Pink Moss. (Ancient.) The mother of all the Mosses brought to England 
from Holland about 1596. It is growing under all conditions in the Lester display 
gardens, and greets us happily, through a long spring season, from many nooks and 
corners. We believe our best blooms are in part shade. Supply is far inadequate this 
season for the usual demand. 2.00 
Red Moss. (Ancient.) Not “red” as we understand the meaning of the 
word, but deep live carmine. With us, the most prolific of any, and recommended to 
those who are at all dubious about success with Moss Roses. 1.75 
Yellow Moss. (Ancient.) Definitely yellow and a necessary addition to 
any Moss rose collection. Has all the good habits, vigour and fine Moss fragrance 
of its companions. 1.75 
We 
For the Moss Rose Novice. We offer one each, Blanche Moreau (white), 
Old Red, and Old Yellow Mosses, delivered you all charges and taxes included.. 
Total three plants. Moss offer No.1 4.50 
For the Connoisseur. We offer one each Comtesse de Murinais, Crested 
Moss, Duchesse d’Istrie, Gloire des Mousseaux, Mme. Louis Leveque, and Golden 
Moss, delivered, all charges and taxes included, 6 plants. Moss offer No.2 11.00 
vA 
eSubstitutions 
“Substitute something incredible, or superb, or bewildering— 
something to make a lady squeal.” —Pauu J. Lrnstey, 1946 
‘“‘May we substitute?”’ Probably no expression in a catalogue, so 
greatly arouses the ire of the rose enthusiast, who has dissected and 
devoured all the descriptions, judged and re-judged the sincerity of 
the writers thereof—planned and re-planned just the right rose for 
exactly the right spot in the garden, only to be asked, with irritating 
politeness, “‘if he or she would not be just as happy with something 
else.” | 
We understand your resentment and hasten to agree! But however 
anxious the nurseryman may be to please, he cannot always supply 
your wants. Rose growing, variety selection, number of plants—all 
must be decided at least one year in advance, and there are many 
uncertain factors which effect a rose crop, the same as with fruit or 
vegetables. As this catalogue is written, October 1946, we do not 
know for sure how many of each variety will be harvested, or the 
exact date they will be ready to go to you. 
So you, dear customer, can be helpful and save us both much delay 
and correspondence. If your desire is for but one or two of something 
very special—check “No” under Substitutions, on our enclosed 
Order Form. Your wishes will be respected and your money prompt- 
ly refunded. If your order is a larger one, suggest a few alternatives, 
second choices. We will not take advantage of your confidence; we 
will always send what you order, if we have it. 
Thank you! 
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