Marytje Cazant. Poly. (Mary Casant.) A dwarf polyantha, producing 
big clusters of waxy, unfading, coral-pink blooms—the happiest ever. Mrs. 
Packard can have her ‘‘glamour girl.’’ Give us Mary (say we, bravely). 
Mrs. A. Wild, Carey, Ill., “‘takes Mary’’ also in the following comments. 
“Little Marytje Cazant is a find! She has a pale gold, elfin gleam in her oh so prettily. 
arranged cupped petals .. . is as happy in water as on the bush and lends herself delight- 
fully to miniature arrangements, a favorite hobby of mine.” 
Won the enthusiasm of professional flower artist, Virginia Nielsen of Carmel. 
3 for 3.35 each 1.25 
Ming Toy. Poly. Patent 900. ARS 84%. ‘“‘I’m ‘nuts’ about this poly—one of 
the best roses you ever sent me,’’ writes Roy Shepherd, Ohio. Now when the suave 
writer of so many excellent rose articles goes into slang, it’s time for us to check 
Out inspections and correct any under-statements. Ming Toy is charming—al- 
most old-rose in color, type and flavor. The ARS national rating, 1950, of 84% 
indicates Roy’s enthusiasm has good backing. 3 for 4.00 each 1.50 
Mrs. Joseph Hiess. Poly. ARS 85%. Says Roy Shepherd, Ohio—"* Just 
a pink poly which is exceptionally free-blooming; blossoms are well formed and fragrant; 
others like it but I do not wish to be conceited; it’s my rose, you know.’’ Well, Mr. Shep- 
herd, you are much too modest; it 1s just about the prettiest clear pink poly in 
our display gardens. Moderate grower, bushy, medium height; dark emerald- 
green, pointed foliage. Blooms in clusters, 3 to as many as 16; the tight spiral 
buds open to 2” double flowers which hold exceptionally well in hot sun, and 
make a charming bouquet. Go to the head of the class, Mr. Shepherd. 
Summer, 1951,—Think Roy’s modesty had a pretty stiff test when the ARS 
gave Mrs. Hiess a 5 year rating of 84%! 3 ford:35 eachi7 25 
Mrs. R. M. Finch. Poly. Grows to 3 feet, when uncontrolled, and 
equally broad. Flowers 1n impressive clusters, of 2 inch double blooms, rosy-pink 
—its habit of changing first to blush then white, creating a varied and most 
pleasing color effect. Viewing Mrs. Finch, in a big display of polyanthas, this 
writer recorded, “VERY pretty pink, spreading, great clusters; healthy, out- 
standing!’ 
“ *Pretty’ is such an insipid word for such a lovely, lively pink rose which has been in 
constant bloom in my dooryard garden,’ says Mrs. Roy F. Bishop, El Monte, Cali- 
fornia. Wanted, better and fresher adjectives for ‘‘pretty’’ roses. 
Summer, 1951,—''A man (or a lady either for that matter) could hunt far and not find 
a rival to Mrs. Finch for a cream-pink, medium height rose hedge. She shows up mighty 
pretty also standing alone at the corner of my house foundation.’’—St. Clair Garwood, 
Xenia, Ohio. (Note,—Mr. Garwood is willing to substitute ‘‘bonny”’ for “‘pret- 
ty,’ if Mrs. Bishop insists. ) BOrss 55 each 1.25 
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