Fall 2007 – Spring 2008 Catalog

AffirmSold Out

HT - 3-5', P, by McMillan, Thomas

A great new exhibition rose from Thomas McMillan that was previously called Mc Millian's Pink. Lots of petals with a bloom shape of Uncle Joe. My plants were budded from Tom's original bushes and are virus free.

April HamerSold Out

HT - 3-4', PB, by Bell, Ron

Lovely white blooms with a pinky-coral edging from Ron Bell of Australia. Lots of petals on a low growing bush.

Azure SeaSold Out

HT - 3-5', M, by Christensen

A lovely mauve (more mauve than the photo) that is vastly under-rated. Lovely dark foliage that does not burn like other mauves. A good bloomer with many canes, and a very good plant to use as a mother for those who like to hybridize.

Blake Hedrick - NEW!Sold Out

HT 4-6', mr, by Edwards

This stunning new HT from Eddie was named to honor a great rosarian and friend. A lovely tribute, this long stemmed beauty is!

Brooks RedSold Out

HT - 3-5, RB, by Brooks

New sport of Signature from Warren Brooks. Blooms have the same stunning exhibition form as its progeny but are a darker deep pink that can become close to red in cooler weather. Growing habit is similar to Signature.

Cajun MoonSold Out

HT, w, by Carruth, Tom

This sport of Moonstone is a great addition to the exhibitors arsenal. Very high pointed centers on upright stems that have few thorns. Photo courtesy of Dee Choi

Cajun SignatureSold Out

HT, W, by Larry Meyer

This new sport of Signature is a real beauty! One per customer.

Cajun SunriseSold Out

HT - 3-5', W, by Edwards, Eddie

New! Large blooms of white and pink. A real beauty from Eddie destined for the show table.

Christine's DreamSold Out

HT - 3-5', rb, by Bridges, Dennis

New Wisconsin Roses Exclusive from Dennis Bridges this red blend is a cross of King of Hearts x Thriller. Well formed blooms of 30-35 petals. Plant has a spreading habit, so give it some room. Named in Honor of Suzy's Mother.

Classic TouchSold Out

Ht - 3-5', lp, by Hefner, John

A sport of Touch of Class which will carries all the attributes of its mother. High centered blooms of lovely blush pink.

Confidence$13.00

HT 3-5' Very Fragrant, LP, by Meilland

Fragrance plus on this lovely old-timer. Large blooms can have show form. Hardy, but will mildew if not sprayed routinely.

Deidre Hall New!$13.00

HT 3-5' Very Fragrant, YB, by Eddie Edwards

NEW! A great tribute to a lovely lady. Well formed blooms, when shaded are a darker yellow. Extremely Fragrant!!

ElmhurstSold Out

HT - 3-5', yb, by Perry, Astor

One of Astor's best roses, this lovely upright grower is a real beauty. The bloom pictured was Queen of Show by Bob Woodworth in the Waukesha Rose Society show summer 2001.

Esther GeldenhuysSold Out

HT - 4-6', op, by Kordes

Light coral pink blooms of 32 petals with perfect spiral centers on a tall upright bush.

European Touch$13.00

HT - 4-6', Apricot, by Frank Von Koss - Folklore sport

A must have for the exhibitor especially in the northern US. Gorgeous apricot show blooms with the same growth habits as its parents. A superb rose for both garden and show!!

Falling in LoveSold Out

HT 3-5', by Weeks Roses

This stunning new rose from Tom Carruth will be a trophy taker as a blend of Moonstone X Marilyn Monroe created a lovely show rose with great form. SPRING SHIPMENTS ONLY!

Florence Mayer$13.00

HT - 4-6', PB, by Singer

Long stemmed beauties of white with pink, this is a very vigorous grower. A cross of Great Scott X Headliner.

Folklore$13.00

HT -4-6', OB, by Kordes

One of the best show roses here in the mid-west. A wonderful orange blend with a peachy-yellowish reverse. Fragrant, hardy, and a must have for every garden. Plant in the back row as this rose gets very tall by fall.

