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MISS MARTHA HISER, VRBAXA, OHIO. 



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Zero" Collection of 10 Hardy Garden Roses 



FOR 60 CENTS. 



They live out during - the "Winter in our Northern States -without protection, 

 magnificent form, rich colors and freedom of bloom. 



The}' are noted for their 



Price, 10 cts. each, any three for 25 cts. Large two year old plants 20 cts. each. 

 "Zero" Collection in large two year old plants for $1.50. 



Albans d'Arneville — A splendid new 

 pure white Hybrid Perpetual ; commences 

 to bloom almost as soon as planted, and 

 blooms all through the Summer until late in 

 Fall. The flowers are pure white, sometimes 

 faintly tinged with pink; large, very dou- 

 ble and fnll. and elegantly perfumed. 



Coquette des Blanches — One of the 

 finest white Hybrid Perpetuals. Flowers 

 large, pure snow white; very double, full 

 and fragrant. Constant and very profuse 

 bloomer. 



Countess of R.oseberry — We have in 

 this charming variety probably the most 

 beautiful Rose grown. No other Hybrid can 

 approach it in its exquisite coloring. In- 

 deed, no one would take it for a Hybrid, as 

 it is as delicate and beautiful in its tints as 

 the most gorgeous of the Teas. Color, satin 

 pink in the center, and deepens in the outer 

 petals to a bright rose. The feathery shad- 

 ing gives it the appearance of two distinct 

 colors. Very free flowering and a strong 

 grower. 



Empress of India— One of the best gar- 

 den Roses. An imperial Rose fn every way. 

 One of the darkest. The flowers are large, 

 full and fragrant, and of the most intense 

 dark, rich, velvety crimson imaginable. 

 They are so dark, in fact at a little distance 

 they look almost black. Very handsome 

 and always greatly admired. 



Glorie de Margottin — It is decidely the 

 most brilliant hardy red Rose as yet intro- 

 duced. So very intense is the color that it 

 might almost be termed a scarlet. Added 

 to these qualities it has flowers of the largest 

 size and most exquisite fragrance. 



John Hopper — Flowers are large, very 

 regular and full. Color, a brilliant rose, 

 changing to a bright glowing pink, shaded 

 with rich scarlet. Very sweet. 



Jubilee— Of all the many dark red Hy- 

 brid Perpetuals introduced in recent years, 

 Jubilee stands pre-eminently grand. In it 

 are combined the qualities that make a per- 

 fect Rose: vigorous growth, perfectly form- 

 ed flowers, great freedom of bloom, and 

 crowning all a wealth of color unapproached 

 by that of any other Rose. Clear, brilliant 

 red, shading to crimson and maroon at base 

 of petals. You will not be disappointed in 

 in this beautiful Rose. 



King of Sweden- This is by far the 

 richest Rose yet introduced. So intense in 

 color that the exclamation on seeing it is, 

 "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 list of Roses. 



Marsha.! P. Wilder— This fine new 

 Rose originated in this country, and was 

 named in honor of the venerated president of 

 the Pomological Society. It is a Rose of un- 

 usual excellence. Flowers are large, semi- 

 globular, full and of good substance. Color, 

 a bright, scarlety-crimson. 



Marchioness of Lome, new — This 

 beautiful Rose produces flowers of an ex- 

 ceedingly rich, fulgent rose color, slightly 

 shaded in the center with vivid carmine ; 

 they are large, very sweet, full, and finely 

 cupped shape, petals large, and buds long 

 and handsome. It is especially remarkable 

 for its truly perpetual habit, every shoot 

 being crowned with a flower bud. 



. • . The Six Nearest Black Hardy Roses . . . 



The set in One Year Old Plants, 50 cts., in Large Two Year Olds, $1.25, postpaid. 



Antoine Quihon— Extra large flowers, very full compact 

 and regular form. Color, a rich violet crimson, elegantly 

 tinged and shaded with maroon red ; a free bloomer, and ver y 

 sweet. 15 cts. each, large two year old plants, 30 cts. 

 each. 



