Francis E. Lester. (1947.) Of all the many seedlings developed by Mr. 
Lester, in hybridization with his favorite rose Kathleen, this one he considered the 
finest, and we think is most worthy to bear his name. From its Musk rose origin, 
comes its tremendous vigour, and its great masses of bloom—for many weeks the 
finest display in the spring garden. Flowers are in clusters of 25 to 30, about two 
inches across, opening pale pink, turning white, then drop quickly when finished. 
Among all our mass spring-fiowering climbers, none are more beautiful. 1.50 
Frau Karl Druschki. H. Perpetual. (1901.) Considering the many names 
which have been given this grand old rose, probably “Snow Queen” is the most 
appropriate, because of its pure whiteness, and queenly form. Has every virtue 
except fragrance—tall, vigorous, large foliage, and free flowering, especially pro- 
fuse in spring. The standard for white roses, seldom if ever excelled. Lip 
General Jacqueminot. H. Perpetual. (1853.) Again we will let Mrs. 
Keays describe for you, from ‘“‘Old Roses” a fine old favorite—“T his rose was raised 
by an amateur named Roussel and was introduced by Rousselet, his gardener, in 
1853. What joy it must have been to grow a rose of such elegance of form, brilliancy 
of color, high fragrance, and hardy growth ...The bloom is not full, probably 24 
to 30 petals, globular in form, quite large, very striking, of brilliant scarlet-crimson, 
richly fragrant ...Of good habit and proud port.” Says Dean Hole, in his “Book 
About Roses,” 1865—‘General Jacqueminot, for so many summers THE Rose of 
our gardens, is still a glory and a grace, its petals, soft and smooth as velvet, glowing 
with vivid crimson, and its growth being free and healthful. I well remember the 
time when we welcomed this conquering hero, in his brilliant uniform, as being 
invincible.” 1.50 
George Arends. H. Perpetual. (1910.) Asymmetrical but lusty plant, 
blooming mostly in singles—very large, double, beautifully formed, with a unique 
crinkle to the petals. Its coloring we find only in our prime favorite, Mrs. John 
Laing—delicate China Rose or Mauve Pink—a tone which appears to have been 
lost in modern roses. Free and constant flowering—among the very best of our 
hybrid perpetuals—rare fragrance. 1.50 
Georges Vibert. Gallica (1853.) One of the most interesting of the 
varigated Gallicas, deep magenta-rose, striped white. Funny how many visitors 
first stop to express disapproval of these unique, striped old roses, only to return and 
look again, with pencil and pad in hand. 1.75 
Giant of Battles. (Geant des Battailes.) After viewing our display plants 
this spring, we recorded—"Certainly no fighting giant at this inspection, for either 
war or peaceful pursuits,” but then he had been toying with our California gophers, 
who are not fame-conscious. On viewing this Goliath later in our growing fields, 
we can understand why he rates among the famous old roses. Deep crimson; 
powerfully fragrant. 1.50 
Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau. H. Perpetual (1907.) Yes, we know, 
you and good Dr. McFarland don’t like the name, and think it should be distributed 
over a couple of additional varieties. But “‘a rose is a rose is a rose” —name not with- 
standing. Fiery crimson-red blooms, richly fragrant and lots of them spring and fall. 
Says Roy Shepherd—“Tf this plant had a more appealing name it would rank with 
Druschki and General Jacqueminot among the best of the Hybrid Perpetuals. In 
plant habit, foliage, color, form, fragrance and productivity it is GOOD!” — 1.50 
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