This new classification, the Floribunda Roses, was originally treated under the 
Polyanthas, but they are quite distinct because they have larger blossoms. They are 
advanced hybrids of the Polyanthas and bloom equally as much, usually in large 
Anne Poulsen. Plant Patent 182. A_ strong, robust 
grower to 3 feet. Large, 3-inch, semi-double, flat, deep 
crimson blossoms. Very profuse and_ continuous. 
Scented. 85c. 
Betty Prior. Plant Patent 340. Strikingly two-tone, 
the outside of the petals a dark carmine and the inside 
silvery pink. The blossoms are single and are very 
showy Interspersed with abundant foliage. Plant is of 
medium height, 18 to 20 inches. 85c. 
Dagmar Spath. Clusters of medium-sized pure white 
blossoms with golden centers make this an alluring 
variety. $1.00. 
Donald Prior. Plant Patent 377. The brightest of the 
Floribundas. Blooms are semi-double, bright scarlet 
and freely produced on a 20-inch plant. They are about 
the same size but much brighter than Kirsten Poulsen 
and the bush ts a lower grower. 85c. 
Else Poulsen. A good tall grower that Is a fine match for 
Kirsten Poulsen. The single blossoms are about 2 inches 
diameter, two-tone, pink and silvery pink, and come 
in flat racemes. 85c. 
Gruss an Aachen. This variety has blossoms as large 
and double as Hybrid Teas. They are flesh-pink and 
borne in clusters. 1 ft. 85c. 
The Climbing Roses offered here are the best of their class. Like other styles, the 
styles in Climbers have changed. Very few of the old Ramblers are planted; the 
demand is almost entirely for the newer Climbers which have long stems suitable for 
American Pillar. A very vigorous Climber with great 
clusters of pink flowers having white centers and tufts 
of yellow stamens. A late bloomer. Plan on a lot of room 
for it. 85c. 
Blaze. Plant Patent 10. Bright scarlet blooms of medium 
size are borne in clusters on stems of fair length. The 
plant is covered in June with these balls of frre and then 
again several] times during the growing season there Is 
considerable bloom. It has strong, pillar-type growth. 
$1.00. 
FLORIBUNDAS 
Improved Lafayette. Such a great improvement over 
Lafayette that it is difficult to see the resemblance. 
This is a taller grower (3 feet) with larger blossoms 
(about 3imches) anda deeper red. A profuse bloomer. 85c. 
Kirsten Poulsen. Single, broad, 2-inch light red blossoms. 
The bush is one of the tallest Polyanthas (about 3 feet). 
One of the most continuous bloomers. 85c. 
Lafayette. Has long been a favorite. The compact, little 
bush is very showy with its medium-sized light crimson 
flowers. 85c. 
Mrs. R. M. Finch. A large grower with big double, 
shell-prnk blooms freely produced in great clusters. 
Many times during the Summer a row of these looks 
like a bank of snow. The buds are often used by florists 
for corsage purposes. Grows 2% to 3 feet high. 85c. 
Orange Triumph. Scarlet-orange flowers arranged in 
enormous clusters. The foliage is shiny. The small 
individual flowers are well formed and fully double. 85c. 
Permanent Wave. Plant Patent 107. The name fits the 
Rose. The petals are fluted or waved from the bud 
stage to the finish. The 2-inch, deep rosy pink blossoms 
are in great clusters. Plant attains about 3 feet in height 
and the new growth has striking bronzy foliage. 85c. 
CLIMBING ROSES 
in full bloom. 
Bloomfield Courage. A cluster Climber that makes a 
wonderful showing tn June when its blossoms completely 
cover the plant. The small individual blossoms are red 
with a white center, so they are more striking than if 
all red. If flower-heads are not removed the resulting 
seed-pods will be a Fall ornament. $1.00. 
Buff King. A very strong grower in pillar form. The 
large semi-double apricot blossoms are similar to Doub- 
loons, but are a deeper apricot and the buds are longer 
and more pointed. It is a midseason bloomer. $1.50. 
clusters, and, like them, give a mass effect. For best results in the yard do not try to 
get all the kinds but use several of the same kind. The single and semi-double va- 
rieties are fine cut-flower material. 
Pink Lafayette. Like Lafayette in all except the color 
of the 24-inch blossoms which ts a good rose-pink. 85c. 
Poulsen’s Copper. Plant Patent 446. A lovely new color 
in the Flortbunda class. The tall, stocky plants produce 
wave after wave of double, high-centered, 2%-inch 
coppery blossoms which change to dainty charming 
pink with orange reverse. Produced in clusters and are 
long lasting either on the bush or when cut. $1.25. 
Smiles. Plant Patent 331. Soft salmon-pink masses of 
3-inch cupped flowers are produced abundantly on 
medium-height, spreading plants. 85c. 
Snowbank. Plant Patent 279. The blossoms are large 
and when open show beautiful golden centers. Strong, 
bushy growth. $1.00. 
Topaz. Plant Patent 300. The jewel-like form of the 
blossom makes the name especially appropriate. Its 
golden yellow buds open into starry blooms. The 
sprays of flowers are produced on small bushy plants 
12 inches high. $1.00. 
World’s Fair. Plant Patent 362. A startling new variety, 
first introduced at the New York World’s Fair. The 
Jarge velvety blooms are blackish scarlet with prominent 
golden stamens. Medium height. $1.00. 
cutting, disease-resistant foliage and large blossoms. They are not as rampant growers 
as the old-fashioned Ramblers but a carefully tramed plant is a real spectacle when 
Climbing American Beauty. The blossoms come out a 
good red color but in a few days turn to a deep pink. 
They are large and fragrant. Early. 85c. 
Doubloons. Plant Patent 152. A favorite Climber. 
One of the new Horvath Hybrids. A vigorous, upright 
grower with big, double, bronze-yellow blossoms. $1.00. 
Dr. Eckener. A very attractive new hardy Pillar which 
blooms some during the Summer as well as in June. Its 
colors vary according to their age from two-toned Talis- 
man shades to a beautiful yellowish pink. $1.00. 

Specialist, Mentor, Ohio 
