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ALSO CALLED FLORIBUNDA ROSES 
Floribunda Roses or Cluster Roses are a group of Roses especially 
produced for mass planting. They are noted for their permanence, con- 
tinuity of bloom, and ease cf culture. Their habit of growth is bushy, 
and their chief characteristic is sturdiness. The plants are winter- 
hardy, therefore permanent, and bloom continuously in numerous 
clusters. Flowers are fairly large, vary from single to full double, 
and include the entire range of colors of Roses. A distinctive feature 
is the long-lastingness of the flowers in all weathers. They are best 
planted closely—about 14 inches apart—in large groups and masses, 
in beds, so they will blanket the ground. Groups of 3 or 5 of a variety 
placed in front of the shrub border create a superb color display. They 
are more effective and just as colorful as tender annuals. 

LARGE-FLOWERING CLUSTER ROSES 
(Polyantha) 
Growing 18 to 24 inches high. 
Under this heading are offered the best of the large-flowered Polyanthas. 
They are in bloom all summer and fall until stopped by frost. For bedding, 
that is, planting one variety in a bed, they are hard to beat, and are be- 
coming more popular each season. 
Eblouissant Each 85c, Doz. $8.50 
Glowing dark red flowers of medium size, shaded heavily with velvety 
crimson. Large, compact trusses, borne on dwarf but robust plants which 
bloom constantly. 
Dagmar Spath Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
(White Lafayette.) Pure white flowers produced in showy large trusses 
all through the summer, It is the best white Polyantha and a true sport 
of the well known Lafayette. 
Fluffy Ruffles Each 85c, Doz. $8.50 
Lovely semi-double, silvery pink flowers enhanced with a rich rose 
color on the reverse. 
Improved Lafayette Each 85c, Doz. $8.50 
Medium sized, deep glowing red flowers suffused with vivid crimson. 
Blooms very profusely. (Color illustration, page 96.) 
Mrs. R. M. Finch Each 85c, Doz. $8.50 
Double, soft rosy pink blooms fully 2 inches in diameter. Has showy 
large flower clusters. 
Orange Triumph Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
Magnificent scarlet-orange blooms arranged in enormous clusters which 
cover the shiny green foliage throughout the whole season. 
World’s Fair Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
(Plant Patent Applied For.) It will furnish a continuous display of color 
from late spring until frosts stop the performance. Ideal, bushy plants 
just about hide themselves under clusters of large velvety blooms of 
blackish scarlet, the fragrant petals surrounding a glowing mass of 
golden stamens. A very large-flowered Floribunda. A solid bed of 
World’s Fair will give the gardener something to boast about all next 
winter. 
eg nieeye Cluster Rose, Mrs. R. M. Finch 


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LARGE-FLOWERING CLUSTER ROSES 
(Polyantha) 
Growing 24 to 30 inches high. 
Here are offered several new Roses outstanding for their ruggedness of 
growth and great qualities of bloom. They are so outstanding and different 
we desire to keep them in a class by themselves and will add to this dis- 
tinct form others which will, no doubt, come along in time to come. 
Anne Poulsen Each 85c, Doz. $8.50 
(Plant Patent No. 182.) Large, semi-single blooms, brilliant scarlet in 
tone, with a vivid overcast of crimson. Blooms come in sprays and have 
a pleasing fragrance. 
Betty Prior Each 85c, Doz. $8.50 
(Plant Patent Applied For.) An outstanding addition to this new class 
of Roses, distinctive in its appealing color, its extremely healthy foliage 
and growth, and its positive continuity of bloom. In early spring the 
single blooms resemble the flowers of a red dogwood. They are pro- 
duced in clusters which are followed continuously by other clusters 
throughout the entire season. 
Carillon Each 85c, Doz. $8.50 
(Plant Patent No. 136.) The Floribunda par excellence. From time 
immemorial the Carillon has been a symbol of public rejoicing, cheer, 
and happiness. This Rose was named Carillon because it is a singing 
Rose, a Rose which creates a feeling of joy and good cheer. It is never 
out of tune, and its enchanting melody pervades the garden! The full 
harmony of this cheery Rose is best obtained by planting in groups. 
These make a magic carpet of lustrous coral-flame resting on glossy 
green foliage. The bloom is semi-double but large and fragrant. 
Donald Prior (Patent No. 377) Each 85c, Doz. $8.50 
An eight-petaled, rich cherry-red Floribunda Rose with flowers about 
four inches across, The dark green foliage is a splendid foil to the 
crimson flushed scarlet flowers and when the full trusses come into 
bloom the effect is very striking and decidedly pleasing. The Rose is 
never without flowers, sending out many small shoots which terminate 
in only one or two flowers but which also liven up the bush with their 
brightness against the green. These, of course, appear between the 
large bursts of bloom which come very frequently throughout the season. 
A bright red which won’t clash in the garden. 
Each 85c, Doz. $8.50 
Else Poulsen 
Flowers medium size, semi-double, lasting, bright rose-pink. Continues 
blooming from summer to late fall. Produced by erect growing, very 
thrifty plants. (Color illustration, page 96.) 
Each 85c, Doz. $8.50 
Karen Poulsen 
(D. T. Poulsen, 1933.) The most brilliant bedding Rose of the Poulsens. 
Last year was runner-up for the Bagatelle Gold Medal. Bud medium 
size, globular; flower single, brilliant scarlet; continuous bloomer from 
June to November. 
Permanent Wave Each 85c, Doz. $8.50 
(Plant Patent No. 107.) Single blooms of deep rose-pink are 3 inches 
across and come in bouquets of six or more on a stem. Each broad, 
wt petal is beautifully waved, thus inspiring the name ‘/Permanent 
ave”’. 
Chree Spectacular New Large- 
lowering Cluster Roses 
These three new Polyantha Roses are our choice for mass planting. 
Though the flowers are produced in the greatest abundance the in- 
dividual blooms also are of fine large size and excellent for cutting. 
Cheerio Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
Superb in every respect—a Rose of outstanding merit whether used 
for mass planting in beds or borders or to give an individual accent 
here or there in the garden. You will be most pleasantly surprised by 
the super-abundance of the brilliant double flowers borne in massive 
yet gracefully arranged flower clusters. The flower petals are clear 
mallow-pink shading to Tyrian rose at the base with the reverse or 
outside a luminous rose-madder that creates an effective color 
balance. (Color illustration, page 96.) 
Red Velvet Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
A spectacular bedding Rose covered with great masses of urn-shaped 
buds opening to well rounded blooms with gracefully waved petal 
edges. The general color effect is that of an intensely vivid crimson 
lake. The velvety finish of the flowers adds to the beauty and rich- 
ness of the color. The outside of the flower petals is deep carmine, 
creating a charming color contrast that heightens the effectiveness 
of the display. Vigorous and free blooming. (Color illustration, 
page 96.) 
Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 

Sunmist 
Graceful, pointed buds opening into large, fluffy, well rounded flow- 
ers of a clear light sulphur-yellow shading to mellow canary-yellow 
toward the base of the petals. Forms imposing large flower clusters. 
An outstanding bedding Rose that gives a glorious effect particularly 
if massed in beds or borders. (Color illustration, page 



