-. (Illustrated above.) An extremely popular American- 
* Columbia. bred Rose. Its large and firm buds open very slowly to 
wide, impressive flowers whose color deepens as It expands to a rich rose- 
pink, slightly tinged with yellow at the base of the petals. The stems are 
long and very strong, making it tdeal for cutting because of its heavy sub- 
stance and fie lasting quality. It is delightfully fragrant. This Rose is 
particularly good in the cooler seasons, when the color ts richer and it produces 
flower after flower with great freedom. It does not bloom so well in hot 
weather, when the buds may be short and puckery, and the flowers not so 
good. The plant grows fairly well, but is chiefly made up of flower-stems. 
Reasonably hardy, but careful protection in the colder regions will be found 
advisable. It has few thorns, and the foliage is healthy. Columbia comes as 
near to perfection for the amateur as can possibly be expected from any Rose. 
Awarded Hubbard Gold Medal of American Rose Society. Price $1 each; 
$9 for 10; $80 per 100. 
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