The Fairy. Of very low, vigorous spreading growth. Turns up its nose at 
mildew and refuses to be bothered with any pests or diseases. Double, rosette type 
flowers, are of a most charming clear, pale pink, borne constantly in attractive 
clusters. We will match this delightful Polyantha against the field, and take all 
bets. The Fairy, in our opinion, is the best low-growing Polyantha, the hybridizer 
has yet created. Fully equal to Orange Triumph in vigor and blooming quality, we 
like better the delicate color so nicely suggested by its Fairy title. Try it and be 
glad! 1.25 
©Floribundas 
Larger-flowered, everblooming 
Donald Prior. Patented. Grows to four feet, but easily restrained; faithful 
and profuse bloomer. Flowers in clusters, deep, clear red, semi-double, 11 petals, on 
strong stems. The National Rose Society rated it second in its class, and called it 
“*the best of the dark coloured varieties.” 1.35 
Else Poulsen. Grows three to four feet, robust and erect. Heavy and con- 
stant bloomer. Flowers are in clusters of one dozen or more, on long stems—bright 
rose-pink, with eleven petals. Says the National Rose Society, “‘a very beautiful 
bedding variety.” 1.35 
Gruss An Aachen. ‘Most useful of all the Polyanthas,” says Dr. McFarland 
in 1938, and still rates today among the best low-growing, large-flowering varieties 
of its type. Blooms are flesh-pink, with a touch of salmon, outstanding for delicacy, 
profuseness, and resistance to mildew. 1.35 
Kirsten Poulsen. If permitted, will grow to big proportions, but easily 
adaptable; excellent foliage. Blooms continuously in great sprays of single, bright 
scarlet flowers, and presents a “big show” when massed. Mrs. Lester says, “This is 
my favorite red.” 1.35 
Pink Lafayette. Medium, compact grower, which we like better than the 
original “Lafayette.” Produces large clusters of clear rose-pink, semi-double flowers, 
the entire season. 1.35 
Red Ripples. Patented. Upright, healthy grower to four feet. We rate it 
the best of all the newcomers in the red or crimson color range, both as to plant and 
blooming habit, and the rich, glowing beauty of its clear red flowers. Can stand up 
in hot sun, and sheds its finished flowers quickly. ‘This is a honey.” 1.50 
Note. In this larger-flowered Floribunda or Hybrid Polyantha class we like 
also Betty Prior, Floradora, Improved Lafayette, Karen Poulsen, Rosenelfe, Smiles 
and Worlds Fair, and recommend them highly. Unfortunately, our plants of these 
varieties are not likely to make the desired size by harvest time, but we shall have 
them, postively for spring 1948 planting. 
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