FRENSHAM. Floribunda. ARS 82%. 242-3 feet. 
Here the catalog-writer will save his energies and adjectives, for more 
than enough comment is already available to fill our catalog space. 
This year, the National Rose Society asked a number of world-famous 
rose hybridists to select their own ‘masterpiece.’ Says the creator of 
Frensham, A. Norman of Surrey, “Assuming the term ‘my masterpiece’ 
means a rose as near perfection as possible, I think Floribunda Frensham 
would be my first choice.’’ And in this he was supported enthusiastically 
by his national judges. 
Hortense Wild likes Frensham! ‘Remains in my opinion the greatest red 
Floribunda ever created ... the semi-double open bloom holds its form and color 
perfectly as a cut flower and keeps for days . . . incidentally frost cut down every 
other rose in the garden except my two Frenshams. What are these anyway, 
snowmen?” 
Following all these expert opinions, may I add, meekly, that you can 
get all this rose perfection for only 150 
FROLIC. Floribunda. Patent 1179. 2-3 feet. 
A brand-new Herb Swim creation ...a cross between two handsome and 
floriferous Floribundas, the well-known Worlds Fair and Pinccchio. 
Eugenics should pay off here. The semi-double blooms, borne lavishly in 
clusters, range from deep to light pink as the blossom ages, literally cover- 
ing the plant all season. A wonderful border or bedding rose, with that 
sparkle added by the constantly changing color tones. Nicely named. 
3 for 6,00 eachiazs 
GABRIELLE PRIVAT. (Pree-vah.) Polyantha. 2-3 feet. 
Still another which we believe is not found in other catalogs, and ad- 
vances steadily in our affections. Bears in very large clusters, many- 
petalled, cupped blooms with an old-rose look, like Hermosa or Souvenir 
de la Malmaison. Color is deep rose-pink, perhaps a slight touch of 
lavender—a delightful, illusive shade you will not find in the latest crea- 
tions. Recommended wholly and enthusiastically wherever your garden 
may be. 
Richard Thomson of Wynnewood, Pa., has a word of praise for Gabrielle 
—I am particularly taken with Gabrielle Privat ... she has the beautiful magenta 
shades I love so well.” 3 for 3.65 each 1.40 
GARNETTE. Floribunda. ARS 70%. 2-22 feet. 
Long famous as a florist’s rose and bids fair to repeat its popularity out- 
doors. Certainly remarkable for its long-lasting qualities ... we have seen 
the dark red, well-formed double flowers, hold their beauty for two weeks 
on the plant, and equally lasting as a cut flower. Needs no course in 
“flower arrangement’ to make many a handsome bouquet with Garnette. 
The ayes have it! 3 for 3.85 eacheiis6 
GERANIUM RED. Floribunda. Patent 811. ARS 72%. 2%2-3 feet. 
One of a small group of Floribundas, planted here in the half shade of our 
redwoods, which “‘look-up"’ at me as I write. This brilliant, non-fading 
réd with the so-different, frilly petal arrangement and clean fragrance, 
stands out as a distinct personage in the large field of Floribundas. 
Roy Hennessey, describing this variety, says that ‘pleasure is not ful- 
filled until it is shared.’ So we hasten to share Geranium Red with you, for 
only 3 for 4.50 each 1.75 
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