FRENSHAM. Floribunda. ARS 82%. 2'%-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. 
Last 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?” 
Summer 1954. Another fine Floribunda, included among the best five 
bush roses of any class, in a national survey by American Rose Society 
members. 
Following all these expert opinions, may I add, meekly, that you can 
get all this rose perfection for only 1.50 
FROLIC. Floribunda. Patent 1179. 2-3 feet. 
A Herb Swim-Armstrong creation ... across 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, cover- 
ing the plant all season. A wonderful border or bedding rose, with that 
sparkle added by the constantly changing color tones. Nicely named. 
Summer 1954. That Armstrong publicity writer, in his comments about 
Frolic, offered to “buy the drinks’”’ for any nurseryman who could match 
“the astounding number of flowers produced by Frolic with any other 
Floribunda.”’ Those be strong words . .. but we understand the drinks 
are still unbought. 3 for 6.00 each 2.25 
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%. 2-2'% feet. 
Long famous as a florist's rose and bids fair to repeat its popularity cut- 
doors. Certainly remarkable for its long-lasting qualities ... we have seen 
the dark red, well-formed double flowers, held 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 each 1.50 
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