MARIE VAN HOUTTE. Tea. (1871.) 4 - 5 feet. 
From Wm. Paul—Flowers white, slightly tinted yellow, often edged with rose; 
large, full and good growth. Vigorous. One of the best.” A profuse, long- 
blooming Tea rose, with very green abundant foliage—truly “one of the 
best.” 1.50 
MARSHALL P. WILDER. H. Perpetual. (1855.) 5 - 6 feet. 
Rates with Henry Nevard, in this writer's estimation, as tops in heavily 
scented dark red Hybrid Perpetuals—We still like the enthusiastic words 
of Neville Miller, Palmerton, Pa., which follow—"Planted near our front 
steps beside a plant of Peace, Marshall P. Wilder calls forth more favorable com- 
ments from visitors than the modern rose. Intense red with a satin finish, accent- 
uated by wavy petals; blooms come from the top and sides. The perfume is Damask 
with just enough Gallica to lend interest. Foliage, in size and color, exactly sets 
off the flowers. A classic among all Hybrid Perpetuals.” 1.50 
MAX GRAF. H. Rugosa. (1919.) 20 - 25 feet. 
Because of its handsome, long-lasting rugose foliage, and extreme hardi- | 
ness, still near the top popularity as a ground cover, and can be trained | 
to grace a fence. Prospers in sun or shade. Superabundant spring bloom 
of charming, single, pink flowers with golden centers. 3 for 5.00 each 2.00 
MAY QUEEN. Wichuraiana. (1898.) 20 - 30 feet. 
Another adaptable climber or ground-cover, with glossy foliage and a 
great profusion of lilac-pink, semi-double blooms, about 3 inches across, 
with that ‘heavenly fragrance.’ Does not rest in May with us, but keeps 
right on blooming. Whe 
MERMAID. H. Bracteata. (1918.) 15 - 25 feet. 
This is one of the outstanding “characters” in rosedom . . . abandoned 
by most commercial growers for its cantankerousness in the nursery, but 
still in constantly increasing demand. First saw Mermaid at the seashore 
where it was doing excellent service as a large, glossy-leafed “lawn.” 
Equally efficient on a fence or over a building. Hardy except in severe 
climates. Its 5 inch “soft yellow, dewey-eyed single flowers” continue 
all season—wild-rose fragrance. 
Commercially, we would be glad to discontinue, except for the “weeping 
and gnashing of teeth’ from the many who just won't live without Mermaid. 
For you, Friend. 3 for 6.00 each 2.25 
MME. ERNEST CALVAT. Bourbon. 6 - 8 feet. 
A bushy, dark foliaged plant, which blooms abundantly in spring and 
autumn. Globular, many petalled flowers, somewhat like a large Souv. 
Malmaison, except a deeper pink, with darker shadings . . . perfume 
rich and heavy. A rarity from England ... unlikely to be found in any 
other American catalog. 2.00 
MLLE. FRANZISKA KRUGER. Tea. (1880.) 4-5 feet. 
Hardier than the average Tea rose and recommended for trial in climates 
not considered generally suited for this type. A large, double, shapely 
flower in soft pink and copper tones .. . heavy fragrance. A really per- 
petual bloomer. Long famous. L73 
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