Baron de Bonstetten— Splendid, large flowers, very dou- 

 ble and full. Color, a rich dark red, passing to a deep velvety 

 maroon; highly scented and very beautiful. Price 15 cts. 

 each, large two year old plants 30 cts each. 



Black Prince— A superb Hybrid Perpetual Rose ; very 

 dark, blackish red, richly shaded with violet crimson ; extra 

 large, full flowers; delightfully perfumed; good, bushy habit; 

 a hardy and vigorous grower, and free bloomer. One of the 

 very best dark Roses. Price 15 cts each, large two year 

 old plants 50 cts. 



Duke of Edinburg — Dark velvety maroon, full regular 

 form, very handsome and fragrant. A perfect beauty. Price 

 15 cts each, large two year old plants 30 cts. 



Prince Ca.mille de RohaLn— Very dark, rich, velvety 

 crimson, passing to intense maroon, shaded black, large, full 

 flowers, looking at a little distance as if really black. One of 

 the darkest roses; very handsome. Price 15 cts each, 

 large two year old plaints 30 cts. 



Souvenir de Duchere — A superb Rose. Extra large, 

 compact flowers, very full, double and sweet. Color, a beauti- 

 ful, brilliant scarlet, deepening to dark, glowing crimson; 

 very rich and handsome. Price 15 cts each, large two 

 year old plants 30 cts. 



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Famous" Set of Hardy Ever Blooming Roses 



For 50 cts. I will send free, by mail, my "Famous" set of Hardy Fver Blooming- Roses. 

 For $1.25 I will send three sets. The "Famous" Set in large two year olds, $1.25. 



Captain Christy, New Hardy R.ose— The flowers are 

 of magnificent form, very double and stand erect in their mar- 

 tial bearing. The color is a delicate flesh pink, with deeper 

 shading in the center of the flower, the whole flower possess- 

 ing a bright, satiny appearance. A desirable variety. Cer- 

 tainly the most beautiful Rose of this color I grow. It is a 

 free and continuous bloomer. Price, 15 cts each, large 

 two year plants 35 cts each. 



Ball of Snow, Boule de Niege— In this variety I have a 

 hardy, ever blooming Rose of great value. It is a Rose of 

 great size, perfectly double, exquisitely fragrant, pure white 

 in color and entirely hardy. Invaluable for cemetery plant- 

 ing, or where the white flowers are desired as it blooms freely 

 all summer. Price, 10 cts each, large two year old 

 plants 25 cts. 



Champion of the World— A very hardy, ever blooming 

 Rose advertised extensively. The introducer claims it is the 

 champion in hardiness, fragrance, vigor, form, color and Win- 

 ter blooming, While I cannot endorse all the good qualities 

 claimed for it, I have found it a remarkably free flowering 

 hardy Rose, resembling very much Mrs. DeGraw. Color, a 

 rich, deep, rosy pink, darker and richer than Herrnosa. It is 

 always in bloom; hardy.Price 15 cts each, two year old 

 plants 35 cts each. 



Madame Masson— An excellent Hybrid Perpetual, noted 

 for its constant and profuse bloom. The flowers are large ; 

 color, a clear, bright rose, highly perfumed. One of the best 

 for planting. This Rose is a very superb variety and should 

 be more generally known. Try it. Price 15 cts each, two 

 year old plants 35 cts. 



Dinsmore— Very similar to Madame Charles Wood, but 

 claimed by the originator to be much stronger in growth and 

 more fragrant. It is a vigorous Rose of dwarf, branching 

 habit and is fairly loaded down with flowers all Summer long. 

 The flowers are large, perfectly double, of a dazzling scarlet 

 crimson color, with a rich, spicy fragrance. It is entirely 

 hardy.blooms incessantly. 15 cts each, two year olds 35c. 



Madame Alfred de R.ougemont — A strong, vigorous 

 grower; begins to bloom at once and continues until stopped 

 by severe freezing. Pure snow white flowers, finely tinged 

 and clouded with pale rosy blnsh. Large, full, double and 

 borne in large clusters. Fragrant and fine. Price 15 cts 

 each, two year old plants 35 cts each 



