Else Poulsen. Grows three to four feet, robust and erect. Heavy and con- 
stant bloomer. Flowers are in clusters of one dozen or more, on long stems—bright 
rose-pink, with eleven petals. Says the National Rose Society, “‘a very beautiful 
bedding variety.” 1.00 
Floradora. Patented. All-America winner in 1945 and the first time a 
hybrid polyantha has been so honored. Tall-growing, well branched, healthy and 
profuse. Its color is unique. As Armstrongs say—‘Call it cinnabar-red, orange- 
scarlet, scarlet-vermilion, whichever sounds the most dazzling to you.” Said color 
will bear watching, however, as it does not blend nicely with the more delicate 
rose shades. Planted next to Mrs. John Laing, for instance, would be a major catas- 
trophe! Says rose-authority McDonough, San Francisco—‘‘Rates a place in any 
garden for novel coloring; has no fault that I can discern,” and to Mrs. Packard, 
Los Angeles, we are again-indebted for some characteristic wording—‘‘What an 
eye-putter-outer they make in a corsage.” 1.50 
Gruss An Aachen. “Most useful of all the Polyanthas,” says Dr. McFarland 
in 1938, and still rates today among the best low-growing, large-flowering varieties 
of its type. Blooms are flesh-pink, with a touch of salmon, outstanding for delicacy, 
profuseness, and resistance to mildew. 1.25 
Karen Poulsen. Probably the finest creation of the Poulsen family, Denmark, 
the world’s leading experts in this rose class. Grows to 3 feet, blooms in large 
panicles of intense scarlet, single flowers; holds its color well in sun or wet. Awarded 
England’s National Rose Society first position, and was runner-up for the French 
Bagatelle Gold Medal in 1946. This is a leading favorite in our gardens. 125 
Kirsten Poulsen. If permitted, will grow to big proportions, but easily 
adaptable; excellent foliage. Blooms continuously in great sprays of single, bright 
scarlet flowers, and presents a “big show” when massed. Mrs. Lester says, ““This is 
my favorite red.” 1.00 
Pink Lafayette. Medium, compact grower, which we like better than the 
original “Lafayette.” Produces large clusters of clear rose-pink, semi-double flowers, 
the entire season. 1.00 
Red Ripples. Patented. Upright, healthy grower to four feet. We rate it 
the best of all the newcomers in the red or crimson color range, both as to plant and 
blooming habit, and the rich, glowing beauty of its clear red flowers. Can stand up 
in hot sun, and sheds its finished flowers quickly. 1.25 
Rosenelfe. (Sometimes listed Rose-Elfe.) A hybrid polyantha with perfect 
hybrid tea form, about 2% inches across; silvery rose-pink, described La France 
pink, holding its color extremely well in all weather. Excellent plant and a constant 
bloomer. Rosenelfe occupies a unique position, mid-way in size between the charm- 
ing little Cecile Brunner and the best hybrid teas, retaining the fine bud form and 
quality of both. Has been a prime favorite of this writer since its introduction, 
1939. 1.25 
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