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MME. COCHET-COCHET. (C. Mallerin, 
1934.) Pal. 129. Long-pointed, coppery 
pink buds, flushed with orange, open to 
fragrant, cupped flowers of soft salmon- 
pink, glistening with a satiny sheen. 20 to 
40 petals. $1 each. 
MME. CROIBIER. (J. Gaujard, 1935.) 
Bright, unfading salmon flowers on long 
stems. Strong growth. $1.50 each. 
MME. EDOUARD HERRIOT. (Pernet- 
Ducher, 1913.) D. Brilliant orange-red 
flowers of nice form on a low-spreading, 
thorny plant. 
This is the famous Daily Mail Rose. 
While it fades quickly, the newly opened 
flowers are most brilliant. 15 petals. 
MME. JOSEPH PERRAUD. See page 5. 
MME. JULES BOUCHE. (J. Croibier & 
Sons, 1911.) Perfectly formed, long- 
pointed buds and high-centered flowers of 
pure white with a slight pink tint in the 
center at first; moderately fragrant. 
Healthy plants, always in bloom. Many 
rosarians believe this to be the finest white 
Rose. 34 petals. 
MME. JULES GUERIN. (J. Gaujard, 
1931.) Yellow, changing to cream as the 
bloom develops. Nice plants with bronzy 
green foliage. 
A strong grower with enormous flowers on 
heavy stems. Good for exhibiting and best 
in early summer. Similar to Amelia Earhart. 
40 petals. $1 each. 
MME. LEON PAIN. (P. Guillot, 1904.) 
Lovely double, soft flesh-pink flowers of 
excellent form; moderately fragrant. Plants 
medium in height. 
One of the oldest Roses, yet we know of no 
other Rose that can outflower it, outlive it, 
or compare with its lovely clean color. It 
never fails. 43 petals. 
MRS. AARON WARD. (Pernet-Ducher, 
1907.) D. Tidy-shaped little buds of 
golden buff. Attractive, double, tawny 
gold and pink flowers; moderately fragrant. 
Low-growing. 
Named for the wife of the late Admiral 
Ward, and the pride of his garden when this 
rosarian was alive. 50 petals. 
MRS. CHARLES BELL. (Mrs. Charles 
Bell, 1917.) T. A sport of Red Radiance, 
with fragrant flowers of similar form but 
of an exquisite delicate shell-pink coloring. 
The only Rose of this color. 27 petals. 
MRS. ERSKINE PEMBROKE THOM. 
(Howard & Smith, 1926.) Pure, unfading, 
fragrant yellow flowers of fine form. Beau¬ 
tiful growth. Very hardy. One of the best 
yellows. 43 petals. 
MRS. HENRY BOWLES. (Chaplin Bros., 
1921.) A superb Rose, a dark glowing 
pink. Large fragrant flowers, perfectly 
formed and abundantly produced on 
strong stems. Vigorous plants. 52 petals. 
MRS. HENRY MORSE. (S. McGredy & 
Son, 1919.) Perfectly formed flowers 
furnishing two contrasting shades of pink; 
sweet-scented. Medium growth. 50 petals. 
MRS. J. D. RUSSELL. (Bees, Ltd., 1930.) 
Very fragrant flower of rich, velvety, 
deep crimson, maroon center, almost black 
in certain lights. Vigorous; profuse 
bloomer. 40 petals. 
MRS. LOVELL SWISHER. (Howard & 
Smith, 1926.) Large flowers of salmon- 
pink and gold, changing to flesh-pink at 
edges. Strong grower and a free bloomer. 
An almost forgotten American Rose— 
worth keeping. 42 petals. 
MRS. PAUL GOUDIE. See page 6. 
MRS. PIERRE S. DU PONT. (C. Mallerin, 
1929.) Nicely formed buds and double 
flowers of rich red-gold, almost orange in 
the depths of petals; spicy fragrance. 
