Trustworthy Flowering Plants for 1914 



Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses 



The Best Roses for Permanent Planting 



Anna De Diesbach (Glory of Paris). Pink; large, compact flowers. Strong 1-yr. plants, 20c.; 2-yr., 40c. 



Gen. Jacqueminot. Velvety-crimson, changing to scarlet-crimson. Strong 1-yr. plants, 20c.; 2-yr., 40c. 



Ball of Snow. Snowy-white; medium size, full, fragrant. 1-yr. plants, 15c. ; 2-yr., 35c. 



Captain Christy. Delicate pink; flower possesses a satiny appearance. 1-yr. plants, 15c.; 2-yr., 35c. 



Marie Bauman. Exquisite form and fragrance; crimson-vermilion. 1-yr. plants, 15c.; 2-yr., 35c. 



Duke of Edinburgh. Scarlet-crimson, shaded maroon; sturdy. 1-yr. plants, 15c.; 2-yr., 35c. 



Paul Neyron. Deep shining rose, very pretty. Strong l-yr. plants, 20e.; 2-yr., 40c. 



Ulrich Bruner. Cherry-red; abundant bloomer; fine form. Strong l-yr. plants, 20c.; 2-yr., 40c. 



Mme. Plantier. Recommended for cemetery planting. Strong; white, l-yr. plants, 15c.; 2-yr., 35c. 



Dinsmore. Constant bloomer; rich crimson-scarlet, l-yr. plants, 15c.; 2-yr. plants, 35c. 



Vick's Caprice. Satiny-pink, distinctly striped and dashed with carmine. Flowers large. l-yr. 

 plants, 15c.; 2-yr. plants, 35c. 



Mme. Masson. Bright rich crimson, l-yr. plant, 15c.; 2-yr. plants, 35c. 



Magna Charta. Color, clear rosy-red, beautifully flushed with velvet-crimson; flowers very fragrant, 

 l-yr. plants, 15c.; 2-yr. plants, 35c. 



Clio. Most beautiful hardy Rose grown. Flowers very large, color flesh, shaded in center to rosy- 

 pink. Strong l-yr. plants, 20c.; 2-yr., 40c. 



Prince C. De Rohan. One of the darkest colored Roses; very dark velvety-crimson, changing to ma- 

 roon. Strong l-yr. plants, 20c.; 2-yr., 40c. 



Madam Chas. Wood. Bright, cherry-red; Flowers large, very double and very fragrant, l-yr. plants, 

 15c.; 2-yr. plants, 35c. 



Giant of Battles. Color is a most intense glowing red; flowers very large; perfectly double, l-yr. plants, 

 15c.; 2-yr., 35c. 



Margaret Dickson. The color is a pure waxy-white, with a tinge of pink. l-yr. plants, 15c.; 2-yr. 

 plants, 35c. 



Mrs. John Laing. Color, a clear bright shell-pink, exquisitely shaded; the buds'long and pointed. Strong 

 l-yr. plants, 20c.; 2-yT., 40c. 



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Hardy Hybrid Rose Magna Charta 



Climbing Roses 



Climbing Roses 



Crimson Rambler. Plant makes shoots from 8 to 10 feet high during season. 

 Magnificent in bush form: brightest crimson; produced in great clusters, each 

 flower measuring about 1 ' . inches in diameter. 15c. each, 4 for 50c., $1.35 per 

 dozen, postpaid; 2-yr-old plants, 30c. each, $2.50 per dozen; large 3-yr.-old 

 plants, field grown, with canes 3 to 5 feet, 50c. each, by express, 6 for $2.50, 

 $4.50 per dozen. 



White Rambler. German origin, in habit of 

 growth, foliage, manner of blooming, form of flow- 

 ers and hardiness identical with Crimson Rambler. 

