. Dreer's wholesale price list for florists : special spring edition . New Hybrid-Ten Rose, Olympiad OL YMPIAD (Mme. Raymond Gaujard) One of the late Mr. Pernet-Ducher's seedlings that did not develop its bloom until after this great rosarian passed away in 1929. It was shown in France under the name Mme. Raymond Gaujard, but will now be known as Olympiad which name has been adopted in connec- tion with the International Olympic games which will be neld in California this season, the year of the distribution of this grand new Rose. We believe Olympiad to be the sensa- tional Rose of the decade
. Dreer's wholesale price list for florists : special spring edition . New Hybrid-Ten Rose, Olympiad OL YMPIAD (Mme. Raymond Gaujard) One of the late Mr. Pernet-Ducher's seedlings that did not develop its bloom until after this great rosarian passed away in 1929. It was shown in France under the name Mme. Raymond Gaujard, but will now be known as Olympiad which name has been adopted in connec- tion with the International Olympic games which will be neld in California this season, the year of the distribution of this grand new Rose. We believe Olympiad to be the sensa- tional Rose of the decade. The color is absolutely unique—a lustrous dark orien- tal scarlet, its depth and warmth ac- centuated by a bright golden base. This richness is further intensified by a mar- velous velvety sheen that renders the flower exceedingly effective especially in artificial light, with a scarlet glow of flame-like brilliancy. The distinctive beauties of Olympiad, con- spicuous though they are, have been found indescribable even by the experts; words cannot convey a true and accurate conception either of its exquisite coloring or its superb form. It is the Rose of supreme love- liness and cannot be visualized but must be seen. The bud is long and pointed, the petals are very broad, and the blossom is magnificent in every stage of development. It is long-stemmed, a splendid keeper, and a peerless cut-flower. The plant is amply furnished with healthy, handsome dark-green foliage. Stock for this spring's delivery is sold out. we are now booking orders for fall of 1932 at $ per 100; $ per 1000, 500 or more supplied at 1000 rates. Autumn (L. B. Coddington, 1928). "We have been pleased with Autumn in our fields during the past two seasons where its medium-sized buds and cupped double flowers, on account of their novel coloring, burnt orange streaked with red, have attracted much attention. The plant is of strong growth with healthy foliage, producing its moderately fragrant
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