Pinocchio. Floribunda. Patent 484. Founder, and certainly ‘‘head man”’ 
of the now famous Pinocchio family, so entertainingly described by creator, 
Eugene Boerner, in ‘‘Popular Gardening,’’ September, 1951. He says, in part,— 
‘Pinocchio, as brash as its little Italian namesake, continued to ‘bust out all over’ in ex- 
quisitely formed buds, clusters of salmon-pink blossoms and lush foliage. . . . Its fame 
soon spread beyond the florist shops. In 1943 it was introduced to gardeners, and was im- 
mediately endeared to them. They found it lovely, hardy and wonderful for hedges, potnts 
of accent in doorways and bright contrasts to evergreens in foundation plantings!’ If I 
don’t watch out, I’ll be quoting the whole article,—I like this Floribunda and 
its offspring, too! 3 for 3.85 each 1.50 
Red Pinocchio. Floribunda. Patent 812. ARS 87%. Average Height 28”. 
Donald Prior’s marriage into the Pinocchio family resulted in this fine velvety- 
red, identical otherwise with original Pinocchio described herein. Came through 
the critical judgment of the A.R.S. members last season with an 87% national 
rating! Is certainly maintaining the family reputation in a big way! Thought by 
many to be the finest of all the Pinocchios. 3 for 3.85 each 1.50 
Red Ripples. Poly. ARS 78%. Upright, healthy grower, ordinarily 4-5 
ft. but occasionally taller . . . excellent when planted among the more vigorous 
hybrid teas, or as a background to the lower growing sorts. Blooms in large 
trusses, profusely and constantly . . . the color is vivid scarlet-crimson, and is a 
‘“come-hither”’ to all our garden visitors. 3 for 3.60 each 1335 
Rosenelfe. Floribunda. ARS 89%. (Sometimes listed Rose-Elfe.) A hy- 
brid polyantha with perfect hybrid tea form, about 214 inches across; silvery 
rose-pink, described La France pink, holding its color extremely well in all 
weather. Excellent plant and a constant bloomer. Rosenelfe occupies a unique 
position, midway in size between the charming little Cecile Brunner and the best. 
hybrid teas, retaining the fine bud form and quality of both. Has been a prime 
favorite of this writer since its introduction, 1939. 
Gained the highest ARS rating of any Floribunda, a resounding 89%. 
3 for 3.65 each 1.35 
Sheelagh Baird. Poly. Medium height,—abounds in good health, and 
produces happily all season, large trusses of shell to rose-pink blooms somewhat 
similar to Mrs. Joseph Hiess, but larger flowered. This Irish Colleen is really a 
beauty! Supply limited for 1951. 1.50 
Smiles. Floribunda. Patent 331. We have been watching and recording 
this happily named Floribunda in various gardens, since spring 1946, hence 
Smiles’ inclusion is no sudden fancy, but is here on its merits, and to stay. 
Blooms mostly in groups of three, semi-double pink brushed salmon, fading to 
soft pale-pink before making a graceful exit. Forgive us if we give so much em- 
phasis throughout this catalog to the “‘demise’’ of a rose-bloom—we dislike 
those varieties which too persistently ‘“‘hold their dead.’’ Smiles doesn’t. 
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