FrankieSold Out

FL, Pink-Mauve, by Frank Hastings

An excellent single petaled floribunda raised by Frank Hastings. Color is pinkish mauve with medium to dark pink edges. It is tall and healthy plant. Produces nice compact sprays and excellent one to a stem blooms if disbudded. Already winning a lot of trophies in Southern California rose shows. Hard to find. - Peter Alonso

Grande Amore - NEW!Sold Out

HT 4-6', mr, by Kordes

Lovely new Red from Kordes, upright and very vigorous!

Great ScottSold Out

HT - 3-5', p, by Ballin- sport

A great bloomer of large pink blooms of exhibition form on a slightly spreading plant. A part of the winning McFarland exhibited by Randy Scott at the 2001 Cleveland National, this rose also makes a great parent plant for hybridizing.

Here's Gert -New$13.00

HT-3-5', pb, by Edwards, Eddie

Eddie named this rose for his Mother, and its a beauty! A real showstopper that has already made its way to royalty!

Here's Sam - NEW!Sold Out

HT 4-6', P, by Eddie Edwards

A new rose from Eddie Edwards named in honor of his Father, this cross of Veterans Honor X Hot Princess is very nice! Available Nov. 2006/Spring 2007 on a limited basis.

Hot Princess$13.00

HT - 4-6', DP, by Tantau

A must have for the exhibitor, now #4 in the Nations show roses. Deep pink blooms with lovely sprial centers on long stems.

Ida$13.00

HT - 4-6', Pink blend, by Steve Singer

New! Good sized blooms on a tall upright bush. Long canes produce one bloom per stem beauties in a color very similar to Dublin. A good rose for exhibiton or garden. Introduced by J.C. Bakker & Sons - Ontario Canada WISIDA.

Just Peachy - NEW!$13.00

HT 4-6', PB, by (Balets) Balin

This new sport of European Touch from Don & Paula Ballin will soon be registered. Same growth and habit as the others in the Folklore family. A peach/pink color. Midwesterners should grow this rose!!!

KeepsakeSold Out

HT - 3-5', pb, by Kordes

This beauty from Kordes still makes regular appearcances on the show table and is a must have for the avid exhibitor.

Let Freedom Ring$13.00

HT 4-6', R, by Ernest Earman/Weeks Roses

A new Red to add to the exhibitors arsenal. Long stems support gorgeous large show blooms with spiral centers.

Lisa Mar'ee$13.00

HT, Deep pink, by Ludwig Taschner

A sport of Esther Geldenhauys, the same wonderful form, upright growth and deep pink coloration.

Louise EstesSold Out

HT - 4-6', PB, by Winchel

The 2001 American Rose Annual lists this rose as the third best exhibition rose in the nation and I fully agree. Large blooms of pink and white make this a real standout in the garden.

MagentaSold Out

F - 3-5', M, by Kordes

A great floribunda from Kordes of Germany. Intensely fragrant blooms provide exhibition quality sprays on a very hardy plant. Long arching canes should be staked to support those intoxicating blooms.

Marilyn Wellan - NEW$13.00

HT 4-6', mr, by Edwards

This stunning new rose from Eddie Edwards is a sister seedling of Blake Hedrick. Honoring our ARS President Marilyn Wellan a truly lovely lady!

MavrikSold Out

maiden HT - 4-6', LP, by Edwards

Lovely pink and white spiraled blooms come singly on this tall upright plant. A real show-stopper for exhibition and garden. Eddie's most winning rose in the North central district!

Miss Kitty New!Sold Out

HT - 3-4', w, by Belendez -Sport

New pure white sport of Cajun Moon from one of the best exhibitors on the west coast, Kitty Belendez. One per customer.

Moonstone$13.00

HT - 3-5', WI, by Carruth-Weeks

Large blooms of white edged in pink that can leave you breathless. A top contender in all rose shows and a must have for every garden.

