* STAR DOZEN * 



12 Reliable Roses for $10 



Of all the Roses in this catalogue, we have, with the aid of manj'- other 

 experts, selected from various colors the following twelve to give the 

 greatest satisfaction over the widest area. 



This set is, if possible, better than our former popular Rehable Set because 

 more painstakingly selected; see the top of the list on page 8. These 

 twelve will grow better together and produce a more pleasing variety than if 

 we had included, say, the high-growing Hybrid Perpetuals Frau Karl Druschki 

 and J. B. Clark, or even Jonkhcer J. L. Mock and Mmc. Butterfly which are 

 not greatly unlike Radiance and Ophelia. 



If 3^ou have room for them why not plant an entire bed of each one of these 

 highly rated Roses. 



"^ Radiance, (illustrated in color on front cover.) The best and most popu- 



1 lar pink Rose in America. Itstandsatthetopof thelistof 100 



favorite varieties chosen by leading American experts (see page 8) because of its 

 exceptional liberality in blooming and its fine and lustj' growth. The fragrant 

 flowers are large, globular but not compact, brilliant roSe-pink, with lighter tints 

 on the inner surface of the petals. The shapely, big buds are borne on long stems 

 and open slowly. \\'et weather sometimes interferes with theopeningof the flowers. 

 The plant grows tall and bushy, throwing up bud after bud with the utmost 

 freedom. The foliage is disease-resistant, and the plant is one of the hardiest. This 

 Rose combines most of the qualities desirable. $1 each; 10 for $9; S80 per 100. 



'^ Red Radiance, (illustrated in color on back cover.) Its big, bouncing 

 ' blooms of cerise-red endear this Rose to all lovers of 

 the Queen of Flowers — so much so that witfiin two years it has leaped from compara- 

 tive obscurity to fourtli position in our Star-Index of 100 Best Roses (page 8). 

 It is a spendthrift bloomer, and the buds are particularly fine in the half-open state, 

 although the globular center has been known to ball. The flowers are quite good 

 for cutting, but also endure well in the garden and hold their color. The fra- 

 grance is sweet, and fairly strong. Growth is exceptionally fine, equaling, if not 

 better than, the famous Radiance of which our Red Radiance is the better one of 

 two sports. It is dependably hardy, and while not entirely immune, the foliage is 

 resistant to disease. SI each; 10 for S9; $80 per 100. 



•KAISERIN AUGUSTE VIKTORIA. 



Lemon wliite. Described and illustrated 

 on page 33. 



• GRUSS AN TEPLITZ. Crimson. Il- 

 lustrated and described on page 19. 



• OPHELIA. Pearly pink. Illustrated 

 in natural color and described on page 4. 



•DUCHESS OF WELLINGTON. Yel- 

 low. Illustrated in natural color and de- 

 scriberi on page 9. 



•LOS ANGELES. Salmon-pink. Illus- 

 trated in natural color and described on 

 page 15. 



•MRS. AARON WARD. Yellow. Il- 

 lustrated in natural color on page 35. De- 

 scribed on page 34. 



• COLUMBIA. Rose-pink, tinged with 

 yellow. Illustrated in natural color and 

 described on page 24. 



Price of any above— $1 each; 10 for $Q; 100 for $80. 



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•MME. EDOUARD HERRIOT (The 

 Daily Mail Rose). Copper>' pink. Illus- 

 trated in natural color and described on 

 page 29. 



•FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. Crimson. 

 Illustrated on page 16. Described on 

 page 17. 



•LADY ASHTOWN. Brilliant pink. 

 Illustrated and discribed on page 2 5. 



^ni?Fri?^ TSTn t; O"^ ^^^h of the above set of 12 "Reliable" Roses, strong, field- 

 ^Ul'l'liK^ i^ 0. D grown, Star-size plants, guaranteed to bloom this year, for $10. 



For delivery cost, see page 98 



