HYBRID TEA ROSES —Continued 
Prices, except as noted : XX, 65c. each; A, 40c. each 
Joyous Cavalier. An immense bright red Rose, 
freely produced on a vigorous plant. XX, 75c. ea.; 
A, 50c. 
Kardinal Piffl. Fragrant, buff-pink flowers. Free 
blooming and extremely hardy. XX, 90c. ea.; 
A, 60c. 
Konigin Carola. Large, perfectly formed flowers 
of satiny silver-pink. XX, 75c. ea.; A, 50c. 
Leonard Barron. A variety with an exceptionally 
large flower. The flowers, when fully open, show 
a mixture of salmon-buff and sheli-pink well 
blended. XX, 75c. ea.; A, 50c. 
Margaret McGredy. Showy, large, double flowers 
of solid orange-vermilion. Very prolific. An 
extraordinary Rose that has proved to be most 
satisfactory. 
McGredy’s Scarlet. This Rose is at its best in 
the cool weather of early autumn when the color 
is a deep scarlet. In warmer weather the coloring 
is not so vivid, being about half-way between red 
and pink. 
Mevrouw G. A. van Rossem. A most striking 
blending of a dark vivid orange and apricot on 
a golden yellow ground. Frequently with touches 
of bronze on reverse side of petals. Flowers 
sweetly scented and of perfect form. 
Miss Rowena Thom. Enormous buds and blooms 
of fiery rose and mauve, shaded with old gold 
at the center, borne on long, strong stems. 
Mme. Jules Bouche. Without question the best 
white everblooming bedding Ro.;e yet introduced. 
Flowers are large, quite double and of splendid 
form. A vigorous grower and very free flowering. 
Mrs. Erskine Pembroke-Thom. Slender yellow 
buds and large, well-shaped flowers of bright 
canary-yellow, deepest ia center. Blooms very 
freely. 
Mrs. Pierre S. Du Pont. Long-pointed reddish 
gold bud, opening to a semi-double deep golden 
yellow flower that is very lasting and fragrant. 
Plant strong and vigorous, with compact growth. 
Mrs. Sam McGredy. Scarlet coppery orange, 
heavily flushed red. The blending of colors in this 
flower gives a most dazzling effect. The flowers 
are large and of beautiful form. Plant is vigorous 
and exceptionally floriferous. XX, 90c. ea.; A, fiOc. 
National Flower Guild. Very bushy with bright 
red flowers of very large size. 
President Herbert Hoover. Large flowers of a 
very charming combination of cerise-pink, flame, 
scarlet and yellow; very f:agrrnt. The clean, at¬ 
tractive foliage and the strong, sturdy growth 
form an added attraction. A great improvement 
over Talisman. 
President Plumecocq. Ovoid coppery yellow 
buds open to large flowers of coppery buff tinted 
with salmon; fragrant and long lasting. XX, 90c. 
ea.; A, 60c. 
Radiance. An ideal bedding Rose that continues 
to produce its large flowers under the most un¬ 
favorable conditions. A brilliant carmine-pink 
with yellow shadings it base of petals. 
Red Radiance. Exactly like its parent in every¬ 
thing but color, which is a bright cerise-red. 
Schwabenland. A lovely pink Rose of unique 
color and formation. The flowers are large, over 
5 inches in diameter, with a high spiral center, 
rich luminous pink, retaining its brightness until 
the petals drop. A stiong, healthy grower. 
XX, 75c. ea.; A, 50c. 
Senora Gari. Lovely orange buds open to beauti¬ 
ful 4-inch flowers of buff-apricot. Exquisite at 
every stage of development. XX. 90c. ea.; A, 60c. 
Sir Henry Segrave. Long-pointed buds opening 
to full, large flowers of primrose yellow. XX, 90c. 
ea.; A, 60c. 
Sister Therese. Long-pointed buds of chrome- 
yellow open to flowers of rich daffodil-yellow; 
delightfully fragrant. XX, 90c. ea.; A, 60c. 
Vaterland. The most distinct dark-colored va¬ 
riety yet introduced. A rich, deep velvety scar¬ 
let, with remarkable keeping qualities. Plant is 
vigorous in habit and has fine, healthy foliage. 