Flowers resemble Ophelia in shape. 
A yellow Rose which blooms all the time 
and supplies good flowers. The plants are 
bushy and the glossy foliage is attractive. 
Highly recommended. 42 petals. 
MRS. SAM McGREDY. (S. McGredy & 
Son, 1929.) Color is scarlet-orange, 
changing to copper as the blooms mature; 
delicately perfumed. Branching plants 
with red canes and beautiful bronzy 
foliage. 
One of the most beautiful Roses grown, and 
certainly a good-looking plant. 40 petals. 
See in color on page 15. 
MRS. W. E. NICKERSON. (S. McGredy 
& Son, 1927.) A tall-growing plant offering 
a profusion of long, slender, silvery pink 
buds opening to semi-double, moderately 
fragrant flowers with enormous petals 
tinted with gold and salmon shades in 
the center. 25 petals. 
NATIONAL FLOWER GUILD. (C. 
Mallerin, 1927.) T. Full, double, fragrant 
flowers of unfading scarlet-red. Tall, 
branching plants with healthy, leathery, 
rich green foliage. 
An extra-hardy Rose of unusually strong 
growth. It blooms freely all season—quite at 
home in mixed shrubbery plantings. 40 
petals. 
OPHELIA. (W. Paul & Son, 1912.) Nicely 
formed, creamy white flowers with pale 
pink stains. A perfect cut-flower. 
We recommend this old garden favorite. 
Should be in every Rose-bed. 28 petals. 
OSWALD SIEPER. (M. Krause, 1932.) 
Large, double, nicely formed white 
flowers with sulphur-yellow centers; rich 
Tea fragrance. 
A fine white Rose for exhibition purposes. 
82 petals. $1 each. 
PADRE. (B. R. Cant & Sons, 1921.) Bright 
coppery scarlet; fragrant. 17 petals. 
$1 each. 
PHYLLIS GOLD. See page 6. 
PICTURE. (S. McGredy & Son, 1932.) 
Splendidly formed, medium-sized flowers 
of velvety rose-pink, the petals pleasingly 
reflexed. 
Well named, as both form and color are 
very lovely. A fine cutting Rose; unusually 
free blooming. 34 petals. $1 each. 
PINK DAWN. (Howard & Smith, 1935.) 
A fine deep rose-pink flower, opening to 
lively pink with an orange base; sweetly 
fragrant. Vigorous, upright habit. 
One of the best of the modern pink Roses. 
Many good qualities and may soon rank 
with Radiance. 60 petals. See in color on 
page 15. $1 each. 
PINK PRINCESS. See page 6 . 
POINSETTIA. See page 6. 
POLAR BEAR. See page 6. 
POLLY. (G. Beckwith & Son, 1927.) 
Fine pointed buds and large, high-centered, 
fragrant flowers of soft, dainty pink. 
Develops deep, glowing gold tones toward 
autumn. 35 petals. 
PORTADOWN FRAGRANCE. (S. 
McGredy & Son, 1931.) D. Brilliant 
orange-salmon-pink, flushed orange-scar¬ 
let, with a silken sheen. Large, very 
fragrant, full flowers. 50 petals. 
PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER. (L. 
B. Coddington, 1930.) T. Large flowers of 
flaming scarlet and yellow in the bud, 
opening to soft creamy yellow with scarlet 
markings. Vigorous plants with flowers on 
2 -foot stems. 
A most satisfactory garden Rose. Unusual 
growth; free blooming, with rich fragrance. 
25 petals. 
PRESIDENT MACIA. See page 6. 
PRESIDENT PLUMECOCQ. (J. Gaujard, 
1931.) Fragrant flowers of coppery buff, 
casting an overglow of deep salmon. 
Medium plants. 
The flowers are quite free. 30 petals. 
$1 each. 
PRINCE FELIX DE LUXEMBOURG. 
(Ketten Bros., 1930.) A velvety carmine- 
red that will not turn blue; very fragrant. 
