ROSA OMEIENSIS. (The Omei Rose.) 10 - 15 feet. 
May we say here that such terms as ‘unusual’ become somewhat thread- 
bare with too much usage. We would like to have reserved the word for 
the Omei Rose, to which unusual, and most of its synonyms—uncommon, 
curious, rare, odd, unique, extraordinary—certainly apply in big measure. 
The flower is small, white, and unimportant, except it is one of the few 
roses with only four petals. But the tall canes bear thorns or prickles, 
winglike and translucent, while young, which glow like fire, especially 
when the sun is behind them. The effect is further beautified by the fern- 
like lush-green foliage. Guess we are over-working that expression 
“Conversation Piece’’ but Omei will talk to your garden visitors in a big 
way! (Supply limited) 2.50 
R. SPIN. ALTAICA. 
Says G. S. Thomas, England—"A real joy in May, when the long wands beset 
with dainty foliage, are studded with the large, single, creamy-white blooms. 
Recommended.” | 
Here on our country road this spring, has been “just right’ for the forest 
setting. (Supply limited) 2.25 
R. WILLMOTTIAE. (Willmott Rose.) 5 - 6 feet. 
Somewhat similar to our favorite R. Moyesii, except more bushy in growth. 
The ruby-red single flowers are followed by a big crop of handsome seed 
hips in the fall. (Supply limited) 2.00 
ROSE A PARFUM de I'HAY. H. Rugosa. (1903.) 4 - 5 feet. 
The Damask Rose and the famous General Jacqueminot are in its parent 
age, and account for the enormous cherry-red blooms and wonderful 
fragrance. Foliage is rugose from the other side of the family, and plant 
is robust and free blooming. 
Says Bunyard in "Old Garden Roses'’—"I do not know any more richly 
scented rose than the rugosa Parfum de Hay. A contralto scent in contrast with 
the Tea’s soprano.” 
“Each year Parfum de ’Hay grows bigger, better and more bean am On a 
recent June night when the garden was filled with a heavenly scent, I took my 
flashlight, followed my nose, and came to l’Hay.” St. Clair Garwood, Xenia, 
Ohio. 2.00 
ROSETTE DELIZY<. “Teas “(1922)) 83-4 deet, 
When the rose garden is ‘‘quiet,”’ this lively and luxuriant tea rose will be 
in full-bloom—it literally never stops. Flowers are medium size, pert and 
well formed; basic color is cadmium-yellow, outer petals dark carmine, 
in very pleasing contrast. Knows no diseases, even laughs at aphids. 
“Rosette Delizy was first pointed out to me in some old Mexican gardens in 
San Diego, where it is known by the poetic name ‘Rosa Trieste.’ ” Thanks Austin 
Faricy ... welcome back to the catalog. 3 for 5.00 eacheZ0g 
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