Polly. Another of Ophelia’s children, from whom comes its delicate shell- 
pink coloring, sometimes cream shaded pink and gold in Autumn. Very fragrant, 
double and well formed. Many friends has Polly. 1.50 
Prima Donna. Patent 639. A big, fully double rose of fine form, in one 
of those illusive color tines so hard to put into words—'‘deep salmon’’ says the 
originator, but our color chart says ‘‘Venetian Pink’’ which we will just barely 
brush with amber. Suffice it to say the shade is alluring; can take the sun. A 
robust plant which needs no nursing. 
“Tf she is a Prima Donna, she is a Wagnerian soprano,—far too much substance for a 
mere coloratura. We hasten to renew her contract.’—Mrs. A. B. Walters, Del Paso 
Heights, California. 3 for 4.65 each 1.75 
Reveil Dijonnais. Cli. Hybrid Tea. Still rated by us among the heal- 
thiest, ‘“‘glossiest’’ and most intensely colored climbers. Its large chestnut-red 
and gold, semi-double blooms are really startling in their great spring display, 
repeating moderately during the summer and fall. Can take sub-zero tempera- 
tures and like them, judging by the long established, beautiful plants I saw in 
Melvin E. Wyant’s Ohio garden. 3 for 4.00 each 1.50 
Rosabel Walker. H. Tea. A very bushy spreading plant with lettuce- 
green foliage, producing big, double, richly-fragrant blooms of a very ‘‘sharp’’ 
dark red,—those deep fiery tones which make a red rose really ‘‘red!’’ Gives 
generously throughout the season. Thirty years old, but much too good to be 
forgotten. 1.50 
Rose of Freedom. = Patent 791. ARS 84%—Av. Ht. 38”. Like the Dutch 
housewife (who used to help me describe Charlotte Armstrong) this is a vir- 
tuous rose. Not flashy or glamorous but abounding 1n good health,—color rosy- 
red and most prolific. The big, double, globular blooms are produced steadily all 
season, on good cutting stems. What Roy Hennessey calls a ‘‘fool-proof rose.”’ 
Its high national rating of 84% indicates unusual hardiness and dependability. 
3 for 4.65 each 1.75 
Rubatyat. Patent 758. ARS 84%—Av. Ht. 42”. ‘‘Rubaiyat was the only 
award winner in 1947 and has become a particular favorite with gardeners every- 
where. The plants produce vigorous growth and have demonstrated a remarkable 
resistance to disease. Buds are long and well formed with a pleasing crimson- 
pink exterior. Blooms open slowly into large, rich crimson flowers with a lovely 
old-rose fragrance. A tall and vigorous grower . . . Rubaiyat produces long 
stemmed flowers that are perfect for display.’’—E. S. Boerner, President All-Amer- 
ica Rose Selections, Inc. 
Says Neville Miller of Palmerton, Penn.—"' Rubaiyat is really a worthwhile addi- 
_tion to your list. It has the healthiest foliage of any H. T. in my garden and the flowers 
ave large and beautiful, with a fine lemon-rose fragrance. Color holds well and petals have 
unusual substance. Rubaiyat would rate high even if compared with the hybrid perpetuals 
and is head and shoulders above most hybrid teas.’ 3 for 4.65 each 1:75 
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