ers is wonderfully charming, a blending 
— 
Mme. Adelina Viviand Morel. 
PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. © 108 
yICTORIA. 
NEW TEA ROSE, 
Empress Augusta Victoria. 
This grand Rose is of German origin and was issued as “ Kais- 
erin Augusta Victoria.” We have taken the liberty to translate 
the German “ Kaiserin” into Empress as being more appropriate 
for an English-speaking people. Of the Rose itself we can say, 
after a year’s trial, that it can be fairly considered one of the 
greatest acquisitions of recent years. Itisatrue ‘‘Tea Rose,” 
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 Rose 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 Rose,” which is given 
free to all our customers upon application. 
Ist size, $2.00 each; 2d size, $1.00 each; 3d size, 
50 cts. each, $4.50 per doz. 
EMPRESS AUGUSTA 
NEW CLIMBING ROSE, 
A new French variety of vigorous 
climbing habit. The coloring of the flow- 
of rich apricot, light pink, bright canary 
and pale yellow. These shades are mark- 
edly distinct in some flowers, while in 
others they run into each other so that 
the color effects are almost as varied as 
the Roses onthe plant. Itis not hardy 
in the Northern States, but is invaluable 
for indoors. 
Price, 1st size (large plants), $1.00 each. 
ts 3d ‘* 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 
Note.—We cannot supply an interme- 
diate size. 
Our Prices this Season are lower than ever. 
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OUR LEADING SPECIALTY. 
We have for years made ROSES our leading specialty, and sell 
annually over half a million plants. We pay particular attention 
to their culture, so that our ROSES are famed for their thrifty 
condition ; besides, we offer nothing but varieties of established 
merit and new sorts which have been thoroughly tested by us 
before they appear in our lists, hence we offer unequaled advan- 
tages to buyers of ROSES. 
OUR CLAIM. 
We claim that we send out larger and finer Roses than any 
other firm in the business. Our smallest size is larger than the 
plants usually sent out by the mailing trade throughout the 
country, and our cold system of growing Roses makes them 
infinitely better. 
THE SIZE OF OUR ROSES. 
We grow our Roses in different sizes. This gives purchasers the 
opportunity of procuring a plant of large size which will make a 
show at once, or smaller plants at prices which place them within 
the reach of all. We offer Roses in three sizes, which are usually 
graded as follows: ‘‘ First size are usually 15 to 20 inches high, and 
branched; second size, 10 to 15 inches; and third size, 5 to 10 inches.” 
“Duchess of Albany” 
This grand variety isa ‘‘sport” from | 
“‘Ta France,” and inherits all the grand 
qualities which have made its parent the 
favorite it is. The color isa deep, rich 
rose. It may be kept in the open ground 
all winter if covered with straw or leaves, 
or it may be potted, and will bloom all 
winter in a sunny window or greenhouse. (See cut.) 
Price, 1st size, 50c. each; $4.50 per doz. 
trea Cm OO Gs aise 3.00 
Clee BYalh ee Palsvege CC 1.50 
Read what we say on this subject on pages 7 and 2. 
