Ulrich Brunner. H. Perpetual, (1882.) A tall, lusty plant which shrugs 
its big shoulders at pests and diseases. Blooms are very large, cupped, full, and 
sweet-smelling. Color described by the experts, “geranium-red passing to cochineal- 
carmine.” 1.50 
Veilchenblau. Rambler. (1909.) This is a many-caned, strong growing 
climber, with clean, glossy, but not evergreen foliage. Produces great masses of 
spring bloom, in clusters of 11/4 inch semi-double cupped flowers starting brilliant 
crimson, then passing quickly to magenta and darker shades. This writer’s Pillar 
of Veilchenblau in Redlands some years ago was a “picture in violet tones” of 
superb beauty. 1.50 
ViergedeClery. Centifolia. (1888.) A healthy symmetrical plant, unusu- 
ally prolific spring bloom, only. Snow white, double flowers, very sweet-scented. 
We ventured a comment this spring to a visitor that “we preferred Mme. Hardy,” 
to which our frank friend responded—Well, I prefer . . . what’s that you call it, 
anyway that one there’—pointing to Vierge de Clery. Its an old saw, that dif- 
ference of opinion makes horse-races—and also keeps rose growing interesting. 1.50 
Violette. Rambler. (1921.) We are beginning to segregate our many 
visitors into two broad classes—those who like the deep violet tones in roses and 
those who do NOT! And while, of course, we should maintain a safe place ‘‘on the 
fence”, we are tempted to ask the negative critics why the Queen of Flowers should 
be denied the beauty of these rich magenta tones. Violette, here in Spring, gives us 
in panicles of 15-20 blooms, the richest clear violet, ever, enlivened by golden 
staemens, and holds its fine color to the end. Rated among the most beautiful 
varieties in our garden. (Guess we “jumped off the fence!”’) 1.50 
York & Lancaster. R. damascena versicolor. (1551.) Abundant spring 
bloom on a strong, bushy plant. ‘The rose nor red nor white but stolen of both,” 
says Shakespeare. In fact we have so many “quotes” for this variety, we know not 
where to begin or leave off—for no rose has had so much mention, and none a more 
interesting history. To Dean Hole, we are indebted for this good bit— 
“York and Lancaster, thus called because it bears in impartial stripes, the colours, 
red and white, of those royal rivals who fought the Wars of the Roses, recalling 
Shakes peare’s lines— 
And here I prophesy. This brawl today, 
Grown to this faction, in the Temple Garden, 
Shall send between the Red Rose and the White, 
A thousand souls to death and deadly night.” 
But whether or no, you are a student of English history, and know your Shake- 
speare by heart, you will like York and Lancaster alone, for its gay and varied 
coloring, sweet scent and wealth of bloom. 1.50 
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“The discovery, protection and preservation of our old roses constitutes a chal- 
lenge to all rose-lovers. No one person, no one committee can do justice to it. It is 
a duty resting upon all who love the rose, its history, its romance, its usefulness as 
an agency of human happiness, to save our disappearing old roses for the benefit 
of present and future generations and to make known their manifold advantages 
to all who love gardens.” 
—FraNcis E. LEstEr, AMERICAN ROSE SOcIETY ANNUAL, 1931 
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