Rosa Rugosa Grootendorst 
ROSA RUGOSA HYBRIDS 
Rugosa Roses are particularly valuable for hardiness, healthiness, and 
ability to thrive under most adverse conditions of soil and climate, with- 
standing almost anything. They are distinguished by erect, very spiny stems, 
and by their tough, curiously wrinkled or Rugosa foliage. Particularly valu- 
able for hedges or shrubberies in seashore gardens and regions where the 
winters are very severe. Many are everbloomers. 
Some of the Hybrids do not have the true Rugosa foliage, but this does 
not mean that they are not as hardy. Nothing could be hardier than the 
Grootendorst type, yet their foliage does not appear to have much Rugosa 
in it. 
Planting Distance: Hedges—1'¥% to 2 feet. Shrubs—3 to 4 feet. 
Pruning: Shrub types—cut out old canes and shorten new canes to 4 feet. 
Height: 4 to 5 feet except where noted. 
Belle Poitevine Each $1.75, Three $4.65, Doz. $18.60 
Double flowers of a clear pink. 
Grootendorst Each $1.75, Three $4.65, Doz. $18.60 
An improved variety having large, fringed, cherry-red flowers borne on 
a fine, large, well foliaged bush. Excellent as a hedge. 
Hansa Each $1.75, Three $4.65, Doz. $18.60 
Large, double red flowers; very fragrant. Five to six feet. 
Rugosa Each $1.75, Three $4.65, Doz. $18.60 
Large, single flowers in shades of pink, magenta, and rosy crimson. 
Repeats during the season. Attractive large red berries. 
Rugosa alba Each $1.75, Three $4.65, Doz. $18.60 
Large, single, white flowers throughout the entire summer followed by 
large red fruits. 
Sir Thomas Lipton Each $1.75, Three $4.65, Doz. $18.60 
It is one of the earliest Roses to bloom, starting to open its semi-double, 
pure white blossoms in late May and continuing freely until late fall. 
The exceptionally fine fragrance alone qualifies it as a garden Rose. 
For hardiness, tolerance and usefulness Sir Thomas Lipton has no equals. 
Maximum height 4 to 5 feet. Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois, Test 
Garden Bulletin of July, 1940. 
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Lipstick 
SHRUB ROSES 
Lipstick Each $1.75, Three $4.65, Doz. $18.60 
A “shrub’’ Rose which will reach a height of 5 to 6 feet. It blooms con- 
tinuously during the summer, forming large clusters of semi-double flow- 
ers. The color is a clear cerise with salmon shadings. This European 
variety certainly is a most interesting addition. There are so few tall 
growing Roses; it will be most welcome. 
Skyrocket Each $1.75, Three $4.65, Doz. $18.60 
A real everblooming Shrub Rose producing enormous flower clusters 
throughout the entire season. Makes a magnificent display with its 
large clusters composed of medium size, brilliant red blooms. Of sturdy, 
upright habit which makes it most desirable planted either by itself or 
in combination with various kinds of shrubs. A forerunner of a distinct 
new race. 
AUSTRIAN BRIER ROSE 
Harrison’s Yellow Each $1.75, Three $4.65, Doz. $18.60 
Fine double golden yellow flowers. 
ROSA HUGONIS 
A splendid Rose for the shrubbery border with delicate yellow, single 
flowers produced on long, arching sprays early in May; after it has finished 
flowering it remains an attractive decorative bush for the balance of the 
season; perfectly hardy. 
Each $1.75, Three $4.65, Doz. $18.60 