Oksana$13.00

HT 3-5', pb, by Singer, Steve -WI Roses

Very fragrant blooms of pink and white with yellow blending into the petal base. Great cutting rose to share that wonderful fragrance. Great Scott X Lanvin.

Parole - New!Sold Out

HT -5-6', P, by Kordes (Buxom Beauty)

Large, Fragrant blooms on long stems.

Pink IntuitionSold Out

NEW Fall (Nov) 08 HT, P/W, by Delbard

A stunning pink stripe from the florist trade to pair with Red Intuition! Reserve yours now for fall 08 shipment by sending an e-mail with your ship to address.

Precious$13.00

HT 4-6', Pink, by Dawson

A gorgeous pink blend from Uncle Carlie Dawson. Upright growth habit, long stems, and fragrant profuse blooms make this a perfect garden rose.

Pride of EnglandSold Out

HT 4-6', MR, by Harkness 1998

Well formed, showy blooms of medium red. Single blooms on long stems. A vigorous plant!

Red IntuitionSold Out

NEW Fall (Nov) 08 HT, R, by Delbard

A breakthrough in color, this beauty was created for the floral trade, but can grow in your own garden! Reserve yours now for fall 08 shiment by sending an e-mail with your ship to address.

Royal AscotSold Out

HT 4-6', P, by Delbard 1968

I've admired this rose in Bob Woodworth's garden for a long time. A very upright grower with good show form that has not been offered in most of the US. Thanks to Peter Alonso for the lovely photo.

SandraSold Out

HT 3-5', OP, by Kordes 2002

New florist rose from Kordes, good exhibition form.

Silverado -New!Sold Out

HT - 3-5', Mauve, by Christensen 1987

I haven't offered this one before, but I'm a Mauve lover and this one is breathtaking Can be winter tender in the midwest, but a real banker on the west coast. Photo courtesy: Baldo (the bugman)Villegas.

Spirit of Peace -NewSold Out

HT - 3-4', yb, by JP-JACstine 1992

A stunning rose in the garden with well formed showy blooms.

Stadt den HelderSold Out

F - 3-5', mr, by Interplant

Beautlful bright red blooms arrayed in lovely sprays make this a superb entry in any show or vase. Hardy and quick to repeat.

Stephen Rulo -NEW!!$13.00

Grandiflora, by William Chaney

This exciting new Grandiflora is a lovely mix of Russet and Lavender tones that produces showy sprays and exhibiton form single blooms against a backdrop of deep green glossy foliage. Available Fall 08 -Stainless Steel X Singing in the Rain

Strawberry Ice -New!Sold Out

FL 3-4', pb, by Bees/Delbard

This lovely Floribunda recently shown as Bordure Rose (finally now shown as the name it should have) is the real deal! Georgous coloring, diesease resistant foliage is thick like leather, a real beauty!

SuffolkSold Out

HT - 4-6', W, by Perry, Astor

A great exhibition rose thats been around for a long time, but still keeps winning. Thanks to Kim Martin for the lovely photo!

The Temptations New!Sold Out

HT, pb, by Winchel

I've been enjoying this beatuy for a long time, a stunning addition to any garden. Photo courtesy: Baldo (the bugman)Villegas.

Vino Rosso -New!Sold Out

HT - 3-5', Rb, by Tantau

A showstopper! To quote Larry Meyer from the 2007 Horizons Rose Listing:"It should set the standard of what a red rose should look like". I agree, plants need some time to get established, then watch out!! Will mildew if your spray program is not up to snuff. Photo courtesy: Cliff Orent

Grafting DVD$25

DVD

A 32 min. DVD that shows the complete process of "T" bud grafting from picking wild seed to a potted rose bush. "The best budding video" says premier exhibitor -John Mattia, CT.

Rootstock$20

Graft your own roses with this virus free seedling understock. Order only in bundles of 25 pcs. Shank diameter approx. 1/4".