HORTICULTURAL SPECIALIST 9 

POLYANTHA OR ‘‘BABY RAMBLER’ 
ROSES 
This class of roses is steadily growing in favor 
owing to their constant flowering qualities and hardi- 
ness, varieties like Else Poulsen and Karen Poulsen 
are splendid for hedges but all are admirable for 
bedding. The name “floribunda” has been recently 
applied to certain of the stronger growers but as the 
entire family are really equally free flowering, the 
new title should be applied to all or none. The name 
“Baby Rambler” often used is rather inappropriate 
for roses which do not “ramble” at all. 
Anne Poulsen. (Polyantha.) (Poulsen, 1935.) Large 
semi-double scarlet-crimson flowers which are fra- 
grant, produced all summer, plants are husky 
with splendid foliage. The finest of the Poulsen 
roses. 75 cents. 
Betty Prior. (Prior, 1935.) An improved form of 
the very popular Else Poulsen. Outside of petals 
dark carmine, inside several shades lighter, vig- 
orous grower, $1.00. 
Cameo. (De Ruiter, 1932.) Shell pink and salmon 
with a golden glow, a lovely variety. 
Chatillon Rose. Vivid light salmon pink, large heads 
of semi-double flowers. 
Donald Prior. (Prior, 1934.) Semi-double cup-shaped 
ping bright scarlet in color flushed crimson. 
.00. 
Else Poulsen. One of Poulsen’s grandest introduc- 
tions, semi-double bright pink flowers in large 
trusses, a constant bloomer. 
Golden Salmon. Of a lovely golden salmon color. 
Gruss an Aachen. Different from all other Poly- 
anthas on account of the remarkable size of the 
flowers which are often mistaken for Hybrid Teas. 
Buds are orange red and yellow, when fully open 
the very double flowers are a charming combina- 
tion of light pink and salmon yellow. A wonderful 
fall bloomer. 
Gruss an Aachen, Pink. Like the type in form but 
the color is a pleasing pink. 
Gruss an Aachen, White. A fine novelty, buff yellow 
while in bud becoming snow white when open. 
75 cents. 
Karen Poulsen. (Poulsen, 1933.) The most brilliant 
of all the Poulsen roses, flowers are single, large 
and a brilliant scarlet in color, an ever bloomer. 
Kirsten Poulsen. A grand companion to Else Poulsen, 
brilliant scarlet flowers in large trusses. 
Mme. Cecile Brunner. (Ducher, 1881.) Popularly 
known as the “Sweetheart Rose,” delightful for 
boutonnieres. 
Marie Pavie. Pure white of very nice form and free 
flowering. 
Mrs. R. M. Finch. Soft rosy pink. A glorified Mme, 
C. Brunner. 
Permanent Wave. (M. Leenders, 1932, Patent 107.) 
Of the large flowered hybrid polyantha type, rosy 
pink flowers in large clusters permanently waved 
from bud stage to finished flower, color rosy pink. 
A fine acquisition. 75 cents. 
Springtime. Exquisite apple blossom pink with 
lighter shadings, impressive sprays of semi- 
double cup-shaped blooms. 
World’s Fair. (Kordes, 1930.) This splendid variety 
we tried last year and found it excellent in every 
way. It received the highest award amongst the 
Polyanthas in America in 1939. The bushy plants 
are smothered with clusters of large velvety black- 
