EAST TEXAS, TWO-YEAR-OLD, FIELD GROWN, BUDDED, DORMANT ROSES 
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My Roses Are Sure to Please 
HADLEY—(H. T.) (Montgomery Co., 1914.) (Lib¬ 
erty crossed with Richmond and then crossed with 
a seedling and finally crossed with General Mac- 
Arthur). Rich, velvety crimson shading to darkest 
black purple. Full and attractive in form. Healthy. 
Usually good stems for cutting. Very fragrant. 
Blues in heat, but, when cut in the bud, holds its 
color satisfactorily in the house. Moderate in 
growth and bloom, except in the hot house, where it 
is a strong grower and free bloomer. Best in the 
cool weather of fall. 
Generally regarded as one of the best reds. Popular for 20 
years. Included in the favorite dozen in 1924 by the Western 
District, in the referendum among members of American Rose 
Society. 
JOANNA HILL—(H. T.) (J. H. Hill Co., 1928.) 
(Mme. Butterfly crossed with Miss Amelia Gude). 
Cream-yellow flushed orange. Similar in color to 
the old favorite, Mrs. Aaron Ward. Long-pointed 
buds open to full blooms of fine form. Long stems. 
Sometimes weak necks. Slight fragrance. General 
good reports by American Rose Society member¬ 
ship, but criticized as often not producing its fine 
blooms with sufficient freedom. 
Greatly honored by being placed in Class Two of newer roses 
in 1933 American Rose Annual, “representing roses highly ap¬ 
proved but which have definite shortcomings or have not been 
generally successful”. When it is good, it is very, very good, 
but often a slow grower and scant bloomer. A new variety 
that cannot yet be judged with finality. Probably does best 
when pruned hard. 
JONKHEER J. L. MOCK—(H. T.) (M. Leenders & 
Co., 1909.) (Mme. Caroline Testout crossed with 
Mme. Abele Chattaney). Beautiful two-toned pink, 
being a clear, imperial pink on the inside of the 
petals, the outside being silvery rose. Very full. 
Strong, tall grower. Free-blooming on long, stiff 
stems excellent for cutting. Moderate fragrance. 
Likes hot, dry weather. Balls and mildews when 
cold and wet. Liked best in the South, Central 
West and West. Good in the bud or open flower. 
It has sustained its popularity 25 years and still in strong 
demand. Included in the favorite dozen, in all three years of 
1922, ’23 and ’24 by the Central district and in 1924 by the 
Gulf Coast district, in the referendum among members of 
American Rose Society. 
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VIKTORIA—(H. T.) (P. 
Lambert, 1891.) (Coquet de Lyon crossed with Lady 
Mary Fitzwilliam). Ivory-white, sometimes de¬ 
scribed as primrose and cream-white. Beautiful 
buds open to very full flowers of fine form. Mod¬ 
erate fragrance. Healthy foliage. Good for garden 
decoration with long stems fine for cutting. Usually 
vigorous and above average in blooming qualities in 
favorable locations, but sometimes weak in growth 
and bloom. Liked best in the South and Central 
West on to California. Popular for over 40 years, 
with a strong sustained demand every season. 
Included in the favorite dozen in 1923 and ’24 by the Central 
district; 1922, ’23 and ’24 in general Southern district; and 
1922 and ’24 in Gulf Coast district, in the referendum among 
members of American Rose Society. 
Joanna Hill 
K. A. Viktoria 
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Roses for the Living 
