floribunda “Roses 
Floribunda Roses or Cluster Roses are a group of Roses especially produced for mass 
planting. They are noted for their permanence, continuity of bloom, and ease of culture. 
Their habit of growth is bushy and their chief characteristic is sturdiness. The plants 
are winter-hardy, therefore permanent, and bloom continuously in numerous clusters. 
Flowers are fairly large, vary from single to full double, and include the entire range of 
colors of Roses. A distinctive feature is the long-lastingness of the flowers in all weathers. 
They are best planted closely—about 14 inches apart—in large groups and masses, in 
beds, so they will blanket the ground. Groups of three or five of a variety placed in 
front of the shrub border create a superb color display. They are more effective and just 
as colorful as tender annuals. 
Ma 
Perkins 
Wa TD dliey (Patent Applied For) 
All-America Award Winner for 1953 
Each $2.25, Three $6.00, Doz. $24.00 
Although the Ophelia-shaped buds start a translucent Fashion color, 
fortified by shades of red in the outer petals, the flowers burst open to 
coral shell. The suffusion of yellow is present in all of the early stages 
until at the very end of bloom, it finishes a soft shell-pink. 
The growth of Ma Perkins is strong yet compact. The flowers appear 
in clusters and singly throughout the season. The color is sparkling from 
start to finish, and the rich fragrance is unusual. 
The foliage is a rich green. It is quite resistant to diseases and pests 
and it will thrive under difficult positions whether used in foundation 
plantings, borders, rose beds or spectacular hedges. 
Giana (Plant Patent No. 789) 
All-America Award Winner for 1950 
Each $2.00, Three $5.25, Doz. $21.00 
An exquisitely beautiful Floribunda. The color is luminous coral-pink 
overlaid with gold which softens to clear coral and then deepens into 
deeper tinted tones at the finishing stage. Pointed buds are Oriental red 
and slowly open into a lovely, miniature-like Hybrid Tea form. The open 
flowers are about 31% inches across and have a delightful old rose fra- 
grance. Grows about 21% to 3 feet tall; good foliage and prolific bloom- 
ing. At the National Rose Society’s Show in London it received the Gold 
Medal and was the sensation of the Show. No wonder it won the All- 
America Award for 1950. 
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