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SELECT ROSK- 



Double Ra.manas or Rugosa Rose. 



SI1VGI.E ROSES. 



The simplicity of the Single Roses ai)peals to everyone, and 

 as grown by the Dicksons in Ireland they are particularly iiand- 

 some, and many interesting varieties have been intro- 

 duced during the ]>ast dozen years. From these we 

 have selected the two varieties offered below, which 

 have been very attractive in our trial grounds, and 

 vyhich will add charm and beauty to any garden. 

 Irish Brightness. A brilliant, vivid crimson, shad- 

 ing to pink at the base of the petals. 

 Simplicity. Pure white, of immense size; awarded 

 a gold medal by the National Rose Society of 

 England. 



Strong 2-year-old plants, 60 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



MOSS ROSES. 



A class of Roses which are much admired. The 

 beauty of the flower consists in the delicate mossy cov- 

 ering which surrounds the bud, and gives to the open- 

 ing flower a unique a]>pearance. Moss Roses should be 

 pruned sparingly; cut out the old wood and merely cut 

 back the growth of last year. 

 Blanche Horeau. Lovely large, pure white. 

 Countess de Murinais. Large white, beautifully 



mossed. 

 Crested Moss. Rose color, beautifully crested. 

 Crimson Globe, Deep crimson, large and full. 

 Gloire de Mosses. Blush, very large and full. 

 Princess Adelaide. Bright silvery rose; large. 

 Extra strong 2-year-old plants, 50 cts. each; 

 $5. 00 per doz. Set of 6 sorts, $2.50. 



RAMANAS OR RUGOSA ROSES. 



These lovely Roses form sturdy bushes 3 to 5 feet in height, 

 covered with handsome glossy green foliage and clusters of beau- 

 tiful fragrant single flowers. They bloom nearly the whole sum- 

 mer, and are equally as attractive during the autumn and winter 

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

 vigorous growth and equally desiraljle alike as single specimens or 

 for making a hedge. Rugosa Roses require no pruning, merely 

 cut out dead and superfluous wood. 

 Rugosa. Rosy carmine. | RugOsa Alba. Pure white. 



Extra strong 2-year-old plants, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; 

 1-20.00 per 100. 



Double Raitianas or Rugosa Roses. 



Blanc Double de Coubert. A splendid double pure white. 



Conrad Ferdinand Meyer. Clear silvery rose with beauti- 

 lully formed buds. 



Hansa. An attractive double reddish-violet. 



Nova Zembla. A hybrid variety in which the foliage is entirely 

 distinct from the type; forms large shrub-like bushes 6 feet or 

 more high, making it a most desirable variety to plant in the 

 shrubbery border; the flowers are large, double, of fine form, 

 while, witli a pleasing flush of pink. 



Strong 2-year-old plants, .50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. Set 

 of 4 sorts, $1.75. 



damask: roses. 



These two old Roses should lie in every garden. Though they 

 bloom but once a year, their fragrance, perfect, hardiness and the 

 abundance of (lowers they produce make them indispensable. 

 I Cabbage, or Provence. Rosy-pink flowers. 



White Provence. Pure white, delightfully fragrant. 

 ] Strong 2-year-old plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Ramanas or Rugosa Rose. 



The Three " Radiant " Hybrid-Tea Roses shown In colors and offered on page 160 should be in every coUection. 



