FLORIBUNDA ROSES (Lazge-{lowered Polyauthae) 
Individual prices as noted, less 10% quantity discount for any 25 or more Floribunda Roses 
HE WORD “Floribunda’”’ is used to refer to bush Roses producing The day is here when more and more Floritbunda Roses are being used 
clusters of blooms without int uption from early summer until for straight-line border or hedge planting mstead of the more common 
late frosts. They were oe ly referred to as “‘bedding Roses” for privet or barberry. These Roses provide good foliage, utility—plus— 
mass color effect rather than for specimen blooms. os", constant color. 
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The Floribunda class, og ore, includes new as well ae tees les Planting Distance: Average 15 to 18 inches. 
of large-flowered or Hybrid Poly: anth: is, and possibly a few Hybri eas. rene ee : Rts 
They are all very easy to grow and exceptionally he ardy. Besides using eight: Average 24 to 30 inches. 
them informally in Rose b ade plant Floribundas in permanent groups for Pruning: Prune lightly to desired height, removing old cluster heads 
color in the foreground of hardy shrub borders. and thin out dead wood. 
CHEERIO. (Kordes, 1940.) Clear mallow-pink, 
shading to Tyrian rose. A real deep pink 
Floribunda that blooms abundantly, even in 
hot weather. $1.25 each. 
DAGMAR SPATH (WHITE LAFAYETTE). 
(Wirtz & Eicke, 1936.) Large trusses of pure 
white flowers produced freely all summer. A 
sport of Lafayette and a good bedding Rose. 
$1.15 each. 
DONALD PRIOR. (Prior, 1934.) Pat. 377. Red. 
Large clusters of red flowers on branching 
plants : about 1% feet high. Gives off a Damask 
fragrance. A continuous bloomer. 8 to 10 
petals. $1.25 each. 
ELSE POULSEN. (D. 7. Poulsen, 1924.) Pink. 
Single, bright rose-pink flowers of large size 
from erect, very thrifty plants. One of the 
oldest and best pink Hobie and still the 
standard by which others are judged. Excel- 
Ient for hedges. 3 ft. $1.15 each. 
FLORADORA. (Tantau, 1943.) The ovoid 
buds are pinkish orange opening to a perfect 
camellia-formed bloom. These blooms are 
BABY CHATEAU. $1.15 each evenly colored a brilliant cinnabar-red touched 
BABY CHATEAU forces eeTOsea nd Red with orange-scarlet and geranium. Fine 1945 
. ordes, 50. . : . : 
i é : All-America Rose Selection. Extremely vigor- 
Large, brilliant scarlet-crimson flowers in great S 
u ous grower and bloomer. $1.50 each. 
clusters produced constantly. The plants are ‘3 
neat and compact in growth; very hardy and GRUSS AN AACHEN. (Geduldig, 1909.) Blush. 

long-lived with comparatively little care. Orange-red and yellow buds, and large, light 
$1.15 each. flesh-pink and salmon-yellow flowers, fading 
BELVEDERE. (Kiese, 1928.) Red. Flower capes aise rane Nai 
large, full, dark red with velvety shading. ey age of sae Eee Sal 
sshaibegeli apie till frost. 25 aE . FLORIBUNDA COLLECTION a) PINOCCHIO. $1.25 each 
rior, 1935.) Pat. 340. Pin : 
Outside of petals dark carmine, inside several GOLDEN JUBILEE. New yellow Floribunda. 
shades lighter. Borne in large clusters on strong GROUP OFFER S48-6 ae a geioed eat qu ae (oe ee 
stems. 5 petals. $1.25 each. s ants will first be available Fa ‘ ne 
CHARMAINE. (Burbage, 1929.) A most 9 varieties for $9.35 ik cee aaa individual blooms are a pleasing yellow color 
pleasing shade of the cleanest unfading pink. Baby Chateau, Dagmar Spath, Else Pobpet ae! peterpan heroes 
Flowers large, double, full, and free, borne on Podlsens Lnnoved: Lataverteu\iresR uM: Fie ac ciety Sy tata ear pe ae 
long, arching stems. Foliage bright glossy Winch Pinécshio. Pink Sate World’s ae aS that ope vs £0 a full-petaled bloom. 
green, almost thornless. We are very fond of Fair, Salmon Spray. One each of these sue eaentaern ae “Tow bowl, Golde ieaees 
this lovely Rose and you will like it too. $1.25 everlasting and real everblooming varieties. ae Tea ? 
apts The plant has proved exceptionally hardy 
and healthy with clean outstanding foliage. 
We are very fond of its particularly neat, low 
plant habit. Available Fall 1948. $2.00 each. 
IMPROVED LAFAYETTE. (Howard & Smith, 
1935.) Red. Sturdy, upright plants grow 
216 to 3 feet. Glowing red blooms, deeply 
suffused a vivid crimson. Fine bedding Rose; 
free flowering. $1.25 each. 
KING BOREAS. (The Brownells, 1940.) Prop- 
agation rights reserved. Pure yellow. Here we 
have a real yellow Floribunda Rose, tried and 
tested for seven years. With its vigorous, 
healthy plant habits, there is no question 
about its ability to produce dozens of bloom at 
a time, continuously from June to November. 
.Whether borne singly or tn candelabra clusters, 
the individual buds and flowers are almost 
perfect in form, with plenty of substance and 
petalage to make them last long either on the 
plant, as cut-flowers, or as boutonnieres. The 
size of the blooms varies from 2 to 3% inches 
across, so there are always many for every 
purpose. Even the foliage is beautiful and 
almost holly-like. $1.50 each. 
KIRSTEN POULSEN. (D. T. Poulsen, 1924.) 
Red. Large, single, light red flowers in great 
sprays. Tall and shrubby. $1.25 each. 
LAFAYETTE. (Nonin, 1924.) Red. Large, 
semi-double, light cherry-crimson. $1.25 each. 
MRS. R. M. FINCH. § (Finch, 1923.) Pink. 
Opening color is clear pink changing to blush, 
then white, so that a cluster shows all stages. 
Strong bushy plants 21% to 3 feet. Blooms con- 
tinuously. See page 9. "$1. 15 each. 

PINK SATIN FLORIBUNDA. $1.50 each 8 Bobbink & Atkins 
