dusky sweetness of the Damask, the refreshing acid sweetness of the 
China roses, the penetrating, gracious sweetness of Tea roses, the 
woodsy pungency of the mossy glands on Moss Roses, the scent of 
winter apples in the foliage of the Sweetbrier—all scents of roses, 
and yet how various!” 
At this time we have probably, one hundred fifty varieties, rating 
‘old-fashioned, rare and unusual” whose special qualities fully justify 
our endorsement to you. To this collection we are adding constantly, 
changing and improving. We welcome any information leading to 
the acquisition of a “new” and worthy old rose. 
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OV arieties 
Agrippina. China. (1832.) A tall growing, very vigorus shrub rose, pro- 
ducing persistently, great clusters of cherry-red double blooms, shaded lighter at 
center, and of distinctive old-time form. Blooming for many years at the door of a 
good neighbor, it never fails to nod a happy greeting. 1.50 
American Beauty. H. Perpetual. (1886.) No modern rose has equalled 
its rich fragrance; none are likely to take its place in the sentimental memories of 
the older generation. We must agree with the critics—it “blues” on the bush, if held 
too long, but why resist cutting a bouquet of these lovely roses, to open indoors, 
where they give so generously of their entrancing perfume. Color is deep rose 
shaded smoky carmine; large, full-t:odied, and, with us, in constant bloom. 
Summer 1947. Forgive us if we add a pat on the back from Neville Miller, 
Pennsylvania—The flowers from the plant you supplied have a wonderful fragrance 
—much more intense than those grown locally under this name.” 
Available in both bush and climbing form; please specify. oan: 
Austrian Copper. Brier. (1596.) Vigorous, spreading, completely disease- 
resistant. This unique rose deserves a prominent place in every garden. Is covered 
in spring, with single, 21% inch blooms, of intense copper-red, with old gold center 
and reverse, unequalled for sparkle and vivid color. It gives but once each season 
but that once is splendid indeed! lie) 
Austrian Yellow. Identical with Austrian Copper just described, except 
its flowers are brilliant yellow, prettily shaped. These boon companions should be 
grown together—a gay pair. 1.50 
Beauty of Glazenwood. (Fortune’s Double Yellow.) Noisette (1845.) 
Healthy Climber requiring a sunny, warm situation, and no pruning. Described by 
the National Rose Society of England as “orange yellow, shaded and flaked metallic 
red.” Blooms abundantly over a long spring season, but does not repeat. ““This 
singularly beautiful rose was the sensation of its day!” 1.50 
Belle of Portugal. H. Gigantea. Rampant is the word for the “Portugese 
Hussy.” Its great canes refuse to be confined, and from them hang in great profu- 
sion, enormous, semi-double, pale-pink blooms of rare beauty, over a long spring 
season only. Not hardy in severe climate, completely healthy elsewhere. If we could 
have but one climber in our garden, it would be this one. 1:25 
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