Old Spanish Rose. Gallica. (Original name unknown.) This big shrub 
rose was discovered by the Lesters on one of their journeys through the Mother Lode 
Country—where it was known only as the “Old Spanish Rose,” and no amount of 
research since has discovered a more accurate name for it. From early to late spring, 
it is covered with two inch double blooms, similar in form to the Provence Roses, 
starting from deep, rich magenta, which progresses to dark violet in the open flower. 
For best effect it must be helped in “shedding its dead” otherwise the beauty of the 
opening buds is marred by the older blooms, which are much too persistent in their 
desire to remain. Thrives on neglect with us and should be hardy anywhere. 1.50 
Ophelia. H. Tea. (1912.) This is a very famous parent rose, 28 of her 
children having been judged worthy of commercial propogation, although we sus- 
pect grandmother, herself, is still the best of the lot, (unless it be Mme. Butterfly, 
previously described.) We like Ophelia for the rare delicacy of its flesh-pink color- 
ing, its satiny sheen, and handsome form. Steady, dependable bloomer; good plant. 
Bush only. 1.25 
Papa Gontier. Tea. (1882.) A large, husky plant—long a famous green- 
house rose. The two toned, rose-pink blooms are not too well supported on weak 
stems, and the open flower ages badly, in the garden, although the buds perform 
nicely indoors. Tea fragrance, steady bloomer. Many an old memory is associated 
with Papa Gontier, and many will want it for a long time yet, even though much 
better roses are available, both old and new. We shall continue growing a limited 
quantity each season. 1.50 
Paul Neyron. H. Perpetual. (1869.) A lusty, robust grower to four or 
five feet, with heavy spring bloom, continuing with us. We like Mrs. Keay’s 
description which follows—Paul Neyron, 1869, raised from Anna de Diesbach and 
Victor Verdier, is an achievement. Wood is almost smooth, almost without prickles; 
foliage very large, smooth, tough and wavy. The bloom is enormous, deeply cupped, 
reflexing its outer petals, opening into a ruffling semi-globe of deep rose-pink 
with a dash of lilac, much like LaReine but, point to point, bigger and more hand- 
somely furnished, with a calyx even more tri-angular in outline. Paul Neyron chooses 
to live long in old gardens and is likely to be met with almost anywhere. When you 
see the biggest rose you ever saw in an old garden, most likely it is Paul Neyron.” 1.25 
Persian Yellow. H. Foetida. (From Persia to England 1837.) Unique in 
every respect, from its fern-like foliage, to the manner in which its rich, butter- 
yellow blooms are borne along the large canes. Dean Hole says—“T his Rose is almost 
the earliest to tell us that summer is at hand, first by unfolding its sweet leaves, of 
a most vivid, refreshing green, and then by its golden blooms.” 1.25 
Phyllis Bide. Rambler. (1923.) A neat growing rambler, unexcelled 
for pillar, wall or fence, producing abundantly all season, long, loose panicles of 
small double blooms—pale gold, touched pink. Was first introduced to Phyllis by 
master-rosarian, John van Barneveld, who hails from Puente—the weeping tree at 
his entrance is something never to forget! 1.25 
Pink Grootendorst. H. Rugosa. (1923.) A strong, lusty, upright grower, 
with handsome rugose foliage, completely disease resistant. This is the “carnation 
rose” its petals almost exactly resembling a small carnation. As this catalogue is 
written, October, its beautiful clusters of soft pink fiowers are one of the prettiest 
sights in the fall garden. 1.25 
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