DUCHESS OF ALBANY. 
DUCHESS OF ALBANY. 
This grand winter flowering variety isa ‘‘sport” from the most popular variety, ‘‘ La France,” and inherit 
all the grand qualities which have made its parent the favorite it is. To these is added the richness of color 
shown in the colored picture—a shade which our artist describes as ‘‘Tyrian Rose” and which is very rare. It 
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is this rich tint which has earned for if the popular title of ‘‘ Red La France.’ In profusion of bloom t is . 
remarkable every shoot producing large double flowers of exquisite fragrance and grand form. 
Price, 3 in. pots, $2.00 per doz.; $16.00 per 100; 2 in. pots, $12.00 per 100. 
“MADAME HOSTE.”’ 
This is a true ‘‘ Tea” variety of delicious fragrance and splendid form, It occasionally assumes a creamy 
white shade with a clear amber centre, but in either shade it is undoubtedly a very handsome Rose, and owing 
to its strong, thrifty habit, is never out of bloom. The best idea of the value of this grand variety may be had 
in the knowledge that this year there are tens of thousands of it growing for cut flowers to supply the New . 
York market, which as is well known, is the most fastidious in the country and demands the highest. quality only. “¥ 
Price, 3 in. pots, $8.00 per 100; 2 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. e 
THE POPULAR WINTER FLOWERING ROSES. 
All the Roses offered herewith have been propogated from ripened wocd during the late summer ard fall, 
then grown on in cold houses so that their vitality is not impaired, thus they may be relied upon to make vigor- 
ous plants for next seasons forcing. and being thus ‘‘ hardened” are in perfect condition for shipping. We 
have reason to know that this method of culture has been productive of the best results. i 
Bon Silene. Carmine. | Sunset. Buff and Apricot. ‘Cy 
Perle des Jardins. Yellow (See page 3 ) The Bride. White. » 
Papa Gontier. Carmine, crimson. La France. Peach pink. (See page 3.) 
Cornelia Cook. Pure White. Mme. de Watteville. Cream and pink. (p.4.) 
S. de Wooton. Dark crimson. Duchess of Albany. See cut and description. 
Madame Hoste. (Sce above.) 
Price for any of the above (except where specially priced) 3 in. pots, $8.00 per 100 ; 2 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. 
