strong, vigorous, branchy growths invariably terminating 



in one or more flowers of a bright, carmine salmon shade, mingled 



with rose, shading to a coppery yellow at the base of the petals. The 



American Rose Society officially recognized its merit by awarding it a 



Silver Medal, 1914, as the most \aluable addition to the Rose for 



garden culture in this climate; the highest distinction yet awarded 



a bedding Rose in America. 

 Madame Leon Paine. An entirely distinct and beautiful Rose. 



Silvery salmon, center shading from yellow to orange, elongated 



bud opening into a large, full flower. Fragrant, very floriferous, 



and of easy culture. A fine garden or bedding variety. 

 Miss Cynthia Forde. Deep, brilliant, rose pink, shading to an attract- 

 ive, light, rosy pink. An unusually well-built, large Rose, of good 



habit, flowering profusely at all times. DeUghtfuIly fragrant. 

 Laurent Carle. BriUiant, velvety carmine; long bud, opening into 



a large, well-formed, fragrant flower; vigorous and very free flowering. 



Roses of this color that are good bedders are all too scarce, but we 



have no hesitation in recommending this sterling variety as one of 



the best for garden purposes. 



50c. each, $5.00 



Madame Leon Paine 



Mrs. Aaron Ward. Deep Indian yellow at the center of 

 the flower, shading to primrose yellow toward the edges 

 of the petals, the whole occasionally washed soft salmon 

 pink as the flower expands. Hardy and very floriferous. 

 In our estimation this is one of the best Roses in this color. 



Killarney Queen. The " Killarney " Rose is perhaps the 

 most widely known and pojnilar garden itose. Killarney 

 Queen, an imiiroved variety, is in ever.\- way superior as a 

 bedding variety. The growth is stroiif^er and nioi-e robust 

 in appearance, the foliage being larger and of a deep, lie.altliy 

 hue. Color, sparkling, cerise i)ink, sliadiiig to a liuliter 

 pink at the ba.se of the jx-tals; long, pointed bud which 

 opens into an exceedingly large, well-formed flower, if any- 

 thing, more handsome when full blown than in the bud form. 



Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Soft, pearly white, shailing to 

 creamy yellow. Very double and sweetly fragrant. The 

 formation of the flower is exquisite; growth erect and 

 strong. A distinct and beautiful Rose, possessing nviny 

 sterling qualities. Highly recommended, but one that 

 requires more careful protection during the AA'iiiter ing a 

 trifle le.ss hardy than the others of this set. With ample 

 protection it invariably Winters well. 



