Black Prince. Hybrid Perpetual. (1866.) A large, cupped, full-petalled 
rose of darkest crimson, shaded black; especially fine fragrance. Vigorous, tall- 
growing and regal . . . blooms profusely, particularly handsome in fall. Likes 
full sun for greatest perfection. One of the great roses of all time! 
“More years ago than I care to admit, we children were permitted to pick as many roses 
as our greedy little hands could hold, in a little park willed to our city by a lady whose great 
love had been beautiful roses. Among them was a tall, fragrant, velvety red which was our 
favorite. When I grew older we moved away—and as I saw no roses like it anywhere, 
began to suspect my memory had painted too eloquent a picture. Imagine my délight when 
my Black Prince bloomed this spring and turned out to be that very same rose—only twice 
as lovely.’’—Mrs. Mildred Couden, Indianapolis, Indiana. 
3 for 4.50 each 1.75 
Blanc Double de Coubert. H. Rugosa. (1892.) (Blon-doobl-duh-Koo- 
bair.) Of active, spreading habit, with handsome rugose foliage, hardy any- 
where. Its large, semi-double flowers are “‘pure as sunshine glancing on a white 
dove’s wing,’’ delicately and deliciously scented. 
Says Louise B. Wilder—‘‘I am particularly fond of Blanc Dbl. de Coubert which 
bears, I think, the whitest flowers in the world. It blooms early and all summer, and is 
often the last rose in the garden.’’ And Mrs. John Gibbs says it all in two words— 
“Immaculate... exquisite!” 1.50 
Bloomfield Courage. Rambler. (1925.) Vigorous but adaptable climb- 
ing type, and a striking pillar rose, in constant bloom. Its small single flowers 
are of dark velvety red, with light centers and prominent yellow stamens, borne 
in large clusters. Good anywhere but for maximum brilliancy and sparkle, we 
like it best in full sun. 
“It reminds me of an old calico print,’’ said Mrs. Lord of the Conard-Pyle Co. as 
we stood together, admiring the beautiful plant which graces their display gar- 
den in West Grove, Penn. 1.50 
Bloomfield Dainty. Everblooming semi-climber. (1924.) Similar- in 
flowering habit to Bloomfield Courage; its profuse clusters are of i canary- 
yellow with graceful 314-4” single blooms, which have the happy faculty of 
shedding quickly when finished; excellent as a climber and likes to embrace a 
six foot pillar stake. Very handsome, healthy foliage. Quite outstanding in the 
growing fields this summer. 1.50 
Bon Silene. Tea. (1835.) (Boan-See-len.) Created by Mons. Hardy in 
1835, one-time keeper of the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris (to whom we are 
also deeply indebted for the lovely damask, “‘Mme. Hardy’’). Produces abun- 
dantly and constantly, well-formed, large, double blooms in lively rose-pink. 
To attest the remarkable health of this variety, there is a Bon Silene in Thomas- 
ville, Georgia, which is 87 years old! Like to plant one for your posterity? 
1.50 
Is not old wine wholesomest, old pippins toothsomest? 
Old wood burns brightest, old linen wash whitest 
Old soldiers, sweethearts, are surest 
And old loves are soundest. 
—CHARLES KINGSLEY 
11 
