no ■ dreer's garden calendar. 



THE ROSE. 



The Ro?e still maintains its position as the most attractive ol 

 flowers. Everv year adds a large number of varieties to our ex- 

 tended lists, new at least in name, if not in character; and it 

 shall be our special endeavor, after careful comparisons, to point 

 out such of them as show a decided improvement in their leading 

 characteristics over pre-existing varieties. 



Our collection of Roses is now admitted to be one of the most 

 complete, having been enriched, bv direet importation, with the 

 latest popular sorts. The repeated award of the highest pre- 

 miums bv the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is sufficient 

 evidence of their merit. 



EVER-BLOOMIXG ROSES cannot be secured unless the plants 

 are kept in a vigorous growing condition. To derive the greatest 

 enjoyment from rose-culture, beds should be prepared exclu- 

 sively for their benefit. 



A fresh loamy soil, enriched with well-rotted cow-manure, we 

 have found the best, and their fertility preserved by yearly top- 

 dressing with well-rotted manure. 



NEW HYBEID PEEPETUAL EOSES. 



Price, 75 cents each; $7 SO iDer dozen. 



This class is very popular, combining the vigor of the hardy 

 garden rose with the frequent blooming qualities of several other 

 classes : some of the sorts are also very fragrant. The following 

 is a select list of the latest introductions, all on their own roots : 



Our collection received the Fiest Pkemium for the largest and 

 best display of Roses at the Great Rose and Strawberry Show 

 in June, and the Grand Autumnal Exhibition of the Pennsylvania 

 Horticultural Societtj. in September, 1S71. 



AURORE DU MATIN. Splendid slossv carmine. 



BARON ADOLPH DE ROTHSCHILD. 'Bright rose. Price, .$1.00. 



BARON HAUSMANN. Splendid carmine. ^ 



CHAMP DE MARS. Dark-purple. 



DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Brilliant scarlet-crimson, maroon shade. 



LA FRANCE. Large, satin-rose, light edge ; free. 



LA SIRENE. Splendid crimson. Price. |l.OO. 



MONS. BONCENNE. Blackish purple. 



PAUL VERDIER. Fine, clear rose. 



PITORD. Very dark-purple. Price $1.00. 



PEINE. Velvetv-red, shaded violet. 



PRINCE DE PORCIA. Vermilion-red. 



ROSE PERFECTION. Lar^e, satin-rose, fine form. 



SOUVENIR D'ABR'M LINCOLN. Dark velvety-purple. 



SOUVENIR DE PONSARD. Dark-crimson. 



SOUVENIR DE REDOUTE. Verv dark- crimson. 



SOUVENIR DU DR. JAMIN. Bluish-violet, a rare color. $1.50. 



VICTOR LE BIHAN. Brilliant carmine. 



XAVIER OLIBO. Velvetv-black, shaded with amaranth. 



