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HARDY EVERBLOOMING 



HYBRID-TEA ROSES 



For Garden culture the Hybrid-Tea Roses have now taken the foremost rank. They have been produced by crossing the tree- 

 flowering Tea Roses with other varieties, principally of the June- flowering of Hybrid- Perpetual classes, thus combining not only 

 the free-flowering habit of the Tea Rose with the rich and varied colors of the other classes, but also comparative" hardiness. 



The greatest efforts of the world's most noted Rose specialists during the past quarter of a century have been devoted to this 

 class of Rose, and the results achieved have been really wonderful. Not only is every color known in Roses now represented, but 

 there are many beautiful shades and color combinations not found in the other types. 



At our Nurseries, Riverton, N. J., we have trial beds containing more than 500 varieties of Hybrid-Tea Roses alone, embracing 

 all the standard varieties, as well as the latest introductions. An inspection of these is at all times interesting, and especially so 

 during the height of the Rose season, usually from the middle of M ay until the beginning of Jul v. 



We list this season nearly one hundred varieties of Hybrid- Tea Roses. These, with the exception of a very few of the latest 

 introductions, are all varieties which we have found from actual test in the trials noted above to be sorts of superior merit and espe- 

 cially adapted to our climatic conditions each and every one a perfect gem in its particular color or form. 



For best results Hybrid-Tea Roses should be severely pruned; the stronger shoots should be cut back to from 8 to 12 inches in 

 height, while all weak, thin wood should be removed entirely. 



NEW HYBRID-TEA ROSES 



OF 1914, 1915 and 1916 



Every season the list of new Roses offered with glowing descriptions grows greater and greater. Necessarily, many of these nov- 

 elties are either lacking in merit or do not suit our conditions, and with this in mind it has been our custom to select from these 

 novelties only such that we know either from actual trial or from reliable information to be distinct and of superior merit; and while 

 we occasionally miss a valuable variety by this careful selection, and in spite of it also occasionally include a sort which on better 

 acquaintance is found lacking, such instances, considering the host of novelties offered every season, are comparatively few. 



While the beginner or amateur, who only wants a limited number of varieties, will find just as great pleasure in adding to his 

 collection from the older and less expensive varieties offered on pages 174 and 175 and 181 to 184, we recommend these new 

 sorts for trial to the connoisseur who already has an extensive collection, and to those who wish to keep strictly up-to-date. 



All the Roses we offer are strong two-year-old plants. 



Amalie de Grelff. 



(P. Lambert, 1914.) 



Large, well formed, double flowers, long buds on long stiff 

 stems, of a brick red shading to salmon-red in the centre, distinct 

 and free-flowering. 75 cts. each. 



Brilliant. 



(Hugh Dickson, 1915.) 



The most intense scarlet, the brightest color yet achieved in 

 Roses; the most brilliant bedding Rose in existance, of free 

 branching upright growth; clean, handsome, mildew-proof foli- 

 age. Awarded Gold Medal National Rose Society of England. 

 $1.25 each. 



Cheerful. 



( McGredy & Son, 1916.) 



Pure orange flame, the flame shading overspreading 

 ■ \ the petal, giving it a wonderful and pleasing effect 

 which is retained as the flower ages, large, full and 

 of fine form, flowers freely and continuously through- 

 out the season. $2.50 each. 



Colleen. 



(McGredy, 1915.) 



Brilliant rose, shaded rose-pink with deeper, rose- 

 crimson veneering on a distinct creamy-yellow 

 ground, never fading until lhe petals drop. It is 

 quite full with high pointed centre, forming a re- 

 markably sweet-scented flower. Avarded Gold 

 Medal National Rose Society of England. $1.25 each. 



Countess Clanwilliam. 



(Hugh Dickson, 1915.) 



Long pointed buds opening to large, full, high-centered flow- 

 ers of great beauty. Color delicate peach-pink at the base of 

 the petals, which are flamed and heavily edged with deep cherry 

 red, a beautiful contrast which brings out the strong individu- 

 ality of this charming Rose. Awarded Gold Medal National 

 New Hybrid-Tha Rose, Amalie de Greifp Rose Society of England. $1.25 each. 



Dreer's "Peerless " dozen of Hybrid-Tea Roses are extra choice. See page 175 



