PREFACE TO NINTH EDITION. 
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The alphabetical arrangement of varieties, which we adopted in former 
editions, has given such general satisfaction, that we have concluded to employ 
it in the future. We aim to make our Catalogue as accurate in description and 
information as is possible, endeavoring 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 de- 
sired, 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 isso 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 incon- 
venience to all concerned. Varieties belonging to the tender classes are growing — 
in four and five-inch pots, unless otherwise stated. 
FOR THE PRESENT SEASON we have a very large and fine stock of strong 
Budded Plants, of the following most distinct and valuable varieties: Abel Car- 
riere, Alfred Colomb, Anne de Diesbach, Annie Wood, Baroness Rothschild, 
Charles Margottin, Common Moss, Comtesse Cecile de Chabrillant, Countess of 
Oxford, Comtesse de Serenye, Countess of Roseberry, Crested Moss, Duke of 
Teck, Edward Morren, Eliza Boelle, Etienne Levet, Eugenie Verdier, Fisher 
Holmes, Francois Michelon, Glory of Cheshunt, Gracilis Moss, Harvison’s 
Yellow, Hippolyte Jamain, Jean Liabaud, John Hopper, La Rosiere, 
Louis Van Houtte, Mabel Morrison, Madame Edward Ory, Madame 
Gabriel Luizet, Madame Hardy, Madame Noman, Madame Victor Ver- 
dier, Vagna Charta, Marguerite de St. Amande. Marie Baumann, Marie Rady, 
Marshall P. Wilder, Paul Neyron, Persian Yellow, Pierre Notting, Prince — 
Camille de Rohan. Prince de Portia, Rev. J. B. M. Camm, Salet, Victor Verdier, 
White Bath, White Baroness, Xavier Olibo and others. 
We have besides, a full supply of those sorts which can be grown from cut- 
tings, and which are therefore on their own roots. 
The Polyantha or Miniature Roses are rapidly growing in favor and will 
certainly become very popular so soon as known. We strongly recommend them 
to all Rose lovers. 
SEEDLING ROSES. We have several promising seedlings which we are 
propagating, and which will be offered as soon as we have sufficient stock. 
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. 
Visitors will be welcomed. This is a rare opportunity to study the comparative 
merits of the various sorts. 
ELLWANGER & BARRY. 
