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Lipstick Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
A “‘shrub’’ Rose which will reach a height of 5 to 6 feet. It blooms 
continuously during the summer, forming large clusters of semi-double 
flowers. The color is a clear cerise with salmon shadings. This European 
variety certainly is a most interesting addition. There are so few tall 
growing Roses; it will be most welcome. 
Skyrocket Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
A real everblooming Shrub Rose producing enormous flower clusters 
throughout the entire season. Makes a magnificent display with its 
large clusters composed of medium sized brilliant red blooms. Of sturdy, 
upright habit which makes it most desirable planted either by itself or 
in combination with various kinds of shrubs. A forerunner of a distinct 
new race. 
Ming Toy (Plant Patent Applied For) Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Beauty of detail brings forth all the fine qualities and loveliness centered 
in the new Polyantha-like shrub Rose, ‘“Ming Toy.” The dainty petals 
are so precisely placed in Ming Toy that the high centered, brilliant 
rose colored flowers may be fairly compared with a miniature Camellia 
in form. However, for all its smooth porcelain finish and dainty refine- 
ment, both in texture and color, Ming Toy is far from being a delicate 
Rose. The rugged plants abound with health, which accounts for the 
tremendous eneray displayed in the constant production of flowers. This 
energy is manifested in the cut sprays as well as the plants, the flowers 
lasting from five to six days or more. Close observation of its habits 
and character lead us to believe that Ming Toy will be found paramount 
among Polyantha-like shrub Roses. 
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Shr ub Ros és 
ROSA RUGOSA HYBRIDS 
Rugosa Roses are particularly valuable for hardiness, healthiness, 
and ability to thrive under most adverse conditions of soil and 
climate, withstanding almost anything. 
They are distinguished by erect, very spiny stems, and by their 
tough, curiously wrinkled or Rugosa foliage. Particularly valuable 
for hedges or shrubberies in seashore gardens and regions where 
the winters are very severe. Many are everbloomers. 
Some of the Hybrids do not have the true Rugosa foliage, but 
this does not mean that they are not as hardy. Nothing could be 
hardier than the Grootendorst types, yet their foliage does not 
appear to have much Rugosa in it. 
Planting Distance: Hedges—11/ to 2 feet. Shrubs—=3 to 4 feet. 
Pruning: Shrub types—cut out old canes and shorten new 
canes to 4 feet. 
Height: 4 to 5 feet, except where noted. 
Dr. Eckener Sold out for this season 
Large, fragrant, semi-double flowers of coppery rose and golden 
yellow; very fragrant. Really a Hybrid Tea flower on a Rugosa 
plant. Remontant. Five to six feet. 
Grootendorst Supreme Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
An improved variety having large, fringed, cherry-red flowers 
bone on a fine, large, well foliaged bush. Excellent as a hedge. 
Pink Grootendorst Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Double flowers of a clear pink. Everblooming Baby Rugosa 
type blooms. 
Rugosa Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Large, single flowers in shades of pink, magenta, and rosy 
crimson. Repeats during the season. Attractive large red 
berries. 
Rugosa alba Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Large single white flowers throughout the entire summer fol- 
lowed by large red fruits. 
Sir Thomas Lipton Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
It is one of the earliest Roses to bloom, starting to open its 
semi-double, pure white blossoms in late May and continuing 
freely until late fall. The exceptionally fine fragrance alone 
qualifies it as a garden Rose. For hardiness, tolerance and 
usefulness, Sir Thomas Lipton has no equals. Maximum height 
4 to 5 feet. Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois Test Garden 
Bulletin of July, 1940. 
AUSTRIAN BRIER ROSE 
Harrison’s Yellow Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Fine double golden yellow flowers. 
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