Shrub Roses 
ROSA RUGOSA HYBRIDS 
Rugosa Roses are particularly valuable for hardiness, healthiness, and ability 
to thrive under most adverse conditions of soil and climate, withstanding almost 
anything. They are distinguished by erect, very spiny stems, and by their tough, 
curiously wrinkled or Rugosa foliage. Particularly valuable for hedges or shrub- 
beries in seashore gardens and regions where the winters are very severe. Many 
are everbloomers. 
Some of the Hybrids do not have the true Rugosa foliage, but this does not 
mean that they are not as hardy. Nothing could be hardier than the Grooten- 
dorst types, yet their faliage does not appear to have much Rugosa in it. 
Planting Distance: Hedges—11/ to 2 feet. Shrubs—3 to 4 feet 
Pruning: Shrub types—cut out old canes and shorten new canes to 4 feet. 
Height: 4 to 5 feet, except where noted. 
Hansa Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Large, double red flowers; very fragrant. Five to six feet. 
Grootendorst Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
An improved variety having large, fringed, cherry-red flowers borne on a 
fine, large, well foliaged bush. Excellent as a hedge 
Belle Poitevine Each $1.50, Doz. $15.09 
Double flowers of a clear pink. 
Rugosa Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Large, single flowers in shades of pink, magenta, and rosy crimson. Repeats 
during the season. Attractive large red berries. 
Rugosa alba Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Large, single, white flowers throughout the entire summer followed by large 
red fruits. 
Sir Thomas Lipton Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
It is one of the earliest Roses to bloom, starting to open its semi-double 
pure white blossoms in late May and continuing freely until late fall. The 
exceptionally fine fragrance alone qualifies it as a garden Rose. For hardiness, 
tolerance and usefulness, Sir Thomas Lipton has no equals. Maximum height j 
4 to 5 feet. Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois Test Garden Bulletin of 
July, 1940. Lipstick 

NEW SHRUB ROSES 
Lipstick Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
A “shrub’’ Rose which will reach a height of 5 to 6 feet. It blooms continuously 
during the summer, forming large clusters of semi-double flowers. The color is 
a clear cerise with salmon shadings. This European variety certainly is a most 
interesting addition. There are so few tall growing Roses; it will be most welcome 
Skyrocket Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
A real everblooming Shrub Rose producing enormous flower clusters throughout 
the entire season. Makes a magnificent display with its large clusters composed 
of medium sized, brilliant red blooms. Of sturdy, upright habit which makes it 
most desirable planted either by itself or in combination with various kinds of 
shrubs. A forerunner of a distinct new race 
AUSTRIAN BRIER ROSE 
Harrison’s Yellow Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Fine double golden yellow flowers. 
: ROSA HUGONIS 
A splendid Rose for the shrubbery border with delicate yellow, single flowers pro- 
duced on long, arching sprays early in May; after it has finished flowering it remains 
an attractive decorative bush for the balance of the season; perfectly hardy. A 
Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 

Rugosa Rose, Grootendorst 


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