NEW FLORAL GUIDE, SPRING 1911. 
C.& J. RELIABLE COLLECTION 
- Equipped with the benefit of a half century’s experience in intelligent rose growing, by our faithful 
attention to the wants of customers we have won a confidence that we consider one of the most valuable 
assets of our business. [Our appreciation of this confidence, therefore, makes us feel especially the re- 
sponsibility of selecting’ from among 200 or 300 Teas, Hybrid Teas and Chinas, 12 Roses which we can 
recommend as the most reliable for general planting. {/There are so many beautiful roses nowadays that 
it would not be just to say of any 12, ‘* These are the best.’’ But we do say that in this set of 12 
each one contains the qualities of a high grade rose. They are all strong, vigorous growers, bloom 
abundantly and all are among the hardiest in this ever-blooming class. Just enough in this collection to 
fill a bed 3 feet wide by 8 feet long. They will bloom the first season and every succeeding season, all 
Summer long, even the one-year size ; best about them, however, is the beauty of the flowers, in form, 
color, fragrance, every way; but read the descriptions, and note that most of them are illustrated else- 
where. If planted in your garden you'll like them we are sure, 
12 SPLENDID ROSES, POSTPAID, $1. 00 
Wm. R. Smith (Pink) Mile. Helena Gambier (Yellow) 
Flowers are large, full and double and most exquisitely Color, lovely canary yellow with center shading to peachy 
formed. The petals are so firm they look like wax, softly “pink. One customer writes: ‘‘ Helena Gambier is the finest 
curled; colored cream with flesh tint tips, buff yellow base | yellow Rose you have catalogued. It is perfectly double, 
and the center a heart of pink. Perfect buds. The flowers one of the best bloomers I have and admired by everyone. 
are borne on long, strong stems, just right for making bou- I cut one to-day three inches across, surrounded by 15 large 
quets. Fragrance is delightful. rack Bae. IG Gagne laneen etine. Se foaideeewo- 
You will admire the foliage, too, deep green leaves on red vege size, 35c.. Byexpresl ae ao Bo) Geos en 
stems and the new growth of rich garnet ; the plant will 
grow for you vigorously, is among the hardiest in this class 
and blooms abundantly. (See back cover color plate.) Mrs. B. R. Cant (Rose Red) 
Price, 25¢., postpaid. Strong Swe car plants, 50c., by 
express. A healthy, vigorous grower, throwing up strong shoots 
and producing ee masses of epicndid roses the paeore 
é . Ts = . growing season. owers are extra large, perfectly double 
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria (White) and deliciously sweet. Color, bright rose red, elegantly 
shaded and exceedingly beautiful. It is entirely hardy here. 
Price, 25c. each;. larger size, 30c., postpaid. Two-year size, 
50c., by express. (See testimonial below. ) 
This grand Rose is: still unsurpassed in beauty. Extra 
large, finely formed flowers, borne-singly on strong upright 
stems; very deep, full and sweet: color, pure white shading 
to lemon;-a free bloomer. One of the finest Roses. Price, 
l5c. each; larger size, 20c., postpaid. Two-year plants, SOUYv. de Pierre Notting 
35c., by express. (See cut page 28.) 
one ee Bey ie ee is 2 Seedling of Marechal 
1 iel an aman Cochet; has beautiful foliage and a strong 
Hermosa (Clear Pink) sturdy habit of growth. Buds are long and pointed; the 
Well known as one of the best for general planting: blooms flowers are very large, perfectly full and double. Colors are 
in clusters all season; clear bright pink, very double, and bright, distinct and clear, rich orange yellow, dashed and 
fragrant: ite hard Price, 10c.; larger size, 15c., post- | bordered with soft_carmine rose; promises to be a most 
eal Tinea aes by express. : : ee valuable variety. Has received six Gold Medals and Grand 
: Prizes. ee ae each; larger size, 25c., postpaid. Two- 
Etoile de Lyon (Star of Lyons) ~ oO te 
This is undoubtedly the best Pure Yellow Rose for gar- Magnafrano (The Everblooming 
den planting yet introduced; color is clear bright golden © 
yellow; the plant is a strong, ‘robust grower and very hardy; General Jacqueminot) 
makes beautiful buds and is very double and sweet, and one 
This grand Rose was introduced by ourselves and has 
f th ice, 1 
He hs y best, ia C once ( gree ue 1 Ob Dost aid: proved a most valuable variety because of its splendid crim- 
son scarlet color and magnificent buds and flowers; it has 
e e Pee eee, ; the hardiness and vigor of the Hybrid Perpetuals, and the 
Gruss an Teplitz (Virginia R. Cox free blooming habit and delightful fragrance of the Tea 
° Rose. The flowers are extra large, very regular, full and 
or Crimson Hermosa) 35 deep and deliciously sweet: color, bright rich crimson scar- 
This grand Rose has proven one of the best and most let, one of the best for garden planting and also for cut 
valuable. The color is dark rich crimson passing to velvety- flowers. Price, 20c. each; larger size, 25c., postpaid. Two- 
fiery-red, one of the very brightest colored roses we know. | Y€@? S1ze, 40c., by express. (See cut page 18.) 
Flowers large, full and sweet; blooms constantly, throwing 
up fresh buds and flowers the whole growing season. It is Marie Van Houtte (The Gem) 
a healthy, vigorous grower, entirely hardy here with usual 
‘Winter protection. Price, 15c. each; larger size, 20c., post- Flowers are extra large, very double, full, and_deliciously 
paid. Two-year size, 35c., by express. (See cut page 22.) sweet-scented. The color is a lovely canary yellow passing 
to creamy white, and beautifully shaded with rich pink. 
Etoile de France (Star of France) Tee larger size, 20c., postpaid. Two-year size, 
A strong, healthy grower, quite hardy and a quick and 
abundant bloomer; makes beautiful large poiiieed buds and 1 | 
extra large fully double flowers, three and a half to four and Sombrieul (Creamy White) 
a half inches across. Color, intense brilliant crimson; very Beautiful creamy white, tinged with rose; very large, 
fragrant. Price, 20c. each: larger size, 25c., postpaid. full and sweet; quite hardy. Price, 15c. each; larger size, 
Two-year size, 40c., by express. 20c., postpaid. Two-year size, 35c., by express. 
Offer No 15 For $1.00 we will send one each of the above 12 Roses_ postpaid. 
: For $3.00 the 12 in 2=yr. size, by exp.; or delivered in U.S.A., $3.50. 
FROM MONTANA AN IMMENSE BLOOMER 
Gentlemen : 4-19-1910. | Gentlemen : 5-4-1910. 
Friends of mine, who visited me here last Summer, were I have a Mrs. B. R. Cant 2 years old, covered with blos- 
surprised at the gorgeous roses produced from my rose-bed of | soms, April 27, stands over 6 ft. tall. I think the buds 
one year old, and asked for the name of the Rose Growers. | surpass your colored plate by far. Had no protection dur- 
Mrs, J. A. C—, Kalispell, Montana. | ing Winter ; 500 blooms. Mrs. L. A. P—, Rokeby, Va. 
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