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GREENHOUSE ROSES — FORCING VARIETIES’ (continued) 
Price: 214 inch $60.00 per 100. 3 inch $70.00 per 100. 4 inch $80.00 per 100 
Raving Beauty (Patented)—This variety tends towards a dark 
rose color rather than carmine, and the general effect of a 
newly opened Rose is rose color on the outside of the petals 
and a much deeper color on the inside surface of the petals. 
In the bud stage it is definitely rose-red. Foliage is abundant 
and heavy. An extremely free grower with long, ovoid buds. 
Flower form is full and globular and the size of the flowers 
when fully open is about 3 to 4 inches across with about 
35-40 petals. A most penetrating Tea fragrance of very free- 
blooming habit, and its keeping qualities recommend it to 
everyone. It resembles Better Times in type of growth more 
than any other Rose in cultivation. 
Spitfire (Patent No. 617)—A seedling of “Better Times,” dark, 
velvety red in color, of very strong fragrance. One of the 
miniature type with blooms not over 2 or 3 inches in size. A 
most attractive variety all the way from the bud stage to the 
fully opened flower. Extremely productive, producing flowers 
on stems from 10 to 21 inches. q29 
Starlite (Patent No. 414)—Large, full flowers of pure white. 
Long pointed buds on long, strong stems. Heavy dark green 
foliage, well spaced on the stem. A vigorous growing Rose of 
heavy branching habit. The introducer states that this Rose 
has a production nearly equal to “Talisman.” 
Talisman—A seedling of Ophelia and Souv. de Claudius Per- 
net. “Like a choice, rare cameo, this new seedling Rose 
stands out in rich and distinctive relief against any back- 
ground.” “Talisman” is already so well known that it needs 
no further comment. 
Vanity Fair (Patent 583)—One of the most exquisite green- 
house Roses that has been introduced to date. A lovely soft 
shade of shell-pink that is in demand on many occasions. 
Long pointed buds produced on heavy stems with fine dark 
green foliage. This is without exception the most fragrant 
Rose on the market today and it retains this fragrance until 
the very last petal has fallen from the flower. Flowers, after 
being cut, will keep in ideal condition for over a week. In 
other words, it holds the petals long after heavier Roses 
have dropped all their petals. 
Yellow Gloria (Patented)—AlIll orange sport of Talisman, a 
most pleasing color under any light. Has more petals than 
any of the Talisman types and produces well shaped buds 
on long stiff stems. A wonderful keeper and shipper and 
very productive at all seasons. A fine, clean, healthy grower. 
FORCING FLORIBUNDA ~ 
Price: 2! inch $60.00 per 1090, 3 inch $70.00 per 100. 4 ineh $80.00 per 100 
Fashion (Patent Applied For)—A seedling of the popular 
Pinocchio with an entirely new fascinating color. The bud is 
peach with a yellow overcast and the flower finishes a beau- 
tiful coral color. The half open flowers are a deep coral 
inside. In all stages the color is clean and attractive and 
very much called for in corsage and other miniature work. 
The production is constant and good and the growth some- 
what similar to Pinocchio. 
Garnette—One of the new Polyanthan types suitable for forc- 
ing and corsage work. Small, ovoid buds but fully double. 
The color is garnet-red with yellow shadings at base of 
petals. This Rose has excellent keeping qualities and its 
abundant, dark leathery foliage makes an attractive back- 
ground for the very lovely flowers. 
Goldilocks (Patent 672)—The golden yellow Floribunda buds 
resemble miniature Hybrid Teas in form and are a rich 
golden yellow in color. When fully open, flowers average 
3% inches across. Dark green glossy foliage, a nice back- 
ground for the very handsome flowers. 
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Improved Mrs. Finch—Forcing Polyantha of deep shell pink 
with flowers that are slightly larger than Cecil Brunner. One 
of the finest of the forcing Polyanthas. 
Pink Bountiful (Patent No. 601)—A petite relative of a Hybrid 
Tea Rose, splendid for miniature arrangements, the ovoid 
buds are tinted deep reddish pink, enfolding into flowers 
with a buff, salmon-pink heart, flushed deeper pink on the 
outer petals, clear rich pink when fully open. A variety that 
is extremely easy to grow and a most prolific bloomer. An 
entirely new blood strain that is proving very popular as a 
cut flower. 
Pink Garnette—New Polyantha suitable for forcing and 
corsage work. Small buds fully double of brilliant pink with 
a suffusion of yellow at the base of the petals. Marvelous 
keeping qualities. The dark leathery foliage is an added 
attraction to this very lovely variety. 
Pinocchio (Patent 484)—Bright salmon-pink in color, creating 
a sensation wherever shown. Exquisite in form and _ size. 
Slightly larger than “Mrs. Finch” but an attractive deeper 
pink, flushed salmon. Excellent variety where a miniature 
is desired. 
