. Dreer's garden book 1932. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. "1 New Hvbrid-Tea Rose, Caledonia. See page 121. Dainty Bess (Archer, 1925). An appropriate name for a daintily colored and well formed single flower, 3J inches in diameter, composed of delicately crinkled substantial wavy petals of a pleasing shade of shell pink with a conspicuous bunch of crimson stamens. The flowers last well when cut and are charming when displayed in individual vases. A strong, vigorous
. Dreer's garden book 1932. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. "1 New Hvbrid-Tea Rose, Caledonia. See page 121. Dainty Bess (Archer, 1925). An appropriate name for a daintily colored and well formed single flower, 3J inches in diameter, composed of delicately crinkled substantial wavy petals of a pleasing shade of shell pink with a conspicuous bunch of crimson stamens. The flowers last well when cut and are charming when displayed in individual vases. A strong, vigorous grower and profuse flowering, the flowers being produced on strong branching stems. $ each. Director Rubio (Dot, 1928). Large long pointed bud, open- ing to a very large fairly double sweet-scented bloom of a solid cochineal pink, retaining its color long in rain or shine. An ideal bedding Rose of medium height and compact for $ each. Dr. Edward Deacon (Morse & Son, 1926). Fascinating in color, the margin of the petals being a delicate tint of coral pink gradually merging to a deep salmon-orange towards the base of the artistically reflexed petals, forming a fine, very full flower, that has good lasting qualities. The habit of the plant is ideal, upright, strong and free flowering, with very healthy foliage. $ each. Duchess of Atholl (Dobbie & Co., 1928). The coloring is uncommon and delightful; bud large, globular, deep bronzy orange; flower large, double, cupped-form, very lasting, intensely fragrant, of a golden orange color flushed old rose and borne singly on long stems; growth vigorous; a free continuous bloomer. $ each. Edith Nellie Perkins (Alex. Dickson & Sons, 1928). A Rose of outstanding merit that is giving universal satisfaction. The buds are long and pointed, the outside of the petals are of cream and blush shaded with orange at the base, the inner face is salmon-pink with golden-orange base; the flowers are moderately double, produced
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