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" EMPBE88 AUGUSTA VIOTOBIA." 



The Finest White Rose for Summer, 



" EMPRESS AUGUSTA VICTORIA." 



This grand Eose is of German origin and was issued as "Kais- 

 erin Augusta Victoria." We have taken the liberty to translate the 

 German " Kaiser in" into Empress as being more appropriate for 

 an English-speaking people. Of the Eose itself we can say, after 

 two years' trial, that it can be fairly considered one of the greatest 

 acquisitions of recent years. It is a true " Tea Eose," soft pearly 

 white, remarkably fragrant, a strong, healthy grower, with bold, 

 beautiful foliage. The habit is free ; the beautiful, perfectly 

 shaped flowers are borne in profusion on long graceful stems, so 

 that it will be invaluable for cut flowers. So free is it that, in our 

 grounds, every shoot was invariably crowned with a magnificent 

 flower. Professional florists have been quick to perceive the great 

 value of this peerless variety, and it is now 'more eagerly sought 

 after than almost any Eose on the market. It is not hardy in our 

 northern latitudes, but may be kept from year to year in the 

 manner described in our essay on the " Garden Culture of the 

 Eose," which is given free to all our customers upon application. 



1st size, $1.00 each, $9.00 per doz.; 2d size, 50 cts. each, $4.50 

 per doz,; 3d size, 25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz. 



"MRS. PA.ZJL." 



One of the most distinct Eoses, perhaps, we have seen in years, 

 and in our opinion pre-eminently adapted to outdoor bedding in 

 our country. It possesses all the desired qualities for that pur- 

 pose. It is ever-blooming, strong thrifty growth, large glossy 

 green foliage, large fine flowers, which have the requisite substance 

 to withstand our hot, dry summers. The color is exquisite, 

 a blush white, usually overlaid with rosy peach shadings ; this 

 rich, unique coloring is one of its marked characteristics, and 

 stamps it with a distinctive charm. The outer petals are grandly 

 recurved, forming an excellent contrast to the Camellia-like inner 

 petals. For smoothness, richness and finish, this Eose is without 

 a rival. It originated in England, and received numerous medals 

 and certificates at the various exhibitions there ; besides, it has 

 received the highest encomiums from the press there, and our 

 experience confirms what has been said of it. (See cut.) 

 Price, 1st size, 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz. - 



" 2d " 50 " " 4.50 " 



" 3d " 25 " " 2.25 



NeW Tea Rose, "GOLDEN GATE." 



A promising Eose of American origin, and one that seems to 

 be admirably adapted to the needs of our climate. We have given 

 it an exhaustive trial and can conscientiously recommend it as 

 a superior variety for all uses. The flowers are large, very full 

 and finely formed, and of excellent substance ; the buds are long 

 and of the most desirable form ; the color is rich creamy white, 

 beautifully tinged with fine golden yellow ; the petals are large 

 and broad, and exquisitely bordered and tinted with clear rose, | 

 making altogether a Eose of rare beauty. It is a strong, healthy 

 grower, and a most profuse and continuous bloomer ; will produce 

 more perfect buds and bloom than almost any variety we know ; 

 it is excellent for bedding, also for house culturo and forcing. 



1st size, 50 cts. each, $5.00 per doz. ; 2d size, 40 cts. each, $3.50 

 per doz. ; 3d size, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 



NEW TEA ROSE, " BRIDESMAID." 



Another Eose of American origin, a "sport" from C. Mermet, 

 and possessing all the good qualities of the parent variety. It 

 surpasses it in color, being a deep, brilliant pink and constant in 

 color under all conditions. It is invaluable for winter forcing. 



Price, 1st size, 50 cts. each, $5.00 per doz. ; 2d size, 40 cts, each, 

 $4.00 per doz. ; 3d size, 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 



flem Tea Hose, "BEfllJTE IflCOJlSTriflTE" 



A wonderful new Eose, deriving its name from its quality of 

 producing flowers of different shades on the same plant. The 

 colors vary from crimson to light pink, through shades of tawny 

 red, orange chrome and deep rose, all these colors being frequently 

 seen on one bush at the same time. The beauty of color effects 

 is indescribable. Plant strong and vigorous, flowers full and double. 

 Price, 3d size only, 50 cts. each, $4.50 per doz. 



NEW HYBRID TEA. ROSE, 



"Madame Caroline Testout." 



A magnificent Eose of French origin, flowers full, very large, 

 globular form ; color "clear satin rose, very Vivid, petals bordered 

 with tender rose, very fragrant. Vigorous grower, branches 

 strong and straight, thorns numerous and projecting, beautiful 

 foliage, large brownish green. This variety resembles La France, 

 but its color is more deep, vivid and brilliant, flowers less full, but 

 are better form. It is also more vigorous and blooms abundantly. 



Price, 1st size, $1.00 each, $9.00 per doz.; 2d size, 50 cts. each, 

 $4.50 per doz. ; 3d size, 25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz. 



NEW GABDEH ItuBE, " UBS, PAUL.' 



