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fusion of long canes and resists both mildew and black spot 
and makes most rapid growth/' 
Richmond—(Hill, 1905.) (H. T.) Scarlet-crimson of a most 
brilliant hue; long pointed buds and beautifully striking flow¬ 
ers on tall, erect stems; handsome dark foliage; a rapid grower 
and constant producer. One of the most successful new fore* 
ing Roses of recent years, a seedling from Lady Battersea, fer¬ 
tilized by Liberty. 
Robert Duncan—(A. Dickson, 1897.) (H. P.) Bright rosy- 
crimson, with large shell-shaped petals and perfectly formed 
flowers. A favorite Irish hybrid of vigorous growth and 
abundant bloom. 
Robin Hood—(Hill, 1912.) (H. T.) Glorious rosy-scarlet 
color at once soft, bright and lasting; bloom full and of beau¬ 
tiful form. Heavily caned and profuse in foliage; a ready 
grower and free producer. 
Roger Lambelin— (Schwartz, 1S90.) (H. P.) A striking 
oddity; dark, glowing crimson with a contrasting whito band 
on irregular edges of petals shaped similarly to a double Pe¬ 
tunia. Hardy, vigorous and fragrant. 
Rose-Pink Ophelia—(Breitmeyer, 1917.) (H. T.) Salmon- 
pink of an even shade similar to “My Maryland;" creamy- 
pink inside at base of petals and pure pink outside; a true 
“Ophelia" sport with identical foliage. 
Rosarie—(Witterstaetter, 1917.) (C. P.) True ceriso-plnk; 
good grower and producer; sport from “Tausendsclioen." 
Russel’s Cottage—(America, 1900.) (Mtf.) Dark red; very 
double and full; a strong grower and profuse bloomor. 
Safrano— (Beauregard, 1839.) (T.) Bright apricot-yellow, 
changing to orange-fawn, reverse of petals tinted with flesh- 
pink; splendid buds and fine star-shaped flowers; vigorous, 
productive and fragrant 
Salet—(Lacharme, 1854.) (M.) Rose-pink, very largo, full 
and beautifully mossed. 
Senateur Mascurand—(Pernet-Ducher, 1909.) (H. T.) Am¬ 
ber-yellow with yolk-of-egg center, toning to high sulphur- 
yellow on outer edges of petals; large, full and globular flowors 
of perfect shape; a strong, healthy grower and a free and 
constant bloomer. A truly yellow Rose. 
Seven Sisters or Grevllle—(America, 1900.) (Mtf.) Flowors 
In large clusters varying from rosy-red to blush-white, several 
shades being frequently found in the same cluster. Our stock 
is of the true variety. 
Shower of Gold—(Paul, 1910.) (H. W.) Deep golden-yellow 
and orange flowers borne in splendid trusses forming a mass of 
bloom. Extremely long laterals are densely clad with a beau¬ 
tiful WIchuralana foliage, the leaves on upper side a vivid, 
glossy green, the under side and stems a reddish-brown shot 
with a silvery sheen. 
Silver Moon—(P. Henderson, 1910.) (H. W.) Clear silvery- 
white with a mass of bright yellow stamens; petals of splendid 
substance and beautifully cupped; exceedingly large and fra¬ 
grant flowers; growth vigorous and very free blooming 
Sir Thomas Lipton—(Conard, 1904.) (H. R.) The best 
double white Rose in its class, beautiful and constant in bloom, 
of most vigorous habit and iron-clad constitution. 
Snowflake—(See Marie Lambert.) 
Snow Queen—(See Frau Karl Druschkl.) 
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