We take pleasure in asking Special Attention to our Grand 



NEW HARDY 



Iron-Clad Cver-BIooming Rose 



-New Century — — 



(CLOTILDE SOUPERT x ROSA RUGOSA ALBA) 



THIS magnificent Rose was originated by the noted American Hybridizer, Dr. W. Van Fleet of 

 the RuRAiy New Yorker, who first called om- attention to it; and after two years careful trial 

 on our own grounds, we were so fully convinced ot its great value that we purchased the entire 

 stock, and now offer it for the first time. It is most appropriately named New Century as it 

 represents a new and distinct race of Hardy Continuous-blooming Roses, entirely different from 

 the old Bver-blcomLng va'^ieties. NEW CENTURY is a stout upright grov/er, making a strong compact 

 bush of bold erect habit, and well furnished with bright glossy green foliage. It is entirely hardy in all 

 localities where the temperature does not tall below 30° below zero, end it is believed it will stand 40° to 

 50° below with slight protection. It should be planted in good rich ground and well fertilized with 

 stable manure, as a rose of this vigorous character requires good feeding for best results. It is also well 

 to cut back the plants strongly everj' Spring, and again, to some extent, after the first bloom is over, 

 which tre.itment will eucourage new growth and fresh bloom. 



NEW CENTURY FLOWERS ^^^ extra large, fully three to four inches across perfectly full 

 ■ and double, and borLe in magrificent clusters: the color is 



bright rich carmine rose, with deep red centre, and the petals are widely bordered with fine creamy 

 white — as shown in tlie Colored Plate. It is very sA'^eet and has the delightful fragrance of the Wild 

 Rose or Sweet Briar. Although the New Century is one of the hardiest of al] roses, and therefore 

 particularly recommended for the coldest sections of the Great Northwest and Canada, it is equally 

 satisfactory for planting in all parts of the U. S., and we recommend it as the hardiest and most 

 distinct Continuous-Blooming Bush Rose for garden planting yet produced. New Century is 

 particularly valuable for planting with hardy shrubbery m lawns, parks and cemeteiies, where its 

 splendid flowers and delightful fragrance will be a constant delight during the whole season. 



THE TERM-IRON-CLAD EVER-BLOOMING ROS E aescribes it exactly. As, be- 



sides its extreme hardiness, 

 it seems absolutely impervious to the attacks of insects, rust and blight which are so fatal to other- 

 roses. New Century is the first representative of this New Race of Iron-Clad Ever-Blooming Roses, 

 which will, undoubtedly, soon take an important place in garden planting in this country and Europe. 



PRICE — Strong plants from 3-inch pots. 50 cts. each; postpaid. Two-year size, 

 81.00 each, express. Extra size three-year bushes, $1.50 each, by express. 



I Ve wonde7f6°l New Rambler Roses 



YOU SHOULD ORDER THEM AT ONCE 



They are Splendid for covering Porches, Arbors, Fences, Walls, Etc. 

 THE CRIMSON RAMBLER, Intense Dazzling Crimson. j Varieties 



THE WHITE RAMBLER, Pure Pearl White. f\ 



THE PINK RAMBLER, Clear Bright Pink. '^^L HARDY ^ Different 



THE YELLOW RAMBLER, Fine Golden Yellow. ^ Colors .... 



PRICE, EITHER COLOR DESIRED. 

 NICE MAILING PLANTS— 15 ets. each; 2 for 25 cts.; 4 for 50 cts.; $1.35 per dozen, postpaid. 

 LARGER SIZE PLANTS— 20 cts. eacli; 2 for 35 cts.; 4 for 65 cts.; |1.85 per dozen, postpaid. 

 TWO-YEAR SIZE— 35 cts. each; 2 for 60 cts., postpaid. $3.00 per dozen, by express. 



EXTRA SIZE, TWO-YEAR— Field-grown dormant bushes, Crimson, White, Pink and Yellow, 50 cts. 



each, the 4 varieties for |1.80; |4.50 per dozen, by express. 



THREE-YEAR RAMBLERS— Extra large dormant field-grown bushes, which made four to five feet 

 growth the past season, and now trimmed to proper height for planting. 80 cts. each; the 4 for 



$2.75; $7.50 per dozen, by express. (SEE PAGE 18) 



NOTE— The Two and Three-Year Ramblers, when sent by express with some 

 growth left on, should bloom finely the first season. 



