Gertrude Raffel 
This new floribunda has inspired more enthusiastic superlatives than any rose we have 
ever grown, The slender, cerise buds, with their slightly ruffled petals edged delicately 
in silver, develop into glowing flowers of perfect hybrid-tea form. As the buds slowly 
open, the color lightens to a clear, luscious pink, and the golden stamens add to its 
charm. After several days, this long-lasting flower intensifies in color and becomes a 
deep rosey red. 
Superior characteristics of this newest Raffel origination, are the clear luminous jewel 
tones, radiance of coloring, and perfection of form. The 2- to 3-foot plant is vigorous 
and bushy with handsome, deep green mildew-resistant foliage. There is a continuous 
production of clusters of delicately fragrant blooms from early spring until late fall. 
The huge panicles of bloom consist of many smaller clusters carried on 6- to 10-inch 
stems, dividing again so that each exquisite bud is borne individually on 2- to 3-inch 
stems, effecting an airy daintiness not found in other floribunda. Blooms will measure 
2 to 3 inches when fully opened. 
This rose is ideal for arrangements, perfect for corsages, beautiful in the garden. If 
you are seeking a perfect floribunda, you will like this one. 
$2.00 ea. In lots of 6, $1.50 ea. In lots of 12 or more, $1.25 ea. 
