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fully opened roses are alike beautiful. It is superb and sure to give satisfac- 
tion. Strong young roses, 25 cts.; large, 50 cts. 
GLORIA DE MARGOTTIN—A red rose that has come to stay. The most 
satisfactory red hybrid perpetual rose yet introduced; a splendid bloomer; is 
a healthy grower. Color superb, a dazzling crimson which does not fade or 
turn purple. Do not fail to try it. 25 to 50 cts. each. 
“OSCAR II, KING OF SWEDEN—This is by far the richest rose yet in- 
-troduced. It is so intense in’ color that the exclamation on seeing it 1s: “Oh, 
that lovely black rose!” It is very velvety in texture. A most superb rose, 
and one that will always be found in the standard lists of roses, as it has come 
to stay.’ “You should try it. ‘25 to 50 cts. 
CHARLES DICKENS—Vigorous in growth, the foliage large and fine, and 
the flower startles all who see it by its great size and loveliness. The color is 
rich, glossy carmine, tinged with bright crimson; large, globular flowers, full 
and sweet. 25 to 35 cts. 
JEAN LIBAUD—Fiery crimson, shaded with black, very dark flowers, 
large, full, beautifully formed. 30 cts. 
MAGNA CHARTA—One of the most satisfactory roses of this class for 
California; vigorous grower, with almost thornless stems, and magnificent 
large pink flowers, often measuring five inches in diameter. 25 to 50 cts. - 
GIANT OF BATTLES—Brilliant crimson, large, very double, and sweet. 
One of the finest. 25 cts. 
CAPT. CHRISTY—Dwart habit; large, beautiful rose color, exceedingly 
beautiful. 25 to 50 cts. ; 
ALFRED DE ROUGEMONT- —Dark, rich red. 25 to 50 cts. 
BLACK PRICE—Like dark, red velvet. Choice and rare. 25 to 50 cts. 
LOUIS VAN OUT are of the black velvet roses; always desirable. 
25 to 50 cts. Sa 
New Hybrid Tea Roses. 
AUGUSTINE GUNNOISSEAU—Or White La France. Similar to La 
‘France in habit of growth and shape of flowers. Color, most delicate blush, 
changing to-pale flesh, almost white: a healthy grower and_ free bloomer... .°25 
to 50 ets. each. : 
LA FRANC DE ROE renounced by all the noted Fr eneh rosarlans as ae 
“most remarkable hybrid Tea of late years. One notable peculiarity of this 
variety is its long, elegant buds, which are often 2 to 3 inches long, while the 
expanded flowers are of immense size. Another strong point is its bright 
color, which is very nearly scarlet, sometimes lined and bordered with -ptire 
white. Still another point in its favor is the sweet fragrance,-a precious trait 
in the rose. Undoubtedly a rose of enchanting beauty. 35 cts. Small. plants 
nonibyer; : 
SOUVENIR DE WOOTE Ne €olon velvety. red; perfume which cannot. be 
. excelled; continuous Aer one qualities: most prolific bloomer, every shoot 
containing a flower bud; habit exceedingly vigorous; full, open flowers,. fre- 
quently are six inches across. 25 to 50 cts. 
_. DUCHESS OF ALBAN Y—This variety 1s identical with the well known 
and popular La Pence, except that its color is a rich, deep, even pink through- 
out.. Splendid. 25 to 50 cts. each. 
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