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PETEP, HEriDE^SOfl & C0 -» K^W YOP^.— PliAflT DEPA^TME^T. 



The " Challenge " Collection . . . 



OF 



. . . 12 Ever=blooming Roses, 



SHOVtH OH THE COLORED PhATE OPPOSITE, 



Contains the cream of the older sorts and the best Roses for the summer garden among the newer varieties. 

 Continuous-blooming, this collection will furnish Sowers all Summer and Fall. 



In grouping the twelve grand Eoses shown in the Colored Plate opposite, our object was to supply good contrasting colors, free- 

 flowering varieties, vigorous growers and ever-blooming sorts, so that a continuous supply of flowers could be had throughout the 

 season. All these conditions the " Challenge " Collection supplies. They will all bloom, without intermission, from June to October, and, 

 if taken up and potted in the fall, will bloom again during winter and spring in the window garden or greenhouse. 



No. 1. PERLE DES JARDINS. 



No Kose of its color is more valuable than this. Tens of thou- 

 sands of it are grown in the vicinity of New York for winter flower- 

 ing ; it is equally valuable for summer, as it blooms continuously. 

 Its color is a rich shade of yellow, large size and perfect form, Tea 

 fragrance. 



No. 2. MALMAISON. 



This grand old variety, when used as a bedding Eose in summer, 

 has no equal, as it produces the most perfect flowers in the hottest 

 weather. Its rich, flesh-colored flowers are of immense size, are 

 produced in abundance, and have the requisite form and substance 

 to withstand our hot, dry summers. Exquisitely fragrant. 



No. 3. DUCHESS MARIE SALVIAT1. 

 Flowers large and double and deliciously fragrant. The coloring 

 is exquisite, being an orange chrome, lightened with rose and 

 shaded with yellow and tawny buff. It is beautiful, either in the 

 bud or in the fully expanded flower, and will be equally valuable 

 for summer or winter blooming. 



No. 4. GRACE DARLING. 



One of the most beautiful Eoses it has ever been our pleasure to 

 behold. Strong, vigorous grower ; color a porcelain rose, elegantly 

 shaded with rosy red. The colors stand out separate and distinct, 

 making a vivid contrast. 



No. 5. METEOR. 



"Meteor" is a remarkably rich, dark velvety crimson rose; so 

 dark, indeed, that under certain conditions it is blackish crimson. 

 It is a constant and profuse bloomer, very vigorous and healthy in 

 growth. No dark red Eose is more useful for summer cut flowers, 

 as it is so double that it produces perfect flowers in the hottest 

 weather. For winter forcing it is rapidly becoming the most valu- 

 able variety on the market. Price, 3d size, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



No. 6. BRIDESMAID. 



A grand Eose of American origin, a "sport" from C. Mermet, and 

 possessing all the good qualities of the parent variety. It sur- 

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

 under all conditions. It is invaluable for winter forcing. Price, 

 1st size, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. ; 3d size, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



No. 7. CHRISTINE DE NOUE. 



A new Tea Eose of pronounced merit, largest size, full and double 

 and remarkably fragrant. The color of the flowers is brilliant red 



1p&~ Single plants of any of the above, except where noted, 50c, 30c, 10c each, according to size ; $1.50, $3.00, $1.00 per doz 



at the base of the petals, toning upward to brilliant rose-madder 

 and lessening to light rosy pink toward the edges. This variety is 

 fitted for a number of uses, being equally valuable for summer or 

 winter blooming. 



The Finest White Rose for Summer. 

 No. 8. EMPRESS AUGUSTA VICTORIA. 



This grand Eose was issued as " Kaiser in Augusta Victoria," 

 but we have taken the liberty to translate the German " Kaiserin" 

 into Empress. It is a true " Tea Eose," soft, pearly white, remark- 

 ably fragrant, a strong healthy grower. The beautiful perfectly 

 shaped flowers are borne in profusion on long stems, so that it is 

 invaluable for cut flowers. Price, 3d size, 15c each, $1.50 per doz. 



No. 9. GOLDEN GATE. 



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

 admirably adapted to the needs of our climate. The flowers are 

 large, very full and finely formed, and of excellent substance ; the 

 buds are long and of a 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. 



No. 10. CLOTH1LDE SOUPERT. 



The color is a French white, deepening to rosy blush in the 

 centre. Its greatest value lies in its compact, vigorous habit, and 

 wonderful profusion of bloom, even the smallest plants being 

 literally covered with flowers. The form and substance of the 

 flowers are so perfect that the hottest weather does not cause a 

 deterioration of either, so that even in midsummer a bouquet of 

 splendid buds and open flowers can be obtained from this fine 

 variety. 



No. 11. SOUVENIR DE WOOTTON. 



This superb Eose is unquestionably one of the finest varieties 

 ever introduced for either summer or winter blooming. The color 

 is a beautiful shade of crimson, deliciously fragrant, a constant 

 and most prolific bloomer, every new shoot forming a flower bud. 

 We have tried this for hardiness in the open ground and find it will 

 live out all winter in the latitude of New York City. 



No. 12. MME. DE WATTEVILLE. 



A grand Eose for either summer or winter blooming. Color, 

 beautiful shell pink, deepening to bright rose at the edge of the 

 petals, the body of the flower being creamy white. This combina- 

 tion of colors suggests the name of "The Tulip Eose." 



We offer the entire 



CHALLENGE " COLLECTION of 12 sorts at a liberal reduction in price. 



If bought separately would cost $6.00. 



" " " 3.60. 



" 1.30. 



Price, 1st size Challenge Collection for $5.00. 

 " 2d " " " " 3.00. 



" 3d " " " " 1.00. 



^/yfp Purchasers of the "Challenge" and "Triumph" collections of Eoses in one order will be presented with one strong young 

 '" wlc ' plant of the " Crimson Rambler " Eose described on page 104. 



