Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd's Descriptive Catalogue of 



I^ose5. 



California-grown Eoses are much more strong and vigorous than those grown for years under glass. 

 I cannot compete with Eastern prices, where Eoses are grown in such quantities, but I think California 

 customers will find Eoses grown at home much more healthy and satisfactory, and will give better results 

 than cheaper and smaller roses from greenhouses. 



And if "how fair," the rose could hear us say, 



"Would she, her primal fairness to outdo, 

 Take on a richer scent, a lovelier hue ? 



TEA ROSES. 



RARE, netv and old varieties. 



Charming Sew Eose, "Rnby Gold." 



Tawny yellow, shading to "old gold'' ; crimson center with veins of rosy red and pink. Had its origin 

 as a "graft hybrid." 35c each; small plants only. 



"Waban" or Red Mermet. 



A sport from Catharine Mermet ; the most popular of all winter flowering Eoses. Flowers borne on 

 long, strong stems, in form somewhat larger than Mermet ; color carmine pink, increasing in intensity toward 

 the ends of petals. This is a gem in every way, and one that is sure to become one of our most popular 

 varieties for winter forcing. 25c each. 



Rare Old Rose, Eliza Savage. 



This always scarce Eose is one of the best of all white Eoses, with light green healthy foliage, a beauti- 

 ful habit of growth, always in bloom, and perfectly exquisite buds and blossoms ; it deserves all the popularity 

 it has won. 25c to 50c each. 



»w Tea Rose, Ella May. 



This is a sport from that grand old variety, " Sunset," which it strongly resembles. The flowers are 

 large, fine, full form, very double, and deliciously perfumed. The color is a remarkable shade of rich golden 

 amber. It is more highly colored than its parent. The Eose is sure to please. 25c. 



Xew Tea Rose, Dr. Grill. 



Coppery-yellow, with fawny Eose reflex. An entirely new color, and one of great brilliance. The 

 outer petals are large, round and shell-shaped, and inclose a mass of shorter petals, which are of a very 

 brilliant color. A grand garden Eose. 25c. • 



Sew Tea Rose, Countess Anna Thnn. 



A strong, bushy grower, with flowers freely produced on short, stiff stems ; shows the characteristics of a 

 good bedder. It is of immense size, and of the most lovely and perfect form imaginable. Color a beautiful 

 citron yellow, with coppery and peach center, shading to salmon and silvery -pink, the colors blending nicely. 

 Certainly a wonderful Eose, both in size and color. 25c. 



Beantifnl Rose, Luciole. 



A very bright carmine Eose, tinted and shaded with saffron-yellow, the base of petals coppery -yellow, 

 back of petals bronze-yellow, large, full, strongly scented, good shape, long buds ; a most charming Eose. 25c. 



New Rose, Marie Lambert. 



Pure white. It has been called the White Hermosa, as it resembles Hermosa in form and freedom of 

 bloom, and is quite as valuable ; for though no claim has been m«de for it as a fancy Eose, its persistence in 

 bloom will make it a very popular white variety for bedding or for pots. Price, 15c each ; large, 25c to 50c. 



Lovely Golden, Comtesse De Frignense. 



In color, charming ; in freedom of bloom, second to none. The buds are long and pointed, not unlike 

 Niphetos in form, and of good size. The color is a deep golden yellow, with softer shade inside of petal. As 

 a yellow Eose this takes rank next to Marechal Neil. 25c. 



»w Rose, Sappho. 



Buds fawn color, suffused with rose, the opening flowers shaded yellow and tawny buff, centers deep, 

 bright yellow, large, full and globular. It produces blooms with extraordinary profusion, even for a Tea 

 Eose. The petals large and of much substance. A splendid Eose to keep after being cut. This I commend 

 as being one of the prettiest and sweetest Eoses ever brought before the public. Certainly grand. Has my 

 highest praise. 25c each. 



