
ROSA RUGOSA HYBRIDS 
Rugosa Roses are particularly valuable for hardiness, healthiness, and 
ability to thrive under most adverse conditions of soil and climate, with- 
standing almost anything. 
They are distinguished by erect, very spiny stems, and by their tough, 
curiously wrinkled or rugose foliage. Particularly valuable for hedges or 
shrubberies in seashore gardens and regions where the winters are very 
severe. Many are everbloomers. 
Some of the Hybrids do not have the true Rugosa foliage, but this does 
not mean that they are not as hardy. Nothing could be hardier than the 
Grootendorst types, yet their foliage does not appear to have much Rugosa 
in it. 
Planting Distance: Hedges—11/> to 2 feet. Shrubs—3 to 4 feet. 
Pruning: Shrub types—cut out old canes and shorten new canes to 4 ft. 
Height: 4 to 5 feet, except where noted: 
Dr. Eckener Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Large, fragrant, semi-double flowers of coppery rose and golden yellow; 
very fragrant. Really a Hybrid Tea flower on a Rugosa plant. Remon- 
tant. Five to six feet. 
Grootendorst Supreme Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
An improved variety having large, fringed, cherry-red flowers borne on 
a fine, large, well-foliaged bush. Excellent as a hedge. 
Pink Grootendorst Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Double flowers of a clear pink. Everblooming Baby Rugosa type blooms. 
Rugosa Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Large, single flowers in shades of pink, magenta, and rosy crimson. 
Repeats during the season. Attractive large red berries. 
Rugosa alba Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Large single white flowers throughout the’ entire summer followed by 
large red fruits. 
Sir Thomas Lipton Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
It is one of the earliest Roses to bloom, starting to open its semi-double, 
pure white blossoms in late May and continuing freely until late fall. 
The exceptionally fine fragrance alone qualifies it as a garden Rose. 
For hardiness, tolerance and usefulness, Sir Thomas Lipton. has no equals. 
Maximum height 4 to 5 feet. Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois Test 
Garden Bulletin of July, 1940. 
AUSTRIAN BRIER ROSE 
Harrison’s Yellow Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Fine double golden yellow flowers. 
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Shrub Roses 
NEW SHRUB ROSES 
Lipstick Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
A “shrub’” Rose which will reach a height of 5 to 6 feet. It blooms 
continuously during the summer, forming large clusters of semi-double 
flowers. The color is a clear cerise with salmon shadings. This European 
variety certainly is a most interesting addition. There are so few tall 
growing Roses; it will be most welcome. 
Skyrocket Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
A real everblooming Shrub Rose producing enormous flower clusters 
throughout the entire season. Makes a magnificent display with its 
large clusters composed of medium sized brilliant red blooms. Of sturdy, 
upright habit which makes it most desirable planted either by itself or 
in combination with various kinds of shrubs. A forerunner of a distinct 
new race. 
Ming Toy (1947 Introduction) Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Beauty of detail brings forth all the fine qualities and loveliness centered 
in the new Polyantha-like shrub Rose, “Ming Toy.’’ The dainty petais 
are so precisely placed in Ming Toy that the high centered, brilliant 
rose-colored flowers may be fairly compared with a miniature Camellia 
in form. However, for all its smooth porcelain finish and dainty refine- 
ment, both in texture and color, Ming Toy is far from being a delicate 
Rose. The rugged plants abound with health, which accounts for the 
tremendous energy displayed in the constant production of flowers. This 
energy is manifested in the cut sprays as well as the plants; the flowers 
lasting from five to six days or more. Close observation of its habits 
and character lead us to believe that Ming Toy will be found paramount 
among Polyantha-like shrub Roses. 
Red Ripples (Patent Applied For) Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
We feel fairly exuberant when we have Red Ripples in mind, it is such 
a joyous color, an intense, scintillating red that seems to sparkle on 
the wavy petaled flowers. Magnificent in mass plantings. The daintily 
modeled, long-lasting buds are simply perfect for boutonnieres. Growth 
2\> feet. 
FOOD FOR THOUGHT 
As Well as for Your Flowers 
What your plants need is a balanced organic plant food. Not just a 
stimulant. They need one containing in right amounts, those things that 
make plenty of strong roots, produce sturdy stalks, thrifty foliage and 
an abundance of good sized blooms. . 
What it has done, and is doing for our 600 miles of plants, it will do 
for your garden. 
Turn to page 176 and get the full facts about it. 

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