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LARGE-FLOWERED POLYANTHA ROSES (FLORIBUNDAS) 
P RACTICALLY all of the varieties under this 
heading may be considered in the new classifica¬ 
tion called Floribunda Roses. 
The word “Floribunda” is used to refer to bush 
Roses producing clusters of blooms without interruption 
from early summer until late frosts. They were formerly 
referred to as “bedding Roses” for mass color effect 
rather than for specimen blooms. 
The Floribunda class, therefore, includes new as well 
as old varieties of large-flowered or Hybrid Polyanthas, 
and possibly a few Hybrid Teas. They are all very 
easy to grow and exceptionally hardy. 
Planting Distance: Average 15 to 18 inches. 
Height: Average 24 to 30 inches. 
Pruning: Prune lightly to desired height, removing 
old cluster heads and thin out dead wood. 
All of these Roses are 75 cts. each, unless otherwise noted, less quantity discount on page 10 
ANNE POULSEN. (S. Poulsen, 1935.) Pat. 182. Red. A 
shrubby plant with very large, almost single flowers of brilliant 
scarlet-crimson, produced constantly through the season. 
BABY CHATEAU. (W. Kordes Sons, 1936.) Red. Large, 
semi-double flower-clusters of velvety dark red, somewhat 
like the Hybrid Tea, Chateau de CIos Vougeot. See in color 
on opposite page. 
BELVEDERE. Red. Flower large, full, dark red with velvety 
shading. Dwarf; free bloomer till frost. A descendant of two 
famous Roses, Chateau de Clos Vougeot and the little red 
Polyantha, Eblouissant. Belvedere has inherited the best 
qualities of both. 
BETTY PRIOR. (D. Prior & Son, 1935.) Pat. 340. Pink. 
Outside of petals dark carmine, inside several shades lighter. 
Borne in large clusters on strong stems. 5 petals. 85 cts. each. 
CHARMAINE. Pink. A most pleasing shade of the cleanest 
unfading pink. Flowers large, double, full, and free, borne on 
long, arching stems. Foliage bright glossy green, almost 
thornless. We are very fond of this lovely Rose. Improvement 
on Mrs. R. M. Finch. See in color on opposite page. $1 each. 
CHEERIO. See page 31. 
DAGMAR SPATH (White Lafayette). (Wirtz & Eicke, 
1936.) White. Large trusses of pure white flowers produced 
freely all summer. A sport of Lafayette and a good bedding 
Rose. 
DOLLY VARDEN. Pink. Unusually large, double, clear pink 
flowers borne on extremely floriferous plants. 
DONALD PRIOR. (D. Prior & Son, 1934.) Pat. 377. Red. 
Large clusters of red flowers on branching plants about 1 Yl 
feet high. Gives off a Damask fragrance. A continuous 
bloomer. 8 to 10 petals. 85 cts. each. 
ECHO. Pink. Large, open, frilled, soft pink flowers, becoming 
lighter and darker when fully open. Bushy and thornless. 
Very dwarf. 
ELSE POULSEN. Pink. Single, bright rose-pink flowers of 
large size from erect, very thrifty plants. One of the new, 
extra-large-flowering Polyanthas. 3 feet. 
EVELYN THORNTON. Pink. Pinkish yellow buds and pale 
pink and gold flowers, rather large, almost single, borne in 
immense loose sprays. 
FAIRY CLUSTER. (W. E. B. Archer & Daughter, 1935.) 
Pink. Single rose-pink blooms in large clusters on strong stems. 
Vigorous, upright grower and always in bloom. $1 each. 
FRAU ASTRID SPATH (Pink Lafayette). Pink. Full, 
double, globular flowers of clear pink. Dwarf, bushy grower 
and constant bloomer. 
GARTENDIREKTOR O. LINNE. Pink. Very strong, 
bushy, upright growth; fine glossy foliage. Flowers appear on 
strong stems; pink, shaded yellow. $1.25 each. 
