
Rosenelfe. (Sometimes listed Rose-Elfe.) A hybrid polyantha with perfect 
hybrid tea form, about 2% inches across; silvery rose-pink, described La France 
pink, holding its color extremely well in all weather. Excellent plant and a constant 
bloomer. Rosenelfe occupies a unique position, mid-way in size between the charm- 
ing little Cecile Brunner and the best hybrid teas, retaining the fine bud form and 
quality of both. Has been a prime favorite of this writer since its introduction, 
1337. 
Summer, 1949. Our admiration for Rosenelfe grows with the years; nothing in 
the garden can excell it for lasting qualities and it is “good to the last drop.” —-1.15 
Snowbank. Patent 279. This writer’s admiration for Snowbank began some 
years ago in the display garden at Paul Howard’s fine nursery, Sawtelle. Alas, this 
interesting test plot is not always kept to the perfection it deserves, but Snowbank 
from early spring to fall managed to put on a fine show, when others of its type 
needed ‘“‘face lifting” and a good ‘freshening up.” Produces in big masses of 2” 
semi-double blooms, just touched with delicate shell-pink; very bushy, spreading, 
medium height. Mighty good! eae 
White Wings. P.A.F. A Krebs creation. First enthusiastically admired 
in the garden of rose-hybridists, Carl and Rowena Duehrsen, Montebello, to which 
we are frequent visitors. When they say a rose is good, its GOOD! Hailed as the 
white counterpart of the lovely and favorite pink Dainty Bess, but to us, appears a 
more profuse and constant bloomer. If you are not delighted with this one, we hand 
you back—to the “Indians.” 12) 
World’s Fair. (Minna Kordes. ) Patent 362. Immediately we page Dr. 
Gage! Says he, breaking a long, reflective silence, as he surveys his highly polished 
and meticulously selected 170 rose varieties—Mister, if I had to get along without 
all these roses, save one, do yuh know the one I'd keep? (discreet silence by “‘mister’’) 
—W orld’s Fair! !” And I look over at those lush plants, with their clusters of 

velvety, rich, dark-crimson blooms—and . . . don’t argue with him—it’s no use 
anyway. SO-we appoint Dr. Gage our ambassador extraordinaire for World’s Fair. 
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NOTE—While the cost of growing polyanthas and floribundas is as great as any 
other rose variety, we are always willing to share the economies of handling large 
orders, and invite price correspondence with any who contemplate extensive planting. 

iad 
... With sweet Musk roses and with Eglantine.” 
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