30 petals. 
QUEEN OF FRAGRANCE. (W. Paul & 
Son, 1915.) Shell-pink, double blooms, 
tipped with silver, elegantly shaped. 
Plant of moderate growth and blooming 
qualities. Its name implies intense fragrance. 
47 petals. 
QUEENSLAND BEAUTY. (Alderton & 
Williams, 1934.) An Australian sport of 
the well-known Golden Dawn, with the 
same strong, bronzy foliage and habit of 
growth. Bloom large, coppery pink. 
Recommended. 100 petals. $1 each. 
RADIANCE. (J. Cook, 1908.) T. Globular, 
cupped flowers of two-toned pink, light 
silvery tone inside and deeper on outside. 
Vigorous, free blooming. 
The standard pink Rose of today. De¬ 
liciously fragrant. 23 petals. 
RADIO. See page 6. 
RED RADIANCE. (Gude Bros., 1916.) T. 
A deep red sport of Rediance and exactly 
like its parent in everything but color; 
fragrant. 23 petals. 
REV. F. PAGE-ROBERTS. (B. R. Cant & 
Sons, 1921.) D. Flowers are large and 
richly colored golden yellow, with the 
outside of the petals stained red. Has the 
fragrance of ripe apples. Medium dwarf 
growth. 
A beautiful Rose—worth some extra care. 
50 petals. 
RICHARD E. WEST. (A. Dickson & 
Sons, 1924.) A large, pale yellow flower 
with soft lemon-yellow tints; fragrant. 
Its chief merit is the vigor of growth and 
continuous flowering. 20 petals. 
R. M. S. QUEEN MARY. See page 6. 
ROSE MARIE. (F. Dorner & Sons Co., 
1918.) Fragrant, clear rose-pink flowers of 
large size, borne freely on vigorous and 
healthy plants. 
A decidedly better Rose than many lately 
introduced. 36 petals. 
ROSLYN. (F. Towill, 1929.) Beautiful 
tapering buds and large, double flowers of 
golden yellow, with a deep orange shading 
on reverse of petals; slight fragrance. 
Vigorous, compact habit; many flowers. 
30 petals. 
SCHWABENLAND. (V. Berger, 1928.) 
Large, very full, moderately fragrant 
flowers of luminous rich rose-pink, keeping 
bright until the petals drop. A strong, 
vigorous grower. $1 each. 
SEQUOIA. See page 6. 
SIGNORA. See page 6. 
SIR HENRY SEGRAVE. (A. Dickson & 
Sons, 1932.) Primrose-yellow base, in¬ 
tensifying in color with age. Vigorous, 
branching plants that are unusually free 
in bloom. 
A perfectly formed flower with distinct 
lemon fragrance. 60 petals. $1 each. 
SNOWBIRD. (R. Marion Hatton, 1935.) 
Pure white, perfectly formed, full-petaled 
blooms come singly and in clusters of 
3 or 4, on neat, compact, healthy plants. 
Delightfully fragrant. $1 each. 
SOEUR THERESE. (F. Gillot, 1930.) 
Fine buds and semi-double, cupped flowers 
of golden yellow, with edges of petals 
spotted madder - carmine. Sweetbrier 
fragrance. 
Strong growth, good foliage. A splendid 
Rose—always dependable. 25 petals. $1 
each. 
SOUTHPORT. (S. McGredy & Son, 1933.) 
A brilliant, unshaded scarlet Rose, with 
fine Tea scent. Particularly brilliant in 
bright sunshine. Recommended for spec¬ 
tacular effect. 18 petals. $1 each. 
SOUVENIR DE CLAUDIUS PERNET. 
(Pernet-Ducher, 1920.) Unfading yellow 
flowers of fine form. Strong plants. 
One of the first yellow Pernetiana Roses, 
and will, _ no doubt, be popular for some 
time. At its best in fall. 28 petals. 
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