(1914)  Page(s) 26.  Includes photo(s).
 
Rose "Santa Rosa" (HYBRID BOURBON TEA.) The old favorite, ever-blooming rose Hermosa introduced in 1840, is possibly the best known and most widely grown of the entire Rose family. It very rarely produces seed, so that improved Hermosas  have not made their appearance until "Santa Rosa," now offered, which was grown from second general [sic] "Hermosa" seed with an unusually fine semi-double, thick petaled seedling of the well known "Bon Silene" for the other parent. In "Santa Rosa" we have a rose wonderfully improved in size, brilliancy of color and perfection of form, with "Hermosa's" reckless habit of blooming at all seasons. Every little plant commences to bloom  as soon as it starts from a cuttting, and the branches, roots and even single buds take root and grow almost as freely as grass. Flowers rich shell pink, inclining to crimson; full double reflexed petals. Plants grow in rather compact bushy form. Foliage always free from rust, mildew, or any defect. A ROSE FOR EVERYBODY EVERYWHERE. Price: $1.00 each; $7.50 per ten.