Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 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.

Artic Circle$13

HT 4-6', White, by Eddie Edwards

New - Long Stems,large blooms of very good show form!

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.

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 Sunrise$13.00

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

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

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!Sold Out

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!!

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!!

Helen's Trust$13

Ht 3-5', mr, by Thomas Taylor

New from Tom Taylor of Michigan, a cross of National Trust X Helen Naude, well formed medium sized blooms.

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.

Impulse$13.00

HT 3-5' florist, Orange, by Tantau

New - Florist rose - Large blooms Orange blooms blending to yellow at the petal base, great show form, long vase life.

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.

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 - NEWSold Out

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!

Marlon's Day$13.00

HT 3-5', w, by Wright

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!$13.00

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.

Over the MoonSold Out

HT 3-5', ap, by Weeks/Orard

Pedrus AquariusSold Out

HT 3-5', ly, by Lionel Poole

Light yellow blooms,slightly spreading bush habit, great show form.

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.

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.

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.

Stephen Rulo -NEW!!Sold Out

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!$13.00

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!

Stretch Johnson$13

S - 3-5', by McGredy

A superb shrub that throws beautiful sprays,is hard to find, and named for a great lover of the rose, Floyd "Strecth" Johnson.

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!

Susan BarrySold Out

HT 3-5', P, by Eddie Edwards

The Temptations New!$13.00

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.

RootstockSold Out

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