Colette Clement. H. Tea. (1931.) We think Edna Betts Ketchum, of 
Pasadena, California will not object if we repeat her excellent description of this 
charming rose as it appeared in an American Rose Society Annual—‘My 
favorite single is Colette Clement which has the most gorgeous coral-red petals 
I have ever seen. The margins are notched here and there and all are a little wavy. 
At the base of each petal is a splash of gold which tones in with the bright yellow 
stamens. Often the number of petals is twelve although more frequently there 
are eight. The foliage is glossy, dark green and mildew resistant. It might be 
interesting to mention that I placed cuttings of Colette Clement in sand 
under glass; they were transplanted to pots in May, and by. August, they were 
in full bloom.’ Long stemmed, very vigorous to four feet; steady bloom. 1.50 
Conrad F. Meyer. H. Rugosa (1899.) Lusty grower to ten feet, hence 
a fine pillar or background rose. “A lovely silvery pink,” says Louise Beebe Wilder, 
and the T. Hilling Nursery of Surrey, England emphasizes particularly its intense 
fragrance and fine September display. As for us, our garden notes rate “AA” and 
we wish we had more of this famous old rugosa for 1950. ied 
Coupe d’Hebe. 1H. Bourbon (1840.) Rivers, in his “Rose Amateur’s 
Guide, London, 1843, has these enthusiastic comments—‘ Among Hybrid Bourbon 
roses we have two or three of recent introduction surpassingly beautiful; and to no 
rose can this term be applied with more justice than Coupe d’Hebe. In habit most 
robust, with foliage glossy, sub-evergreen and abundant; flowers large, and most 
perfect in shape, with petals thick and wax-like; colour delicate pink, changing to 
blush. So delicate and beautiful is this rose that no description can do justice to 
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Crimson Emblem. H. Tea (1916.) In characteristics more H. Perpetual 
than Tea. A big and husky six-footer; the blooms are large, cupped, with a tendency 
to close at night—luminous dark carmine, truly ravishing fragrance. Have admired 
this red rose from first sight in the Lester gardens, and said admiration “lingers 
on.” 1275 
Dainty Bess. H.Tea. (1925.) The most universally loved single rose of 
them all. Rated 84% by the American Rose Society, given a First Class Trial 
Ground Certificate by the National Rose Society of England, acclaimed by amateurs 
and experts alike for its grand constitution, its steady blooming habit, and the 
graceful beauty of the large soft pink blooms, with their unique wine-red stamens. 
We have both bush and climbing form. W25 
Dame Edith Helen. H.7T.(1926.) A glowing pink, very large, double 
rose of noble proportions which has been absent too long from this catalog and now 
is in to stay. Wants good soil, sunny location and expert attention for top results. One 
perfect bloom of the good Dame is worth a dozen of some of the highly touted 
moderns. Rated the English National Rose Society's Gold Medal in its heyday and 
still wears it proudly. 1.50 
Delicata. H. Rugosa (1898.) First fell in love with the illustration of 
Delicata in Bobbink & Atkins’ fine catalog some years ago. With us, it is a large, 
soft mauve-pink, with that “tantalizing fragrance.” Just about the prettiest Rugosa 
this writer has seen, smelled or read about. Ly 
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