Nigger Boy. H. T. (1933.) ARS 89%. A velvety dark-red Australian 
beauty which caught the special fancy of Roy Hennessey some years ago and 
has been widely distributed by him to a host of enthusiastic admirers. It is a 
hybrid tea of Crimson Glory form and color and polyantha blooming qualities. 
Roy feels, and we agree, the special features of this unusual rose cannot be judged 
fairly by one plant. However, our supply is so darn light for 1952 we are forced 
to limit one to a customer. 1:50 
Nocturne. Patent 713. ARS Rating 82%. Av. Ht. 40”. We discard our 
own description to quote from the summary published in the ARS Annual, 1951, 
—and incidentally to commend the Society for the general excellence of its re- 
porting. ‘‘As the high national rating indicates, and the large number of reports (187), 
this is one of the best liked roses. In the cold climates it was praised for its hardiness. . . 
In other sections its beautifully shaped buds and dark red color appealed. The fragrance was 
often commended . . .only 4 out of the 187 reporters rated it ‘D’, which is very remarkable.” 
In our opinion, a handsome red rose of great distinction. 
3 for 4.65 each fez. 
Opal Brunner. Climber. Good friend, Dr. Oscar Marshall of Watson- 
ville, who knows his roses, is responsible for this one, and ‘“‘good wife’’ Opal, 
is inspiration for the naming. Blooms in large clusters of sparkling small double 
flowers, in nice shades of warm pink and apricot,—and keeps right on blooming. 
Among the most attractive climbers in the doctor’s beautiful garden of many 
varieties. 3 for 4.00 each 1.50 
Ophelia. -H. Tea. (1912.) ARS 74%. This is a very famous parent rose, 
28 of her children having been judged worthy of commercial propagation, al- 
though we suspect grandmother, herself, is still the best of the lot (unless it be 
Mme. Butterfly, previously described). We like Ophelia for the rare delicacy of 
its flesh-pink coloring, its satiny sheen, and handsome form. Steady, dependable 
bloomer; good plant. Included by the ARS in its “‘Buying Guide’’ with a 74% 
national rating. Especially good on the coast. 3 for 4.00 each 1.50 
Paul’s Lemon Pillar. Cli. H. Tea. Boasts a most distinguished pedi- 
gree—Frau K. Druschki x Marechal Niel, resulting in a beautiful, glossy-foliaged 
plant of great vigor. Blooms are very large, on long stems, fully double and of 
smooth, satin texture, in palest sulphur-yellow, almost white. Altogether hand- 
some! Voted first place in the Large Flowered Climber Class, by the National 
Rose Society, England, 1950, in which leading amateurs and professionals com- | 
bine to pick the winners. 1.50 
Peace. Patent 591. (Meilland.) ARS 94%. Nobody who grows roses com- 
mercially, can ignore the outstanding qualities of this master-rose. Its introduc- 
tion in 1945 was an innovation,—its superiority remains unquestioned. No va- 
riety can equal it for tall-growing vigor, hardy good health, and size and pro- 
fusion of bloom. As I write, there is a great bouquet of Peace roses on my desk, 
picked in the bud so that the pure rich yellow of the open flower is not edged 
with the crimson tones the petals acquire in full sun. I confess to a strong pref- 
erence for red roses among the moderns,—but as I look at the handsome bouquet 
before me, I wonder if anything could be more striking. With the highest 
national rating ever awarded—94%—and enough blue ribbons to cover the 
office walls of introducer, Robert Pyle, Peace needs nothing from our “‘sack of 
adjectives.’’ 3 for 6.60 each 2.50 
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