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ALFRED F. CONARD, WEST GROVE, PA. 



HARDY CLIMBING ROSES. 



The Hardy Climbiug Roses are stroDg, vigorous growers, biglily valued for training on trel - . 

 lises, 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 everj'^one plants a few Hardy Climbers. 



BALTIMORE BELLE. Yariegated red and white flowers in immense 

 clusters, the whole plant appearing one great mass of bloom. 10 cts. each. 

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

 varies in color from white to crimson. 10 cts. each. 



TENNESSEE BELLE. A strong, vigorous climber; bright rosy- 

 pink; free bloomer; very fragrant. 10 cts. each. 



PRAIRIE QUEEN. One of the best; extra large, full flowers ; clear, 

 rich rose ; i-mmense bloomer ; perfectly hardy. 10 ets. each. 

 Set of four Hardy Climbers for 35 cts. 



CLIMBING TEA ROSES. 



CLIMBING PERLE DES JARDINS. Same as Perle des Jardins,but 

 a climber suitable for training to rafters of greenhouse. In cts. each. 

 CLIMBING NIPHETOS. Lovely, large, pure-white buds and flowers ; 

 suitable for greenhouse. 15 cts. each. 



CLIMBING LA FRANCE. Very beautiful; same as La France, best 

 for greenhouse culture and the South. 15 cts. each. 



CHROMETELLA. This is a grand climbing Rose for the South; large, 



exceedingly beautiful flowers ; clear golden-yellow ; very sweet. 10 cts. each. 



Set of four for 50 cts. 



HARDY EVER=BLOOMINQ CLIMBING ROSES, 



SUITABLE FOR PORCHES AND VERANDAS. 



MARY WASHINGTON. This fine, hardy, ever-blooming Rose always attracts a great deal of attention because 

 named in honor of Mary Washington, the mother of George Washiug'ton, first President of the United States, in 

 whose gardens at Mount Vernon, on the Potomac, it is 

 said to have originated over one hundred years ago, and 

 still remains a favorite there. It is a pure white, hardy, 

 constant-blooming Rose of strong, upright growth, suit- 

 able for porches and verandas, where vigorous growth and 

 constant bloom is desired. The flowers are medium size, 

 quite full and double, and very fragrant ; they are borne 

 in large clusters all over the bush, which is an enormous 

 bloomer and bears a great abundance of flowers during 

 the whole season. 15 cts. each ; larger size 20 cts. 



CLIMBING HERMOSA. This is decidedly the finest 



hardy ever-blooming climbing Rose of its color, which is 



clear, bright pink; the flowers are good size and of tine 



form, full and sweet, and a constant bloomer. 10 cts.; 



larger size 15 cts. 

 MRS. DE GRAW. Bright coral-pink; flowers are borne 



in clusters ; very handsome and recommended as a free 



and constant bloofher, a good, healthy grower, quite hardy, 



and not troubled with insects. 10 cts.; larger size 15 cts.' 

 MAD. ALFRED CARRIERE. Extra large, full flowere, 



very double and sweet; color rich creamy-white, faintly 



tinged with pale yellow; exceedingly beautiful; a strong 



grower and profuse bloomer ; quite hardy. 10 cts.; larger 



size 15 cts. 

 REINE MARIE HENRIETTE. A beautiful, hardy, 



ever-blooming climber; color bright cherry-red; large, 



full flowers, very fragrant and handsome. 10 cts.; larger 



size 15 cts. 



Set of five Hardy Ever-blooming Climbers 

 sent, postpaid, for only 50 cts,; larger 60 cts. 



SEVEN SUPERB ROSES FOR FIFTY CENTS. 



These varieties are equally good for planting in open ground or for pot culture and winter bloom. 



SAFRANO. Bright apricot-yellow, tinged with orange 

 and rose; immense bloomer ; very beautiful and highly 

 valued. 10 cts.; larger size 15 cts. 



MADAME CUSIN. A good-sized Rose of fine, full 

 form ;- color bright purplish-red with light center, 

 tinged and shaded with pale yellow; valued for its 

 beautiful buds and constant bloom. 10 cts.; larger 

 size 15 cts. 



PAPA GONTIER. A grand Rose, fine for pot culture 

 and open ground. Extra large, rich, rosy-red flowers 

 and buds, very sweet, and a constant bloomer ; vigor- 

 ous, healthy grower, not troubled with insects ; one of 

 the best. 10 cts.; larger size 15 cts. 



Set of seven for 50 cts.; larger size, 

 seven for 65 cts. 



PERLE DES JARDINS (Pearl of the Garden). The 

 finest and best pure yellow ever-blooming Rose for 

 house culture and winter bloom. See full description, 

 page 10. 10 cts.; larger size 15 cts. 



CLOTILDE SOUPERT. 10 cts.; larger size 15 cts. 

 See full description, page 12. 



BON SILENE. Highly valued for the great size and 

 beauty of its buds; bright, deep, glowing crimson; 

 early and constant bloomer; very sweet and good. 1 

 10 cts.; lai'ger size 15 ets. 



THE BRIDE. One of the very best, pure-white, ever- 

 blooming Roses. Extra large buds, and flowers of ex- 

 quisite form and delightful fragrance. Color fine 

 creamy-white, sometimes slightly tinted with rose. 

 Blooms constantly and profusely. 10 cts.; larger 15 cts. 



