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NEW PERNl'^TIANA ROSES, 



or Hybrid Austrian Briers. 



A new type of Roses, the result of ciossing Austrian Copper 

 and Yellow Brier Roses with various other types; all aie of stroncr^ 

 vigorous growth, flowering profusely in early summer and produc- 

 ing some bloom during the late summer and fall; a most distinct 

 and interesting class. These should be pruned in the same way 

 as the Hybrid Perpeluals. (See page 167). 



Beaute de Lyon. Forms a large, globular flower of splenilid 

 shape, of a coral-red color shaded with yellow. Beautiful, 

 large, rich glossy foliage. Very desirable. 

 Juliet. This beautiful variety has attracted great attention in 

 England, and when better known is certain to become popular 

 with us. It is a most distinct and attractive novelty, with large, 

 perfect flowers. The outside of the petals is old gold, the tn- 

 terior rich rosy-red changing to deep rose as the flowers expand; 

 of powerful, delicious fragrance. 

 Rayon d'Or, or Golden Rays. A gorgeous new golden-yel- 

 low Rose. A vigorous, strong grower, with glossy foliage, 

 which appears immune to the attacks of mildew. Flowers 

 large, of globular form, color yellow cadmium as the buds 

 begin to expand, toning to golden-yellow as they fully develop; 

 a superb Rose. 

 Soleil d'Or, or Golden Sun. Varies from orange-yellow to 

 reddish gold, shaded with Nasturtium-red; large, full, perfectly 

 double flowers; a strong grower. 

 Price: Strong two-ye.ir-old plants, 50 cts. each; §;,5.00 per doz. 

 One each of these four novel Roses for $1.7,i. 



Austrian, or Yellow Brier Roses. 



A very hardy type, producing medium-sized flowers of the most 

 pleasing and rich shades of yellow, copper, etc. This class re- 

 quires little or no pruning, simply cut out superfluous and dead 

 wood. 



Lord Penzance's Hybrid Sweet Briers. 



Austrian Copper. Beautiful bright reddish-copper; single, i Harrison's Yellow. Fine double golden-yellow flowers. 

 Austrian Yellow. Very deep yellow; single; beautiful. | Persian Yellow. Large, deep golden-yellow; extra fine. 



Strong two-year old plants, .-,0 cts. each; $.5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. One each of the 4 sorts for $1.7o, 



I.ORD PENZANCE»S HVBRID SWEET BRIERS. 



A correspondent of "Gardening" says of this class: "My collection of these beautiful hybrid Roses bloomed finely this season. 

 The flowers are large and clear in color, and single or semi-double. In the part of my grounds where they are grown the atmos- 

 phere was heavy with the delicious scent of the Sweet Briers. They are strong, vigorous growers, throwing long, graceful branches 



which are wreathtd with flowers. These lovely hybrids are crosses be- 

 tween the coimion Sweet Brier and various other Ro.«es, and, like their 

 parent, the foliage is deliciously scented. The flowers are of the n.ost 

 beautiful tints, and produced in great profusion, and the plants are per- 

 fectly hardy, and possess a robust vigor which is quite astonishing. On no 

 account should they be pruned beyond rtmoving whatever branches are 

 undesirable to keep. If pruned back like ordinary Roses they produce 

 very few blossoms. Give each plant a 4 to 6 foot long stake and tie up 

 sf me of the leading shoots to it. These Briers are seen to best advantage 

 when isolated en the lawn, or if grouped set far enough apart to allow of 

 e^ch plant having unrestricted freedom and its branches to hang gracefully 

 and naturally. 



Anne of Gierstein. Dark crimson, of graceful habit. 

 Brenda. Maiden's blush or peach, dainty in color and shade; the effect 



of the golden anthers adds a peculiar charm. 

 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 al)undant bloomer, very sweet-scented. 

 Meg Merrilies. Gorgeous crimson, very free-flowering, wonderfully 



robust habit, large foliage; one of the best. 

 Refulgence. Semi-double flowers, ,S.i inches across; on first opening a 

 dazzling scarlet, changing to bright crimson as they develop, intensified 

 by the golden stamens. 

 Common Sweet Brier. This is the true English Sweet Brier, or Eg- 

 lantine. The single pink flowers are quite artistic, but it is valued most 

 on account of the refreshing friigrance of its leaves. 40 cts. each; $4.00 

 per doz. 

 Price. Except where noted, in extra strong two-year-old plants, 50 cts. 

 Austrian, OR Yfllow Brikr Roses. each; $5.00 per doz. .Set of 7 sorts, $2.75. 



All Roses are supplied in strons two-year.oliI plants only. 



