Have been looking at the roses now that the snow is gone. After 
16 below zero two or three times this winter only the Old-timers are 
alive above the snow line. The Moss roses, Centifolias, Briers, Hybrid 
Rugosas and Gallicas show absolutely no freeze-back. 
—NEVILLE MILLER, PENN. 
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Golden Moss. (1932.) This rose has an interesting parentage, Frau Karl 
Druschki x Souv. de Claudius Pernet x Blanche Moreau. With so much royal sap in 
its stems, it could not produce other than blooms of great distinction. Flowers in 
clusters of 3 to 5, 37 petals, tawny yellow. Buds are globular and well mossed. 1.75 
Henri Martin. (1863.) Blooms profusely in clusters 3-8, about 214”; 
especially liked by us for the deep fiery crimson tones which are not equalled by 
any other red moss. Occasionally criticized by the perfectionists for not being 
heavily mossed, but with us, “fuzzy” as most and a wonderful plant! 1:75 
Jeanne de Montfort. Moss (1851.) A vigorous, tall-growing and well 
furnished bush with unusually handsome emerald-green foliage. Blooms in large 
clusters, the heavily mossed buds, starting dark carmine and opening to soft pink, 
214” double blooms, with that unforgettable fragrance. This has proved a proud 
addition to our Moss collection. Leif. 
La Neige. Moss (1905.) A sport of the favorite old Blanche Moreau. 
Roy Shepherd rates it “about the best of the white Mosses.” We admire particularly, 
the brilliant foliage, with the fine crimson prickles along the stems, which turns a 
distinct purple tinge in late summer. Very elegant and unique is La Neige. 1.75 
Laneii. (1846.) We quote famous English authority, William Paul, writ- 
ing in 1901—"Flowers rosy crimson, occasionally tinged with purple, large and full. 
Form globular, buds broad, bold and well mossed. Foliage very large and robust 
growth. Raised by M. Laffay at Bellevue.” 1.75 
LittleGem. 1880.) ‘A miniature Moss-rose, and a ‘gem of purest ray 
serene; a ruby set in emeralds, having crimson flowers surrounded by moss, gleams 
brightly amid the crown jewels of Her Majesty, the Queen of Flowers.” Thanks 
again, Dean Hole—your rose descriptions are unsurpassed. ey 
Mme. Louis Leveque. (1898.) We have become a bit canny in the 
use of the expression “‘our favorite rose,” for each season brings new qualities good 
and not so good, in all varieties—the Queen of Flowers is intensely feminine. But 
Madame has persistent virtues—she glows with health, gives generously of her soft 
pink flowers in spring and autumn also—And her fragrance is more Chanel than 
Chanel! 1.75 

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