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GEO. COOLING & SONS’ CATALOGUE OF ROSES. 
NEW ROSES OF 1909. 
We take great care to select and offer only what we consider the best of the New Roses, 
and we think in the following list will be found the choicest and most distinct of those 
introduced during the season of 1909 . Varieties of the past season are printed in bold type 
in the general list. 
The descriptions given are those of the raisers. 
Each. 
3 6 . . AMERICAN PILLAR. [Conard, 1909.] A new single rose, flowers 3 to 6 inches across, colour 
a chaste shade of pink with bright yellow stamens in the centre, followed in the autumn by 
pretty brilliant red seed hips. 
2 6 . . ALBERT JAMES NOTTIDGE [N. Welter, 1909] H.T. Brilliant crimson, well formed upright 
flowers ; a seedling from Caroline Testout crossed with Alfred Colomb. 
2 6 . . ALBERTO N. CALAMET [Soupert et Notting, 1909], Pink, soft flesh white inside petals, fine 
long buds. Highly recommended by the raisers either for exhibition or bedding. 
7 6 . . ALTHEA [W. Paul & Son, 1909] H.T. Beautiful opaque salmon pink, outside of petals flushed 
rose, of charming effect and most handsome as a decorative rose. 
2 6 . . ALINE SCHNEIDER [Nollent, 1909] T. Canary yellow, with deeper centre, large and double and 
very sweetly scented. 
3 6 .. ARTHUR R. GOODWIN [Pernet Ducher, 1909] H.T. Coppery orange red passing to salmon pink 
as the flower opens, fine reddish green foliage ; very distinct and promising. 
2 6 .. BAGATELLE (Rambler) [Soupert et Notting, 1909]. White, with soft rosy shadings, new colour ; 
very vigorous and free. 
2 6 . . BEATRICE [W. Paul & Son, 1908] H.T. Deep rich pink shaded vermilion, outer petals flesh, 
finely recurved. 
2 0 .. CHIN-CHIN (China). Clear sulphur yellow, perpetual blooming ; a sport from Madame E. Resal ; 
good. 
2 G . . COMMANDANT C. J. GRAVEREAUX [Cribier, 1909] H.T. Fiery crimson, lightly shaded 
velvety maroon, purple in centre ; a seedling from F. K. Druschki ; a valuable acquisition. 
2 6 . . COQUINA (Wichuraiana Rambler). Single, porcelain pink with yellow base, a delightful shade of 
colour ; very neat habit. 
7 6 . . COUNTESS OF ILCHESTER [Alex Dickson & Sons, 1909] H.T. Warm crimson'carmine, very 
free and continuous in flowering, of large size. With massive petals, very vigorous and 
most attractive, and handsome deep green foliage. 
7 6 .. CYNTHIA [W. Paul & Son, 1909] H.T. Lemon shaded with white, extra large and full, in the 
way of Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, but of much better habit and growth. 
5 0 . . DOROTHY DENNISON [Alex Dickson & Sons, 1909] Wich. A sport from the well known variety 
Dorothy Perkins ; of a lovely shell-pink shade, the base of petals being creamy white. 
The raisers claim that this is the best of all the sports obtained from the parent variety. 
7 6 . . DUCHESS OF WELLINGTON [Alex Dickson & Sons, 1909] FI.T. Intense saffron yellow, stained 
with rich crimson, which becomes deep saffron yellow as the flower develops ; it resembles 
in substance the well-known Killarney, and is of delightful fragrance. 
2 6 . . ELAINE [W. Paul & Son, 1908] H.T. Palest lemon white ; the buds slightly tipped with flesh 
pink and rose ; petals reflexed ; very free flowering and therefore a most attractive decora- 
tive variety. 
3 0 .. ENTENTE CORDIALE [Guillot, 1909], Nasturtium red on golden yellow ground, reflex of the 
petals salmon yellow ; good. 
2 6 . . EVA DE GROSSOUVRE [Pierre Guillot, 1909] H.T. Salmon carmine or soft salmon pink, very 
large double and globular ; seedling from Belle Siebriet. 
5 0 . . FAIRY [W. Paul & Son, 1909] Rambler. Single, snow white flowers produced in large clusters 
lasting a long time in good condition and continuous in flowering ; a valuable addition to the 
Rambler section. 
7 6 . . F. R. PATZER [Alex Dickson & Sons, 1909] H.T. Creamy buff, back of petals delicate warm 
pink ; as the petals reflex the colour becomes rich orange pink ; a most charming com- 
bination, highly perfumed, distinct and good. 
Our Prices for New Roses will be found to compare favourably with those of any list. We are offering 
many of the Continental varieties at reduced prices. 
