MISS MARTHA HISKR, FLORIST, URBANA, OHIO. 



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CT~ I Cannot Fill Plant Orders for Less Than 25 Cents Unless 10 Cents be Added to Pay Postage and Packing, 

 MY "SUNSHINE" COLLECTION OF 



10 pf eef lomeriog Tea Hoses, all Suitable f of Winter Blooming, 



FOR SO 0-EnSTTS. 



I offer below Ten Hardy, Free-Flowering Tea Roses, famous for distinct and known merits. Each variety has been 

 thoroughly tested, and I know will please the planter. All are suitable for growing as specimen bushes, or for mak- 

 ing into beds by themselves. In the great middle belt of the country they require little, if any, protection, while in 

 the more Northern States, with slight protection, they will stand the Winters and grow stronger every year. 



Price 10c. each; any 3 varieties for 25o. Large two year old plants, 25c. each. 



METEOR— This superb Hybrid Tea is one of the most 

 brilliantly colored varieties known. The long stem- 

 med double flowers are large and perfectly formed; 

 color, rich, intense velvety crimson; a hardy, vigor- 

 ous grower and constant bloomer. 



STAR OF LYON— A remarkablv healthy and vigorous 

 Tea Rose, which stands the Winter with only slight 

 protection in the Northern States. The superb, large 



f;olden-yellow flowers are borne in great abundance 

 or a long season. 



NEW TEA ROSE, KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA— 

 A grand new Tea Rose, of vigorous growth and rich, 

 handsome foliage; extra large, finely-formed flowers, 

 borne singly on strong, upright stems; very deep, full 

 and sweet; color, pure white, shading to lemon yel- 

 low; a free and constant bloomer; one of the very 

 finest new Roses introduced for years. Highly recom- 

 mended for general planting, and also for cut flowers. 

 MME. SCHWALL£R-It has the fragrance of the old 

 June Roses; color, bright rosy flesh, paler at base of 

 petals, deepening on the edges; apt to come in clus- 

 ters; excellent for cutting. Has more perfume than 

 most other varieties, and is always satisfactory. 



CHAMPION OF THE WORLD— A valuable Rose. The 

 champion for hardiness, vigor, profusion of bloom, 

 fragrance, form and color. The perfectly shaped dou- 

 s-3-"'' ble flowers are deep, rich rosy pink. The fine plants 



I offer are sure to give satisfaction. 

 SUNSET— A great favorite wherever known: color, a rich golden 

 amber or old gold, elegantly shaded with dark ruddy crimson, re- 

 fill sembling the beautiful tints seen in a Summer sunset; extra large 

 flowers and buds, deliciously perfumed; strong and vigorous grower 

 and free bloomer; highly recommended for house culture. 

 THE GEM— A grand, vigorous-growing Tea Rose; one of the very best 

 for the open ground; large buds and flowers; creamy white, elegantly 

 shaded with yellow at base and inner side of petals. 



MALMAISON— This is certainly one of the best Roses in cultivation; 

 large and perfectly double flowers, which are deliciously fragrant; color, 

 rich salmon pink, distinctly shaded a beautiful peachy red. deepest in the 

 center; hardy, free-flowering, and sure to give satisfaction. 

 PRINCESS SAGAN— Crimson is a scarce color amongTea Roses, and for that reason, as 

 well as for its vigorous growth, this is a Rose of great value and beauty; color, rich vel- 

 vet}^ crimson, brilliantly beautiful. Blooms quickly and abundantly; in fact, is one of 

 the freest blooming of Tea Roses. In its color it is unexcelled for outdoor culture. 

 MLLE. FRANCISCA KRUGER— One of the finest bronzy Roses in habit, color and general character. The flowers are 

 large, full and fragrant, and the buds of elegant shape; color, rich coppery yellow, with shadings of peach pink. 



CX>17r , T A T AT?I?T?P For 60 cents I will send you the entire collection of I Fine Free-Flowering Roses, or 3 collec 

 (Mr.DiL'lA.Li UJC £ Hill tions, postpaid for $1.26. Large two year old Roses, 25 cents each, any 3 for 60 cents; or the 

 entire Set of lOfor $1.60, postpaid. In ordering, say the "SUNSHINE" Collection. 



|VIy "Gem" Collection of 8 Tea Roses 



FOR OnSTL'Y 25 OE3STTS. 



For 25 Cents I will send this charming "Gem" Collection of 8 Ever-Blooming Tea Roses. Large two year old size 

 20 cents each, orthe entire "Gem" Collection for $1.00. 



GENERAL DE TARTAS— A first class Rose for bedding. 

 Brilliant carmine, deeply shaded with violet purple; ex- 

 tra large; very double, full and fragrant; very easy to 

 manage; excellent for cutting for bouquets. 



SOUVENIR D'UN AMIE— The color is a deep rosy flesh, 

 beautifully shaded with rich carmine; edges and reverse 

 of petals silver rose; clear and bright. A Rose that will 

 please the most exacting. 



MADAME BRAVY— One of the most beautiful Roses in 

 our collection. The flowers are large and round: the out- 

 side of buds is creamy and soft, with a most charming 

 blush tinge to the center, and the arrangement of the in- 

 ner petals is seldom equalled for beauty. Delicious tea 



scented. 



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LOUIS RICHARD— A superb Rose, imported from France. 

 Extra large: splendid, full form; very double; delicious 

 tea-scent; color, rich, coppery rose, changing to buff, 

 shaded with carmine; center sometimes brilliant rosy 

 crimson. 



JULES FINGER— A magnificent Rose, elegant and valu" 

 able; extra large, fine double flowers, which are full and 

 sweet. The color, is a bright rosy scarlet, beautifully 

 shaded intense crimson; vigorous growth; free bloomer. 



CORNELIA COOK— Buds of immense size, borne up high 

 on massive stems, and with their round, full, heavy form 

 carrying an air of grace and dignity quite unusual. The 

 flowers are of the clearest, snowiest white. 



MADAME CAROLINE KUSTER— Bright lemon yellow; 

 very large and handsomely shaped; one of the finest 

 Roses; very free flowering. When its wood has once 

 been hardened it bears buds as large and handsome as 

 Marechal Niel. 



MADAME AGATHE NABONNAND— An exceedingly sWeet 

 and daintily beautiful Rose, resembling in its exquisite 

 color the delicate tinting seen inside the fairest deep sea 

 shells— rosy flesh, bathed in golden amber. It has im- 

 mense egg-shaped buds, broad, shell-like petals, and 

 large, fullflowersof beautiful form; free flowering, and a 

 great favorite for wearing. 



