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flemorial, or Evergreen 



ROSES. 



(Rosa Wichuraiana and its Hybrids.) 



The type of this group of Roses, J?osn IVichziraiana, is of 

 Japanese origin, and flowers during June and July. This, as 

 well as the varieties that have originated from it, are of a trail- 

 ing habit of growth, very hardy, and are recommended for cov- 

 ering graves, hence one of its names — Memorial Rose — climb- 

 ing 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 foliage is of a leathery texture, of a beautiful 

 shining green, and not only proof against all insects, but is re- 

 tained on the plants almost the entire winter, making them 

 practically evergreen. 



Evergreen Qem. Flowers buff in the bud, changing to 

 creamy white ; very double; 2 to 3 inches in diameter, foliage 

 dense, of a rich bronzy green. 



Pink Roamer. Strong grower, with clusters of single briglit 

 rich pink flowers and almost white centre; orange-red stamens 



Triumph, This variety is of a free growth, with fine foliage ; 

 double white flowers produced in clusters; sweet-scented. 



Wicliuraiana. Beautiful fragrant single pure white flowers, 

 with yellow stamens, followed in fall with bright red berries, 

 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. Set of 6 sorts, $200. 



Lord Penzance's Hybrid Sweet Briers. 



These are crosses between the common Sweet Brier (ofteied below) and various old-fashioned Qtzx^tn Roses; the flowers are 

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

 fectly hardy, and the foliage of all of them is as sweetly- 

 scented as the common Sweet Brier. They are quite distinct 

 from any other class of Roses. 



Anne of Qierstein. Dark crimson, good grower, and grace- 

 ful branchiutr habit. 



iBrenda. Maiden's blush or i^each, dainty in color and shade; 

 the contrast and effect of the bright golden anthers add a 

 peculiar charm to this variety. (See cut.) 



Lady Penzance. Beautiful soft tint of copper, with a pecu- 

 liar metallic lustre ; the base of each petal is a bright yellow, 

 which, showing through the clear golden anthers, forms a 

 halo round them; very free-flowering, with a delicious per- 

 fume from foliage and flower. 



LiOrd 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 rierrllies. Gorgeous crimson, very free - flowering, 

 seeds abundantly, has a 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 

 arti-tic, but it is valued most on account of the refreshing 

 fragrance of its leaves. 



Extra strong 2-year-old plants, 40 cts. each ; $4-00 per doz.; 

 set of 6 sorts, $2.00. 



The Memorial Rose. 

 (Gardenia. Buds bright yellow; open double flowers, cream 

 color, 3 to 3^ inches in diameter, incurving towards evening 

 to the shape and color of a Cape Jessamine or Gardenia, 

 hence its name ; delightfully fragrant and freely produced. 

 Jersey Beauty. Large, single pale yellow flowers with bright 

 yellow stamens ; of very striking appearance, and produced 

 in great profusion. 



Strong 2-year-old plants, 40 cts. each ; .$4 00 



Lord Penzance's Bkiek, Brenda. 



The Dwarf or Baby Crimson Rambler Rose has already made a grand record as a bedding Rose. See page 159. 



