Goldilocks. Patent 672. Bushy, spreading plant, with bright glossy foliage; 
blooms in panicles of five to ten; crisp, well-curled buds open to 2% inch flowers of 
bright, butter-cup yellow, fading more gracefully than most yellows in this class. 
We are inclined to agree with Fred Edmunds, Oregon—‘‘Best bedder of its color 
to date”; and Dr. Horsley, Wyoming, who dittos this rating. 1.50 
Ideal. Low growing, to about 18 inches—spreading. Dark, velvety crimson, 
which holds its color well, and is an unusual shade in the low-growing Polyanthas. 
Best in its color range. 1.15 
La Marne. Medium grower and one of the most prolific bloomers. Its cluster 
blooms are blush white, edged pink. Thriving all over the Lester gardens, even 
without summer irrigation. A prime favorite. 1e5) 
Margo Koster. Very low growing; blooms in large panicles of semi-double, 
ranuncula shaped flowers, with orange-red and salmon tones predominating; no 
mildew. The “glamour girl” and leading protege of Mrs. Judith Packard, Los 
Angeles, who sums up her enthusiasm in these words—‘‘Everblooming, evergreen, 
healthy and happy.” 
Summer, 1948. By some unhappy chance, Margo Koster was planted in our 
display garden among some soft pink varieties and next to the royal purple beauty, 
Mrs. Anthony Waterer. It is frequently said there are no conflicting colors among 
roses but Margo disproves this statement. Certainly very pretty in itself, but must 
be confined to companionship with the reds, yellows and whites—or else! e145 
Marytje Cazant. (Mary Casant.) A dwarf polyantha, producing big clus- 
ters of waxy, unfading, coral-pink blooms—the happiest ever. Mrs. Packard can 
have her “glamour girl.” We'll take Mary. reg BY 
Ming Toy. Patented. Rather tall-growing; miniature old-type, deep-rose 
blooms, en masse. We quote from the experts—‘‘The dainty petals are so precisely 
placed, the brilliant rose colored flowers compare with a miniature Camellia.” And 
again—‘Plants are exceptionally rugged, constantly in bloom; the cut sprays make 
beautiful long-lasting flower arrangements.” ARS rating 82%. 138 
Mrs. R. M. Finch. Grows to 3 feet, when uncontrolled, and equally broad. 
Flowers in impressive clusters, of 2 inch double blooms, rosy-pink—its habit of 
changing first to blush then white, creating a varied and most pleasing color effect. 
Viewing Mrs. Finch, in a big display of polyanthas, this writer recorded, “VERY 
pretty pink, spreading, great clusters; healthy; outstanding!” 1.15 
Mrs. Joseph Hiess. Says Roy Shepherd, Ohio—"Just a pink poly which is 
exceptionally free-blooming; blossoms are well formed and fragrant; others like 
it but 1 do not wish to be conceited; it’s my rose, you know.” Well, Mr. Shepherd, 
you are much too modest; it is just about the prettiest clear pink poly in our display 
gardens this year. Moderate grower, bushy, medium height; dark emerald-green, 
pointed foliage. Blooms in clusters, 3 to as many as 16; the tight spiral buds open 
to 2” double flowers which hold exceptionally well in hot sun, and make a charming 
bouquet. Go to the head of the class, Mr. Shepherd. 35 
Orange Triumph. Low growing to two feet, unusually healthy foliage. 
Many of you will tire of reading the much-mentioned catalogue comment that 
“orange” is not the word for it (except in Germany where it originated) and some 
fine day, perhaps somebody will suggest, for American commerce, it be called 
Scarlet Triumph, Coral Triumph, or anything but orange. For this is a remarkably 
fine Polyantha and should not be handicapped by a deceptive title. If you have never 
grown any polys, and are gingerly approaching the possibility of doing so, begin 
with Orange Triumph, and you will be off to a mighty fine start. 1.15 
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