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growth and in its general appearance. Its habit of growth is one of its 

 most remarkable features, as the shoots are prostrate in habit, and ex- 

 tend from 10 to 15 feet in a single season, covering the ground densely. 

 The leaves are dark green and lustrous. The effect of this foliage, form- 

 ing a close mat over the ground, is greatly enhanced by the flowers, 

 which appear about the middle of July, and are irregularly borne during 

 the remainder of the season. 



Wichuraiana (White Memorial Rose). — This, the pretty parent type, 

 has clusters of white, single flowers, followed by red berries. It blooms 

 a long time in mid-summer. 



Pink Roamer. — Single flowers of bright rich pink. 



RUGOSA ROSES. 



These handsome Ramonas or Rugosa Roses still maintain the pres- 

 tige to which their admirable qualities entitle them. They are rapid 

 growers of neat, uniform, compact and sturdy habit, attaining a height 

 of 5 to 6 feet; perfectly hardy. The foliage exhibits a mass of dense, 

 luxuriant, glossy green. The flowers are large and single; perfect form 

 and color; produced continuously throughout the season and until late in 

 the autumn and as they mature, are replaced by small glossy, golden and 

 red haws; they possess a character all their own and are of valuable as- 

 sistance to the landscaper. By their use he is enabled to make unsightly 

 nooks and corners beautiful. A very important characteristic they 

 possess Is that of being free from the attacks of rose insects. 



Rugosa Alba. — A species from Japan. Single pure white flowers, of 

 five petals; highly scented; golden fruit. 



Rugosa Rubra. — Japan variety. Flowers single, of a most beautiful 

 bright rosy crimson, succeeded by large berries, of a rich rosy red color, 

 and are a great addition to the ornamental character of the plant. 



HARDY CREEPING VINES. 



We cannot successfully adorn the home grounds without employing 

 some species of this family. They can be used to advantage for so many 

 purposes. The varieties we describe require no special soil and are all 

 perfectly hardy. The after culture of Hardy Creeping Vines is very 

 simple— an occasional dressing of manure and loosening of the soil is all 

 that is necessary. Holes should be dug for these vines three feet in 

 width and twelve inches deep. Rich soil should be worked between and 

 over the roots and firmly treaded, then tie the vine to a stake or trail it 

 to any thing you wish. 



HONEYSUCKLE. 



This is one of the grandest, most cheerful and interesting of the 

 family of climbing vines. If we were restricted to but one flowering plant 

 or vine we should select the Honeysuckle. It begins blooming early m 

 June and continues to produce beautiful, fragrant white and yellow flow- 

 ers right up to severe winter weather. In addition to this continuous 



