Persian Yellow. H. Foetida. (From Persia to England 1837.) Unique in 
every respect, from its fern-like foliage, to the manner in which its rich, butter- 
yellow blooms are borne along the large canes. Dean Hole says—"T his Rose is almost 
the earliest to tell us that summer is at hand, first by unfolding its sweet leaves, of 
a most vivid, refreshing green, and then by its golden blooms.” 2.00 
Phyllis Bide. Rambler. (1923.) We are most unhappy to inform the many 
friends of this great favorite, our plants will not attain the desired size in time for 
spring planting. We shall have Phyllis Bide in good supply, the following season. 
Pink Grootendorst. H. Rugosa. (1923.) A strong, lusty, upright grower, 
with handsome rugose foliage, completely disease resistant. This is the ‘carnation 
rose” its petals almost exactly resembling a small carnation. As this catalogue is 
written, October, its beautiful clusters of soft pink fiowers are one of the prettiest 
sights in the fall garden. 1.50 
Polly. H. Tea. (1927.) <A robust lass, is Polly—descendant from Ophelia, 
mother of many fine roses, from whom comes its delicate shell-pink coloring, some- 
times cream, shaded pink and gold, in autumn. Very fragrant, double and well 
formed. The National Rose Society says of Polly— ... not liable to disease; does - 
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not mind wet. Awarded a First Class Trial Ground Certificate.” 1.50 
Prince Camille de Rohan. 4. Perpetual. (1861.) This regal rose of dark- 
est, velvety maroon-red, is planted in our display garden, among a group of such 
famous modern roses as Lowell Thomas, Fred Edmunds, Grande Duchesse Charlotte, 
Peace, Christopher Stone, and others of similar merit. While these newcomers were 
struggling against the hot summer sun, the aristocratic old Prince burst forth with 
some breath-taking blooms, and, from its tall position, seemed to look down on the 
nouveau riche, with pride of race and royal disdain. 2.00 
R. Damascena. (Damask Rose.) Ours is semi-double, with deep carmine- 
rose tones, and golden staemens, blooming in clusters, over a long season, followed 
by long, scarlet hips. Grows to about five feet—its great age guarantees its strength 
and resistance. And still once again we quote from ‘Old Roses,” Mrs. Keays— 
“Rosa Damascena, a rose suggesting poetry, travel and romance said to be a native 
of Syria, the rose brought to France by the Crusaders and thence to England, a 
rose claimed by a long and mythical past, takes its date in England from 1573, 
according to William Paul.” It is said the Damask Rose grows on Omar Khayyam’s 
grave at Nashipier. 1.75 
R. moschata Abyssinica. (Abyssinian Musk Rose.) One needs the whole 
repetoire of words like strong, lusty, robust, rampant, exuberant, and unbridled, 
to describe the growth and blooming habits of this Musk variety, as certainly the 
nurserymen’s favorite word “vigorous” is totally inadequate. We have often won- 
dered what would happen, if some unsuspecting and inexperienced city dweller, 
should plant the Abyssinian Musk Rose, in a little rose plot, expecting it to be com- 
panionable with “Pink Blurp” and a couple of other cuties! For the country gardener 
only—with lots of space, and surely you will be rewarded with masses of pure white 
single blooms, over a long spring period—a treat you will gladly wait for. 2.00 
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