W^ST Grove, Penna. 



Rose Specialists 



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RUGOSA ALBA. Came from Japan. Single, pure white 

 flowers of five petals and highly scented, followed by pretty 

 berries, i-yr., 13 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 35 cts., by express. 



RUGOSA RUBRA. Another from Japan. Flowers a beau- 

 tiful, bright rosy crimson and single, succeeded by large 

 berries of rich, rosy red. Exceedingly ornamental. Price, 

 i-yr., 15 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 35 cts., by express. 



IRONCLAD RUGOSA ROSES 



brids seem just suited for our North American climates, as they are so 

 tough and hardy. They make dense, sturdy, compact bushes, 6 to 

 9 feet high according to variety, and very ornamental. Their dark, 

 rich, leathery foliage is oddly wrinkled, shiny and remarkably free 

 from insect pests. Some bloom all summer, others but once, but 

 are followed in the autumn with a profusion of beautiful orange-red 

 or crimson fruits. See the illustration in color in our $1 Rose Book. 

 The plants are hardy as oaks, and do well in the most trying places — 

 seashore, mountains or anywhere. On account of the shapeliness of 

 their growth, these Roses are especially valualile for use as lawn 

 specimens. Being well branched and very symmetrical, they make 

 splendid hedges, having in their favor hardiness and freedom from 

 insects ard disease. The thorny nature of the plants helps to make a 

 hedge almost impenetrable. We oiler only the choicest varieties. 



-A-ALICE ALDRICH. We consider this a remarkably fine bush 

 Rose for garden planting. It has lovely buds and its large, 

 double flowers of clear, bright pink are borne at intervals during 

 the whole growing season; very sweet and beautiful. It pos- 

 sesses all the excellent qualities of the Rugosa class. Price, 

 I-yr., 20 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 40 cts.; Star size, 75 cts., by exp. 



-A-CONRAD F. MEYER (The New Tea Rugosa). Splendid, large, 

 elegantly formed buds and flowers, 3^2 to 4 inches across and 

 perfectly double. Color is clear silvery rose; very attractive; 

 intensely fragrant; hardy and a very vigorous grower. Price, 

 X-yr., 20c., ppd.; 2-yr., 50c.; Star size, 75c., by exp. (See cut.) 

 The Conard & Jones Co., Mt. Joy, Pa., June 4, igiS- 



Gentlemen: Of the 125 or more different varieties of Rose.s procured from your 

 company, there is one which demands especial attention and admiration. I refer 

 to the Tea Rugosa Rose, Conrad F. Meyer. This wonderful Rose has been in my 

 possession for five years; is fully 8 feet high and about the same in circumference. 

 We have cut several hundred perifectly formed buds and full-grown flowers of immense 

 size from the bush and about 100 blooms remain. . . . — Yours truly, M. B. M. 



NOVA ZEMBLA. _ New. Very fine. The flowers are large and 

 double. Pure white, with a pleasing flush of pink. A sport from 

 Conrad F. Meyer. Price, i-yr., 25c., postpaid; 2-yr., 50c., by exp. 

 *NEW CENTURY (Double Pink). The result of a cross between 

 the lovely everblooming Rose Clotilde Soupert and the hardy 

 Rosa rugosa alba. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches across, perfectly 

 full and double. The color is clear flesh-pink with light red 

 center, and having all the petals widely bordered with fine creamy 

 white; it is very sweet and has the delightful fragrance of the 

 wild Rose or sweetbriar.' Price, i-yr., 20 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 50 

 cts.; Star size, 75 cts., by express. 



^ AFrrP V 1^1 Rugosa rubra and alba bear bright berries. 

 VIUjIV^ 1«I1 We offer the 2 in 1-yr. size for 25 cts., post- 

 paid; the 2 in 2-yr. plants for 60 cts., by express. 



"HOW TO 

 GROW ROSES" 

 Price $l,or free 

 on reqaeit with 



a $5 order 



-A-Sm THOMAS LIPTON (White Century). We consider this, without 

 exception, the Ijest double white Rose in its class; beautiful in foliage, 

 early and constant in bloom, of most vigorous habit, ironclad constitu- 

 tion, producing a bush 5 or 6 feet high, and as great in diameter. The 

 original bush on our grounds was usually in bloom from the third week 

 in May until November. (See cut.) Price, i-yr., 20 cts., postpaid; 

 2-yr., 50 cts.; Star size, 75 cts., by express. 



ROSERAIE DE L'HAY. (New.) Distinctly meritorious; produces 

 an intense and exquisite perfume, because of which it is used to make 

 the attar of roses. Flowers bright red, and a very free-bloomer. Price, 

 2-yr. size only, 75 cts., by express. 



SOUV. DE PIERRE LEPERDRIEUX. A fine, vigorous grower that 

 bears double flowers in immense clusters; color brilliant, vinous red. 

 The Roses are deliciously sweet-scented and are followed by bright 

 red berries that remain on the bush a long time. Price, i-yr., 30 cts., 

 ppd.; 2-yr., 75 cts., by express. 



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The 8 1-yr. Rugosas, offered in 1-yr. size $1.40, postpaid 



The 9 2-yr. Rugosas, offered in 2-yr. size $4.00, by express 



The 4 Star Rugosas, offered in ^ size $2.50, by express 



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