Peter Henderson's Plant Catalogue
(1902) Page(s) 140. Includes photo(s). Admiral Schley. The Crimson Rose shown on the Colored Plate. It was raised by Mr. John Cook of Baltimore and named by him in honor of one of Maryland's favorite sons. This is essentially a Rose for the garden, ironclad in its resistance to all diseases, particularly mildew, that scourge of outdoor roses in this country. It blooms in the most luxurious abundance, and even in the hottest weather the flowers remain double. This variety is certain to be a great favorite. A large bed of it planted in the Pan-American grounds at Buffalo was a mass of bloom all season.
(1872) Page(s) 6-7. Rose, New White Tea, "Bella". A pure white Tea Rose, of fine, healthy, and vigorous habit, which will be of great value, not only for white Rose-buds in Summer, but in Winter. We have long felt the want of a pure white Rose, of a bushy habit, for Summer flowers. Experiments made with over one hundred plants, las season, showed it to be exceedingly well adapted for this purpose. The flowers are as pure white as the old White China, but, unlike the old variety, this new Rose is double. The flowers are borne on long foot-stalks, which makes it quite valuable for bouquets, as the stalk is long enough without the necessity of an artificial stem. It is entirely free from mildew so common in white roses. Price for plants in 3 inch pots, $1; $9 per dozen. Price for plants in 4 inch pots, $1.50; $15 per dozen
This Rose was raised by Matteo Donaldi, of Astoria, L.I. [...] from seed, about four years ago. I purchased the entire stock from him in May of 1871, so they are now for the first time offered for sale...
(1894) Page(s) 116. Canary. Beautiful light yellow; profuse bloomer.
(1890) Page(s) 106. Includes photo(s). New Hardy Ever-Blooming Rose, Dinsmore. We repeat the description given of this grand variety when first introduced by us, and would add that, next to "Sunset", it has had the largest sale of any rose ever sent out by us. We have received hundreds of letters confirming our high opinion of it. "For years we have been looking for a variety which had all the desirable qualities of a bedding rose—that is, one which was of good color, fine form, a profuse bloomer, and which would stand the rigor of our Northern winters without protection; and we can conscientiously say that, until the "Dinsmore" was produced, there was none to our knowledge which combined all these qualities. It is a vigorous, healthy rose of branching habit, and is simply loaded with flowers all summer long, being even more profuse than most of the tender 'ever-bloooming' roses. The flowers are large, perfectly double, and of a dazzling scarlet crimson color, and have that rich, spicy perfume peculiar to the best hybrid roses. We have proved the 'Dinsmore' to be entirely hardy, and can recommend it as being the finrst garden rose ever offered" Wherever summer rose buds are wanted it has no equal.
(1892) Page(s) 98. Newer Roses of Pronounced Merit. Dr. Grill - Coppery yellow, with a fawn rose reflex, back of the petals shaded delicate rose; an entirely new color. Large, well-formed flowers of good shape; a vigorous, healthy grower, and very free in bloom.
(1872) Page(s) 50. Roses, Tea. — Monthly. Compte de la Carthe [sic], deep blush, extra. Duchess de Brabant, rosy blush, extra.
(1875) Page(s) 61, 62. p. 61. Roses, Monthly or Ever-blooming. Tea. Compte de la Carthe [sic], deep blush, extra. Duchess de Brabant, see special description.
p.62. Winter Flowering Tea Roses. Duchess de Brabant. One of our most valuable summer and winter blooming varieties, equally good for either season, free bloomer, color light carmine, tinged violet, buds full and very fragrant. It ranks among the best of our winter flowering Roses.
(13 Mar 1902) Page(s) 126. Mme. Husson. A dwarf branching grower, producing nice, long buds. The open flower is large and full, and of varying shades of orange, nankin yellow and creamy white. Very fragrant. A charming variety
(1890) Page(s) 109. General Collection of Ever-Blooming Roses. Mme. Ristori. A good bedding variety; color deep blush.
(1872) Page(s) 50. Roses, Tea.—Monthly. Madame Ristori, blush.
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