PREPACE TO ELEVENTH’ EDITION. 
‘The alphabetical arrangement of varieties, which we adopted in former editions, 
has given such general satisfaction, that we shall continue to employ it. We aim to 
make our Catalogue as accurate in description and information as is possible, endeav- 
ering to avoid exaggeration, and preferring not to say enough, rather than to over- 
praise. The descriptions are necessarily brief, but we trust they are sufficiently full 
and comprehensive for all purposes. The letters which are prefixed, show to what 
class each kind belongs. The age of the varieties is also given. If any hints as to 
treatment and culture are desired, they will be found under the proper head. 
THE PLANTS which we offer of the hardy sorts are dormant from the open 
ground, one or two years old on own roots or one year old budded on the Manetti. 
Where the stock of certain varieties consists nearly or wholly of budded plants, it is so 
stated. In case nothing is said, it is to be inferred that the plants are on their own 
roots. <A correct understanding of this point will save much inconvenience to all con- 
cerned. Varieties belonging to the tender classes are growing in four and five-inch 
pots unless otherwise stated. 
Since the last edition of this Catalogue was issued, we have had under trial many 
new varieties, but our experience thus far does not justify us in placing but a few of 
them in the Catalogue. Alexander Dickson & Sons, of Belfast, Ireland, have sent out 
three new Roses, Huwl of Dufferin, Lady Helen Stewart and Miss Ethel Brownlow, 
which will be found described in the Catalogue. We give the descriptions as we get 
them, and trust these new varieties may prove as desirable here, as they seem to be 
where they originated. We have omitted from the Catalogue several kinds, which 
after a thorough trial appear to be unworthy of a place. 
EXHIBITION OF ROSES. A grand display of several acres of roses may be 
seen on our grounds the last three weeks in June and two first weeks in July.  Visi- 
tors-will be welcomed. This is a rare opportunity to study the comparative merits of 
the various sorts. 
MEEWANGER & BAIKIRY. 