GRUSS AN AACHEN. Blush. Orange-red and yellow buds, 
and large, light flesh-pink and salmon-yellow flowers, fading 
lighter. A fine distinct bedding type, much like a Hybrid Tea. 
See in color on opposite page. 
HEIDEKIND. Poly. X Rugosa Hybrid. Pat. 78. Pink. Double 
flowers of brilliant pink, flushed copper-red; slightly fragrant. 
Healthy plant with wrinkled foliage. 
IMPROVED LAFAYETTE. (Howard & Smith, 1935.) Red. 
Sturdy, upright plants grow 2Y^ to 3 feet. Glowing red blooms, 
deeply suffused a vivid crimson. Fine bedding Rose; free 
flowering. 
JOHANNA TANTAU. White. Perfect little buds of the 
Sweetheart type open to very double, large, fragrant flowers. 
Color is soft creamy white with just a hint of pink in the center. 
A sprawly plant with small, shiny foliage. $i each. 
JOYOUS. (G. de Ruiter 1939.) Pat. 381. Pink. Semi-double 
flowers in loose sprays. Opens rose-red changing to deep pink. 
Recommended as a splendid cut-flower for arrangements. 
85 cts. each. 
KIRSTEN POULSEN. Red. Large, single, light red flowers 
in great sprays. Tall and shrubby. Suggested for big masses 
and everblooming hedges. 
LA MARNE. Blush. Single flowers of blush-white, edged a 
vivid pink. Very beautiful. 
LAFAYETTE (Joseph Guy). Red. Large, semi-double light 
cherry-crimson blooms which fade slightly. 
LAFAYETTE, PINK. See Frau Astrid Spath. 
MRS. R. M. FINCH. Pink. Loosely double, 2-inch flowers in 
huge clusters. Opening color is clear pink changing to blush, 
then white, so that a cluster shows all stages. Strong bushy 
plants 2]/ 2 to 3 feet tall and as broad. Blooms continuously. 
The best pink Polyantha. 
NYPELS PERFECTION. Pink. Sprays of large, semi-double 
flowers of copper-pink shading to fine rose-pink. Fragrant, 
long lasting, vigorous; it ranks with the best of this type. 
ORANGE TRIUMPH. (W. Kordes Sons, 1937.) Red. Large, 
double, scarlet-orange flowers in huge clusters, combined with 
good, glossy foliage. An outstanding variety. Strong grower. 
PEACH BLOSSOM. Pink. Large trusses of soft carmine- 
rose flowers. Free flowering and vigorous. $1 each. 
PERMANENT WAVE. (M. Leenders & Co., 1934.) Pat. 107. 
Cerise. The name fits the Rose—the petals are fluted or 
waved permanently from the bud stage to the finish. Blooms 
rather large for the type, rosy pink with cerise edges, in great 
clusters. 
PINK CHARM. (W. Kordes Sons, 1938.) Pink. Full double, 
deep pink flowers. A Gruss an Aachen in type and habit of 
growth. Ideal bedding Rose. 
PINK GRUSS AN AACHEN. Pink. Large, full flowers of 
glowing salmon-pink. 
PINK JEWEL. See page 34. 
RED BOY. See page 34. 
RED VELVET. See page 35. 
ROSENELFE. (W. Kordes Sons, 1937.) Pink. A very double 
form of Else Poulsen, silvery rose-pink in color. Gardenia-like 
flowers are about 2 x /i inches across, extremely double, coming 
freely all summer. Fine for mass color in the garden. 
SALMON SPRAY. Salmon. Rich salmon-pink, reverse of 
petals carmine. Tall growing; long-stemmed sprays. See in 
color on opposite page. 
SUNMIST. See page 35. 
WORLD’S FAIR. See page 35. 
All above Roses are 75 cts. each, unless otherwise noted, less quantity discount on page 10 
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