Laneii. (1846.) We quote famous English authority, William Paul, writ- 
ing in 1901—‘Flowers rosy crimson, occasionally tinged with purple, large and full. 
Form globular, buds broad, bold and well mossed. Foliage very large and robust 
growth. Raised by M. Laffay at Bellevue.” Supply limited until 1950. 173 
Little Gem. (1880.) ‘A miniature Moss-rose, and a ‘gem of purest ray 
serene; a ruby set in emeralds, having crimson flowers surrounded by moss, gleams 
brightly amid the crown jewels of Her Majesty, the Queen of Flowers.” Thanks 
again, Dean Hole—your rose descriptions are unsurpassed. 1.75 
Mme. Louis Leveque. (1898.) We have become a bit canny in the 
use of the expression “‘our favorite rose,” for each season brings new qualities good 
and not so good, in all varieties—the Queen of Flowers is intensely feminine. But 
Madame has persistent virtues—she glows with health, gives generously of her soft 
pink flowers in spring and autumn also—And her fragrance is more Chanel than 
Chanel! 1.75 
Mousseaux Ancien. (Ancient). Garden Notes, 1948—'‘Better formed 
than the average Moss Rose, with unusual fern-green foliage. I like it!” And Roy 
Shepherd says—Here’s a real Moss! Deep pink in the center, with lighter edges— 
I rate very good!” With the approval of two such authorities, (pardon our ego) 
it should be worthy of your special note. 375 
Pink Moss. (Ancient). The charming mother of all the Mosses, brought to 
England from Holland about 1596. In late July, 1947, Mrs. Iva Newman of San 
Mateo showed us one of our Pink Mosses in beautiful full bloom; it had been in 
flower since mid-April and buds were still coming on. 
1948. Repeating its bloom this fall in all gardens inspected. 1.50 
Red Moss. (Ancient.) Not “red” as we understand the meaning of the 
word, but deep live carmine. With us, the most prolific of any, and recommended to 
those who are at all dubious about success with Moss Roses. 1.50 
Salet. 1854.) Another good rosy-pink, heavily mossed—opening large 
and wide. Appears even more vigorous than the others—very bushy, profuse spring 
bloom, ‘repeating more moderately in fall. Roy Shepherd says—‘Among the most 
valuable of the pink mosses.” 1.75 
Yellow Moss. (1932) Definitely yellow and a necessary addition to 
any Moss rose collection. Has all the good habits, vigour and fine Moss fragrance 
of its companions. 
1948—We hasten to change last year’s term “‘ancient”’ to proper date of introduc- 
tion. One of our good correspondents, calling attention to the error, inquired acidly 
—‘If we consider 1932 ancient, how old would we consider him!” 1.50 



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For the Moss Rose Novice. We offer one each, Blanche Moreau (white), 
Old Red, Old Pink and Old Yellow Mosses, delivered you, all charges and taxes 
included, total four plants. Moss offer No. 1. 5.00 
For the Connoisseur. We offer one each Comtesse de Murinais, Crested 
Moss, Duchesse d’Istrie, Gloire des Mousseaux, Mme. Louis Leveque, and Golden 
Moss, delivered, all charges and taxes included, 6 plants. Moss offer No.2 9.00 
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