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MOSS ROSES. 



A class of Roses which are much admired. The beauty of the 

 flower consists in the delicate mossy covering which surrounds 

 the bud, and gives to the opening flower a unique appearance. 

 Blanche Moreau. Lovely pure white, large and full. 

 Countess de Murinais. Large white, beautifully mossed. 

 Crested Moss. Rose color, beautifully crested. 

 Crimson Qlobe. Deep crimson, large and full. 

 Qloire de Mosses. Blush ; very large and full. 

 Princess Adelaide. Bright silvery rose ; large. 



Extra strong two-year-old plants. 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per 

 doz. Set of 6 sorts, $1.50. 



I.ORD PENZANCE'S 

 HYBRID SWEET BRIERS. 



These are crosses between the common Sweet Brier (offered 

 belo.w) and various old-fashioned Garden Roses ; the flowers are 

 single or semi-double. The plants are very vigorous and per- 

 fectly hardy, and the foliage of all is as svi^eetly-scented as the 

 Sweet Brier. Quite di.stinct from any other class of Roses. 

 Anne of Qierstein. Dark crimson, of graceful habit. 

 Brenda. Maiden's blush or peach, dainty in colorand shade ; the 

 effect of the golden anthers adds a peculiar charm to this variety. 

 Lady Penzance. Beautiful soft tint of copper, with a metallic 

 lustre ; the base of each petal is a bright yellow, which, showing 

 through the golden anthers, forms a halo round them ; very 

 free-flowering, with a delicious perfume from foliage and flower. 

 Lord Penzance. Soft shade of fawn or ecru, passing to a lovely 

 lemon-yellow in the centre, sometimes toned with a most 

 delicate pink ; a good grower and abundant bloomer ; very 

 sweet-scented. 

 Meg Merrilies. Gorgeous crimson, very free-flowering, 



wonderfully robust habit, large foliage ; one of the best. 

 Common Sweet Brier. This is the true English Sweet 

 Brier, or Eglantine. The single pink flowers are quite 

 artistic, but it is valued most on account of the refreshing 

 fragrance of its leaves. 

 Extra strong 2-year plants, 40 cts. each; 14.00 per doz. Set 

 of (3 sorts, $2.00. 



LoKD Penzance's Hybrid Sweft Kkilks. 



DA9IASK ROSES. 



These three old Roses should be in every garden. Though 

 they bloom but once a year — June — their fragrance, beauty, 

 perfect hardiness and the abundance of flowers they produce 

 make them indispensable. 

 Cabbage, or Provence. Rosy-pink flowers. 

 ^Madame Plantier. Pure white, and a free bloomer; un- 

 rivaled for hedges or cemetery use. 

 White Provence. Pure white, delightfully fragrant. 

 40 cts. each ; $4.00 per doz. Set of 3 for $1,00. 



MEMORIAE OR EVERGREEN ROSES (Rosa Wichuralana). 



The type of this group of Roses, Rosa /F/VZ/w/v^/rtw^?, is of Japanese origin, and flowers during June and July. This, as well 

 as the varieties that have originated from it, are of a trailing habit of growth, very hardy, and are recommended for covering 

 graves, hence one of its names — Memorial Rose — climbing over walls, arbors, stumps of trees or for trailing over rocks or rough 

 ground ; in fact, anywhere where a climbing Rose can be used. The fo- 

 liage is of a leathery texture, of a beautiful shining green, and not only 

 proof against all insects, but is retained on the plants almost the entire 

 winter, making them practically evergreen. 

 Evergreen Gem. Flowers buff, changing to creamy white, very double, 



foliage dense, of rich bronzy-green. 

 Gardenia. Buds bright yellow, opening double flowers of a cream 



color, incurving towards evening to the shape and of the color of a 

 " \ Cape Jessamine ; hence its name. 

 -P|nk Roamer. Strong grower, with clusters of single bright rich pink 



flowers and almost white centre; orarge-red stamens. 

 JSouth Orange Perfection. Dwarf, trailing habit, double flowers, 



blush-pink at tips, chan^jing to white. 

 Triumph. Double white flowers produced in clusters ; sweet-scented. 

 Universal Favorite. Flowers very double, of a pretty rose color. 

 Wichuraiana. Beautiful fragant single pure wdiite flowers, with yellow 



stamens, followed in fall with bright red berries. 

 Strong two year-old plants, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 

 Set of 7 sorts, $2.00. 



RAMANAS OR RUGOSA ROSES. 



These lovely Roses form sturdy bushes 3 to 5 feet in height, covered with hand- 

 some, glossy green foliage and clusters of beautiful- fragant single flowbrs. They 

 bloom nearly the whole summer, and are equally as attractive during the autumn and 

 winter when covered with their large, brilliant red seedpods. Of healthy, vigorous growth 

 and not troubled with insects or fungus pests, arid equally desirable alike as single speci- f /, ,,. 

 mens or for making a hedge. \ 



__^UgOSa. Glossy crimson f-j RugOSa Alba. Pure white. 



Extra strong2-year-old plants, 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. The Memorial Rose. 



NEW ROSES. We offer a nnmber of very attractive new sorts this season. See pages 163 to 165. 



