NOVELTY ROSES, 1917 
All 1 < rics on this page were introduced within the last five years, and the majority of them within the last two years. 
Must of them are o.Iered in field-grown, budded stock, subject, in some cases, to safe arrival from Europe. When ordering, 
,’lranc name a second choice. 
INTRODUCERS’ DESCRIPTIONS, ABBREVIATED 
HlMIRAL WARD. H.T. Beautiful crimson-red, shaded 2-jr. 
, with fiery red and velvety purple; large, full, globular 
V llower, with large petals sometimes curved; spherical, 
blackish red bud; very vigorous grower of spreading 
and erect, branching habit; large, glossy green, bronzed 
loliage.i-year size, 75 cts., postpaid. .$1 50 
AUGUSTUS HARTMAN. H.T. Brilliant geranium- 
red, flushed with orange, sometimes bright cerise; flowers 
of large size and beautifully formed. The color is very 
•unking. It obtained the Silver Medal on many occa- 
sions as “the best bloom in the show,” and the N. R. S. 
Gold Medal at the Botanical Gardens, 1914. 1 00 
CONSTANCE. A.B. A very vigorous grower, of spreading, 
branching habit; glossy green foliage; long, orange- 
yellow bud, streaked with crimson; large, full-globular 
flower of beautiful cadmium-yellow coloring, passing to 
golden yellow. 2 00 
O. AMEDEE HAMMOND. H.T. The color is cadmium, 
A or deep apricot-egg-yolk, shading off to fawn or delicate 
buff. Blooms large, full, perfectly formed, opening well in 
all weathers and carried on erect stems. Very floriferous 
and very fragrant. Awarded Gold Medal, N. R. S., and 
several Certificates. 2 00 
GORGEOUS. H.T. A strong grower, vigorous and free 
branching, with lovely olive-green foliage. Flowers large, 
full and exquisitely formed; produced in endless pro¬ 
fusion; deep orange, flushed copper-yellow and heavily 
veined with reddish copper. 1 5° 
MARGARET DICKSON HAMILL. H.T. An out¬ 
standing and magnificent Rose. Its delicate, solid, maize- 
straw-colored, deep, shell-like petals are edge-flushed 
f with most delicate carmine on back of petals. Deli¬ 
ciously and powerfully fragrant. Gold Medal, N. R. S. 2 00 
MRS. AMBROSE RICCARDO. H.T. Deep honey- 
yellow, overlaid brighter yellow; of great size and sub¬ 
stance. Amongst yellow Roses this is the largest of all 
yet raised; free-flowering; delightfully sweet perfume. 
Silver-Gilt Medal, N. R. S. 
MRS. BERTRAM J. WALKER. H.T. Very distinct, 
dear, bright cerise-pink, a shade of color quite novel 
and unlike that of any other known Rose. The color is 
even and dense throughout the flower and does not fade 
with age. A garden Rose of splendid bedding properties 
and a good exhibition Rose. Gold Medal, N. R. S. 
MRS. GEORGE GORDON. H.T. Large, full and exquis¬ 
itely formed with high-pointed center; bright rosy pink, 
flushed silvery pink at the edges of the petals, which 
are nicely reflexed; base of petals yellowish pink. 
T MRS. HUGH DICKSON. H.T. " The petals are large 
and of excellent substance and the flower of superb build, 
with high-pointed center and beautiful outline; deep 
1 ream with heavy suffusion of orange and apricot. 
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MRS. WEMYSS QUIN. H.T. Intense lemon-chrome, 
»hich is washed with a delicate, but solid, maddery 
mange, giving it a rare depth of color—virtually a 
gulden orange, which opens deep canary yellow. 50 
MURIEL DICKSON. A.H. A glorious bedding Rose 
«hich for massing and cutting has no rivals. Buds are 
long, elegant, pointed, and freely produced from June 
uni il late autumn. Deep reddish copper in the bud state, 
paling with age to cherry-red, with coppery shadings, 
f .old Medal, N. R. S.; Award of Merit, R. H. S. 1 50 
OPHELIA. H.T. Salmon-flesh color, shaded with rose. 2 -rr. 
The blooms come on strong stems, and the perfectly 
formed flowers are very lasting when cut. This variety 
has made such a record for itself since it was introduced 
that it is qualified to be classed with the very best. A 
Rose that wins the admiration of everyone. Highly 
commended.l-yr., 30 cts., postpaid. .$0 60 
QUEEN MARY. H.T. Deep, bright canary-yellow, 
shaded lemon-chrome, petals crayoned with pure deep 
carmine. A charming color combination and most 
delightful contrast, as the colors do not commingle; delight¬ 
fully perfumed.. I 00 
WILLIAM COOPER. H.T. Deep rich lake-red. A fine, 
bold, handsome flower, produced in endless profusion; 
one of the finest garden Roses of recent years, produced 
freely and continuously throughout the season. Growth 
vigorous; flowers very large and full. Silver-Gilt Medal, 
N. R. S. 1 50 
WILLOWMERE. H.T. Rich shrimp-pink, shaded yellow 
in the center and toning to carmine-pink toward the edge 
of petals; very large, full flowers of elongated cup- 
shape.. ...l-yr., 25c., ppd... 50 
The beautiful yellow thrub Rose, Hugonlt (we page 8) 
West Grove, Penna. 
Rose Specialists 
