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Fashion. P.A.F. If you are not already in a dither about the latest All- 
America winner you should be, as this new Floribunda is bedecked with the 1949 
Bagatelle Medal and the gold award of the English National Rose Society . . . so 
many international rose judges can’t be wrong. To us, its unique color is its best bid 
for fame; the pointed buds are oriental red, opening slowly to “a luminous coral-pink, 
overlaid gold,’—a brand new shade to rosedom, which refuses to be captured by 
words. Yes, you'd better order some—it’s the “fashion,” you know. 2.00 
Floradora. All-America winner in 1945 and the first time a hybrid poly- 
antha has been so honored. Tall-growing, well branched, healthy and profuse. Its 
color is unique. As Armstrongs say—“Call it cinnabar-red, orange-scarlet, scarlet- 
vermilion, whichever sounds the most dazzling to you.” Said color will bear watching 
however, as it does not blend nicely with the more delicate rose shades. Says rose- 
authority McDonough, San Francisco—‘Rates a place in any garden for novel color- 
ing; has no fault that I can discern,” and to Mrs. Packard, Los Angeles, we are again 
indebted for some characteristic wording—"“What an eye-putter-outer they make 
in a corsage.” GA) 
Karen Poulsen. Probably the finest creation of the Poulsen family, Denmark, 
the world’s leading experts in this rose class. Grows to 3 feet, blooms in large 
panicles of intense scarlet, single flowers; holds its color well in sun or wet. Awarded 
England’s National Rose Society first position, and was runner-up for the French 
Bagatelle Gold Medal in 1946. This is a leading favorite in our gardens. i> 
Kirsten Poulsen. If permitted, will grow to big proportions, but easily 
adaptable; excellent foliage. Blooms continuously in great sprays of single, bright 
scarlet flowers, and presents a “big show” when massed. Mrs. Lester says, “This is 
my favorite red, single rose.” 1.25 
Pink Bountiful. Patent 601. Another soft pink floribunda has stood’ the 
test of a few years circulation, emerging with a 75% ARS rating. Full-petalled, simi- 
lar to Rosenelfe and the ARS reports reflect their competition. Likewise its H. Tea 
form makes it equally effective whether in beds, borders or among your bush plant- 
ings. Tends to be tall, to 3-4 feet. ‘““Why don’t you have it,” has been a much 
used phrase in customer correspondence. “Here it is” —now say we. 
Summer, 1949. We add the experience of another season to our enthusiastic 
recommendation of Pink Bountiful . . . also Pink Rosette, which follows here. 
Excellent! 1:25 
Pink Rosette. P.A.F. Among the latest of the cluster blooming flori- 
bundas of H. Tea form, to make its bow and bid for your approval. Considerable 
mystery must be attached to its parentage—‘“unnamed seedling x unnamed seed- 
ling,” but originator Krebs, puts good “blood” in his many fine roses. Cata- 
logue experts, Wayside Gardens, say of it—Pink Rosette definitely links together 
the glamour and beauty of the present with the style and charm of the past... pure 
peach-pink ... deep green foliage ... extra strong growth... lasts for days... 
one crop followed by another ... what more could be asked!” Indeed! What more! 
Be reasonable! And besides—its REALLY good! 1.25 
Red Ripples. Patented. Upright, healthy grower to four feet. We rate it 
the best of all the newcomers in the red or crimson color range, both as to plant and 
blooming habit, and the rich, glowing beauty of its clear red flowers. Can stand up 
in hot sun, and like it! 
Summer, 1949. Garden Notes—Tall, handsome as ever. On one cane, counted 
50 buds. Much admired by our garden visitors.” 1.25 
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