XX, 90c. ea.; A. 60c. 
- COLE’S BARGAIN RAINBOW ROSE OFFER - 
EVERBLOOMING HYBRID TEA ROSES, Junior Size These are Cole northern field-grown Roses of the same high quality that has become a 
5 Roses—all different.$1.00 tradition of our business. You get 2-year-old plants from the same superb collection listed on 
^ ,, . * mK these pages, averaging 12 inches in height, somewhat smaller than our “A” grade. Cole’s 
lU K.oses ail ainerenr. i./o selection, including such lovely varieties as Condesa de Sastago, E. G. Hill, Joanna Hill, 
20 Roses—all different. 3.00 Etoile de Hollande, Pres. Plumecocq, Mrs. Pierre S. Du Pont, Duquesa de Penaranda, 
Postpaid to the 4th Zone Mrs. E. P. Thom and Mrs. Sam McGredy. 
Prices, except as noted : XX, 65c. each; A, 40c. each- 
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES 
The old famous “Monthly Roses” should be used 
in conjunction with Hybrid Teas, and especially 
so in localities where the hardiness of the Hybrid 
Teas is not established. They are of vigorous growth, 
tall stately bushes and very hardy. The flowers 
are exceptionally large. 
Druschki Rubra. A red form of the beloved old 
Druschki. 
Frau Karl Druschki. Pure white. 
Henry Nevard. Crimson-scarlet. XX, 75c. ea.; 
A, 50c. 
General Jacqueminot. Brilliant crimson. 
Mme. Albert Barbier. Beautiful cream and 
apricot. 
Marshall P. Wilder. Bright red. 
Mrs. Jfttin Laing. Soft pink. 
Paul Nitron. Extra large; deep pink; fragrant. 
President Briand. New bright pink. XX,75c. ea.; 
A, 50c. 
POLYANTHA ROSES 
A type of Rose which is very popular for bedding 
purposes, being very hardy and very satisfactory. 
They form shapely, compact bushy specimens, most 
of them growing about 15 inches high. Flowers 
profusely all season. Pruning is unnecessary. Simply 
remove last year’s flower stems. 
Belvedere. Crimson with deeper shadings. 
XX, 75c. ea.; A, 50c. 
Cole's Pink Lafayette. One of our own discover¬ 
ies. Beautiful, semi-double rose-pink blooms 
make this one of the most desirable border Roses 
in our collection today. 
Dagmar Spath (White Lafayette). The best of 
the new white polyanthas. Good for cutting. 
XX, 75c. ea.; A, 50c. 
Eblouissant. Glowing dark red flowers of medium 
size, shaded heavily with velvety crimson. Large, 
compact trusses borne on dwarf plants. XX, 75c. 
ea.; A, 50c. 
Golden Salmon. 1)^ ft. Orange-scarlet flowers^ 
in neat clusters. Splendid planted in masses. 
Gruss an Aachen. A combination of pink, red, 
and copper. XX, 75c. ea.; A, 50c. 
Topaz (Golden Sweetheart). Patent No. 300. 
Sulphur-yellow buds opening to unfading very 
double yellow flowers. $1.25 ea.; $3.15 for 3. 
COLE’S 1940 FRIENDSHIP 
FREE ROSE OFFER 
Buy 10 of Cole’s XX Guaranteed Roses— 
your selection, from all the varieties listed, except 
Special Collections and Patented Roses, and 
select free one Rose, your choice, from any priced 
at 75c. or less. 
Or, with 10 of Cole’s “A” Grade Roses, select 
one Rose priced at 50c. or less. 
CLIMBING AND RAMBLER ROSES 
Climbing Roses require no pruning in the spring 
beyond the cutting out of old or dead wood, and 
the shortening of the laterals to conform with the 
space to be occupied. A severe pruning in July, after 
they have finished flowering, is beneficial. The 
cutting away at that time of the old wood will en¬ 
courage vigorous growth which will produce an 
abundance of flowers next season. 
American Pillar. Large, single flowers of a lovely 
shade of pink, borne in immense bunches. 
Climbing American Beauty. Vigorous grower, 
frequently making canes 10 to 12 feet long. A 
deep rose-pink of splendid form and good sub¬ 
stance. 
