An Entirely New Rose, Bridesmaid/' 



A Pink Sport of the well-known Catharine Mermet, excelling it in many of its traits. 



The American Florist in its issue of April 21, 1892, had the following to say 

 <of this beautiful New Rose, which, I think, describes it most accurately : "This 

 Jose was first introduced as The Hugh, but this name did not seem to exactly 

 fit, so it was changed to Bridesmaid, an extremely felicitious title, firstly, be- 

 muse it falls trippingly off the tongue, and secondly, because it will naturally 

 foe associated with the popular Bride. 



" There is little reason to refer to the origin of the Bridesmaid ; it is well 

 known as a Mermet sport, but without seeing the plant it is difficult to under- 

 stand how thoroughly distinct it is. It is undoubtedly associated with Waban, 



Strong Plants, 40 cents each; 3 for SI. 00; 7 for $3.00, postpaid. 



whereas the difference is as strongly marked in shape as in color. The color ! 

 of Bridesmaid is clear, light pink; it is not the red of the Waban, but is equally 

 removed from the shell pink of Mermet, whose yellowish tinge always becomes 

 more marked in bad weather. Bridesmaid pales but little in dull weather, but 

 when it does it still remains pink, a decided advantage over Mermet. The 

 flower is very large and shapely, habit strong, like all the roses of this strain. 

 So far it has proved itself singularly free from deformed flowers. Certainly a beau- 

 tiful rose— by another season we may expect to see it as one of the stars." The 

 illustration on colored plate opposite.was drawn from nature.and is very accurate. 



The Bride Rose. 



A grand, pure white Tea Rose.which, while not new, is undoubtedly the finest 

 pure white rose yet offered, and a most pleasing companion to "The Bridesmaid." 

 The buds and flowers are unusually large, finely formed, very double, and de- 

 liciously perfumed ; it is a strong, healthy grower, and a constant bloomer, 



25 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00, postpaid. 



Princess deSagan Rose. 



thriving remarkably well in open ground, also particularly valuable for green- ] 

 house culture, producing its large and handsome flowers abundantly. Accur- I 

 ately illustrated on colored plate opposite. The buds are pointed, the ends of , 

 the petals slightly curved back, giving the flower a most chaste appearance. 



A new French Rose noted for its beautiful buds of rare beauty. The color 

 Ss fine, rich, velvety crimson, unusually handsome and attractive, flowers 

 aaedium sized, deliciously fragrant, and borne on long and stiff stems, making 



it a most desirable variety for cut flowers. It blooms quickly and abundantly, 

 and is, in every respect, one of the best dark, ever-blooming roses lately intro- 

 duced. Forms, with Bridesmaid and Bride, a striking combination. 



25 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00, postpaid. 



One plant of each of the above Three Magnificent Roses, 65 cents, postpaid. 



New Double Geranium— Beau te Poitevine. 



A distinct new Geranium of the large flowered Bruant race, producing very I The illustration on colored plate opposite gives you some idea how rich the trusses 

 large semi-double flowers of the most beautifuland unique form.borne in immense are in construction and colorings. Another characteristic of this new Geranium 

 trusses.the individual florets, the largest of the semi-double varieties. Its colorings is its heavy, dense foliage, neatly zoned, and stands our hot sun admirably, and 

 aresimply without an equal, being a brilliant salmon, very clear at the borders. | for bedding, is without a rival. 



25 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00, postpaid. 



New Carnation— Wm. F. Dreer. 



This new Carnation is a seedling from Buttercup, crossed with Century. It is of ex- 

 ceedingly strong, healthy growth, upright and robust, with a majority of long stems, 

 often producing four full-blown flowers on a single spike at one time. Its color is a beauti- 

 ful rose pink, petals deeply fringed ; flowers of enormous size, some measuring three 

 inches in diameter, and does not burst its calyx. All who have seen this handsome new 

 Carnation have pronounced it the most perfect pink Carnation yet produced. 

 20 cents each; 4 for 50 cents; 9 for $1.00, postpaid. 



New Carnation— Golden Gate. 



When I say that this new variety is of the purest canary yellow, without the faintest 

 sign of a red cast, to which all yellow Carnations are subject, it should stamp the Golden 

 Gate as a variety of great value ; and it is ; not only because of its color, but for its large, 

 perfectly double, beautifully fringed flowers of rich and delicate fragrance. The plant is 

 of robust habit, producing its flowers on strong stems, making it desirable for cutting. 

 20 cents each; 4 for 50 cents; 9 for Si. 00, postpaid. 



Hardy Chinese Matrimony Vine. 



Many years ago the old fashioned Matrimony Vine was a popular favorite, but can- 

 not compare with this new Chinese variety either in beauty of flower, fruit or foliage. 

 It is a most vigorous, hardy climbing plant, and will be found desirable in any location 

 where such a plant is desired. It is a rapid growing climber, and every new growth is 

 at once covered with bright purple flowers, which are succeeded by brilliant scarlet 

 berries, nearly an inch long, the contrast between the glossy dark green foliage and 

 shining scarlet fruit, surpassing Holly in appearance. It will grow and thrive in any 

 situation, either in shade or bright sunlight, and continues flowering and forming berries 

 from late spring until irost. Undoubtedly one ol the greatest climbers known. 

 Good strong plants; 30 cents each; 4 for $1.00, postpaid. 



* THREE riOONFLOWERS * 



IP0M02A N0CTIFL0RA (The True Evening Glory). 



As a climber of rapid growth to cover arbors, verandas, old decayed trees, or walls, 

 it has no superior. Its flowers are pure white, five inches across, moon-like, and as they 

 expand at night have a striking effect. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00, postpaid. . 



IPOMOEA LEARII (The Blue Hoonflower). 



From Ceylon. A handsome, quick- growing, perennial climber. Often flowers in 

 bunches of a half dozen. The individual blooms are trumpet-shaped, about four inches 

 across, of a rich velvet blue, with five purple rays. Grows about twenty-five feet in one 

 season, and is a most attractive climber. 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for $1.00, postpaid. 



IPOnGEA VARIEGATA (The Variegated Leaf Hoonf lower). 



This new Moonflower is quite an acquisition to the list of summer climbing plants. 

 The foliage is beautifully marked, clear white on a vivid glossy, green ground; the 

 flowers very much resemble Ipomcea Noctiflora, so that in beauty of flower and foliage, 

 takes foremost Tank among moonflowers. It is as rapid a grower, and as free a bloomer 

 as any of the other varieties, and trained to wires, strings or trellises in the open ground, 

 makes a most attractive appearance. 30 cents each ; 2 for 50 cents ; 5 for $1.00, postpaid. 

 One plant of each of the above 3 Moonflowers, only 50 cents, postpaid. 

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