CLIMBING MRS. PIERRE S. DUPONT. Cli. H. T. 15 - 20 feen 
Frequently we are asked why we do not grow such fine old hybrid teas 
as Etoile de Hollande, Eclipse, Pres. Hoover and many of equal value. 
Alas our experience has been sorely against it for, willy-nilly, we have 
gained a reputation as being the place to get the rare and unusual, and 
apparently you do not look to us for the run-o’-the-mill sorts. 
The beautiful golden climber, Mrs. P. S. Dupont, is not “common” in 
any sense, but its fine virtues have made it a standard variety for most 
a aethe 
catalogs since 1933. One of the most profuse yellow climbers—not hardy | : 
in severe climates. (Supply limited) 1.75 
NARZISSE. ARS 73%. 3 - 4 feet. 
A handsome, maize-yellow rose, of great substance, on extremely long 
stems, at its best in the warmer districts, where the large, double, beauti- 
fully formed blooms open to greatest perfection. We withdrew our state- 
ment that “this is for the experienced gardener only,” having seen it 
growing under varied conditions—far from “expert.’’ And if we had 
Rose Shows to conquer, believe Narzisse would be our entry. Certainly 
an exhibition rose! 3 for 4.50 “each Eva 
NELLIE E. HILLOCK. Patent.185. 3 - 4 feet. 
The honest, wholesome Nellie is another old friend who should “move 
over’ to make room for the newer creations, yet is far too good to be 
eliminated and besides, we were born and remain “loyal.” 
The big, 60 petalled, peony-like blooms are silvery-pink, reverse old- 
rose. While we will not quote again her experience at Ames, we are still 
proud that back in 1948, Nellie E. Hillock out-bloomed everything in the 
college test garden, including most of the All-America winners. 
3 for 4.50 ‘each fs 
CLIMBING NELLIE Ey HILLOCKE Ch: H. T, “ibs 2Z0teee 
Developed from the bush by Dr. Griffith J. Buck of Iowa State College. If 
-you need a lovely climber which grows with abandon, yet remains 
beautiful and virtuous withal, try our Nell. 
Summer conversation in a rose field, 1954: ''Heh, Fred. (Hamisch on tractor), 
this Nellie Hillock is just about the growingest climber in the patch. You 
should see these big canes breaking from the base, and what foliage!” 
1.75 
NEW YORKER Piet Roc... Mediu 
One of the newer reds which, after three seasons acquaintance, I must 
agree is outstanding—almost as brilliant as our favorite Mrs. Miniver, and 
quite different in form and petallage. A “living scarlet’’ which does not 
blue, in fact holds its color in any weather. . 
“Hon. Secretary” bursts out with an emphatic and all-inclusive YES 
when New Yorker is mentioned. : 
Summer 1954. My respect for New Yorker. grows each season. I like the 
way the many basal canes come up flowering. If you're exhibiting for 
blue ribbons, should be disbudded early. 3 for 5.25 eaeh 2a 
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