Everest. H.P. (1927.) “Bigger than colossal” is this handsome many- 
petalled lemon-white rose . . . another variety which dislikes the ocean and loves the 
full, warm sun. In the right environment unbeatable among white roses. yo 
Excelsa. Rambler (1909.) Flowers over a long Spring period only—great 
masses of double, cup-shaped blooms in a striking blend of Tyrian rose and magenta 
tones—the effect brilliant, almost dazzling. The catalogue writer seeking descrip- 
tive comparisons, gives up on this one—nothing quite like it. 1.50 
F anny Bias. Gallica (1819.) “Among the best of the Gallica clan” says 
authority Roy Shepherd. A fine, bushy, dark-green plant, producing mostly in clusters 
of fat buds, opening to double 3” blooms of soft warm pink, aging slowly to lovely 
mauve tones... and “fragrance such as our first parents breathed in Eden.” 1.50 
Felberg’s Rosa Druschki. The good Frau married to Farbenkonigin 
(what’s in a name) produced a beautiful soft-pink with all the excellent bloom and 
plant characteristics which have made Druschki famous for nearly fifty years. 
Charming! 1.75 
F. J. Grootendorst. H. Rugosa. (1918.) This and its companion the 
Pink Grootendorst, listed later, should be in every rose garden, where more variety 
than a mere bevy of hybrid tea beauties is desired. Plant is vigorous, disease proof, 
easily kept within bounds, and has the characteristic handsome rugose - foliage. 
Blooms are in clusters, bright red in some locations, crimson in others, its unique 
feature being the serrated edges which almost exactly resemble a carnation; in cons- 
tant and profuse bloom. You will like it. 1.50 
Francis E. Lester. (1947.) Of all the many seedlings developed by Mr. 
Lester, in hybridization with his favorite rose Kathleen, this one he considered the 
finest, and we think is most worthy to bear his name. From its Musk rose origin, 
comes its tremendous vigour, and its great masses of bloom—for many weeks the 
finest display in the spring garden. Flowers are in clusters of 25 to 30, about two 
inches across, opening pale pink, turning white, then drop quickly when finished. 
Among all our mass spring-fiowering climbers, none are more beautiful. 1.50 
Frau Karl Druschki. H. Perpetual. (1901.) Considering the many names 
which have been given this grand old rose, probably “Snow Queen” is the most 
appropriate, because of its pure whiteness, and queenly form. Has every virtue 
except fragrance—tall, vigorous, large foliage, and free flowering, especially pro- 
fuse in spring. The standard for white roses, seldom if ever excelled. 1.25 
General Jacqueminot. H. Perpetual. (1853.) 
"Twas a Jacqueminot rose that she gave me at parting, 
Sweetest flower that blows, ’twas a Jacqueminot rose 
In the love-garden close with the swift blushes starting, 
"Twas a Jacqueminot rose that she gave me at parting.” 
Again we will let Mrs. Keays describe for you, from “Old Roses,” a fine old favorite 
—"This rose was raised by an amateur named Roussel and was introduced by 
Rousselet, his gardener, in 1853. What joy it must have been to grow a rose of such 
elegance of form, brilliancy of color, high fragrance, and hardy growth ... The 
‘bloom is not full, probably 24 to 30 petals, globular in form, quite large, very 
striking, of brilliant scarlet-crimson, richly fragrant... Of good habit and proud 
port.” Says Dean Hole, in his “Book About Roses,” 1865—"“General Jacqueminot, 
for so many summers THE Rose of our gardens, is still a glory and a grace, its petals, 
soft and smooth as velvet, glowing with vivid crimson, and its growth being free 
and healthful. I well remember the time when we welcomed this conquering hero, 
in his brilliant uniform, as being invincible.” 1.50 
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