Coupe d’Hebe.  H. Bourbon (1840.) Rivers, in his ‘Rose Amateur’s 
Guide, London, 1843, has these enthusiastic comments—‘ Among Hybrid Bourbon 
roses we have two or three of recent introduction surpassingly beautiful; and to no 
rose can this term be applied with more justice than Coupe d’Hebe. In habit most 
robust, with foliage glossy, sub-evergreen and abundant; flowers large, and most 
perfect in shape, with petals thick and wax-like; colour delicate pink, changing to 
blush. So delicate and beautiful is this rose that no description can do justice to 
ee hae Sei) 
Crimson Emblem. H. Tea (1916.) In characteristics more H. Perpetual 
than Tea. A big and husky six-footer; the blooms are large, cupped, with a tendency 
to close at night—luminous dark carmine, truly ravishing fragrance. Have admired 
this red rose from first sight in the Lester gardens, and said admiration “lingers 
on.” 125 
Dainty Bess. H.Tea. (1925.) The most universally loved single rose of 
them all. Rated 84% by the American Rose Society, given a First Class Trial 
Ground Certificate by the National Rose Society of England, acclaimed by amateurs 
and experts alike for its grand constitution, its steady blooming habit, and the 
graceful beauty of the large soft pink blooms, with their unique wine-red stamens. 
We have both bush and climbing form. 125 
Desiree Parmentier. Gallica. Garden Notes, 1948. ‘This is a somewhat 
smaller and much deeper toned globular rose of Coupe d’Hebe type. Apparently 
the sun quickly lightens the flower on the outside of petals, whereas the inside 
remains a very deep, rich rose-carmine, almost blackish, giving a striking two-tone 
effect and outlining the petals. Older foliage is dark emerald green—the new 
growth lettuce-green with red prickles, very bushy. Very ‘“‘distingue” is Mme. 
Parmentier.” 2.00 
Dr. Huey. 1920.) Climber. So healthy, hardy and vigorous, is now a 
leading California understock. Blooms profusely over a long spring season, in clus- 
ters of two inch semi-double flowers; color non-fading crimson-maroon, enlivened 
by lighter centers and yellow anthers. Says Dr. J. H. McFarland, ‘Captain George 
C. Thomas, Jr. will be best remembered by his superb rose Dr. Huey, named for a 
famous Philadel phia amateur.” 1.50 
Duchesse de Brabant. Tea. (1857.) This delightful old tea rose is best 
described by Mrs. Keays, writing in “Old Roses,” 1935, ““Duchesse de Brabant has 
the shape of a deeper, firmer cup, more like a tulip, with 45 upright petals. Light 
gives a pearly cast over the basic pink color deepening to bright rose, and creates a 
glistening brightness in the smooth, transparent petals of the large, well-stemmed 
bloom ... this Duchesse has been a great favorite for years for its lovely sunny 
color, its splendid fragrance, and its free-blooming habit.” 1.50 

Have been looking at the roses now that the snow is gone. 
After 16 below zero two or three times this winter only the Old- 
timers are alive above the snow line. The Moss roses, Centifolias, 
Briers, Hybrid Rugosas and Gallicas show absolutely no freeze- 
back. The same is true of Violette. —NeEvILLE MILLER, PENN. 
