Bobbink & Atkins 
Old-Fashioned 
CULTURE: They require little feeding after once they are planted ina 
good average soil with plenty of natural organic matter. Spraying or 
dusting them is also unnecessary. Of course, they are winter-hardy 
everywhere. 
Every grown man and woman cherishes some memory 
of the fragrant, unsophisticated charm of the Roses of 
long ago. Even the most unsentimental gardener has an 
uneasy feeling that something precious may have dis- 
appeared with the old-time Roses, for surely flowers so 
beloved centuries ago must have been worthy of 
affection and regard, as much as the songs they inspired 
and the memories they have left. 
More and more that feeling of loss seems to have crept 
into the consciousness of all who love Roses. The move- 
ment to bring them back advanced slowly and painfully, 
accompanied by considerable expense. Friends of this 
firm have known for a long time of our interest in Old- 
Fashioned Roses. Regardless of their sentimental value 
they have many sterling qualities, not the least of which 
is their genuine old-Rose perfume ofttimes rare in modern 
Che oss Rose 
BLANCHE MOREAU. (Moreau-Robert, 1880.) 
Heavily mossed buds and white, double 
flowers, tinged with pink in the center, borne 
in clusters. Very vigorous and free flowering. 
$2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
CAPITAINE JOHN INGRAM. (Laffay, 1854.) 
Dark red double blooms of medium size. The 
lovely buds are well mossed. Vigorous, free- ~ 
blooming plant. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
COMTESSE DE MURINAIS. (Vibert, 1843.) 
Buds blush-pink opening to chaste white, 
tinged pink at edge of petals. Very refined. 
Very fragrant. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
CRAMOISI VELOUTE. Large, double blooms 
of dark scarlet. One of the few good “red” 
Moss Roses. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. Soild 
out until Fall 1952. 
CRESTED MOSS. It has been called Cristata 
and Chapeau de Napoleon. Although it is 
not a true Moss, the calyx of the bloom is so 
remarkably fringed and frilled that it cannot be 
assigned to any other class. The flowers are 
large, full, and bright rose-pmnk. $2.25 each; 
3 for $6.00. 
DUCHESSE D’ISTRIE. (Laffay, 1855.) Large, 
double, bright rosy pink flowers, borne in 
clusters. This is the variety that all collectors 
of Old-Fashioned Roses consider very much 
worth while. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
GLOIRE DES MOUSSEUX. (Laffay, 1852.) 
Old authorities claimed this to be finest of all 
Mosses. The buds are splendidly mossed and 
the mmbricated pink flowers are very lovely. 
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Plants are vigorous and productive. $2.25 
each; 3 for $6.00. 
HENRI MARTIN. (Laffay, 1863.) Shapely 
mossed buds and fairly large, shining crimson, 
semi-double flowers. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
JEANNE DE MONTFORT. (Robert, 1851 or 
1854.) Large, flat, semi-double flowers of 
clear pink, edged with silver. A tall, vigorous 
grower; very free flowering. $2.25 each; 3 for 
$6.00 
LA NEIGE. (Moranville, 1905.) Pure white 
flowers of medium size, double and sweet. 
$2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
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JEANNE DE MONTFORT. 
$2.25 each; 3 for $6.00 
rue old Moss 
Rose. Varieties in many colors are described on this 
istorical Roses 
Roses. Whai if their flowers do not have the regularity, 
the finish, the texture, or the perfection as we call it of 
the modern bloom? The limits of beauty extend beyond 
the boundaries of modern taste. The old Roses have an 
eloquence of their own which speaks compellingly to 
all who love the Rose, who know its history and appreciate 
what it means to humanity. 
Planted in mixed borders simulating old-fashioned 
gardens, they may be given a place apart from the 
Rose garden where they may flower among the wall- 
flowers, the daffodils, and the primroses, blending their 
fragrance with the lilies and pinks and all the delightful 
odds and ends which make the true charm of the garden. 
PRUNING: Flowers are borne on old wood. As the 
plants age, thin out old wood in the early spring, saving 
the best l-year and 2-year stems; shorten laterals. 
If they are to be. grown for height, prune sparingly, in 
which case the flowers will be less perfect. For very 
fine flowers, cut down to 214 to 3 feet each spring. 
LOUIS GIMMARD. A very good, full brilliant 
orchid and mauve-pink Moss Rose. The long 
stems are heavily clothed with moss and it is 
a free bloomer and easy grower. This is one 
of the oldest historical Moss Roses, probably 
dating back to the 1600’s. $2.25 each; 3 for 
$6.00. 
MME. LOUIS LEVEQUE. (Léveque, 1898.) 
While this is a modern variety compared to 
many others we offer, it is now considered, 
from a standpoint of size, perfume and moss- 
iness, to be one of the finest of all times. The 
color is a brilliant salmon-pink, and we find 
that occasional flowers of large size are pro- 
duced in autumn. Stems well mossed, and per- 
fume of the flower is extraordinary. $2.25 
each; 3 for $6.00. 
MOUSSEUX ANCIEN. The delicate pink 
flowers are shaded darker toward the center. 
The sepals are beautifully mossed, making it 
very lovely in the bud stage. One of the finest 
of the Old Mosses. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
OLD PINK MOSS (COMMON OR OLD 
MOSS; COMMUNIS). This is the original 
old Moss Rose which came to England from 
Holland about 1596. It is still one of the finest 
varieties. Bud is well mossed; large, globular, 
pale rose-pink flowers. Vigorous. $2.25 each; 
3 for $6.00. 
SALET. (Robert, 1854.) One of the Perpetual- 
flowering Mosses which bloom again in autumn 
if given special care. The flowers are rosy 
pink with blush edges. The autumn bloom is 
unusually good. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
WALDTRAUT NIELSEN. Large, clear deep 
pink Moss. One of the best. $2.25 each; 3 for 
$6.00. 
center. 
GLOIRE DE MOUSSEUX. 
flowers. 
LA NEIGE. Pure white; double. 
LOUIS GIMARD. Bright pink. 
darker in center. 
GROUP OFFER S-52-18 
All 6 for $11.85 
GROUP OFFER S-52-19 
six for $6.00 
6 GOOD MOSS ROSES 
BLANCHE MOREAU. White, tinged pink in 
Imbricated pink 
MOUSSEUX ANCIEN. Delicate pink shaded 
SALET. Rosy pink; blooming again in autumn. 
(Regular Value 
$13.50) 
Any 3 you may select from these 
