Musk Seedlings. (un-named.) Since the passing of Francis Lester in De- 
cember 1945, we have been watching the performance of his many climbing seed- 
lings of Musk parentage, feeling that some of them were far too good to die with 
him. Out of ten, we like best two—one labelled ‘‘Musk Double Seedling,”’ a 
really stupendous spring bloomer, with heavenly fragrance . . . the other, ‘’Seed- 
ling No. 5,’ which adds an edging of rose pink to the natural beauty of the 
Musks, and, to our great satisfaction has turned out to be a steady, all-season 
bloomer. In order to introduce these lovely roses and register customer-reaction 
before naming, we will sell the limited quantity, each for 1.00 
Summer, 19s0. Since first writing the above, we have had ample customer proof 
of the value of these two Lester seedlings, but will let our offer stand for still 
another season. Now we are seeking names for them—suggestions most welcome 
and the accepted title will be rewarded generously with roses. 
Summer, 19st. From the many excellent name suggestions (not already in 
usage) we have narrowed the choice by test as follows: 
For the Douste SEEDLING—Dewy Wine, Memento Adieu, Medallion, Tem- 
ple Bells, Arabian Nights, Musketeer. 
For SeEpLING No. 5—Wind Chimes, Scherazade, Mavourneen, Pink Bro- 
cade, Confetti. 
Will you who have seen the bloom of these two roses, help us by mailing 
your vote,—or submit your own if you think you can better them. They will be 
named in the next catalog and priced upward. 
Narcisse de Salvandy. Gallica. (1843.) A large spreading plant, with 
characteristic clean, lettuce-green foliage. Blooms mostly in clusters, 5-6, very 
double, rose-pink, aging nicely to a rich darker tone . . . has that delicate illu- 
sive odor. We rate among our top Gallicas. 
Our plants are expecially fine for 1952. 3 for 4.00 each 1.50 
Nestor. Gallica. Makes a tremendous plant and responds in a big way, 
to ‘‘pegging.’’ Blooms are large, rather flat, with pleasing warm rose-purple 
tones in center, shading outward to lilac white. A happy addition to our Gallica 
collection. 3 for 4.00 each 1.50 
Nevada. Shrub. (1927.) Rates the most enthusiastic praise and greatest 
‘“verbiage”’ of any variety in Hilling’s large English catalog of old roses—which 
we quote verbatim,—because we so heartily agree,—'‘One of the most remarkable 
hybrids ever raised. It forms a fine sturdy shrub up to 7 ft. and is practically thornless, with 
smooth, light green leaves. The stems arch outwards gracefully, bearing along their length 
a regular array of almost single blooms, about 4" across. In bud they are flesh coloured, 
opening creamy-white, wide and flat, with a boss of yellow stamens; in hot weather they 
develop a warm blush-pink tint. This ts a grand shrub rose, producing hundreds of flowers 
at a time, creating a wonderful effect, in three great bursts of bloom during the season. The 
June display is most arresting, and in August another display appears, and flowers con- 
tinue until the autumn. Little pruning.’ 3 for 4.50 each-1275 
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