


Marshall P. Wilder. H. Perpetual. (1885.) One of the typical, sturdy 
old scarlet-crimson hybrid perpetuals, with blooms of great size, full petalled and 
richly fragrant. Seldom grown today, and becoming a rare collector’s item. 2.00 
Max Graf. H. Rugosa. (1919.) Dr. McFarland, in ‘Roses of the World,” 
tells the story so well for Max Graf, we will add nothing to his words, except to say 
it is “par excellence” also throughout our garden—'A curious hybrid is Max Graf, 
resulting in a vigorous, trailing (not climbing) plant with disease-resistant, rugose 
foliage, contrasted in June with many three inch bright pink, golden-centered 
blossoms. This Rose is par excellence for covering a bank or making a hedge. It 
will stand much shade and yet prosper, and it needs no coddling. Max Graf is 
unique in its class, and if it had appeared through the usual novelty-promotion 
methods, might now be in many places that need it.” 1.50 
Mermaid. H. Bracteata. (1918.) We cannot think of Mermaid except in 
association with Frank Lester, and the beautiful specimen plant which he trained 
over the Lester Rose Garden sign carved by his own hand. Much has been written 
about Mermaid, in highest praise, but no-one has excelled the clarity and honesty of 
his own words which follow, because, perhaps, his admiration was so great— 
‘A Climbing Rose of inexpressible beauty, quite different to any other, strongly 
recommended by us for all climates since introducing some years hence, each year 
with heartier response and greater praise. The wax-like, leathery, deep-green foliage 
is quite disease proof and, in mild climates, quite evergreen. The enormous, single, 
yellow, deliciously fragrant flowers, each with its great mass of golden staemens, are 
of rare beauty and borne continuously all through the season. Seedling of Rosa 
Bracteata, a fine Asiatic Wild Rose, it withstands neglect and is quite free from 
attacks of the usual rose pests. Can be grown as climber with support up to twelve 
feet, but is best suited to low wall or fence, on a bank, or as massive, handsome 
garden shrub.” LEsTER CATALOGUE 1933. 2.00 
Mme. Alfred Carriere. Noisette. (1879.) We quote the terse description of 
the National Rose Society of England, 1945, and add a hearty “‘ditto.” For us, also, 
it is ‘the best white climber.”>—White, shaded blush. Vigorous Climber. For 
Pillar, arch, pergola, east or north wall. The best White Climber. Blooms again 
in Autumn. Very fragrant. Makes a beautiful pillar rose. Mildew proof.” 1.50 
Mme. Butterfly. H. Tea. (1918.) We are strong admirers of the fine old 
Ophelia, and Mme. Butterfly is its favorite child. Deeper in color—‘‘Pink, faintly 
tinted gold,” sweetly fragrant, gracefully formed—rated by the National Rose 
Society, 1945, ‘“‘best of its type.” 1.75 
Mme. d’Hebray. Centifolia. (1820.) In our garden notes, June 23, 1946, 
appears the following—‘This has turned out to be one of the most attractive of our 
‘new’ old roses. Its blooms seem unaffected by any of our pests and its fragrance is 
delightful; is the typical cup-shaped, many petalled Centifolia. Color clear, lasting, 
gentle pink. Blooms in clusters of three to six. Healthy, vigorous, many caned 
bush.” Mrs. L. says “wonderful!” 2.00 
¥19 
