EAST TEXAS, TWO-YEAR-OLD, FIELD GROWN, BUDDED, DORMANT ROSES 
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MRS. PIERRE S. DU PONT—(H. T.) (C. Mallerin, 
1929). Golden yellow. Long-pointed buds of great 
beauty opening to full flowers of excellent form of 
moderate fragrance. 
In favorable locations it is vigorous, healthy, free-flowering, 
excellent either for garden or cutting, and holds its color well, 
especially in part shade or when cut in the bud. In un¬ 
favorable localities, the complaints are that it is not vigorous 
or free-flowering. (Note: Stock short. Please give second 
choice.) 
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”. This variety too new yet to have 
established definitely what can be expected in all sections. 
NATIONAL EMBLEM—(H. T.) (McGredy, 1915). 
Dark crimson, overlaid with still darker shades of 
crimson. Ovoid buds of average size opening to 
full flowers of good form and moderate fragrance. 
Average in growth and blooming habits. 
A favorite with many for 18 years. Long stems make it 
a good cutting variety. 
OPHELIA—(H. T.) (W. Paul, 1912). Salmon-flesh 
in cool weather. Creamy-white in hot. Ideally 
perfect buds, deformed in extreme heat, open to 
full blooms of good form, medium size and of 
remarkably fine fragrance. 
Mildews in unfavorable locations and sometimes attacked by 
blackspot. Usually considered a good grower and bloomer. 
Supposed to have been superseded by its sport, Madame 
Butterfly, but differences slight. A topmost favorite Id years 
ago but there are more good roses now to give it competition. 
Included in the favorite dozen in all three years of 1922, ’23 
and ’24 by all seven districts in which the country was divided, 
in the referendum among members of American Rose Society. 
Classified in the 1925 American Rose Annual as one of the 
“Big Four of Rosedom” showing complete dominance, all 
classes considered, in the 3 year referendum. 
PADRE—(H. T.) (B. R. Cant, 1921). Bright, 
coppery scarlet. Brilliant, long-pointed buds open 
to loose, semi-full blooms of 20 petals. Remarkable 
in general color effect. Tall, upright, vigorous 
grower, having a long-legged appearance. Free 
blooming. Excellent for garden display. 
Long stems but weak necks when cut and not suitable for 
general cutting purposes. Seldom mildews. Slight fragrance. 
Prune lightly. 
PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER—(H. T.) (L. B. 
Coddington, 1930.) (Sensation crossed with Souv. 
de Claudius Pernet). Multicolored. Such a riot of 
color at its best it is almost impossible to describe. 
The long-pointed, full blooms, carried on long, stiff 
stems, are rich buff-yellow, flushed pink and 
combine many shades of cerise-pink, flame-scarlet, 
and yellow. It is particularly brilliant in the cool 
days of fall. 
See different illustrations showing different colors’ it has in 
various sections of the country, depending on weather condi¬ 
tions. In some sections, it apparently does not do so well, 
producing faded blooms and mildewing somewhat. Excellent in 
heat. A vigorous and tall grower with good foliage. Fragrant 
and free blooming. 
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”. Doubtless belongs next to Talisman as 
the most sensational multi-colored rose introduced in recent 
years. It surely belongs in every rose garden. 
Ophelia 
Padre 
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President Herbert Hoover 
Roses for the Living 
