Single Roses 
S IMILAR in growth and habit to the Hybrid Teas, 
the Singles contribute a light and airy grace to the 
Rose-bed, while their elegant buds are ideal for 
boutonnieres. As subjects for cut-flower arrangements, 
they are unbeatable when cut in the bud and allowed to 
Cecil. Yellow. Large, single flowers of but¬ 
tercup-yellow. 5 petals. $1 each. 
Dainty Bess. Pink. Large, single flowers 
having broad, fimbriated petals of soft 
rose-pink with a large cluster of wine- 
colored stamens. 6 petals. 85 cts. each. 
Ellen Willmott. Pink. The large petals are 
edged with rose, shading to ivory, with 
lemon at the base. Golden anthers and 
red stamens. 5 petals. $1.25 each. 
(Everblooming) 
open indoors. Our appreciation of the value of this group 
and the increasing demand for the Single Roses has en¬ 
couraged us to gather together and offer the largest collec¬ 
tion of this type in the country. 
Pruning and Planting Distance: Same as Hybrid Teas. 
Kathleen Mills. Pink. A large-flowered, 
heavier-petaled Dainty Bess with the same 
delightful soft rose-pink color. 10 petals. 
$1.50 each. 
Simplicity. Pure white blooms. 6 petals. 
$1 each. 
Vesuvius. Red. Poppy-like flowers of fade¬ 
less, glowing fiery crimson. Use for bold, 
dashing color effect. 6 petals. $1 each. 
Ethel James. Large, orange-pink, with 
broad, undulating petals. 5 petals. $1 each. 
Innocence. Enormous, single, pure white 
flowers. with a great mass of wine-red sta¬ 
mens tipped with gold. 12 petals. $1 each. 
Irish Fireflame. Orange-crimson flowers 
shaded pink and gold. 5 petals. 85 cts. each. 
Isobel. Pink. Flowers open with bronzy 
tones and develop shades of flaming orange- 
pink. 5 petals. 85 cts. each. 
Tea Roses 
These Roses are $1 each, less quantity discount on page 15 
T HESE are the original Everblooming Roses from which the 
Hybrid Teas have descended. 
At one time thought to be too tender for northern states, 
they have proved as hardy, if not hardier, than our modern Roses, 
and with their disease-resistant foliage, fragrance and perfection of 
form, they should and will occupy a prominent place in all future 
plantings. 
Planting Distance and Pruning: Same as for Hybrid Teas. 
Bon Silene. Rose. Small buds and semi-double, 
regularly cupped flowers of soft rosy red, 
shaded with golden yellow; sweetly fragrant. 
Duchesse de Brabant. Pink. Small, tulip¬ 
shaped, double flowers of pale pink and flesh- 
color. 28 petals. 
Homere. Pink and white. One of the best Teas. 
Harry Kirk. Yellow. Deep straw-yellow blooms 
of great size. 13 petals. 
Mrs. Herbert Stevens. White. Fine, double, 
white flowers tinted with pale lemon at 
center and sweetly perfumed. 37 petals. 
Maman Cochet. Pink. Very double, fragrant, 
pale pink flowers, lemon-yellow at base. 
Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Yellow. Very 
double yellow flowers deepening to copper and 
apricot; sweetly perfumed. 74 petals. 
William R. Smith. Pink. Pale flesh-colored, 
very double flowers of fine shape, mottled 
with cream and pink. 75 petals. 
China or Bengal Roses 
These Roses are $1 each, except where otherwise noted, less quantity discount on page 15 
M OST of the Roses in this group are low and somewhat spread¬ 
ing, with dainty, almost evergreen, disease-resistant foliage. 
Thought at one time to be too tender for northern states, 
they have proved to be as hardy as any of our Roses, flowering all 
summer, and reaching the height of their glory in the fall. 
The smaller varieties can be used like Polyanthas for the front 
row of beds or for edgings and they are lovely in solid beds. 
There is an airiness and daintiness to the lovely bloom of the 
Chinas that is not found in other Roses. 
Planting Distance: 15 inches. 
Pruning: Trim lightly like Polyanthas. 
Birdie Blye. Pink. Double, pink, fragrant 
flowers in spreading clusters. Bush or pillar 
Rose. 
Comtesse du Cayla. Bicolor. Lovely buds of 
coppery orange; flowers reddish orange and 
yellow. 10 petals. 
Fabvier. Bright crimson, semi-double flowers. 
20 petals. 
Gruss an Teplitz. See under Hybrid Teas. 
85 cts. each. 
Hermosa. Pink. Medium-sized, soft pink, 
double flowers. 35 petals. 
Hofgartner Kalb. Pink. Large, full, bright 
salmon-pink flowers with yellow centers, 
outer petals shaded red; fragrant. 
Laurette Messimy. Pink. Handsome buds 
and light rosy flowers tinted with yellow at 
base of petals. 
Le Vesuve. Pink. Bright carmine lightened 
to pink of several shades on the same plant. 
Very floriferous. 
Mme. Eugene Resal. Pink. Bright pink 
flowers with yellow base and orange-red 
shadings. Plant and foliage like Comtesse 
du Cayla. 
Mutabilis (Rosa mutabilis). This unusual spe¬ 
cies gives flowers of several colors on the one 
plant. Looks and acts like a China. Large, 
single flowers of rose-pink, yellow, buff and 
orange are produced all summer. Bushy 
plant 2 to 3 feet high. Very scarce. $1.50 each. 
Nemesis. Double crimson flowers; very free. 
This is one of 15 Lawranceanas catalogued a 
century ago and was the strongest growing 
of them. 
Old Blush. Pink. The original China Rose. 
Bright pink flowers which darken with age. 
33 petals. 
See page 15 for Rose Discounts and Quantity Rates 
INTRODUCTORY ROSE OFFER G 
Choice Everblooming Hybrid 
Teas, our selection, for only 
$7.50 
This low price on our finest quality plants is made possible in 
this manner: It is difficult for us as growers to estimate our exact 
Rose needs two years in advance (the time it takes to produce a 
good Rose plant). While certain kinds become sold out, there are 
always other excellent varieties available. When granted the 
privilege of assisting with the selection, a substantial price re¬ 
duction from their catalogue value of 75 cts. up to $1.25 each is 
made possible. You may indicate your color preference for reds, 
pinks, yellows and bicolors—any quantity of each—and we shall 
be pleased to fill the order according to your wishes. Each plant 
will be labeled with the correct name. 
Bobbink & Atkins 
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