Peyton A. Ellison :: :: :: :: Dallas, Texas 
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Plant Ellison s Roses for Fragrance and Beauty 
Etoile de Hollande 
Francis Scott Key 
ETOILE de FRANCE—(H. T.) (Pernet-Ducher, 
1904). Velvety crimson. An old-time favorite for 
30 years, still hard to beat. 
Large, full blooms on strong stems good for cutting. Fades 
in extreme heat, but when cut in the bud holds color well in 
the house. Free-bloomer. Strong grower. Balls when cold and 
wet. Stands up well in hot and dry locations. 
Included in the favorite dozen in 1924 by the Gulf Coast 
District in the referendum among members of American Rose 
Society. 
ETOILE de HOLLANDE—(H. T.) (Verschuren & 
Sons, 1919). Velvety crimson. Perfect in bud, half¬ 
open or full blown. Its brilliant red blooms are 
irresistible. 
Strong, upright grower and a free bloomer. Healthy. Praised 
highly everywhere by everyone. Holds its color remarkably well. 
Likes half shade best. Almost faultless from every standpoint. 
Included in every favorite dozen by both amateurs and ex¬ 
perts. Cannot be praised too highly. Signally honored by 
being included as first in the twelve Hybrid Tea “favorite 
roses” selected by “experts” in the 1929 American Rose Annual. 
FRANCIS SCOTT KEY—(H. T.) (John Cook, 
1913.) (Radiance crossed with an unnamed crimson 
seedling). Rich crimson. Good form. Large size, 
having 92 petals. 
Very lasting either for garden display or when cut. Fades in 
hot sun, but holds color well when cut in the bud. Balls when 
cold and wet. Bushy growth of average to good vigor. Shy 
bloomer in some sections. Does best in hot locations and a 
fine, dependable variety for the South. Moderately fragrant 
and usually healthy. A great favorite for twenty years. 
FRANK W. DUNLOP— (H. T.) (Dunlop, introduced 
by C. H. Totty Co., 1920.) (Mrs. Chas. E. Russell 
crossed with Mrs. Geo. Shawyer). 
Deep rose-pink. Large, pointed buds open to full, fragrant 
blooms on long stems. Free-flowering and good for garden 
display or cutting. Strong and healthy grower. 
GOLDEN OPHELIA—(H. T.) (B. R. Cant, 1918). 
Golden yellow center, yellow-cream at edges. Sport 
of Ophelia, but a shorter, smaller and less pointed 
bud, although center lasts longer. Slight fragrance. 
Fair in growth and foliage. Good stems for cutting, but not 
as stout as Ophelia. Does best in half shade in hot locations. 
Much better than average yellow for general garden use. 
GRUSS AN TEPLITZ—(H. T.) (Geschwind, 1897.) 
(Paxton crossed with Fellemberg, crossed with Papa 
Gontier and then lastly crossed with Gloire des 
Rosomanes). Velvety crimson, shaded maroon. 
Short bud, opens flat and loose, medium size and 
extremely fragrant. 
It is equaled by few and surpassed by none in its sweet 
perfume and remarkably free-blooming habit. 
Usually called a Hybrid Tea, but is a China or Bengal rose 
in character, and is in a class by itself and good anywhere. 
Shrub type in appearance. Should be planted to itself where 
it will have plenty of room to get its full growth of five or 
six feet in height and the same in diameter. Prune but little 
if at all, merely cutting out dead branches. Exceedingly fine 
for garden display, but not good for cutting. Vigorous and 
healthy. Hardy over a wide section and especially a favorite 
in colder sections of the country where roses of its general 
desirability are almost non-existent. 
Always included in favorite dozens by amateurs and experts 
alike. Tied for fourth place in the twelve Hybrid Tea “favorite 
roses” selected by “experts” in the 1’929 American Rose Annual 
but not included in final dozen because not considered a Hybrid 
Tea, but in a class by itself. Included in all three years of 
1922, ’23 and ’24 in Eastern, Central and Genera) Southern Dis¬ 
tricts ; 1922 and ’24 in New England and 1923 and ’24 in West¬ 
ern District, in referendum among membership of American 
Rose Society. 
Roses for the Living 