 Flowers snow-white and sweetly scented. 1 5e. each, 

 4 for 50c., $1.35 per dozen, postpaid; strong 2-yr. 

 old plants, 30c. each, 3 for 85c., $2.25 per dozen, ppd. 



Dorothy Perkins. Shell-pink. Rapid grower, 

 frequently developing shoots from 10 to 15 feet long 

 in one season. Hardy, withstands severest winters; 

 blooms in clusters, double and large. 15c. each, 

 4 for 50c., $1.35 per doz., postpaid; large 2-yr.-old 

 plants, 25c. each, $2.00 per dozen. 



Yellow Rambler. Color decided yellow. Flowers 

 very sweet-scented. 15c. each, 4 for 50c., $1.35 per 

 doz., postpaid; 2-yr. old plants, 25c. each, $2.00 per 

 dozen. 



Lady Gay. Resembling Crimson Rambler in 

 habit of growth and general effect. Flowers delicate 

 cherry-pink, which gradually changes to a soft-tint- 

 ed white. Vigorous grower. 15c. each, 4 for 50c., 

 $1.35 per doz., postpaid; large 2-yr.-old plants, 25c. 

 each, $2.00 per dozen. 



Pink Rambler. What is said of White Rambler 

 applies equally to this, except the color of the flower 

 is pure shiny rose — the partially open buds being 

 bright light carmine. 15c. each, 4 for 50c., $1.35 

 per dozen, postpaid; large 2-yr .-old plants, 25c. each 

 $2.00 per dozen. 



Climbing Guillot 



Blue Rambler. A seedling from the Famous Crimson Rambler. Flowers 

 are violet-blue in color; standing out in graceful form in large clusters, indi- 

 vidual flowers measuring from I'j to 2 inches across. Hardy; vigorous; 

 beautiful foliage. Well-established plants, 20c. each, 3 for 50c., postpaid; 

 strong 2-yr.-old plants, 50c. each, 3 for $1.25. 



Philadelphia Rambler. Splendid flowers, 2K in- 

 ches across, perfectly double. Borne in clusters, 

 completely covering the whole bush. Deep, rich 

 crimson. Unequalled for covering porches, trellises, 

 screens, fences, etc. Strong l-yr.-old plants, 15c. 

 each, 2 for 25c., 6 for 70c. postpaid; strong 2-yr.- 

 old plants 25c. each, 2 for 40c., 6 for $1.15; extra 

 large field grown plants, 50c. each, 2 for 90c., 6 for 

 $2.50, $4.50 per dozen, by express only. 



Climbing Baby Rambler. Miss Mesman. 



(Hardy Climbing). A true ever-blooming Crimson 

 Rambler. There has been a widespread demand 

 for a Crimson Rambler that would bloom more than 

 once. Here you have it. Every one knows how 

 Baby Rambler is always in bloom. This is simply a 

 climbing form of the Baby Rambler, embracing 

 all its good qualities, l-yr., 25c. each, 3 for 60c; 

 2-yr., 50c. each. 3 for $1.25. 



Shower of Gold. Improved Yellow Rambler. 

 (Hardy). Deep golden-yellow and orange. Vigorous 

 grower. Foliage beautiful in form, color, and in its 

 high metallic luster. Produces a mass of bloom. 

 Nice strong l-yr. plants, 35c. each, 3 for $1.00, post- 

 paid; strong 2-yr. plants, 60c. each, 3 for $1.25. 



Excelsa. The Red Dorothy Perkins. (Hardy 

 Climbing). Distinct variety in form, color and 

 habit. Color an intense crimson-maroon, with tips 

 of petals tinged scarlet. Flowers large and double, 

 produced thirty to forty on a stem, l-yr.-old plants 

 25c. each; 2-yr.-old, 50c. each. 





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Greville or Seven Sisters. Flowers vary in color from white to crimson. 15c. each; 2-yr.-old plants, 30c. 



Mrs. Gunnell. Soft, rosy-blush, large clusters, full and double. Much admired. 15c. each; 2-yr.-old plants, 30c. 



