Polly. H. Tea. (1927.) A robust lass, is Polly—descendant from Ophelia, 
mother of many fine roses, from whom comes its delicate shell-pink coloring, some- 
times cream, shaded pink and gold, in autumn. Very fragrant, double and well 
formed. The National Rose Society says of Polly— ... not liable to disease; does 
not mind wet. Awarded a First Class Trial Ground Certificate.” 1.25 
Prince Camille de Rohan. H. Perpetual. (1861.) This regal rose of dark- 
est, velvety maroon-red, is planted in our display garden, among a group of such 
famous modern roses as Lowell Thomas, Fred Edmunds, Grande Duchesse Charlotte, 
Peace, Christopher Stone, and others of similar merit. While these newcomers were 
struggling against the hot summer sun, the aristocratic old Prince burst forth with 
some breath-taking blooms, and, from its tall position, seemed to look down on the 
nouveau riche, with pride of race and royal disdain. 1.50 
R. Damascena. (Damask Rose.) Ours is semi-double, with deep carmine- 
rose tones, and golden staemens, blooming in clusters, over a long season, followed 
by long, scarlet hips. Grows to about five feet—its great age guarantees its strength 
and resistance. And still once again we quote from “Old Roses,” Mrs. Keays— 
‘Rosa Damascena, a rose suggesting poetry, travel and romance said to be a native 
of Syria, the rose brought to France by the Crusaders and thence to England, a 
rose claimed by a long and mythical past, takes its date in England from 1573, 
according to William Paul.” It is said the Damask Rose grows on Omar Khayyam’s 
grave at Nashipier. 1.50 
R. Moyesi. Western China. Not for the beginner, is this lovely species, 
for it is as temperamental as a prima donna (and twice as beautiful as most of them.) 
Vigorous to about ten feet, when it likes its environment. We must credit Bobbink 
& Atkins for the best color description—I¢ is a vivid yet deep, warm, velvety 
reddish terracotta, a color one sometimes sees in old needle-work, and impossible to 
describe.” Roy E. Shepherd says of it—“Unfortunately it does not thrive under all 
sett as do most species but it is so distinctive it deserves a trial in every gar- 
en.” 1.50 
Rosa Omeiensis. (The Omei Rose.) In case you have never attempted to 
“write a rose catalogue, may we say here that such terms as “‘unusual” become some- 
what threadbare with too much usage. We would like to have reserved the word for 
the Omei Rose, to which unusual, and most of its synonyms—uncommon, curious, 
rare, odd, unique, extraordinary—certainly apply in big measure. 
The flower is small, white, and unimportant, except it is one of the few roses 
with only four petals. But the tall canes bear thorns or prickles, winglike and trans- 
lucent, while young, which glow like fire, especially when the sun is behind them. 
The effect is further beautified by the fern-like lush-green foliage. Our friend, Dr. 
Gage, to whom we are indebted for introductory comments herein, asked us the 
other day to recommend some roses to plant across the end of his hybrid tea garden— 
think he had something pretty and genteel like Kathleen, in mind. I suggested the 
Omei Rose, to which he finally succumbed, in some doubt, I must admit, for the 
Doctor knows what he wants and does not persuade easily. This comment is intended 
for all gardeners, whose rose plots are well filled with their favorite hybrid teas, and 
whose taste for “just another new rose” is somewhat jaded. Why not try such variet- 
ies as Omeinensis, Roxburghi, Soulieana, and the like—maybe a new rose thrill is in 
store for you. 1.50 
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