BEST PLANTS FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE. 



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ROSES OF SPECIAL MERIT. 



CLIMBING NIPHETOS (Ttja). A sport 



from Niphetos, retaining all the characteristics of the 



parent variety, except that it is of a strong climbing 



habit, frequently sending out shoots that attain a length 



of 20 feet. Good voting plants, 20 cts. each. 

 CLIMBING PEKLE l)ES JABDINS 



(Tea). A sport from the well-known Perk Jcs Jar- 

 dins, retaining all the characteristics of that popular 



variety, except that it is of a strong climbing habit. 



For the south this will be an especially valuable vari- 

 ety, being hardy there, while for a pillar-Rose in the 



conservatory it is particularly desirable. 20 cts. each. 

 AUGUSTINE GUINOISSEAU (The 



White " La France," Hybrid Tea). A 



sport from that grand Rose " La France," with which 



it is identical in every way except in color, which is 



of a delicate blush in the centre, growing lighter and 



lighter to almost a pure white at the edges. A most 



exquisite variety. Extra strong plants, 50 cts. each ; 



good voting plants, 20 cts. each. 



BABONESS BOTHS CHILD (Hybrid 



Perpetual). A most magnificent hardy Rose ; 



flowers about 5 inches in diameter and of an exquisite 



shade of satiny pink. The heavy foliage comes close 



up to the flowers, forming an effective background of 



green. Selected plants, 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. ; 



first size plants, 40 cts. each ; $4. 00 per dozen. 

 DINSMOBE. A vigorous and free-blooming Rose, 



perfectly hardy and bearing large perfectly double 



flowers of a rich scarlet-crimson color. 50 cts. each. 

 DUCHESS OF ALBANY (Hybrid Tea). 



This variety is identical with the well-known and 



popular La France, except that its color is a rich, deep, 



even pink throughout. The growth of the plant is 



vigorous, the habit good, and the flowers, which are 



thrown up well above the foliage, are produced very 



freely. An excellent Rose either for forcing for cut 



flowers or for the garden. First size, 50 cts. each ; 



§500 per doz.; second size, 40 cts. each; $4.00 per 



dozen. 

 GLOIBE DE DIJON. A well-known standard 



variety, yellow, shaded with salmon, very large and 



full ; a superb variety. Extra strong plants, 40 cts. each ; $4.00 per dozen 

 GEN. JACQUEMINOT (Hybrid Perpetual). Rich glowing crimson 



the most popular of all the hardy roses 



. of exquisite shape and delightful fragrance ; 

 Extra strong plants, 75 cts. each ; $9.00 per doz. 



5.00 



3.00 " " 



GLOIBE DE MABGOTTIN (Hybrid Per- 

 petual). Dazzling red, the most brilliant yet known ; 

 large, full, finely formed globular flowers; growth very 

 vigorous ; one of the most distinct hardy garden roses 

 in cultivation, and can be especially recommended for its 

 freedom of blooming and hardiness; fine strong plants. 

 Selected plants, 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per dozen. 

 First size " 40 " " 4.00 " " 



Second size" 30 " " 3.00 " 



HEBMOSA. Probably the most popular bedding 

 rose in cultivation. It is of a bright pink color, most 

 prolific in blooming, and perfectly hardy. We are ena- 

 bled to offer some extra large plants this season. 



Selected plants, 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per dozen. 

 First size " 40 " " 4 00 " " 



Second size " 30 " " 3.00 " " 



LA FBANCE (Hybrid Tea). Probably the most 

 popular pink rose of its class in cultivation ; a constant 

 bloomer and the sweetest of all roses. 



Selected plants, 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per dozen. 

 First size "' 40 " " 4.00 " 

 Second" " 30 " " 3.00 " 



The Roses were received yesterday in perfect condi- 

 tion; indeed, could not have looked fresher in the 

 greenhouse, and I helieve would have stood a trip over 

 the Rocky Mountains without ajar. 



J. HEATH DODGE, Washington, D. C, June 21, 1893. 



