ROSES, SEEDS, AND BULBS FOR 1894. 



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METEOR. A fine hybrid Tea Rose, 

 remarkable for its large size, constant 

 bloom, and brilliant color ; bright, rich, 

 velvety crimson, very vivid and strik- 

 ing; grows strong and vigorous, and 

 is a most constant and abundant 

 bloomer, bearing flowers all through 

 the seiison. Very fragrant and good 

 every way. One of the brightest and 

 best Roses. 20 cts. each. 



PIERRE GUILLOT. A beautiful 

 hybrid Tea Rose. Color intense, shin- 

 ing crimson ; one of the brightest 

 colored Roses in cultivation. Very 

 brilliant and attractive ; flowers large, 

 double, and full ; very fragrant. 20 cts. 



PRINCESS DE SAGAN. A fine, new 

 French Rose, valuable for its buds and 

 exquisite color. A strong grower, pro- 

 ducing beautiful buds of the brightest 

 scarlet-crimson ; medium size, semi- 

 double, and fragrant. 15 cts. each. 



SUNSET. A fragrant and beautiful 

 Rose. Extra large size; fine, full form, 

 delightfully perfumed. Color rich cop- 

 pery-yellow or old gold, elegantly 

 clouded with dark ruddy-crimson — 

 real sunset tints. Robust and vigor- 

 ous, and a constant bloomer. 20 cts. 



SAPPHO. A fine English Rose. Beau- 

 tiful fawn color tinted with soft rose, 

 sometimes buff, with bright yellow 

 center and pink shading. Very full 

 and sweet, and blooms freely. 15 cts. 



THE QUEEN. A vigorous, healthy 

 grower, and constant bearer of large, 

 very double roses. Pure, snow-white, very sweet and 

 lasting. Undoubtedly the finest and best ])ure white 

 ever-blooming Rose for general planting in cultivation. 

 20 cts. each. 



WABAN. Large, finely formed flowers, very full and 

 double. Color rich, deep pink. Very showy, hand- 

 some, and highly perfumed. A good grower and con- 

 tinuous bloomer. 15 cts. each. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— Complete set of thirty Special 

 Interest Roses, described above, for $4.75. post= 

 paid. 



HARDY MOSS ROSES. 



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 hand- 

 some and are higlily prized. The moss is seen best on 

 the buds, before the flowers open. 



COMTESSE DE MURINAIS. One of the best pure- 

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

 good bloomer. 30 cts. each. 

 GLORY OF MOSSES. Immensely large, full flowers ; 

 perfectly doul)le, very fragrant, elegantly mossed, rich 

 purplish-crimson ; very fine. 20 cts. each. 

 PURPUREA RUBRA. Violet-purple; large, full flow- 

 ers, very double and fragrant; nicely mossed; one of 

 the best. 20 cts. each. 

 PRINCESS ADELAIDE. Extra -large flowers, very 

 double and sweet ; color bright rosy-pink ; lovely green 

 moss. 20 cts. each. 

 HENRY MARTIN. Profuse bloomer; deep rosy-red 

 flowers ; quite full and double ; hardy and good. 20 

 cts. each. Set of five Hardy Moss Roses for $1.00. 



THREE NEW AND RARE 



EVER=BLOOMINQ ROSES. 



AUGUSTA VICTORIA. A grand new Tea Rose of 

 vigorous growth and rich, handsome foliage; extra 

 large, finely formed flowers, borne singly on strong, 

 upright stems; very deep, full, and sweet ; color pure 

 white shading to lemon-yellow; a free and constant 

 bloomer; one of the very finest new Roses inti'oduced 

 for years. Highly recommended for genei'al planting 

 and also for cut flowers. 25 cts. each ; larger size 40 

 cts. each. 



NEW TEA ROSE, BRIDESMAID. This splendid 

 new Rose is a sport from the well-known and highly 

 valued Catharine Mermet, which it closely resembles 

 in size and beauty of form, but is thought to'be superior 

 to it, and is much brighter and deeper in color. The 

 flowers are very large and of fine, regular, full form, 

 delightfully Tea scented; color clear rose-pink with 

 delicate crimson shading; a free and constant bloomer, 

 and good, healthy grower; makes elegant buds and is 

 altogether one of the most promising new Roses. 25 

 cts. each ; large size 35 cts. each. 



NEW HYBRID TEA ROSE, AMERICAN 

 BELLE. A seedling from American Bemily, claimed 

 to be more hardy and a better grower. Flowers are 

 very large; fine, regular form, well filled, and exceed- 

 ingly fragrant; color intense, dazzling crimson, rich 

 and velvety; makes magnificent buds, blooms freely, 

 and is a good, healthy grower. Believed to be valuable 

 and worthy of extended trial. 60 cts. each. 



Set of three new and rare Ever=bIooining Roses, 

 good, strong plants, for $1.10. 



