The La France Quartette of 



Hardy Everblooming Roses. 



LA PRANCE' — One of the most beautiful and popular of all Roses 

 unequalled by any in its delicious perfume. Very large, double and 

 superbly formed. It la difficult to convey any idea of its ueautiful col 

 oring, but tbe prevailing color is light silvery rose, shaded sil\er\ 

 peach and pink. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



THE RED LA PRANCE. Duchess of Albany. — The Duchess of \1 

 ' bany is a sport from the well linown La trance, and retains all the 

 characteristics of the type, but larger in size, deeper in color and of 

 more expanded form. The flowers are of deep, even pink, deep enough 

 to warrant its title of Red La France. Very large and full, highly per 

 fumed, and produced in wonderful profusion. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts 



THE WHITE LA FRANCE. Augustine Quinoseaux. In growth and 

 style of bloom this new Hose resembles its parent, the old Pink La 

 France; in fact, it is a stronger grower. The color of the flowers, while 

 not pure white, is of a most delicate blush centre, shaded lighter at the 

 edge of the petals. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



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 particulars — it is much stronger in growth and the ex 

 quisite colorings, satiny pink, striped and shaded delicate white and 

 rose. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



C^-.-. —^ ^cktrf c I vrlU send, postpaid, one strong plant 

 rt»r 5U WCllLd each of the Fluk, Ked, White and Striped 

 La Franc* Roses named above. 



New Rose, 61imbing Meteor. 



'This new Rose might more properly be called a Perpetual Bloom 

 Ing Climbing General Jacqueminot. A sport from that finest of all 

 Hybrid Teas, Meteor. It is a rose which will make ten to fifteen feet of 

 growth in a season, and show a profusion of bloom every daj'. Foliage 

 strong, healthy and luxuriant. Buds exquisite; flowers large, beauti 

 fully shaped, and of that rich, dark, velvety crimson color, seen onlj 

 in the Jacqueminot." Hardy with protection. 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts 



5 Hardy Everblooming 

 Climbing Roses. 



The Everblooming Hardy Climbing Roses are strong vigorous grow- 

 ers, highly valued for training on trellises, verandas, porches, etc. 

 Thev grow 8 to 10 feet high. 



MARY WASHINQTON.— In this lovely Rose our first President took 

 especial delight, and named it in honor of his mother, Mary Washing- 

 ton. Flowers large, pure white, perfectly double, dellciousiy fragrant, 

 profuse bloomer. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



CLiriBINQ HERMOSA. — This is decidedly the finest, hardy ever- 

 blooming climbing Rose of its color, which is clear, bright pink, the 

 flowers are good size and of fine form, full and sweet, and a constant 

 bloomer. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



MADAME ALFRED CARRIERE. — One of the handsomest of hardy 

 climbing Roses. Color, a rich, creamy white. Double and dellciousiy 

 fragrant. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



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

 red hardy climbing Rose. .Sometimes called climbing General Jacque- 

 minot. The flowers are extra large, finely formed, very full and double, 

 borne in clusters and richly scented. Color, glowing cherry crimson, 

 most elegantlv shaded. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



EMPRESS OF CHINA.— Commences flowering the last of May, and 

 will bloom repeatedly till very late in the Fall. In vigor of growth it is 

 unsurpassed. The flowers are small, but very delicate and waxy; fra- 

 grant, and are borne profusely. The bud is of especially pretty "form. 

 The open flower has much the appearance of a Tea Rose. The color is 

 dark red, changing to a lighter red or pink, like an Apple Blossom. 

 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



[^^•« Ap Cf^n't'C I >^'lll send, postpaid, one strong plant of 

 rwi \J^ veil 1.9 each of the 5 Hardy Kverbloomlug Climb- 

 ing Roses named above. 



xew Rose, (Climbing Souv. de Wootton. 



This splendid new Climbing Rose is a sport from that famous Rose, 

 Souv. de Wootton, and is identical with it except that it is a strong, 

 rampant climber, growing in one season to a height of 10 to 15 feet, and 

 producing in wonderful profusion its superbly formed flowers, which 

 are bright magenta red, passing to violet crimson, richly shaded. The 

 flowers are large, full and regular, with thick, leathery petals and dell- 

 ciousiy tea scented; makes beautiful buds; as an outdoor climbing Ro.'^e 

 it will take front rank, because of its strong growth and freedom of 

 bloom. 25 cents each; 3 for bO cents. 



pr<-|t» f m C'f^n't'G. ' 'Will send one strong plant of each 

 * *^* Ot> V^Clll.» the 3 New Roaes, Climbing Meteor a 

 Climbing Souv. de 'Wootton. 



of 

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Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses. 



These constitute a very striking and distinct family of Roses, th» 

 members of which are distinguished from all others by their luxuriant 

 foliage, prodigious blooms and vigor of growth. The flowers are" highlv fragrant. 

 They are quite hardy and succeed well in all localities. They are suitable for outdoor 

 culture only, In which situation they 'will thrive with little care or attention. 



ROQER LAriBELIN.— 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. 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 



PAUL NEYRON. — The flowers are immense, probably the largest and finest Rose; 

 bright shining pink, clear and beautiful; very double and full; finely scented; blooms 

 tlie first season and all summer. A magnificent variety. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



MARGARET DICKSON.— First among white Hybrids. Its large and double flower* 

 are elegantlv formed. 25 cents each; 3 for ti5 cents. 



HRS. J. SHARMAN CRAWFORD. — The fiowers 

 are very large; of perfect imbricated form, pro- 

 duced continuously from summer until late in the 

 autumn. Color, deep satiny pink; the outer pet- 

 als white at the base. 25c. each; 3 for (i5c. 



GEN. JACQUEniNOT. — Known every- 

 where. The most popular of all Roses of 

 the Hybrid Perpetual class. Color, rich 

 crimson; of fine shape and exquisite fra- 

 grance. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



HARCHIONESS OF LORNE.— Bright rose, 

 with carmine centre, Handsome, large 

 and showy flower. 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. 



^ Pnr ^I no * ^"^ send, postpa 

 &) rUl ^l.KJKf one strong plant 



each of the above 

 Perpetual Roses. 



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Hardy Hybrid ^- 



Climbing: Rose, Relne Marie Henrlette. 



HaROY MOSS ROSES. 



A class of Roses which are much ad- 

 mired. The beauty of the flowers consists 

 in the delicate mossy covering which 

 surrounds the bud, and which gives to the 

 opening flower a unique appearance. I 

 have six of the very best varieties; colors, 

 white, pink and red. Mention colors de- 

 sired. 20 cents each; S for 50 cents. 



A plant of the ^^etv C)irp.innthe)nuni,"(i!ory 

 of the Pacitfr," free uith eve)-p order Jar 

 Flowering Plants amounting to 75 centa. 



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Hardy Moss Rose. 



