D 
EPENDABLE 
ESCRIPTIONS 
Word Pictures —Not “hot air” shots aiming 
to effect the sale of longest blocks of stock; 
not individual preference or self-aggrandizing 
comment; but, a concensus of opinion com¬ 
piled from every available domestic and 
foreign authority, supplemented by observa¬ 
tion and experience. 
Abbreviations—See first page. 
Admiral Ward—(Pernet-Ducher, 1915.) (H. T.) Beautiful 
crimson-red with fieri' and velvety shadings; spherical, black- 
Ish-rcd bud; large, full, rounded flower; large petals, some¬ 
times curved; free and continuous producer; superb, glossy, 
green and bronze foliage; vigorous and erect branching habit; 
splendid bedder. Chateau des Clos Vougeot X unnamed 
variety. 
Aglaia—(See Yellow Rambler.) 
Alexander Hill Gray—(A. Dickson, 1911.) (T.) Deep lemon- 
yellow, similar in color to Marechal Niel, more intense as the 
bloom expands. Large, full flowers with high pointed center 
and perfect form, freely produced and strongly tea perfumed. 
Robust, vigorous and erect. The best pure yellow Tea Rose 
yet offered. Gold Medal N. R. S. 
Alfred Colomb—(Lacharme, 1865.) (H. P.) Cherry-crim¬ 
son; large globular flowers; an erect grower and abundant 
bloomer. 
Amalie do Grelff—(Lambert, 1913.) (H. T.) Brick-rod with 
salmon-rose and orange-yellow center; buds long; large, full 
and very beautifully formed, fragrant; long, stiff stems. 
American Beauty or Mme. Ferd. Jamln—(Ledechaiuc, 1875.) 
Generally conceded to be the most grandly beautiful of Roses 
In size, form and color. Rich red, passing to crimson, very 
delicately veined and shaded and surpassingly fragrant. 
American Pillar—(Dr. W. Van Fleer, 1909.) (C. P.)—Large 
single flowers of rich rosy-pink, approaching brilliant carmine. 
Just a glint of white at center and golden-yellow stamens, a 
profusion of bloom almost covering the foliage. Grows thick, 
vigorous canes and broad dark green leaflets, tough, shining 
nnd insect proof. A new and valuable climber originated by 
the U. S. Government Department of Plant Introduction. 
Anna de Diesbaoh or Glory of Paris—(Lacharme, 1859.) (H. 
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