Eskimo Beauty Roses 
Hardiest Roses in Cultivation 
The Rugosa roses and their Hybrids, commonly 
known as the Eskimo Beauties, are the hardiest race of 
roses in cultivation. They are not only suited to the 
coldest Northern States, but do equally as well in the 
South and West; in the mountains and at the sea shore; 
in fact they will grow most anywhere, requiring no core 
or protection and will adapt themselves perfectly in 
rough places and neglected corners of your yard. They 
are valuable for their resistance to insects, disease, 
blight, etc., and their ability to thrive under all sorts of 
adverse conditions, withstanding almost anything ex¬ 
cept prolonged drought or excessive moisture. 
They make dense compact shrubs 4 to (5 feet in height 
and are very useful as well as ornamental both as speci¬ 
men plants and in the shrubbery border. They are the 
most dependable of all roses and should be liberally 
planted. 
A severe pruning immediately following the spring 
blooming period will bring an abundance'of bloom 
late summer and fall. 
through 
Gruss an Aachen (Photo taken Oct. 16th) 
AGNES. Coppery- 
yellovv buds opening to ivory-yellow. A wonderful new variety developed by the 
Canadian Government and one of the hardiest. A fine double rose, richly fragrant 
and the only yellow Hybrid Rugosa. 
AMELIE GRAVEREAUX. Large, full double, carmine-red flowers changing to 
“American Beauty’’ red as the blooms develop. A new variety and one of the 
finest of the Hybrid Rugosas. The flowers are' produced in profusion during June 
and again in the fall. 
BELLE POITEVINE. Full double flowers of bright rose produced in loose clusters 
and in flower continuously from June until frost. Its dense growth, good foliage, 
and extreme hardiness make it ideal for hedges. 
F. J. GROOTENDORST (Everblooming Carnation Rose). Small, bright red, dou¬ 
ble fringed flowers produced in large clusters resembling bouquets of red carnations. 
Blooms profusely from spring until frost. A very vigorous plant, growing to a 
height of 6 feet. When kept trimmed to a height of about 4 feet it makes a fine 
everblooming hedge. A very desirable shrub, and we consider it the most depend¬ 
able rose in existence. 
SIR THOMAS LIPTON. Flowers perfectly double; pure white; very fragrant; 
borne in profusion in the spring and sparingly through the summer and fall. 
Extremely hardy. 
F. J. Grootendorst 
PRICES 
postpaid. 
All varieties of Eskimo Beautv Roses, in two-vear-old, 
" ” 60c each; 4 for $1.80; 10 for $3.80, 
field 
grown stock, 
98 Prevent Mildew and Black Spot on Roses with Grape and Rose Dust. See page 124 
Hardy Everblooming Baby Roses 
Baby Doll 
The most truly everblooming of all Roses. They are practically never out of 
flower during the entire season. 
Border your flower beds or garden walks with these delightful Roses and have a 
continuous mass of bloom from early spring until after frost. The growth is rapid 
and symmetrical, although dwarf in size, with an average height of less than 
18 inches, which makes a most desirable combination for edgings and borders; 
unsurpassed for cemetery planting. Being perfectly hardy, low in growth and 
continuous bloomers, they are taking the place of Geraniums and other bedding 
plants, for once planted they are there to stay and increase in beauty yearly. 
BABY DOLL. Buds and blooms are of perfect form and finish, resembling 
miniature tea roses. Exquisite for cutting. Makes a magnificent show in the 
open ground, always blooming from early spring until late fall. The tips of the 
petals are vivid scarlet, then mellow down through shades of pink into saffron, 
lavender and gold, finally into deep old gold, a combination extraordinary and 
pleasing. Two-year-old, field grown plants, 60c each; 3 for $1.35, postpaid. 
ELSE POULSEN. Large, Single, bright rose-pink flowers produced in large 
clusters. Erect, vigorous plants. Taller than most Polyanthas, often reaching a 
height of 3 feet. Two-year-old, field grown plants, 60c each; 3 for $1.35, post¬ 
paid. 
GRUSS AN AACHEN. The blooms produced in early summer and fall are deep pink while 
those during hot weather fade to a lighter color. The large, fragrant flowers, 1% to 2 inches 
across, are produced freely in massive clusters of 6 to 20 blooms. Never out of bloom from 
June until late fall. The picture below was taken in our gardens October 16, 1937. In spite 
of its name, we have found Gruss an Aachen to- be the most satisfactory Rose of the Poly- 
antha class. Two-year-old, field grown plants, 60c each; 3 for $1.35, postpaid. 
SPARKLER. The best red Polyantha. The semi-double flowers are brilliant, sparkling- 
icd. averaging one inch in diameter, and are produced in dense, massive clusters of 25 to 50 
blooms. Free-flowering, sho-wy and very outstanding in any garden. Also makes a fine pot 
plant. Two-year-old, field grown plants, 60c each; 3 for $1.35, postpaid. 
SUNSHINE. One of the showiest and the nearest yellow Polyantha yet introduced. The 
flowers are of medium size and full double. Golden orange when first opening and later 
changing to soft pink with a yellow base. If cut in bud and allowed to open away from 
sunlight, it will retain its original richness of color. Very fragrant. Two-year-old, field 
grown plants, 65c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
SWEETHEART (Cecile Brunner). Small, well shaped buds of the Tea Rose type. The 
flowers are light pink with a yellow base. Free-flowering. Two-year-old, field grown plants-, 
65c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
