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10 SELECTED ROSES FOR THE NORTH 



This choice collection of Hardy Roses will live, thrive and bloom abun- 

 dantly as far north as Alaska. They are hardy as oaks and winter protection 

 is not necessary', though always beneficial. 



Look carefully over this list and \ou will see it contains the finest Roses 

 that can be obtained for Xorthern climates, where the winters are long and 

 severe. They are all sturdy, vigorous bushes, full of vitality and most of them 

 are deliciously fragrant. 



■^FRAU EARL DRUSCHKI. Pure snow white. Makes long buds and im- 

 mense double flowers. (See cut, page 38.) 



-;^ALICE ALDRICH. Clear bright pink flowers borne in quantities in June and 

 at intervals during the summer and fall. Deliciously fragrant. (See p. 35.) 



-^CHARLES WAGNER. Clear bright red. Immense bloomer. (See page 39.) 



■^CLIO. Flesh color with rosy pink center. (See page 39.) 



-^-GENERAL JACQUEMINdT. The premier hardy crimson rose. It is 

 famous wherever Roses are known. Most beautiful. (See cut, page 39.) 



-A-GLOIRE LYONNAISE. Pale lemon yellow. Almost thornless. The blooms 

 arc perfect and are freelv produced. (See page 39.) 



*GLORY OF MOSSES. Blush color. Large and full. (See page 36.) 



^^RUGOSA MAGNIFICA. One of the grandest roses for the North. Color 

 is brilliant carmine and the flowers are intensely fragrant. (See page 35.) 



ifSIR THOMAS LIPTON. The best double white, free-blooming Rugosa. 

 It is a most vigorous grower. (See cut, page 35.) 



■A-ULRICH BRUIOTER. Brilliant cherry-red. (See cut. page 41.) 



^ftTrrrrin^ , m- (Above 10 Roses for the North, 



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1-year size, $1.25 postpaid 

 2-year size, 3.50 by express 

 Star size, 6.50 by express 



FROM ONTARIO, CANADA 



No. 22840. S-14-12. 



I duly received shipment of roses and hanging plants and I wish to say that I am simply 

 delighted with them, so fresh and green. I also wish to state that last year's shipment turned 

 out entirely satisfactory, each plant proving fine specimens of roses. 



Yours truly, 



S. C. W— , 

 Emo, Ont. Canada. 



This Photo was taken in Connecticut 



10 FINE SOUTHERN ROSES 



_ While nearly all Roses thrive in the South, our patrons will recognize these as 

 varieties which, in their kindly climate especially, can be counted upon for a glorious 

 profusion of most beautiful Roses. These kinds with protection will winter safely in the 

 latitude of New York and Indiana, and bloom bountifully. 

 "A'KILLARNEY. Flowers are rich imperial pink, produced on strong, sturdy stems. 



A most popular rose, and very free bloomer. (See cut, page 20.) 

 •PINK MAMAN COCHET. A rose that does especially well in the South. Color 

 rich coral pink. (See cut, page 16.) 



•MRS. B. R. CANT. Clear bright rose. Very double and 

 sweet. An immense bloomer. (See cut, page 18.) 

 •SAFRANO. Yellow, changing to 

 orange and fawn. (See cut, p. 18.) 

 •RICHMOND. Bright, glowing crim- 

 son-scarlet. Very beautiful. 

 •WM. R. SMITH. Creamy -pink 

 with base of petals buff-yellow. (See 

 back color plate.) 

 •RADIANCE. Color a -osy carmine 

 with pink tints. (See cut, page 23.) 

 •DUCHESS D£ BRABANT. Color 



is delicate clear pink. 

 •MLLE. HELENA GAMBIER. Can- 

 ary yellow, peachy center. 

 •OLIVA. Deep rose color. Flowers 

 double, buds nicely pointed. 



You'd enjoy a bed like this — from $5.00 worth of 2-yr. plants 



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