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ROSE DAWN (Errey) —A glowing old rose set off by a deeper rose shade in the throat; along 
the color lines of St. Albans. Tall, strong grower making long spikes with ten or more 
perfectly placed blooms open at once. This variety has received a First Class Certificate 
in Australia. L 60c, M 40c, S 20c, Bits. 3-15c. 
ROSEMARIE PFITZER (Pfitzer)—One of the very best of recent years. A cream ground color 
with pink edges. This variety varies a good deal in color, as does Queen Mary; some- 
times a pure cream and again decidedly pink, but always makes those great long exhibition 
spikes and the blooms are large and beautifully placed. We have always been sold out of 
this variety before the season ends. L 6-25c, M 6-15c, § 6-10c, Bits. 50-10c. 
ROTENBURG (Pfitzer)—A lively deep red shade with a darker throat. Many fine flowers 
open at once on a tall spike. A rich cloor. L 15c¢c, M 10c, S 3-15c, Bits. 10-15c. 
ROYAL—Light reddish purple darkening towards the throat which is relieved by a few white 
lines. A rich color. L 60c, M 40c, S 20c, Bits. 3-15c. 
ROYAL DUTCH (Duijn) —Broad, well rounded flowers of rosy pink with a blood red blotch. 
A very pretty and attractive variety that is most conspicuous as a cut flower; along the 
color lines of Bleeding Heart but of a more graceful formation. L 20c, M 2-25c, S 4-25c, 
Bits. 15-15c. 
ROYAL GOLD (Pfitzer) —Another early yellow with round florets of heavy substance. The 
clear yellow ground color is deeper in the throat to give a rich golden bloom. Opening 
eight florets, it makes a fine exhibition, as well as decorative, variety. Strong healthy 
grower and it has been a winner in its color class at both New York and Boston. L 25e, 
M 15c, S 2-15c, Bits. 10-15c. 
RUDESHEIM (Barth) —This nice pure lilac has a darker edge and, being a good propagator 
and early, should be in demand. Six open flowers that stand weather well are nicely’ 
placed on the spikes. A lovely glad. L 30c, M 20c, S 10c, Bits. 10-30c. 
RUDOLPH SERKIN (Pfitzer)—Dark pansy blue which holds its color in the field perfectly. 
The flowers are of good texture, fine form and good size. Judged the most beautiful. 
variety at one of the New York shows. L 15c, M 10c, S 3-15c, Blts. 10-15c. 
RUFFLED BEAUTY (Prestgard)—A very nice heavily ruffled light yellow. A large decorative 
and very pretty. L 2-25¢, M 2-15c, S 2-10c, Bits. 15-15c. 
SAARLAND (Barth) —Here we have lasting, round, and large open flowers of fine form in 
clear vermilion with bands of deep red. A tall striking glad and long spikes of twenty 
or more perfectly placed buds are not at all uncommon. L 50c, M 30c, S 20c, Bits. 
10-25c. 
SALADIN (Mair) —A very unusual color, being slatey purple, but it makes a fine spike of true 
Mair fashion. A most interesting novelty. L 40c, M 25c, S$ 15c, Bits. 10-25c. 
SARASATE (Pfitzer)—Large attractive slatey rose with more brownish feathers in throat. 
Florets are of good substance on strong spikes. Early midseason. L 40c, M 25c, S 15c, 
Bits. 10-25c. 
SCARLET CANNA (Burns) —This flower really resembles its name. It is a very vivid scarlet, 
a bit darker in the throat, with a greenish cream line on the lower petal. L $1.00, M 60c, 
S 30c, Bits. 10¢ each. 
SCHERZO (Pfitzer) —White with a small rose feather and a typical Pfitzer spike. There is a 
slight pink cast, or suffusion, on the lower petals. L 60c, M 40c, S 20c, Bits. 3-15c. 
SENSATION (Marshall) —Beautiful medium bright rose. Large, heavily ruffled blooms open 
on tall strong spikes. Good texture and fine for exhibition as well as commercial pur- 
poses. L $1.00, M 75c, S 50c, Bits. 2-25c. wre 
SEPTEMBER WHITE (Graetz)—Strong growing white and one of the best varieties in our 
field the past season. The spikes are nicely formed with about seven large blooms open at 
once. Being late, it is especially valuable as most of the good whites are early. L 25c, 
M 15c, S 2-15e, Bits. 10-15c. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE (Pruitt)—Creamy white with a creamy yellow lower petal. The immense 
blooms are very ruffled and well placed with about six open. Grows as strong as Picardy 
and is very popular. L 3-20c, M 6-20c, S$ 9-20c, Bits. 50-15c. 
SHOT SILK (Miller) —A most attractive deep salmon with an unusual raspberry brown feather 
which is more purple at the base of the throat. The florets seem to have a lavender gray 
» «east which makes this a most interesting novelty. L 20c, M 15c, S 2-15c, Bits. 20-25c. 
SIGNORA P. RADELLI (Pfitzer)—Very light flesh, slightly pinker at edges, with cep Gog 
spicuous red throat changing to orange scarlet at edge of blotch. Even in the field, we 
found this variety would open from seven to nine blooms. S 20c, Bits. 10-25c. 
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“Garden of the Nations is pleasingly different and should be a popular variety when grown 
by more fanciers.”—R. C., New Bedford, Mass. . : 
“Thistle Dew, ruffled and of a pale pink cast, I like very much; texture 1s fine.’ —R. Crompton, 
New Bedford, Mass. 
