F lo rl bunda R OS@S _ (Large-flowered Polyanthas ) 
RACTICALLY all of the varieties under this heading may 
be considered in the new classification called Floribunda 
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. 
varieties of large-flowered or Hybrid Polyanthas, and possibly 
a few Hybrid Teas. They are all very easy to grow and ex- 
ceptionally hardy. 
Planting Distance: Average 15 to 18 inches. 
Height: Average 24 to 30 inches. 
Pruning: Prune lightly to desired height, removing old cluster 
The Floribunda class, therefore, includes new as well as old 
LAFAYETTE. 85 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. 85 cts. each. 
BABY CHATEAU. (W. Kordes Sons, 1936.) 
Red. Large, semi-double flower-clusters of 
velvety dark red, somewhat like the Hybrid 
Tea, Chateau de Clos Vougeot. 85 cts. each. 
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. 85 cts. each. 
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 unfadmg 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. 85 cts. each. : 
CHEERIO. New. Clear mallow-pink, shading 
to Tyrian rose. A real deep pink Flortbunda 
that blooms abundantly, even in hot weather. 
85 cts. each. 
Special Offer R-9A 
FLORIBUNDA 
ROSES $5.40 
marked 
for....... NET 
(Regular Value $6.80) 
heads and thin out dead wood. 
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. 85 cts. each. 
DONALD PRIOR. (D. Prior & Son, 1934.) 
Pat. 377. Red. Large clusters of red flowers 
on branching plants about 11% feet high. Gives 
off a Damask fragrance. A continuous bloomer 
8 to 10 petals. 85 cts. each. 
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 ft. 85 cts. each. 
FRAU ASTRID SPATH (PINK LAFAYETTE) 
Pink. Full, double, globular flowers of clear 
pink. Dwarf, bushy grower and constant 
bloomer. 85 cts. each. 
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. 85 cts. each. 
HOFGARTNER KALB. Pink. Large, full, 
bright salmon-pink flowers with yellow centers, 
outer petals shaded red; fragrant. 85 cts. each. 
Special Offer R-9B 
FLORIBUNDA 
4 6s 65 
_ for..... GY NET 
2 each of those marked e 
Offers R-9A or R-9B will make a beautiful planting of harmonious colors. 
Space plants 16 x 16 inches 

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CHARMAINE. 85 cts. each. 

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