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HARDY ROSES. 



In order to supply the increasing demand for Roses, we have enlarged our facilities and are now propa- 

 gating plants on a more extensive scale than ever. 



We annually import all new varieties of apparent merit and carefully test them, retaining only such kinds 

 as prove meritorious, and the same course is pursued with regard to novelties originated in this country, so 

 that our collection embraces the best. 



Our immense stock and great variety of Hardy Roses enable us to furnish assortments adapted to various 

 purposes, and intending purchasers are invited to examine our lists, and whenever we can be of any assistance 

 in making selections our services will be cheerfully given. 



When to Plant. If the situation is not too much exposed where the roses are to be set out, we prefer 

 Fall planting for all hardy kinds. Dormant plants set out in the spring should be planted early, for no plant 

 suffers more from being set out late than does the Rose. The plants should be put in friable, rich soil, and 

 firmly pressed in with the foot, taking care not to bruise the roots. 



Pruning. This operation is best performed during March. Most Roses do better if moderately pruned; 

 some sorts require two-thirds of the past year's growth removed; for others to remove one-half or one-third 

 is sufficient. All must be more or less pruned when planted ; do not neglect this. As a general rule, the more 

 vigorous the variety the less it should be pruned. All weak or decayed wood should be entirely cut out, and 

 also any shoots that crowd the plant, and prevent free entrance of light and air. Besides Spring pruning, 

 many kinds of Hybrid Perpetuals require to be pruned as soon as their first blossoming is over, in order to 

 induce a free display of flowers in Autumn. 



For more complete instructions and information see our General Catalogue, which will be sent free on 

 request. 



LARGE DORMANT FIELD GROWN PLANTS BY EXPRESS. 



All planters who have not bought of us are unred to visit our grounds and see the quality of the plants 

 we offer; we are sure they will be convinced of the superiority of our stock, and that the best are the cheapest. 



Particular attention is called to the care we have always exercised in keeping our stock true to name, and 

 also that, with very few exceptions, we grow those sorts only that are thoroughly distinct, and of healthy habit. 

 Plants that are false to name, or are constitutionally of weak growth and sickly habit, are dear at any price. 



SPECIAL OFFER OF ROSES. 



10 of any of the varieties priced at 50 cents each $ 3.50 



25 " " " " " " " " " " 7.50 



50 of any 25 varieties " " " " " 12.50 



100 " " " " " " " " " 25.00 



CLIMBING ROSES. 



Baltimore Belle. Pale blush, becoming nearly white; compact and fine. 50c. 



Climbing Jules Margottin. Carmine rose, fine in open flower and in bud. 50c. 



Climbing Victor Verdier. Carmine rose. 50c. 



Crimson Rambler. The wonderful Japanese Rose, by far the most important and valuable acquisition of 

 recent years. It is a running or climbing rose of vigorous habit, strong and rapid growth, with hand- 

 some shining foliage, and produces in marvelous abundance clusters of the brightest crimson semi- 

 double roses. Its clustered form, its brilliancy, the abundance of its bloom, and the great length of 

 time the flowers remain on the plant without falling or losing their brilliancy, are qualities which make 

 it a favorite. For verandahs, walls, pillars, and fences, it is a most suitable plant. If grown in beds 

 and pegged down it produces marvelous heads of bloom, or it can be grown in bush form and thus 

 becomes a most striking object. It can be employed most satisfactorily for decorating in-doors when 

 grown in pots, and for forcing at Easter time when pot-grown specimens bring high prices. 50c. 



Dawson. A vigorous and hardy plant with a tendency to climb high. Flowers are clustered, quite full, of 

 a deep pink color, and very fragrant. 50c. 



Paul's Carmine Pillar. Flowers very large, single, bright rosy carmine, and produced abundantly. Grows 

 ten to twelve feet in a season. 5CC. 



Pink Rambler {Euphrosine). Flowers medium size, pink, in clusters, very pretty. 50c 



Queen of the Prairies. Bright rosy red, frequently with white stripe. Foliage large and quite deeply 

 serrated. 50c. 



Setigera. The Michigan or Prairie Rose. Single flowers, of a deep rose color. Blooms late. 50c. 



White Rambler {Thalia). Small or medium, daisy-like, pretty white flowers in large clusters; fragrant, 

 very ornamental. 50c. 



Yellow Rambler (Aglaia). Flowers in clusters of 6 to 10. Yellow in bud, but white when fully open; 

 when half open the flowers are tinged with yellow, slightly fragrant. Plant vigorous and free bloom- 

 ing; hardy, very pretty and desirable. 50c. 



