General Lid of BUSH ROSES 
TEAS, HYBRID TEAS, HYBRID PERPETUALS 
AND POLYANTHAS 
(Varieties of recent introduction are marked 
* and date of introduction given.) 
*Amelia Earhart. (1929) A stunning 
flower graduating from a deep yellow center 
to cream at outer edges with warm blush 
tints; large ovoid buds; foliage exceptionally 
good. Patented. $1.50. 
American Beauty. H.P. Crimson-carmine, 
shaded deep pink, very fragrant. 50c. 
♦Annie Brandt. (1930) Nicely modelled 
buds of creamy salmon opening to fairly 
double blooms. Individually lovely but not 
brilliant enough for mass effect. 75c. 
Angele Pernet. H.T. Orange. Described 
on page 28. 50c. 
Austrian Copper. Plant this brilliant old 
favorite among shrubbery where it will not 
be disturbed. Prune lightly or not at all. 
Single blooms, petals orange-red on inside, 
yellow on reverse. Occasional flowers are 
entirely yellow. 50c. 
*Autumn. H.T. (1928) As the name sug¬ 
gests, this rose is of mingled shades of burnt 
orange and red. Somewhat like President 
Herbert Hoover but smaller, darker and more 
double. 50c. 
Betty Uprichard. H.T. Buds coppery red; 
flowers semi-double; color a charming 
salmon pink with reverse of petals orange- 
cerise. 50c. 
♦Betty Sutor. H.T. (1929) Long, pointed 
buds opening to fully double blooms of pale 
rosy-pink; slightly fragrant. 50c. 
CECIL 
♦Billy Boiler. (1927) An Australian 
introduction with large flowers of dazzling 
red borne on very long, upright shoots. An 
unusual rose that is praised by everyone who 
has grown it. 75c. 
Briarcliff. H.T. An improved Columbia. 
High-centered buds of excellent form, color 
bright pink; stems long, stiff and nearly 
thornless. 50c. 
♦Caledonia. H.T. (1928) This is the best 
pure white rose of recent years. Buds are 
extra long and open very slowly. Sometimes 
inclined to ball but exquisitely lovely when 
well grown. 60c. 
Cecil. H.T. Very large, single flowers of 
clear, golden yellow. Combines beautifully 
with other garden flowers. Resistant to 
mildew and almost constantly in bloom. 
Ranks with Isobel and Irish Elegance in 
desirability. 50c. 
Cecil Brunner. Poly. The best known and 
most popular baby rose for garden purposes. 
Small, long-pointed buds with daintily 
reflexed petals; flowers double, bright pink 
with touch of gold at base of petals; slightly 
fragrant; borne in large, loose clusters on 
long, strong stems. A continuous bloomer. 
50c. 
Chas. P. Kilham. H.T. Coppery-pink. 
Described on page 28. 50c. 
♦Comtesse Vandal. H.T. (1932) This new 
European rose is the sensation of the year 
having taken five European Gold Medals. 
The long pointed buds are of coral and 
salmon suffused with gold. Patented. $1.00. 
♦Condesa de Sastago. H.T. (1933) Yellow 
and rose. Described on page 27. 75c. 
Crested Moss. In addition to their senti¬ 
mental appeal, the old fashioned moss roses 
have delightful fragrance. This variety has 
beautiful buds opening to very double dark 
rose flowers. 50c. 
Cuba. H.T. Brilliant orange-scarlet buds of 
great length which open to large, almost 
single flowers of Vermillion and orange. A 
gorgeous bedding rose. 50c. 
“Dally Mail.” (See Mme. Edouard Herriot) 
50c. 
Dainty Bess. H.T. Single pink. Described 
on page 28. 50c. 
We ship bare root roses postpaid in 
California from December 5th until 
March 20th. For points outside California 
add 10 percent to the order for postage 
charges. Overpayments will be refunded. 
After March 20th we can supply most 
varieties growing in pots. These must be 
shipped by express at expense of customers. 
CHAS. P. KILHAM 
DAME EDITH HELEN 
[29] 
Roses 
CALIFORNIA NURSERY COMPANY 
