
THE BANKSIA ROSE 
Polly. H. Tea. (1927.) A robust lass, is Polly—descendant from Ophelia, 
mother of many fine roses, from whom comes its delicate shell-pink coloring, some- 
times cream, shaded pink and gold, in autumn. Very fragrant, double and well 
formed. The National Rose Society says of Polly— ... not liable to disease; does 
not mind wet. Awarded a First Class Trial Ground Certificate.” 1.50 
Prince Camille de Rohan. H. Perpetual. (1861.) This regal rose of dark- 
est, velvety maroon-red, is planted in our display garden, among a group of such 
famous modern roses as Lowell Thomas, Fred Edmunds, Grande Duchesse Charlotte, 
Peace, Christopher Stone, and others of similar merit. While these newcomers were 
struggling against the hot summer sun, the aristocratic old Prince burst forth with 
some breath-taking blooms, and, from his tall position, seemed to look down on the 
nouveau riche, with pride of race and royal disdain. 1.50 
Reve D’Or. Noisette. (1869.) Strong growing, climbing type, with super- 
ior foliage, extending to the base of the plant. Flowers are double, well formed, 
described by Mrs. Keays, as “soft yellow, outside a pale pink, so the general color 
is of a buffy pink shade, with yellow shanks ... This is an excellent rose, healthy, 
happy, free of bloom.” We like everything about this famous old Noisette, except 
the tenacity with which it holds the faded blooms to the sometimes bitter end. 1.50 
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