
THE Ome! Ross. Irs TRANSLUCENT PRICKLES ARE AFIRE! 
R. Soulieana. West China. If we were asked to decide our favorite spring 
blooming cluster rose, for mass display, it would be hard to choose between the 
Musk varieties and Soulieana. Soulieana is more “reasonable” in growth, hence 
more adaptable to space allotted it; foliage attractive blue-green. It blooms in great 
trusses, of 1//2 inch, single, white flowers—rather late in spring, but long lasting. 
The meticulously truthful Mrs. Lester says it will repeat in fall, if hips are removed; 
but her partner in October is still waiting for said autumn bloom. 
Summer 1947—Mrs. Lester is vindicated—this year Soulieana is repeating its 
bloom! 1.50 
R.Sweginzowi. China. It is most unfortunate that this delightful plant 
must bear, until forgotten, a name which so quickly condemns it to all but the col- 
lectors and connoisseurs. Our specimen is on the frequented path to the store-house, 
and in all stages from its charming two inch single shell-pink blooms, borne along 
graceful canes, to the great crop of scarlet hips which follow, it has been greatly 
admired by everyone. 2.00 
Rainbow. Tea. China. Picked up by the Lesters on one of their adventurous 
journeys through the Mother Lode Country. Origin and history unknown to us. 
Charming globular blooms, similar to Duchesse de Brabant, start cream color at 
center and darken to deep crimson at the outer edges. Decidedly ‘‘different.” 
Supply very limited. 2.00 
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