PROF. SARGENT E to MS 
You almost have to jump out of the way of this one, it grows So sige Woes 
Tna‘’s why it sometimes doesn’t bud while it’s young, bu. it surely 
mekes up in booms later. Full Couble carnation type red. Very 
hard. This is still a popular variety even though it dates back over 
many generations. Own root only. (8’’-30"). 
RAINSFORD CANTALOU (Hali Townes)** MS to L 
Stop! Look! And listen to all tne favorable comments everyone gives 
on this one. Nice large pink. Silky tc-..ture. Semi-double. Average 
upright growth. Grafts only. Gla | See. 
RAINY SUN Ms 
Now if you want a handsome plant as well as a nice flower, this one 
w.ll suit you. Single o semi-double red. Blooms freely. Very com- 
pact grower. Own root only. (8’’-36’’). 
REV. JOHN BENNETT** MS to L 
Once we were offered a Buick automobile for our stock plant of this. No, 
we didn’t take it. And you wouldn’t think we were crazy if you could 
see that plant in blocm. I.’s a glorious sight. Large semi-double sal- 
mon pink. Very lovely variety. Its manner of growth is thin, but 
grows rapidly. Blooms iate. Own root only. (8-36). 
REV. JOHN DRAYTON?* MS to L 
This “Reverend” will convert you, as he has many others. You’re bound 
to like the way ‘ke compact variety produces those clear pink, medium- 
size loose peony type biooms, Blooms late. Very reliable variety. 
Own root only. (8’-36’). ; 
ROBERT NORTON** E to MS 
This is not just another striped one. Its petals are large and white 
with a few tiny, narrow pink stripes, resembling threads. Thcse pink 
threads look as though they might be sewn in white crepe. I‘ine semi- 
double. Compact. Grafts only. C157 =24. ae 
ROSARY (Finlandia Pink)** MS 
A real masterpiece of Mother Nature! Semi-double pink, silky sheen 
to the petals. Unusually lovely. Average growth. Long, pom-ed foli- 
age. Own root. (8-24"). Grattsa(124-18%)7 
R0SHA PLENA* E to MS 
Lovely to look at, delightful to know, and perfect to wear! Dresses up 
the simplest cos.ume. Imbricated rose pink. Sometimes star-shaped. 
Most desirable. Holds on bush long time. Siow to average growth, 
but very compact and shapely. Own root. (8-30"). Graitss (150-360). 
ROSE DAWN* MS 
We think this one is a honey! You, too, will think So when you see 
it. Imbricated rose pink. Similar in form to Alba Plena. Lovely 
twisted foliage, fast growth. Some buds open early, remaining buds 
usually hold and open late. Own Toot.) (8-30). Grafts (24-367): 
ROYAL WHITE** L | 
Webster should nave provided us with more adjectives. We’ve used 
up the best ones, and now we need another. Let’s just say “great’. 
It’s a very large, beautiful white with rounded petals. Varies, from 
formal double to semi-double. Good compact growth. Grafts ‘only. 
(12’’-30’’). 
SARASA* MS eee 
We never have been able to tell just why this one is so popular. It’s 
a large single pale, pale pink with deeper pink flecks. We guess it’s 
the color and delicate appearance that “gets” them. Grafts only. 
(157 -24°"); 
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