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Kentia Belmoreana. 
This issometimes called the *‘Cur- 
ly Palm,’ and is recognized asamong 
the best for all purposes, being capa- 
ble of standing more ill usage, per- 
haps, than any other. The leaves 
have a tendency to curl as the plants 
grow older, hence its popular title 
of “‘Curly Palm.’? Our plants are 
of stout, stocky growth, and are 
sure to give satisfaction. 
Price, specimen plants, 3 feet 
high, $5.00 each; strong plants, 2 
feet high, $3.00 each; strong plants 
18 inches high, $1.50 each; 12to 15 The Twelve Fine Ever-Blooming Roses 
i igh, $1.00 each ; small plant: 
ipctes ie ae moos smal Pian’) Named below we believe are the best possible 
3 selection to be obtained inthat number. Even 
the smallest size of these will bloom abun- 
dantly this season. 
Malmaison. A splendid Rose, ever-bloom- 
ing, and of the richest shade of blush. It 
= = \s . > isnearly as hardy asthe Hybrid Perpetual 
SA wMmai ts ~: ) Roses, some immense bushes having stood 
‘ : \ out in winter in the New York ceme- 
teries for many years. 
Agrippina. No Montnly Rose surpasses 
= thisin profusion of bloom. The 
: richest shade of crimson, blos- 
soming the entire season. 
Perle des, fardins. The best 
yellow Tea Rose. Large size, 
fine form, exquisite Tea fra- 
grance, and _ ever-blooming. 
: : 
Hermosa. A clean healthy ‘ 
grower; color, bright pink. Itis grown Jargely in the New York cemeteries 
for its hardiness and continuous blooming. 
Marie Lambert. A pure white Tea Rose; ever-blooming, of large size and 
delicious fragrance. One of the very best summer-blooming Tea Roses. 
Souvenir de Wootton. Thissuperb Rose is unquestionably one of the finest 
varieties ever introduced for either summer or winter blooming. The color 
. isa beautiful shade of crimson, deliciously fragrant, a constant and most pro- 
lific bloomer, every new shoot forming a flower-bud; it retains its color better 
than any Rose of its class, and is exceedingly vigorous in growth, rendering it 
one of the most satisfactory Roses for either the amateur or commercial flor- 
ist togrow. We have tried this for hardiness in the open ground and find it 
will live out all winter in the latitude of New York City. 
Mrs. DeGraw. Rich glossy pink; a hardy ever-blooming Rose of surpassing 
merit. It is wonderfully prolific in flowering, and being hardy may well be 
considered one of our finest summer Roses. 
Mad. Hoste. Clear lemon yellow, shading to white. It is a true ‘‘Tea” var- 
iety of delicious fragrance and splendid form. Whether for winter or sum- 
mer flowers this variety cannot be surpassed. 
Niphetos. Pure white, long pointed buds, one of the most beautiful Roses in 
our list. ; 
Catherine Mermet. The most beautiful of the light pink Roses. Buds long 
and pointed, the fdeal form in a Rose, full and double, deliciously fragrant. 
Bon Silene. Brilliant carmine, a strong vigorous grower and very prolific in 
_ bloom; exquisite Tea fragrance. aah 
; Safrano. Color, bright buff, exquisitely fragrant. this is the ideal Tea Rose. 
KENTIA BELMOREANA, Collection of 12 Best Ever-Blooming Roses, first size, $4.50; second size, 
$3.00; third size, $1.00. Single plants of any of the above, 50c., 30c. and 10c- 
each, according to size. 
THE TWELVE 
BEST HARDY ROSES 
Named below are unequaled in their class, combining the greatest variety of 
form, richness of color and freedom of bloom which it is possible to get in that 
number. The first and second sizes will bloom this year, and the third will 
make fine plants for next season’s flowering. 
American Beauty. Rich carmine crimson. This grand Rose is grown largely 
to supply the New York market with flowers. So eagerly sought are its 
blossoms that they readily sell at from $1.00 to $2.00 each in the winter season. 
Anna de Diesbach. Dark rich pink; immense size. : 
Paul Neyron. Probably the largest of all Roses; color, clear dark pink, 
_Shaded carmine. Form of flowers, bold and handsome; very fragrant. 
Capt. Christy.. Delicate flesh color, large, full and double, very profuse; 
blooms from the time it is planted until frost. 
Gen. Jacqueminot. Color, rich dark crimson. This is still regarded as being 
the best crimson hardy Rose we have. ‘Thousands of it are annually planted 
for cut flowers alone, and it usually gives splendid results. 
Gloire de Margottin. Bright crimson, full and double; one of the grand- 
estand most brilliant hardy Roses. 
Coquette des Blanches. One of the finest hardy white Roses. Flowers of 
medium size, produced in great masses. 
La France. As yet unequaled in its color, a satiny shade of pink, shading to 
blush, of the most delicious fragrance ; ever-blooming and very hardy. 
Magna Charta. Bright dark pink, very large and fragrant. 
Mrs. John Laing. An exquisite shade of shell-like pink, deliciously fragrant 
and wonderfully free-blooming. 
Ulrich Bruner. Bright cherry red, shaded carmine. 
Prince C.de Rohan. Large and full, perfect form and richest fragrance ; 
dark crimson. 
Collection of 12 Best Hardy Roses, first size, extra large, $7.50; second 
size, $4.50; third size, $2.00. Single plants of any of the above, 75c., 50c. and 
2uc. euch, according to size. GEN. JACQUEMINOT. 
