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most always solitary on stems of eighteen inches 
or longer. It is very hardy, being able to with¬ 
stand sub-zero temperatures. The handsome, 
glossy green foliage, green wood and red thorns 
are very ornamental. Annual bloomer. Price (only 
first grude plants) $1.50 each; $15.00 per dozen. 
KATHERINE PECHTOLD. Lovely, exquisitely 
pointed buds of old gold and bronzy orange, 
opening into blooms of a lovely coppery-orange 
flushed with rose and gold. In addition to its 
showy color it has a delicately sweet fragrance 
reminiscent of the old fashioned Clove Pinks. 
Thrifty, vigorous, upright growing plant, pro¬ 
ducing long stems for cutting. 
LYDIA. Long pointed buds and moderately 
large, full, high-centered, perfectly shaped flower 
of an orange-rose color. Of strong, clean, vig¬ 
orous habit and free flowering; moderately fra¬ 
grant. 
MARY HART. A striking red sport of Talis¬ 
man. The bud is maroon-red, opening to well 
formed blossoms of deep velvety blood-red with 
an overglow of amber. Unlike most red roses, 
Mary Hart does not wilt or dry out when cut, 
biit opens perfectly. Price, (only first grade 
plants) $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 
MATADOR. Patent applied for. When shown 
in European shows, it was hailed as a great red 
rose. Our tests have confirmed the opinion. 
Large, full rose, well formed, scarlet crimson 
with deeper silky sheen on the reverse, very 
highly perfumed, vigorous, healthy plant. Price 
(only first grade plants), $1.50 each; $15.00 dozen. 
MRS. L.B. CODDINGTON. One of the very 
finest new pink roses. Buds urn-shaped opening 
into large, clear, pink blooms. An outstanding 
new introduction. Strong growth. 
NIGRETTE. Plant Patent No. 87. The rose 
publicized by news agencies, "The Black Rose of 
Sangerhausen.” Its originator describes it as 
follows: "The flowers are medium size, deep ma¬ 
roon, with blackish, velvet sheen and quite fra¬ 
grant. It is the darkest of roses, appearing al¬ 
most black in cool seasons. The plant is con¬ 
tinuously in bloom. Has created a sensation in 
the European Rose World.” Price, (only first 
grade plants) $2.00 each; $20.00 per dozen. 
PERMANENT WAVE. Polyantha Hybrid. 
Plant Patent No. 107. Its name fits the case. 
The petals are fluted or waved, permanently from 
the bud stage to the finish. Blooms rather large 
for the type, in great clusters. Rosy, pink with 
cerise edges. Handsome plants, may be grown 
tall enough for a low hedge. Price, (only first 
grade plants) $1.50 each; $15.00 per dozen. 
PRINCESS VAN ORANGE. Plant Patent No. 
106. Sensational climbing sport of Gloria Mundi. 
It has strong growth and rich green foliage. The 
branches are literally covered with masses of 
Gloria Mundi red flowers in Polyantha — like 
trusses. The most talked of European climbing 
novelty in many years. Price, (only first grade 
plants) $1.25 each; $12.50 per dozen. 
ROCHESTER. Plant Patent No. 131. Seedling 
of Rev. F. Page-Roberts and Echo. A lovely 
constant flowering bedder of the Roberts type of 
growth and form of bud and flower, with the 
Echo freedom of bloom. The color of the bud is 
like Roberts, with more pronounced carmine 
markings on the reverse of the petals, and more 
blush in the open flower. Foliage heavy and 
disease-resistant; growth vigorous. Always in 
bloom, it is sure to be a great garden favorite. 
Price, (only first grade plants) $1.25 each; $12.50 
per dozen. 
SIR HENRY SEAGRAVE. Large, long, well 
shaped buds and very large, full, beautiful, high- 
centered, double flowers of a deep lemon yellow 
shading deeper at the base. A tree, perpetual, 
sweet scented bloomer. 
SOEUR THERESE. Long, pointed buds are 
chrome-yellow, heavily marked with carmine; the 
open flower is rich golden yellow and holds its 
color well. Sweet briar fragrance. The blooms 
come freely on long cutting stems. The plant 
is extremely hardy and of symmetrical growth. 
An outstanding yellow. 
SOUVENIR. Plant Patent No. 25. A golden 
Talisman, one of the loveliest of Roses. Its 
bloom is a deep, rich golden yellow, and it is a 
prolific producer of fragrant flowers for cutting. 
It is a superb garden variety with all the de¬ 
sirable qualities of the popular Talisman. Price, 
(only first grade plants) $1.00 each; $10.00 per 
dozen. 
SOUV. DE MME. C. CHAMBARD. The open 
buds of coral and yellow open to a fully double 
flower of coral - rose - pink, with a satiny sheen 
which keeps the flower "alive" for days. De¬ 
licious fragrance. The bushes are upright in 
growth and the blooms are produced singly on 
rigid, erect stems. 
TEXAS CENTENNIAL. Patent applied for. A 
sport of President Hoover with all its wonderful 
plant qualities. Color is blood-red toning to ce¬ 
rise red in center. Most striking new red of un¬ 
usual color. Price, (only first grade plants) $1.00 
each; $10.00 per dozen. 
TOKEN. Plant Patent No. 95. Large Ophelia 
shaped bud. The full, double flowers are a single 
toned glowing orange: a unique color. It is a 
free bloomer and has an upright growth in the 
garden. The flowers are very lasting and are 
pleasing at all stages. The glossy foliage is 
disease-resistant. Price, (only first grade plants) 
$1.50 each; $15.00 per dozen. 
WHITE BRIARCLIFF. Patent No. 10S. The 
supreme White Rose of perfect form and glis¬ 
tening, pure white. Plant branching and a con¬ 
tinuous bloomer. The best white rose to date for 
all purposes. Price, (only first grade plants) $1.50 
each; $15.00 per dozen. 
OTHER NEW, SCARCE, EVERBLOOMING ROSES 
Here is a list of roses that have won a definite place in the gardens of rose 
lovers in the last few years. No garden would be complete without many of these 
outstanding varieties. Blooms are produced throughout the growing season. Price: 
First Grade Plants, 45c each. Medium Grade Plants, 30c each. 
ABOL. Delightfully sweet-scented large flower, 
frequently tinged light blush in the bud stage, 
but opening to a pure white, double flower. 
Vigorous bush. 
ARIEL. Bud large, double and lasting. Golden 
yellow, outer edge streaked with crimson. Foli¬ 
age abundant, glossy green and disease-resistant. 
Growth vigorous. 
