Mme. Hardy. Damask. (1832.) We repeat our statement in last year’s 
catalogue—‘the finest of its Damask type,” with the added emphasis and enthusiasm 
of another season’s experience. There is something so jewel-like, so exquisitely per- 
fect in the arrangement of its many pure white petals, it might well serve as a model 
for Tiffany. Nature, thinking better of its almost austere creation, has added a 
touch of palest pink in the center. Just another over-enthusiasm of ours, you say? 
Well, here are the words of Bobbink & Atkins, who should know, “We consider it the 
most beautiful and fragrant of the white old fashioned Roses.” | 2.00 
Mme Jules Bouche. H. Tea. (1911.) Only its date places Madame with the 
older roses, as her characteristics are more modern than old, except that time has 
proved her virtues. Porcelain white is her color, says the National Rose Society, 
but as the double flower first opens there is an attractive pink tint to the center. 
Tall, vigorous, persistent and profuse bloom in both bush and climber. Preferred 
by many experts as the finest White Rose. 
Bush and climbing types available. 1.50 
Mme Victor Verdier. H. Perpetual. (1863.) This big, lusty rose stands 
in the display garden at the foot of the much-used path leading to the hill. Last 
spring, we watched its great, fat buds in clusters of six or more, open to enormous 
blooms of richest, deep-carmine, fairly shouting at us as we passed, to come sniff its 
sweet fragrance. 2.00 
Mrs. Anthony Waterer. H. Rugosa. (1898.) We have viewed this 
beautiful and unusual rose under many conditions, here and elsewhere, and consider 
it one of the most interesting, in our collection. Plants are strong growers, the 
handsome ribbed foliage most attractive except in the late season, and its deep crim- 
son almost purple blooms are unlike any other rose we know. Intensely fragrant, 
profuse and constant flowering. 1.75 
Mrs. Henry Bowles. H. Tea. (1921.) Here is a glowing, rose-pink lady, 
whose well-shaped buxom blooms are of exhibition quality, borne on a vigorous 
plant, with excellent foliage, and no bad tricks. Rated a special note in this writer’s 
inspection book, when seen this spring in competition with a chorus of modern, 
highly touted beauties. - 1.50 
Mrs. John Laing. —H. Perpetual. (1887.) We are chagrined that this 
special favorite of ours, for unavoidable reasons, will not be available-until the fol- 
lowing spring 1948. 
Musk Rose. R. Moschata. This is the wild brier rose of the Himalayas, of 
enormous vigour, its great canes, frequently growing ‘to unbelievable lengths in a 
single season. For us it thrives and blooms profusely, in sun, and almost full shade, 
but nothing can stop its lust for living. Certainly not a rose to be confined in a 
tiny city lot but wherever it can fountain in great canes, or ride a fence or cover 
some unsightly spot, The Musk Rose is unexcelled. The magnificent corymbs of 
two inch, five petalled, white flowers, through a long spring season, inspire more 
“ahs and oohs” than anything in the display gardens. And any who know not the 
strange illusive scent of the Musk Rose, have something rare in store for them. 1.75 
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