FLORIBUNDA ROSES (arge-flowered Polyauthael 
Individual prices as noted, less 10% quantity discount for any 25 or more Floribunda Roses 
HE WORD “Floribunda” is used to refer to bush Roses 
producing clusters of blooms without interruption from 
early summer until late frosts. They were formerly referred 
to as “bedding Roses” for mass color effect rather than for 
specimen blooms. 
The Floribunda class, therefore, cludes new as well as old 
varieties of large-flowered or Hybrid Polyanthas, and possibly 
a few Hybrid Teas. They are all very easy to grow and ex- 
ceptionally hardy. Besides using them informally in Rose beds, 
plant Floribundas m permanent groups for color in the fore- 



BABY CHATEAU. 
$1.25 each. 
BABY CHATEAU. (Kordes, 1936.) Red. A 
shrubby plant with very large, almost single 
flowers of brilliant scarlet-crimson, produced 
constantly. $1.25 each. 
BELVEDERE. (Kiese, 1928.) 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 inherited the best qualities of 
both. $1.25 each. 
BETTY PRIOR. (Prior, 1935.) Pat. 340. Pink. 
Outside of petals dark carmine, inside several 
shades lighter. Borne in large clusters on strong 
stems. 5 petals. $1.25 each. 
CHARMAINE. (Burbage, 1929.) 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 and you will like it too. $1.25 
each. 
CHEERIO. (Kordes, 1940.) Clear mallow-pink, 
shading to Tyrian rose. A real deep pink 
Floribunda that blooms abundantly, even in 
hot weather. $1.25 each. 
DAGMAR SPATH (WHITE LAFAYETTE). 
(Wirtz & Eicke, 1936.) Large trusses of pure 
white flowers produced freely all summer. A 
sport of Lafayette and a good bedding Rose. 
$1.25 each. 
DONALD PRIOR. (Prior, 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. $1.25 each. 
ELSE POULSEN. (D.T. Poulsen, 1924.) Pink. 
Single, bright rose-pink flowers of large size 
from erect, very thrifty plants. One of the 
oldest and best pink Floribundas and still the 
standard by which others are judged. Excel- 
lent for hedges. 3 ft. $1.25 each. 
FLORADORA. (Tantau, 1943.) Pat. pending. 
The ovoid buds are pinkish orange opening to 
a perfect camellia-formed bloom. These blooms 
are evenly colored a brilliant cinnabar-red 
touched with orange-scarlet and geranium. 
Fine new 1945 All-America Rose Selection. 
Extremely vigorous grower and_ bloomer. 
$1.50 each. Supply exhausted until fall 1947. 
ground of hardy shrub borders. 
The day is here when more and more Floribunda Roses are 
being used for straight-line border or hedge planting instead of 
the more common privet or barberry. These Roses provide good 
foliage, utility—plus—constant color. 
GRUSS AN AACHEN. (Geduldig, 1909.) 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. $1.25 each. 
IMPROVED LAFAYETTE. (Howard & Smith, 
1935.) Red. Sturdy, upright plants grow 
2% to 3 feet. Glowing red blooms, deeply 
suffused a vivid crimson. Fine bedding Rose; 
free flowering. $1.25 each. 
KING BOREAS. (The Brownells, 1940.) 
Propagation rights reserved. Pure yellow. Here 
we have a real yellow Floribunda Rose, tried 
and tested for six years. With Its vigorous, 
healthy plant habits, there is no question 
about its ability to produce dozens of bloom at 
a time, continuously from June to November. 
Whether borne singly or in candelabra clusters, 
the individual buds and flowers are almost 
perfect in form, with plenty of substance and 
petalage to make them Jast Iong either on the 
plant, as cut-flowers, or as boutonnieres. The 
size of the blooms varies from 2 to 31% inches 
across. so there are always many for every 
purpose. Even the foliage is beautiful and 
almost holly-like. $1.50 each. 
KIRSTEN POULSEN. (D. T. Poulsen, 1924.) 
Red. Large, single, light red flowers in great 
sprays. Tall and shrubby. Suggested for big 
masses. $1.25 each. 
LAFAYETTE. (Nonin, 1924.) Red. Large, 
semi-double light cherry-crimson. $1.25 each. 
MRS. R. M. FINCH. (Finch, 1923.) Pink. 
Opening color is clear pmk changing to blush, 
then white, so that a cluster shows all stages. 
Strong bushy plants 21% to 3 feet. Blooms con- 
tinuously. $1.25 each. 
NEW WORLD. See page 3. 
PINK SATIN. See page 3. 
PINOCCHIO. (J. H. Nicolas, 1940.) Pat. 484, 
Pink suffused with golden salmon. Beautiful 
buds and flowers borne on long sprays; splendid 
for corsages and bouquets. A very prolific 
bloomer from late spring until Iate fall. Fruity 
fragrance. $1.25 each. 

CHARMAINE 
Planting Distance: Average 15 to 18 inches. 
Height: Average 24 to 30 inches. 
Pruning: Prune lightly to desired height, removing old clus- 
ter heads and thin out dead wood. 
RED VELVET. (Kordes, 1940.) Vivid crimson, 
semi-double blooms produced in great pro- 
fusion continuously. $1.25 each. 
ROSE ELFE. (Kordes, 1937.) Pink. A very 
double form of Else Poulsen, silvery rose-pink 
in color. Gardenia-like flowers are about 24% 
inches across, extremely double, coming freely 
all summer. $1.25 each. 
SALMON SPRAY. (P. Grant, 1923.) Rich 
salmon-pink, reverse of petals carmine. Tall- 
growing; long-stemmed sprays. Makes a 
wonderful 3 to 4-foot colorful hedge. $1.25 ea. 
SUMMER SNOW. (C. H. Perkins, 1939.) 
Pat. 416. Pure white flowers borne in large 
clusters. Very neat and low-growing and an 
extremely prolific bloomer. Where masses of 
white are needed in the foreground, informally 
or m a straight row, this is the Rose to use. 
$1.25 each. 
WORLD’S FAIR. (Kordes, 1938.) Pat. 362. 
Red. Large clusters of velvety black-scarlet 
flowers, nearly 4 inches across, with 18 to 20 
petals; fragrant. Hardy. $1.25 each. Supply 
exhausted until fall 1947. 



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