

Mrs. Joseph Hiess. Says Roy Shepherd, Ohio—"Just a pink poly which is 
exceptionally free-blooming; blossoms are well formed and fragrant; others like 
it but 1 do not wish to be conceited; it’s my rose, you know.” Well, Mr. Shepherd, 
you are much too modest; it is just about the prettiest clear pink poly in our display 
gardens. Moderate grower, bushy, medium height; dark emerald-green, pointed 
foliage. Blooms in clusters, 3 to as many as 16; the tight spiral buds open to 2” 
double flowers which hold exceptionally well in hot sun, and make a charming 
bouquet. Go to the head of the class, Mr. Shepherd. 1.35 
Orange Triumph. Low growing to two feet, unusually healthy foliage. 
Many of you will tire of reading the much-mentioned catalogue comment that 
“orange” is not the word for it (except in Germany where it originated) and some 
fine day, perhaps somebody will suggest, for American commerce, it be called 
Scarlet Triumph, Coral Triumph, or anything but orange. For this is a remarkably 
fine Polyantha and should not be handicapped by a deceptive title. If you have never 
grown any polys, and are gingerly approaching the possibility of doing so, begin 
with Orange Triumph, and you will be off to a mighty fine start. 1715 
Perle d’Or. (Yellow Cecile Brunner.) The writer is forced to withdraw 
his “poached pigeon’s egg” slur, in former description, for the “golden Cecile” surely 
improves on acquaintance. This is a low growing, bushy, very vigorous and profuse 
polyantha; the tight, perfectly formed little buds are deep golden apricot, shading 
lighter to the outside. 1,15 
Pinkie. Pat.712 All-America winner in 1947. Came through the ARS. 
critics last season, with an 84% National rating! Maybe, in all honesty, a little over- 
rated ... no doubt “has its moods of happiness and sorrow’ . . . but, by and large, still 
remains with us among the top, mass-blooming pink polyanthas . . . needs close plant- 
ing for maximum effect . . . it’s a companionable rose. 1.50 
Pink Lafayette. A very lively, bushy, nicely foliaged poly, producing 
heavily and constantly, in large clusters of clear rose-pink semi-double blooms. Much 
as we are intrigued by the crop of new and different “baby roses,” this fine old 
Polyantha is mighty hard to beat. Compact medium growth. n15 
Pinocchio. Patent 484. A hybrid tea rose in miniature. In fathers lapel, its 
salmon-gold tones, add just the needed sparkle to that rather dull tie he’s wearing. 
Grows to about 2 feet, produces bountifully and constantly, in great clusters; 
rates among the top performers of its class. 
Summer 1949, Gaining in popularity with every season. This perfectly formed, 
double rose, not only furnishes gay and constant color in the garden but is tops for 
cutting! 2) 
Poulsen’s Yellow. This is a medium growing polyantha with unusually glossy, 
rather pointed foliage, immune to mildew, and provides a handsome background for 
the semi-double bright yellow cluster blooms. Fills the need for a good yellow, 
although, like most yellow roses, large or small, it will not hold its color when 
the sun is too ardent. 1515 
Springtime. Pat. 268 Low to 1% feet, bushy. Produces in clusters, semi- 
double, cupped flowers, described “wild-rose-ping, with white centers.” At its best 
in the warmer districts. 
Summer, 1949. Whoever named this poly deserves special commendation, for 
the whole effect of the emerald-green foliage and the graceful rose-pink blooms with 
sparkling white centers, seems to personify the spring spirit. It has a distinctive 
beauty which singles it out from all other pink polyanthas. 1.25 
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