INTERESTING ODDITIES—RroseEs 
STRIPED AND VARIEGATED ‘ROSES 
“YORK AND LANCASTER.”’ (Damask.) A remarkably vigorous 
grower and-perfectly hardy. It is of rich historic interest, dating back 
to the War of the Roses between the Royal Houses of York and Lancaster; 
said to have originated when these warring factions became united, its 
color representing the white of the Yorkists and the red of the Lancas- 
trians. I-yr., 40 cts., postpaid; 2-yr. (budded), $1, by express. 
VICK’S CAPRICE. (H.P.) Flowers large, full and double; striped clear 
pink and white. (See cut.) I-yr., 25c., postpaid; 2-yr., 50c., by express. 
HUGO ROLLER. (T.) A tea-scented “‘pictorial’’ flower. Color lemon- 
yellow and crimson; blooms freely all season. 1 yr., 30 cts., postpaid; 
2-yr., 60 cts., by express. 
ROGER LAMBELIN. (H.P.) Glowing crimson with pure white around the 
edge of each petal; hardy. Extra-size I-yr., 50c., ppd.; 2-yr., $1, by exp. 
TIP-TOP. (Baby Doll.) (T.P.) A bewitching combination of rose-tipped 
petals with light yellow heart. It blooms profusely, and is most distinctive. 
I-yr., 25 cts., postpaid.; 2-yr., 50 cts., by express. 
WICHURAIANA, VARIEGATED. The foliage only of this Rose is varie- 
gated, flowers white. I-yr., 25c., postpaid; 2-yr., 60c., by express. 
SOFFER> 133 One each of these 6 Roses in 2-yr. size, $3.60, by express 
UNIQUES 
THE GREEN ROSE (Viridiflora). (See 
cut.) The curious petals are the same color 
as the leaves, deep pea-green. Blooms 
very freely. A freak. I-yr., 20c., postpaid; 


2-yr., 40c., by express. Plant the Blue Rose with white or yellow flowers 
THE BLUE ROSE. Same type | THE SCOTCH ROSES (Rosa spinosissima). These Roses form 
as Crimson Rambler, but the small, compact bushes which need no pruning and are partic- 
flowers are rosy lilac when ularly useful where a low-growing thorny hedge is wanted. They 
: opening and change to metal- are absolutely hardy and need no protection. The flowers have 
me lic-blue. 1-yr., 25 cts., post- the simple charm of the single Rose, and quantities of them on 
iS paid; 2-yr., 50 cts.; ex. 2-yr., the bush before opening look like little balls. We offer two colors: 
ne Groce Rase. Al Break 75 cts., by express. Spinosissima rosea. Soft pink. Spinosissima rubra. Dark 
MICROPHYLLA. (Red.) Semi- red. Both varieties, I-yr. size, 30 cts. each, postpaid; 2-yr. 
climbing habit and nearly evergreen. Double red flowers, with size, 60 cts. each, by 
fruits uniquely covered with small spines. I-yr., 30 cts., post- express. 
paid; 2-yr., 60 cts., by express. MADAME PLANTIER. 
CHEROKEE. The flowers are semi-double, and firm like pure Specially recommended 
white wax. The official emblem of the State of Georgia. I-yr., for cemetery planting. 
25 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 50 cts., by express. Pure white; enormous 
MACARTNEY. A southern favorite. The plants are evergreen, |. bloomer and extremely 
with dark, shining foliage, and do best when trained against a hardy. I-yr., 20 cts., 
south or east wall. Beautiful large single white flowers, with postpaid; 2-yr., 50 cts., 
glistening golden stamens. Very fragrant. I-yr., 30 cts., post- by express. 
paid; 2-yr., 60 cts., by express. | 
CHARMING SINGLE ROSES . 
IRISH ELEGANCE. The most charm- | 
ing of all the large-flowered, single, | 
Hybrid Tea Roses, with flowers often | 
5 inches across. The beautiful, long- 4 9S 4 | 
shaped buds are bronzy orange- ( ~ (7 = 
scarlet, which assumes apricot fs * 
hues as the flower opens. y 
Blooms continuously. I-yr., 4 
25c., postpaid; 2-yr., 50c., 
by express. 
IRISH FIREFLAME. In the “ 
spiral bud state, itisdeep maddery ‘\34. ae 
orange, splashed with crimson, which alii, es 
later becomes fiery orange-crimson. Gold , 
Medal, N. R.S. I-yr., 25 cts., postpaid; ¥ 
2-yr., 50 cts., by express. , ener : 
MRS. 0. G. ORPEN. Semi-climber. Large, Pr {Rist f 
single, pink with golden anthers. Good for = ELEGANCE 
decoration. 2-yr. (budded), $1. by express. 


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