Dr. W. Van Fleet. The long-pointed buds are of a 
rich flesh-pink on stems 1 to IJ^ feet long. An 
exquisite variety, splendid for cutting. 
Jacotte. A beautiful, large, semi-double, orange- 
apricot flower, tinted copper; delightfully fra¬ 
grant. The moderately vigorous plant has shiny, 
holly-like foliage which is unusually attractive. 
XX, 75c. ea.; A, 50c. 
Max Graf. Trailing Rugosa. An excellent pillar 
or climbing Rose but most valuable as a ground 
cover. The foliage resembles R. rugosa and is 
retained very late in the season. Large, single, 
bright pink flowers. For planting on a steep bank 
or trailing over a stone wall it has no equal. 
Paul’s Scarlet Climber. Semi-double scarlet 
flowers freely produced in large clusters on much- 
branched canes. Strong climbing habit and hardy. 
Silver Moon. Immense creamy white flowers with 
a bunch of yellow stamens in the center, on long 
stems. Foliage is glossy, leathery and disease- 
free. The most popular white climber. 
RUGOSA SHRUB ROSES 
C. F. Meyer. Large, double, velvety pink flowers 
in clusters. 
F. J. Grootendorst. Shining deep green foliage. 
Very bushy grower. Bright crimson “Baby Ram¬ 
bler” flowers. A beautiful Rose for hedges and 
any other ornamental planting. 
Grootendorst Supreme. New. More brilliant 
red flowers—better foliage—graceful and hardy. 
Hansa. Very attractive, double reddish violet 
blooms. Strong habit of growth. 
Mme. Georges Bruant. True Rugosa foliage, 
with large, fragrant, pure white flowers. 
Pink Grootendorst. Rugosa. Clear pink, single 
flowers. Everblooming Baby Rugosa type blooms. 
Sir Thomas LIpton. Rugosa. Single snowy white 
flowers. Another fine variety for steep banks 
and to trail over rocks. 
ROSE SPECIES 
We list here various types and species that are 
of strong habit and growth, adapted to planting in 
mixed borders, in separate beds or as individual 
specimens in borders. 
Rosa blanda. Meadow Rose. 4 ft. Upright plants. 
Single pink flowers. Red fruit. 
R. Hugonis. Golden Rose of China. 6 ft. Bright 
yellow flowers produced on long, arching sprays 
early in May. Glossy green foliage. 
R. humllls. A native with single pink flowers. 
R. luclda. Virginia Rose. 6 ft. Single light pink 
flowers. Long, arching branches. Red fruit. 
R. multiflora japonica. Single rose-pink flowers. 
Bears red fruit in the fall. 
R. palustrls. Swamp Rose. 8 ft. An upright 
shrub with slender stems. Pretty single flowers. 
Prefers a moist situation. 
Miniature Everblooming Rose 
Rosa roulettl. The daintiest and most perfect 
of all the “Dwarf Roses.” This Rose grows 
to about 6 inches in height, is absolutely 
hardy, and is perfect in form. The unique 
double-pink flowers are less than an inch in 
diameter and are very profuse. Used as an 
edging plant or for the “Japanese Garden,” 
this plant is unexcelled. 
Rosa rubiginosa. Sweethrier. 6 ft. A handsome 
hardy, compact shrub with bright green foliage 
which has an agreeable aromatic odor. Pale pink 
flowers. Red fruit. 
R. rubrifolla. Red-leaved Rose. 6 ft. Upright 
shrub with slender red branches and leaves. Very 
striking because of its reddish foliage. 
R. rugosa. Rugosa Rose. 5 ft. Rough, heavy green 
foliage. Large, single red flowers. 
R. setigera. Prairie Rose. 6 ft. Extra thorny, 
green-branched Rose. Tall, strong growing. Will 
do well in hot, dry locations. Red fruit. 
R. WIchuralana. Memorial Rose. A trailing type 
very useful in covering banks or for naturalizing. 
Pretty white flowers. 
AUSTRIAN BRIAR 
Persian Yellow. Large, single and semi-double 
bright yellow flowers which do not fade. Very 
hardy. 
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