NEW FLORAL GUIDE-SPRING 1898. 



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The White House Set 



New and Rare EVER- 



BLOOniNQ ROSES ^ 



PEACH BLOSSOM. A superb new Tea Rose introduced from 



California; the flowers are of exquisite form, with broad deep 



petals of excellent substance, and deliciously sweet; tlie 



color is a rich shade of golden rose or peach blossom ; 



very rare and beautiful. All we have seen of this rose 



leads us to believe it is a variety of the very first 



quality. Stock is limited. Price, 35 cts. each ; 



2 for 65 cts. 



NEW TEA ROSE, FIRE PEARL. ( Perle de 



Feu.) This is a perfect little gem ; flowers arc 



only of medium size, but the buds are large in 



proportion and of beautiful perfect form, and the 



color is so remarkable and intense that its name 



"The Fire Pearl," is a better description than any 



we can write. The French description calls the color 



poppy red, shaded vermilion and nankeen yellow with 



chamois tints in the reflex of petals. A most captivat* 



ing little rose. 35 cts. each. 



SUNSET. One of the most fragrant and beautifuV 

 roses in cultivation. The flowers are extra large 

 size, fine full form and delightfully perfumed ; color, 

 rich coppery yellow or old gold, elegantly clouded 

 with dark ruddy crimson, true sunset tints; robust 

 and vigorous, and a constant bloonner. 15 cts. 



WHITE COCHET. A grand new rose of great depth and 

 substance, rich creamy white, and very sweet. Makes 

 beautiful buds. Similar In every way except color to 

 Maman Cochet, from which it originated. A valuable 

 acquisition to our W^hite Tea Roses. It is a strong vigor- 

 ous grower and free bloomer. 35 cts. each. 



SOUV. DE PRESIDENT CARNOT. A strong liealthy 

 grower and profuse bloomer, .and so wonderfully beautiful 

 that it has already taken more medals and certificates of 

 merit than any other rose. It is elegantly formed, very 

 large full and double, and deliciously sweet. Color, lovely 

 sea shell pink, delicately tinted with golden fawn on rich 

 creamy white. Superb. 20 cts. each. 



SPECIAL OFFER. The White House Set as described above, 7 New and Rare Superb Ever- 

 Blooming Roses, only $1.35, postpaid. Larger Size, $1.75. 



The Moss Roses are strong vigorous growers, perfectly hardy and suitable for planting singly or in beds, or in clumps 

 with other things. They bloom but once in the season, but the flowers and buds are very large and handsome, and are 

 highly prized. The moss is seen best on the buds before the flowers open. 



EMIN PACHA. A Very bold and handsome rose, borne 



well up on strong stiff stems; the flowers are extra large 

 and massive, with broad thick petals— very double, full 

 and sweet, and a profuse bloomer; color, deep carmine, 

 rose shaded crimson. New and highly recommended. 

 Nice thrifty young plants, 20 cts. each. 



COOLING'S CRIMSON BEDDER. New in this country. 

 The plant is a low bushy grower, with large dark green 

 leaves, and an immense bloomer. The flowers are of 

 largest size, single or semi-double, and of the most 

 intense dazzling crimson imaginable. Sure to attract 

 attention wherever seen. 25 cts. each. Stock limited . 



BLANCHE MOREAU. Large full flowers, fine creamy 

 white, elegantly tinged with rosy blush, nicely mossed ; 

 very fragrant and beautiful. 20 cts. * 



CAPTAIN BASROGER. Large full flowers, bright car- 

 mine, shaded with rich purple; very fine. 20 cts. 



CAPTAIN INGRAM. Dark velvety purple, large size, 

 double and full ; very handsome. 20 cts. 



COMTESSE DE MURINAIS. One of the best pure white 

 Moss Roses ; flowers large, full, and fragrant ; good 

 bioomer. 20 cts. each. 



CRIMSON GLOBE. Fine large globular flowers, deep 

 rich crimson, richly mossed. 20 cts.' 



HENRY MARTIN. Medium size flowers, bright rosy red; 



free bloomer. 20 cts. 

 MOUSSELINE. Rich velvety purple, large broad petals, 



and full deep flowers ; very fragrant. 20 cts. 

 PRINCESS ADELAIDE. Extra large flowers, very double 



and sweet; color bright rosy-pink; lovely green moss. 



20 cts. 

 PURPUREA RUBRA. Violet purple, large full flowers, 



very double and fragrant; nicely mossed; one of the 



best. 20 cts 

 WILLIAM LOBB. Deep bright pink, large and handsome 



flowers ; very free bloomer. 20 cts. 



PRICE, 20 CTS. EACH, 2 FOR 35 CTS., SET OF 10 flOSS ROSES, $l.r5, Postpaid 



HARDY CLinBINQ ROSESr 



The Hardy Climbing Roses are strong, vigorous growers, highly valued for trainin 

 on trellises, verandas, fences, etc. They grow ten to twelve feet high and are entirely 

 hardy. They bloom the second year and but once in the season, but are then covered 

 with immense masses of bloom, completely surpassing all others in beauty. Almost 

 everyone plants a few hardy climbers. 

 PRAIRIE QUEEN. One of the best; extra large, full flowers; rich rose; immense 



bloomer; perfectly hardy. 10 cts. each. 

 TENNESSEE BELLE, A strong, vigorous climber ; bright rosy pink ; free bloomer ; 



very fragrant. 10 cts, each. 

 GREVILLE or SEVEN SISTERS. Flowers in large clusters, and varies in color 



from white to crim.son. 10 cts. each. 

 BALTIMORE BELLE. Variegated red and white flowers in immense clusters, 



the w^hole plant appearing one great mass of bloom. 10 cts. each. 

 NEW WHITE CLIMBING ROSE, EUGENE JARDINE. A hardy, ever- 



bloorixing climber, fully tested and highly recommended for its rapid, vigorous 



growth, and constant and abundant bloom. The flowers are pure white, 



large, full and fragrant, and borne in solid wreaths and clusters all over the 



vine; entirely hardy and sure to please. 15 cts. each. 

 CAMELIA JAPONICA. A hardy running rose, with fine glossy green foliage 



and bearing medium size, perfectly double, pure white flowers, in la>-v:e clus- 

 ters; fine for covering banks, walls, etc. 10 cts, each, larger size, 15 cts, 



Hardy Climbing Roses, 



Set of Six Strong, Vigorous, Hardy Climbing Roses for 50 Cents, Postpaid. 



