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AULE'S UP=TO=DATE COLLECTION for 1897.^ 



♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 8 Select EVER-BLOOMINQ ROSES, only 50 Cents, postpaid. 



MY UP-TO-DATE COLLECTION for 1896 of 8 Unequaled Ever-bloom- 

 ing Roses for 50 cents, was accepted by thousands, and from the 

 many flattering testimonials I have received from those who 

 ordered, I am led to talje a step further and oflTer you an Up-To-Date 

 «ollectlon for 1897, which I feel confldent surpasses my efforts of last 

 year. The collection embraces 8 Roses which for beauty of flowers, 

 handsome foliage, strong robust growth and freedom of bloom, cannot 

 be excelled anywhere; begin to bloom very quickly, and continue bear- 

 ing lovely Roses from June to November. If it is desired to keep them 

 over winter, they should have a good coat of leaves or straw just before 

 severe weather begins. In the South they are hardy without protection. 



MAMAN COCHET. A new tea Rose that is sure to find a prominent 

 place among the highest grade of ever-blooming Roses. The growth is 

 free and vigorous, very free blooming, flowers of splendid substance, 

 and a delightful shade of deep pink. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



GOLDEN QATE. A superb new tea Rose, and one of the most beau- 

 tiful in form and color in existence. Flowers large and full ; color, a 

 beautiful creamy white, suffused golden yellow. Very desirable in the 

 open ground. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



ETOILE DE LYON. This magnificent Tea Rose is rich golden yel- 

 low; a strong, healthy and vigorous grower; immense bloomer, bear- 

 ing flowers and buds early and late; the flowers are very deep, rich and 

 full, excellent substance, very sweet. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



LA NIEOE. A new Bengal or Daily Rose. The flowers are pure 

 white, very double, and freely produced. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



PINK SOUPERT. The New Polyantha Rose. The foliage is dark 

 and of splendid texture standing winds and rain with impunity, andis 

 singularly free from disease. The flowers are a deep "Hermosa" pink. 

 It is a continuous bloomer; each branch terminates with a cluster of 

 flowers. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



riARION DINQEE. It is a strong, vigorous grower, with large, thick, 

 deep green leaves; the flowers are large, beautifully cup-shaped. The 

 color is deep brilliant crimson. 15 cents each: 2 for 25 cents. 



riARIE VAN HOUTTE. An exceedingly lovely Rose, not excelled 

 by any; the flowers are extra large, very double and full, and delicious- 

 ly tea-scented ; color pale canary yellow; shaded with pale rose; a con- 

 stant bloomer; splendid outdoor Rose. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



PIERRE OUILLOT. One of the most valuable of all Hybrid Teas, 

 and remarkable for its very brilliant color, bright dazzling crimson, 

 passing to vivid carmine red; flowers large, very double and full, high- 

 ly scented. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



The Rose Offer of the Year. 



For 50 cents I will mall one good strong plant of eacb of the 

 above 8 Unequaled, Ever-blooming Roses. 



JSS'A beautiful Hose Free with every 75c. plant order. See page 78. 

 JOS' Explicit directions for growing lioses successfully everywhere and 

 anywhere, sent with every Rose order. 



HARDY HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. 



These constitute a very striking and distinct family of Roses, the 

 members of which are distinguished from all others by their luxuri- 

 ant foliage, prodigious blooms and vigor of growth. The flowers are 

 highly fragrant. They are quite hardy and succeed well in all local- 

 ities. Owing to their robust habits they are suitable for outdoor culture 

 only, in which situation they will thrive with little care or attention. 



ROGER LAMBELIN. The petals are irregular on the edges like a 

 double Petunia; the color is glowing crimson throughout, except the 

 edges of the petals which are distinctly marked with a white band, 

 the most unique combination of colors. SO cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 



HELEN KELLAR. The large, fragrant flowers and buds are clear, 

 brilliant rose pink and fine shape and substance. 25c. each; 3 for 60c. 



MARGARET DICKSON. First among white Hybrids. Its large and 

 very double flowers are elegantly formed. 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. 



riRS. J. SHARMAN CRAWFORD. The flowers are very large; of per- 

 fect imbricated form, produced continuously from Summer until late 

 in the Autumn. Color deep rose, satiny pink; the outer petals white at 

 the base. 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. 



GEN. JACQUEMINOT. Known everywhere. The most popular of 

 all Roses of the Hybrid Perpetual class. Color, rich crimson; of fine 

 shape and exquisite fragrance. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



MARCHIONESS OF LORNE. Bright .rose, with carmine centre. 

 Handsome, large and showy flower. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



I^rtf* $1 f\f\ I ^vlll send, postpaid, one strong plant of eacb 

 rUl «pi.UU of the above 6 Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses. 



The La France Quartette of Everblooming Roses. 



LA FRANCE. One of the most beautiful and popular of all roses, unequalled by 

 any in its delicious perfume. Very large, double, and superbly formed. It is diffi- 

 cult to convey any idea of its beautiful coloring, but the prevailing color is light 

 •Sllverv rose, shaded silvery peach and pink. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



THE RED LA PRANCE. Duchess of Albany. The Duchess of Albany is a sport 

 from the well-known La France, and retains all the characteristics of the type, but 

 larger in size, deeper in color and of more expanded form. The flowers are of a 

 «deep even pink, deep enough to warrant its title of Red La France. Very large and 

 full, highly perfumed, and produced in wonderful profusion. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts. 



THE WHITE LA FRANCE. Augustine Guinoseaux. In growth and style of 

 bloom this new rose resembles its parent, the old Pink La France; in fact, it is a 

 .stronger grower. The color of the flowers, while not a pure white, is of a most 

 delicate blush centre, shaded lighter at the edge of the petals. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts. 



THE STRIPED LA FRANCE. Madame A. Veysset. A magnificent new rose, 

 Identical in every respect with its parent, the old La France, except in two particu- 

 lars — it is much stronger in growth, and the exquisite colorings, satiny pink, striped 

 :and shaded, delicate white and rose. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



CJ^j. mf\ Cjta I will send, postpaid, one strong Plant each of the Pink, 

 *^ Ked, White and Striped L.a France Roses named above. 



4 HARDY EVERBLOOMING CLIMBING ROSES. 



The Everblooming Hardy Climbing Roses are strong vigorous growers, highly 

 valued for training on trellises, verandas, porches, etc. They grow 8 to 10 feet high. 



riARY WASHINGTON. In this lovely rose our first President took special delight, 

 and named it in honor of his mother, Mary Washington. Flowers large, pure white, 

 perfectly double, deliciously fragrant, profuse bloomer. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



CLIMBING HERriOSA. This is decidedly the finest hardy ever-blooming climb- 

 ing Rose of its color, which is clear, bright pink, the flowers are good size and of fine 

 iform, full and sweet, and a constant bloomer. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



riADAM ALFRED CARRIERE. One of the handsomest of hardy climbing Roses. 

 •Color a rich creamv white. Double and deliciously fragrant. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts. 



REINE MARIE HENRIETTE. Conceded by many to be the best dark red hardy 

 •climbing Rose. .Sometimes called climbing General Jacqueminot. The flowers are 

 •extra large, finely formed, very full and double, borne in clusters and richly scented. 

 ■Color glowing cherry crimson, most elegantly shaded. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



I -will send, postpaid, one strong plant of each of the 

 4 Hardy Everblooming Climbing Roses named above. 



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