Double Brique. Gallica. Admired by the catalog-writer in the east and just getting out of 
“Collector’s Items.”” The unusually handsome foliage and rosey-pink double blooms, with the silver shadings 
to the edges, place it with the best of the Gallicas. Each 1.50 
Ena Harkness. H. Tea. (1946). England. We are honored to receive a personal letter from 
Mr. Harkness including his ‘Harkness Rose Catalog 1953” from which we quote verbatim, the description 
of his fine rose Ena Harkness—A rich crimson-scarlet rose of fine shape and vivid hue, which holds its 
glowing colour until the petals drop. The Habit of growth is upright, and ideal for bedding. We find it 
most resistant to all diseases. One of the earliest varieties to flower, it is especially happy in moist con- 
ditions, when it will frequently produce flowers of exhibition quality. The flowers have a distinctive form, 
the centre petals making a most attractive heart, from which the tips tend to curl back, while the outer 
petals suggest they are performing the office of a sheath. Awarded the Clay Cup for fragrance. 
RECOMMENDED AS THE FINEST ROSE IN THIS CATALOG.” If you were in England it would 
cost you only four shillings, but this is America, friend. 3 for 4.50; Each 1.75 
Garnette. — Floribunda. 2-24%4 feet. Long famous as a dark-red corsage rose—now growing 
beautifully out-doors. Unbelievably long-lasting without fading both on the bush and after cutting .. . 
handsome holly-like foliage. We will reserve some of our enthusiastic adjectives for a larger supply, alas, 
than is available 1953. Bachy a7) 
Geranium Red. Floribunda. Patent 811. 2 feet. Rated Floribunda but almost as large and double as 
the average hybrid tea .. . unique in the ruffled appearance of its heart petals, and as brilliant almost, as the 
old-fashioned scarlet-red geranium . . . rose-geranium fragrance. Passes our rigid test that any new 
variety offered by us must be distinctive and outstanding in its class. 3 for 4.00; Each 1.50 
Hof gartner Kalb. China. (1914). 3-4 feet. As we write in mid July our plants are already 
3-4 feet tall and are literally covered with large, lively-pink double fragrant blooms, which will keep 
coming profusely until frost. This is the China rose at its profuse best! Each 1.75 
Hon. Ina Bingham. H. P. (1905). “Um-m-m-m, what a rose,” says “Hon. Secretary” returning 
from the growing field in mid-July. “Amen, and what fragrance,” says the catalog-writer with his nose 
in one of those great big pink beauties. This, gentle reader, should be written on YOUR list. Hache lk7.5 
Irene of Denmark. Floribunda. Patent 889. 2% feet. The famous Poulsen family of Denmark have 
just given us a white, profuse-blooming Floribunda, unique among the whites in this class, because of its fine 
H. T. form. All the Poulsen creations are noted for their healthy, glossy foliage, hardiness and abundant 
bloom. A welcome addition to our select list. 3 for 4.00; Each 1.50 
John Hopper. H. P. (1862). Another of those typical vigorous, bushy hybrid perpetuals to 
catch our fancy. Unusual for its bright rose tones and lilac shadings—large, double and intensely fragrant. 
Repeats if it likes you. Each 17 5 
Lissy Horstmann. H. Tea. (1943). A Mathias Tantau (German) creation introduced by 
Conard-Pyle, with Hadley in its parentage. This rates among the most brilliant scarlet-crimson roses 
we have ever seen—large, cupped very double, heavily perfumed, on long strong stems. Will make any 
and all the latest reds look to their laurels. If you don’t like Lissy, “double your money back.” Each 1.75 
Mabel Turner. Hybrid Tea. (1923). From Belfast, Ireland comes this delicate, pale pink 
beauty, shading darker to the center, reverse carmine . . . high centered, very large, handsome and 
distinctive. Vigorous grower. Each 1.50 
Ma Perkins. Floribunda. P.A.F. 2%-3 feet, compact. All-America winner in 1953. Another fine 
Floribunda has won the coveted AARS award, which assures hardiness and fine performance in all locations. 
“Sparkling coral shell-pink, with a rich unusual fragrance” says expert grower, O. S. Weeks. When its 
All-America, we waste no adjectives. These ‘Gene Boerner floribundas are great roses! Each 2.25 
Masquerade. Floribunda. Patent 975. 3 feet. This new ever-blooming Floribunda really deserves that 
over-worked word “sensational.” A profusion of yellow buds open first to rose-pink, then turn deep red, then 
pink, and finally lemon-orange tones, thus covering the plant with a great variety of colors, at the same 
time. To lovers of unusual roses, this is for you! 3 for 5.25; Each 2.00 
Miniature Tree Roses. “Attention, please.” We are offering for the first time, a delightful novelty— 
ten inch miniature tree roses on strong, self-supporting canes. Two colors and varieties are available in 
1953—-BABY GOLD STAR, a profusion of dainty yellow buds, unfolding slowly into star-like flowers, 
from the glossy foliage) OAKINGTON RUBY, similar except the exquisite tiny flowers are ruby-red. 
Have the quality and charm of the Japanese dwarf trees . . . equally attractive in containers or planted 
in the garden . . . make the daintiest of corsages. Please specify colors. Any 3 for 9.00; Each 3.50 
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