NIGGER BOY. ARS 89%. Low. (Named in honor of the Australian 
bushman). 
Before writing my own views I have re-read the half page which good 
friend, Roy Hennessey, has devoted to Nigger Boy, for to him, should go 
| the credit of first making this excellent variety available to American 
rosarians. 
Usually described as a “somewhat smaller Crimson Glory,” almost 
identical in form and color. Actually a hybrid tea, but Floribunda (sorry 
pardon me, Roy) I mean Polyantha, in its truly spectacular blooming habit. 
I will not deny anyone the privilege of trying just one but I agree with 
Hennessey, it should be judged only in mass planting. 
6 for 7.50 _3 for 4.00 each 1.50 
NOCTURNE. Patent 713. ARS 80%. Tall. 
_ The name, Nocturne disturbs me for this rose suggests no “gloomy night” 
or “dreamy song without words”... rather a distinguished and suave 
nobleman, vintage about 1650, garbed in rich, dark-red velvet. 
“Gorgeous , said hon. secretary, returning from the growing field, with 
one of the summer's finest bouquets, “and smell it!’ The 5-6 inch blooms 
come singly on long stems—deep-red, brushed black but with plenty of 
fire withal. 3 for 5.25 each 2.00 
OLD GOLD. Low Growing. 
_ A McGredy, Irish, semi-double rose whose vivid coloring—orange with 
shadings of coppery red and apricot, won the National Rose Society's 
' Gold Medal in 1912. 
For the collector, a limited supply. YS 
OPERA. Patent 1017. ARS 72%. 39 inches. 
Jean Gaujard, successor to the famous French firm, Pernet-Ducher, is re- 
sponsible for Opera,—a big, 6inch double bloom of fine form in a so- 
different shade of light scarlet-red, with yellow base,—'as gay and dashing as 
a first nighter.” Memories of the “Bull Song” from Carmen! 2.00 
OPHELIA H. Tea. (1912.) ARS 74%. Medium. 
This is a very famous parent rose, 28 of her children having been judged 
worthy of commercial propagation, although we suspect grandmother, 
herself, is still the best of the lot. We like Ophelia for the rare delicacy of 
its flesh-pink coloring, its satiny sheen, and handsome form. Steady, de- 
pendable bloomer; good plant. Especially good on the coast. 
Summer 1954. To retain her delicate coloring, plant Ophelia in part shade 
or with some protection from a too ardent sun, otherwise you won't be 
happy with the mid-summer blooms. Siior' 4 a0 “each 76 
eo LEMON PILLAR. Cli. H. Tea. ARS 70%. 15 - 20 feet. 
Boasts a most distinguished pedigree—Frau K. Druschki x Marechal Niel, 
resulting in a beautiful, glossy-foliaged plant of great vigor. Blooms are 
very large, on long: stems, fully double and of smooth, satin texture, in 
palest sulphur-yellow, almost white. Altogether handsome! Voted first 
place in the Large Flowered Climber Class, by the National Rose Society, 
England, in which leading amateurs and professionals combine to pick the 
winners. Sometimes recurrent—not for severe climates. 1.50 
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