F loribunda Roses (Large-flowered Polyanthas ) 
All of these Roses are 75 cts. each, unless otherwise noted, less quantity discount on page 11 
be considered in the new classification called Floribunda 
Pisses all of the varieties under this heading may 
Roses. 
The word “Floribunda” is used to refer to bush Roses pro- 
ducing clusters of blooms without interruption from early sum- 
mer 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 

ELSE POULSEN. 75 cts. each 
ANNE POULSEN. (S. Poulsen, 1935.) Pat. 
182. Red. A shrubby plant with very large, 
almost single flowers of brilliant scarlet-crim- 
son, produced constantly through the season. 
BABY CHATEAU. (VW. Kordes Sons, 1936.) 
Red. Large, semi-double flower-clusters of 
velvety dark red, somewhat like the Hybrid 
Tea, Chateau de Clos Vougeot. 
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 in- 
herited the best qualities of both. 
BETTY PRIOR. (D. Prior & Son, 1935.) Pat. 
340. Pink. Outside of petals dark carmine, 
mside 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. $1 each. 
CHEERIO. New. Clear mallow-pmnk, shading 
to Tyrian rose. A real deep pink Floribunda 
that blooms abundantly, even in hot weather. 
$1 each. 
DAGMAR SPATH (WHITE LAFAYETTE). 
@White. Large trusses of pure white flowers 
produced freely all summer. A sport of Lafay- 
ette and a good bedding Rose. 
DONALD PRIOR. (D. Prior & Son, 1934.) 
Pat. 377. Red. Large clusters of red flowers 
on branching plants about 1/4 feet high. Gives 
off a Damask fragrance. A continuous 
bloomer. 8 to 10 petals. 85 cts. each. 
Bobbink & Atkins 
ceptionally hardy. 
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. 
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. 
PINK GRUSS AN AACHEN. Pink. Large, 
full flowers of glowing salmon-pink. 
IMPROVED LAFAYETTE. Red. Sturdy, 
upright plants grow 2% 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 hmt of pink in the 
center. A sprawly plant with small, shiny 
foliage. $1 each. 
LAFAYETTE. Red. Large, semi-double light 
cherry-crimson blooms which fade slightly. 
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% to 3 feet tall and as broad. Blooms 
continuously. 
RED. VELVET. New. Vivid crimson, semi- 
@double blooms produced in great profusion 
continuously. $1 each. 
SALMON SPRAY. Salmon. Rich salmon 
@pink, reverse of petals carmine. Tall- 
growing; long-stemmed sprays. \ a 





varieties of large-flowered or Hybrid Polyanthas, and possibly 
a few Hybrid Teas. They are all very easy to grow and ex- 
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. 
SNOWBANK. Pat. 279. Semi-double. The 
open flowers are flesh-white with a cream suffu- 
sion. 85 cts. each. 
SUNMIST. New. Clear light sulphur-yellow. 
Fills the long-felt need for a good yellow 
Floribunda. $1 each. 
WORLD’S FAIR. Poly. Floribunda. (W. 
Kordes Sons, 1938.) Pat. 362. Red. Large 
clusters of velvety black-scarlet flowers, nearly 
4 inches across, with 18 to 20 petals; fragrant. 
Hardy. $1 each. 
Three Popular China or 
Bengal Roses 
Similar to Polyanthas in growth and bloom habit 
HOFGARTNER KALB. Pink. Large, full, 
bright salmon-pink flowers with yellow centers, 
outer petals shaded red; fragrant. Might be 
termed a pink Gruss an Teplitz. 
HERMOSA, Pink. Medium-sized, soft pink, 
double flowers. Good healthy, bushy plants 
up to 2 feet. This is a favorite of three genera- 
tions. 35 petals. 
FABVIER. Bright crimson, semi-double flowers. 
The brightest of all the Chinas. Never “‘blues.”’ 
Low bush with wiry stems and ruddy foliage. 
20 petals. 
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(Regular value $5.75) 
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Belvedere 
75 cts. each 