Prairie Queen. Flowers are very large and of peculiar, globular form; bright rosy-red, changing to lighter as flower 

 opens. 15c. each; 2-yr. -old plants, 30c. 



Climbing Madame Welche. A new climbing Tea Rose of great promise; a sport from Mme. Welche. Color soft amber- 

 yellow, flushed with carmine; a glorious Rose. Nice strong l-yr. plants, 25c. each, 3 for 60c., postpaid; 2-yr. plants, 50c. each, 

 3 for $1.25. 



Mary Washington. A pure white, hardy Rose of rich growth, l-yr.-old plants, 15c.; 2 yr.-old-plants, 30c. each. 



Climbing Kaiserin. Mrs. Robert Peary. The flowers are large, ivory-white. 15c. each, 2-yr.-old plants, 30c. each. 



Sombreuil. A grand variety. Pure white, tinted with pink. Young plants, 15c. each, 2-yr.-old plants, 25c. each. 



Climbing Guillot. Flowers magnificently made, extra large. 15c. each, 2-yr.-old plants, 30c. each. 



Climbing Wooton. Color, a deep velvety-crimson. 15c. each, 2-yr. -old plants, 30c. each. 



Gainsborough. Color, delicate pink, almost white. Nice young plants, 15c. each, large 2-yr. -old plants, 30c. each. 



Climbing Hermosa. A new climber. Color, delicate pink. Nice young plants, 20c. each, 2-yr. -old plants, 30c. each. 



Climbing Meteor. Rich velvety buds and flowers. Rich in color, 15c. each, 2-yT. -old plants, 30c. each. 



Climbing Bridesmaid. Flowers are simply beautiful — clear pink. 15c. each; 2-year-old plants, 30c, each. 



New German Climbing Rose — Tausendschon. 



Tausendschon, in German means Thousand beauties, is a very appropriate name for this great novelty. Colors run 

 from delicate balsam or tender rose, through the intermediate shades of bright rose and carmine, with white, yellow and 

 various other delicate tints showing. Is a strong grower, impervious against mildew, and absolutely hardy. For climbing 

 over porches, bowers, pergolas or trellises, or for single specimens or pyramids, it will please you from the day you plant 

 it. 20c. each, 3 for 50c., $1.75 per dozen, postpaid; large 2-yr.-old plants, own roots, 40e. each, 3 for $1.00, $3.50 per doz. 



Hardy Memorial Roses 



Cut-Flower Rose 

 Mrs. Aaron Ward 



Hiawatha. Brilliant scarlet, bears large clusters of single flowers, bright and effective. 20c. each, 3 for 50c; 2-yr. size, 40c. 



Rosa Wichuriana. Pure white, single, with yellow center, and have a strong Wild Rose fragrance. 15c. each, 3 for 40c.; 

 2-yr.-old plants, 25c. each, 3 for 65c. 



Manda's Triumph. Large, double flowers, fully two inches across, pure white, finely formed and sweetly fragrant. 15c. 

 each, 3 for 40c.; 2-yr .-old plants, 25c. each, 3 for 65c. 



Wm. C. Egan. Large flowers; color beautiful shade of rose. 15c. each, 3 for 40c., postpaid; 2-yr.-old plants, 30c. each, 3 

 tor 75c. 



Beautiful Hardy Moss Roses 



Beauty of the flower consists in the delicate mossy covering which surrounds the buds, and which gives the opening 

 flower a unique appearance. Perfectly hardy and will grow in any soil as freely as ordinary Roses. 



Princess Adelaide. Extra large flowers, very double and sweet. Color bright rosy-pink, lovely green moss. 20c. each; 

 2-yr. -old plants, 35c. 



Henry Martin. Medium-sized flowers, bright rosy-red, free bloomer. 20c. each; 2-yT.-old plants, 35c. 



