. Dreer's autumn catalogue 1931. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. New Hybrid-Tea Rose, President Hoover Portadown Fragrance (McGredy, 1931). A Rose that pleases us not only on account of its large beautifully formed double flowers but also for its remarkable fragrance of which Mr. McGredy, the introducer, says, "No Rose has ever been raised to compare wdth this variety for fragrance which is most penetrating and of an entirely distinct sweet ; The plant is a s
. Dreer's autumn catalogue 1931. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. New Hybrid-Tea Rose, President Hoover Portadown Fragrance (McGredy, 1931). A Rose that pleases us not only on account of its large beautifully formed double flowers but also for its remarkable fragrance of which Mr. McGredy, the introducer, says, "No Rose has ever been raised to compare wdth this variety for fragrance which is most penetrating and of an entirely distinct sweet ; The plant is a strong vigorous grower and free bloomer; in color a bright orange-scarlet, passing to bright rose towards the edge of the petals. $ each. President Hoover (L. B. Coddington, 1930). A glorious Rose, wonderfully free in the easy manner in which it grows and charming in its color arrangement which is a splendid com- bination of cerise-pink, flame, scarlet and yellow; this combina- tion of colors gives the most dazzling color effect imaginable. The buds are beautifully pointed, the flowers large, composed of broad thick heavy petals, with moderate fragrance. It is exceptionally free flowering and everyone will be delighted with its habit of growth. $ each. Rosella Sweet (Pernet-Ducher, 1930). Large ovoid bud developing to a splendid large, well-formed, attractive flower of a luminous capucine yellow, with delicate salmon pink suffusion and of strong delicious fragrance. The fine flowers are borne singly on strong stiff stems, the plant is of vigorous upright habit with healthy dark green glossy foliage. $ each. Schwabenland (Pfitzer, 1928). There are many pink Roses but none just like this new variety either in color or in the splendid formation of its blooms. The flowers are large, over five inches in diameter, with high spiral centre, the petals having a peculiar twist or curl. In color it is a luminous rich rose pink, retaining its brightness until the petals drop, th
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