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“PETER HENDERSON. &C€CO., NEW. YORK:: 
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ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE 
Faithfully portrays the ‘‘BRILLIANT COLLECTION ”’ of Five New Hardy 
Ever-blooming Roses and Soleil d’Or (the new hardy yellow Rose) ..... 
T is seldom that we are enabled to offer such a grand galaxy of New Hardy Ever-blooming Roses as are grouped 
inthe “Brilliant Collection.” Ali, excepting MARQUISE LITTA and SOLEIL D’OR were raised in this country, 
and are fine representatives of American skill in hybridization, besides carrying the assurance that they are 
fitted for our trying climate. 
This collection must give satisfaction to purchasers. 
MRS. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. 
The beautiful Rose shown on the upper right-hand corner of the 
colored plate was raised by Mr. E. G. Hill, from whom we purchased 
the entire stock, and offer it exclusively this year. It isa seedling 
of La France, much stronger in growth and has a better constitu- 
tion. The freedom of bloom is remarkable; small plants begin 
blooming at once and produce flowers in continuous succession 
throughout the season. The buds are full, long and pointed; the 
open flowers never show a centre and remain : fresh and pleasing 
for a remarkably long time. The coloris creamy white with pink 
shadings in the depths of the petals, the coloring being pronounced 
in the centre. Itis a grand Rose for the garden; but it is, if any- 
thing, even grander when grown for cut flowers under glass, and 
will be largely used for that purpose. It is deliciously fragrant. 
Price, Ist size, $1.00 each, $9.00 per doz.; 2d size, 75c. each, 
$7.50 per doz.; 3d size, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 
MARQUISE LITTA. 
A beautiful ever-blooming Hybrid Tea Rose, one of the most 
beautiful introduced in a decade. The color is generally a bright 
earmine-red with vermilion centre, but it varies some under. vary- 
ing conditions. Occasionally flowers will be a deep cherry-red, 
and again beautiful shades of rich rosy pink are found in it. This 
chameleon-like characteristic is but one of its many charms. 
Under glass it is practically unchangeable in color, and it is being 
largely grown for winter flowers. It has large, full buds, broad, 
heavy petals, and opens charmingly. The fragrance is peculiarly 
rich and spicy. It has won many prizes at exhibitions. 
Price, Ist size, 75e. each, $7.50 per doz.; 2d size, 60c. each, $6.00 
per doz.; 3d size, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
ROBERT SCOTT. 
The Grand Pink Rose shown on the Colored Plate. A seed- 
ling from Merveille de Lyon crossed with Belle Siebrecht, re- 
taining the size, form, color and growth of the Hybrid Perpetual 
with the ever-blooming qualities of the Tea Rose. Thisnew Rose 
is practically an Ever-blooming Hybrid, and the first of a type that 
will not only flower profusely during the spring and summer, but 
will flower during the winter if grown in the greenhouse or con- 
servatory. Every shoot has a flower bud. The habit of growth 
is strong and vigorous, with bright green foliage. The buds are of 
large size and are produced on stiff stems with the heavy hybrid 
foliage almost up to the bud like its parent—Merveille de Lyon. 
The open flower is of immense size, very double, and is almost as 
beautiful as the half-expanded bud. The color is new in Ever- 
blooming Roses, and is only seen in the Hybrid Perpetual class 
—clear rosy pink, shading to flesh color on the outer petals. 
Robert Seott will not only be avery welcome addition to our 
small list of Forcing Roses, but must be of greater value in the 
garden on account of ever-blooming qualities and its hardiness. 
Awarded honors wherever shown: Certificate of Merit and Silver 
Medal by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society ; Preliminary Certifi- 
cate of Merit by American Rose Society; Certificate of Merit in 
Ireland. 
Price, Ist size, $1.00 each, $9.00 per doz.; 2d size, 75c. each, $7.50 
per doz.; 3d size, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 
Prices, 
ADMIRAL SCHLEY. 
The Crimson Rose shown on the Colored Plate. It was 
raised by Mr. John Cook of Baltimore and named by him in honor 
of one of Maryland’s favorite sons. This is essentially a Rose 
for the garden, ironclad in its resistance to all diseases, particularly 
mildew, that scourge of outdoor roses in this country. It blooms 
in the most luxurious abundance, and even in the hottest weather 
the flowers remain double. This variety is certain to be a great 
favorite. A large bed of it planted in the Pan-American grounds at 
Buffalo was a mass of bloom all season. 
Price, Ist size, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. ; 
per doz.; 3d size, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
SOLEIL D’OR (Golden Sun). 
This is the only variety in the Collection which is fot ever-blooming. 
The forerunner of a new race of Roses, the above variety is ina 
class by itself, and, in honor of the raiser, the new species has 
been named Rosa Pernetiana. Soleil d’Or (or ‘‘ Golden Sun”) is 
the result ofa cross between Persian Yellow and Antoine Ducher. 
It retains a good deal of the character of the former in the wood 
and bark, but the foliage is vastly improved, being very plentiful, 
large, and a beautiful clear green, closely resembling that of the 
Crimson Rambler atits best. The habit of the plant is robust, 
producing vigorous shoots in abundance, branches straight and of 
good size; the bark is reddish brown, making a charming contrast 
for the vivid green foliage. The coloring of the flowers is very 
rich, the buds are conical, a marvelously rich shade of chrome 
yellow with a glint of coppery rose in the centre. The expanded 
flower is full, large and globular, the centre petals being well in- 
curved, forming a perfectly double bloom. The coloring in the 
fully expanded flower is gloriously superb, Turneresque in its 
blending of reddish gold, orange-yellow, nasturtium red and opa- 
line pink. Words are inadequate to fittingly describe the almost 
riotous luxury of rich, warm color contained in each bud and open 
flower. Pages could be filled without doing justice to this peerless 
variety. A Hardy Yellow Rose, one that is really hardy in the 
North in this country, has been the goal for which the world’s best 
hybridizers have been striving for years. Thousands of seedlings 
have been obtained in which the blood of the Persian Yellow was 
present, but none was of sufficient merit to offer, when at a bound 
this perfect variety appears upon the stage amid the enthusiastic 
applause of all who have seen it. Already six first-class prizes 
have been awarded toit. This Rose is not grown on its own roots; 
all the plants are budded on briar stock. 
Price, Ist size, large two-year-old plants, $1.50 each, $15.00 doz. ; 
2d size, one-year-old plants, $1.00 each, $9.00 doz. (No 3d size.) 
MARK TWAIN. 
Another new hardy ever-blooming Rose raised by Mr. E. G. Hill, 
from whom we purchased the entire stock. It is a Hybrid Tea 
Rose, large, pointed buds and full, open flower. The color is a 
pleasing shade, rose madder relieved by glossy pinkish rose. The 
fragrance is strongly ‘‘Tea.’? The plant is vigorous, flowers 
borne on long, stiff stems. It is a beautiful Rose either in the bud 
or open flower and will become a general favorite for garden culture. 
Price, Ist size, $1.00 each, $9.00 per doz. ; 2d size, 75c. each, $7.50 
per doz.; 3d size, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 
2d size, 60c. each, $6.00 
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