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The steadily growing taste and demand for fine Roses induces us to give them the most 
prominent place in our Plant Department. In Roses, as in all other classes of plants where 
there are a great number of varieties, we will endeavor to offer only the best, discarding all 
but the finest and most distinct. We divide our Tea, or ever-blooming Roses, into three sec- 
tions or series, graded according to their newness or scarcity. Series 1 comprises the 
newest varieties—all, however, of tested merit. Series 2 contains kinds that have been out for 
some years, but whose great merit makes them still largely in demand. Series 3, or general 
collection, is a list of the finest older varieties, many of which are equal to the newer kinds, 
and to many would be just as satisfactory. Hybrid Perpetuals we place in only two classes— 
Series 1 and Series 2—because of their being more limited in the number of varieties. 
A i reat Advantage —New York florists have a great advantage over others located else- 
= where, because the facilities for the importation of novelties at this 
point are unequaled, and 7¢ 7s an acknowledged fact, that the Rose-growing and general florist business is done on 
a larger scale and with greater perfection around New York than in any other locality in the United States. 
Being the great center of wealth of the country, its exacting taste demands ovly the choicest, grown to the greatest 
perfection. 
S - —We are the only extensive Rose-growers who offer Roses in different sizes. This gives purchasers 
IZES. the opportunity of procuringa plant of large size which will make a show at once, or smaller plants 
at prices which place them within the reach of all. 
—Nearly all florists and Rose-growers in this country 
How we Crow our Roses. propagate their entire stock in September and Octo- 
ber. This compels them to force them along all winter so as to get them of sufficient size to sell in the spring. 
The effect of this forcing is shown when they are planted out in the spring, by a feeble, sickly growth or total 
loss. We propagate our Roses in June, July, or August, which enables us to grow them to a good size by fall, 
when we store them away in co/d green-houses until sold in spring. Roses thus treated have their natural season 
of ‘‘ rest,” and invariably do well when set out in spring. : 
DIFFERENT CLASSES OF ROSES. 
THEIR HARDINESS AND GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS. ~- 
= —These are undoubtedly the most satisfactory, as 
M onthly or Eve r- Bloom I ng. they bloom continuously from the time they are 
set out until frost. They are not hardy, however, north of Maryland, requiring a good covering of straw or leaves, 
which should be put on about December. This should not be removed until all danger from severe frost is over 
in the spring. They should then be pruned well back, which keeps the plant shapely and induces stronger shoots. 
—These are perfectly hardy, but do not bloom, as their name would 
Hybrid Pe rpetuals. indicate, perpetually, as they only give one profuse bloom in June 
and an occasional bloom throughout the summer. 
Hybrid Teas.—se pe: ». 
am - . —Of all Roses these are the least hardy. 
N oisette or C i I m bi hg M onthly. They should never be planted out of doors 
north of the Carolinas, although in the far South, where they will live put the year round, they are grand. They 
are nearly all well adapted for green-house culture in any climate. 
C | im bi n g H ard pe need no description, as every one is familiar with the old-fashioned 
hardy climbing Roses that flower in June. 
M —Like the Hybrid Perpetuals, they are perfectly hardy. Their exquisite beauty and fragrance make 
OSS. them great favorites. Moss Roses are always higher priced than any other kind, being harder to 
propagate. = 
