This is why we cannot offer them at such 



In this Catalc 

 we offer but a 

 varieties of Rc 

 merely enough 

 call attentioi 

 them, but in 

 later Catalog 

 of Summer-FL 

 ering Plants. Bt 

 etc., our s-up< 

 stock of Roses 

 be fully descri 

 and illustra 

 with a full lis 

 varieties . 

 number of ve 

 ties— all of th 

 good — n o w be: 



the public is so great that it has become a really dim 

 matter for the inexperienced buyer to select wisely, th 

 fore in the interest of our patrons we offer here only ve 

 ties which are faultless both in plant and bloom. The follov 

 varieties are the best and most reliable of their classes. Our pi 

 are, without exception, upon their own roots. They are not weak 1: 

 things, just a few davs from the propagating beds, like so many 1 

 are sent out, but are good, strong, ivell-established plants from ' 2 1 : 2 or^iwcfe pots, c r heavy^ P} a ^jJro 

 inch pots, as shoicn in the illustrations, or from the nursery. 

 figures as some others do. 



The prices of the smaller sizes include postage, except as noted. If 

 to be sent bv mail, please state so definitely. TVhen these are to go 

 by express the largest plants are selected. Those from 4 inch pots 

 are too large to be sent by mail and should always go by express. 



Special quotations ivitl be made, upon ajjplication, to those who 

 may need a quantity of one or more varieties. 



MANDA'S WICHURIANA HYBRIDS. 



These charming Roses are of the same creeping habit as Rosa 

 Wichuriana. trailing over the ground or creeping about the trunks 

 of trees and pillars with delightful effect. They are beautiful for 

 their foliage alone, which is finely cut. thick 

 an I leathery, brilliant deep glossy green, 

 keeping in perfection until midwinter. 



Wanda's Triumph. Double flowers, two 

 inches across, pure white, finely formed and 

 sweetly fragrant, borne in large clusters. 



Pink' Roamer. In flower it possesses the 

 characteristics of the Sweet Briar, which is 

 unioubtedlv one of its parents, whilst its 

 vigorous growth and handsome, luxuriant 

 foliage are those of the "Wichuriana type. 

 Its beautiful flowers are single, rich pink 

 with prominent orange-red stamens, and 

 very fragrant. 



South Orange Perfection. A free rambler, 

 covered with perfectly formed, double flow- 

 ers, one and one-half inches diameter, of a 

 soft blush-pink changing to white. It is a 

 gem both in plant and flower. 

 rose, from 2}4 in. pot. Universal Favorite. A strong grower, pro- 

 ducing long, branching shoots and dense green foliage. The blooms are very abundant, of large size, double, 

 rosy-pink, like that of Bridesmaid and deUghtfullvlxagrant. 



Each, 20c; 3 for 50c. A set, one each, for 60c. 



ROSE. FROM 4 IX. POT. 



COMPTESSE LILY KINSKY. 



(Polyantha). A strong 



grower for one 

 of its species, 

 producingmy- 

 riads of full 

 double, fairy- 

 like roses that 

 are white in 

 color, delicate- 

 ly tinted with 

 blush and hav- 

 ing a chamois 

 yellow centre. 

 They are very 

 sweet and the 

 plant is hardy. 

 Ea., 15c; 4 for 

 50c. 



CLIOH.P. 



A magnifi- 

 cent Rose of 

 great beauty, decidedly the finest Hybrid Perpetual 

 of its color yet introduced. It has large, handsome 

 flowers, of fine globular form, s^lid and massive, with 



broad petals, of a delicate flesh color with pale r( 

 pink centre. It is a vigorous grower and profi 

 continuous bloomer with handsome foliage and st 

 canes. Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c. From 3 1 ., in. pots or stn 

 field grown, ea., 35c; 3 for §1.00. 



PAUL'S CARMINE PILLAR. 



The Clematis-flowered Rose. 

 A splendid new single rose, with flowers four to 1 

 inches across, of the brightest rosy-carmine, and j 

 duced so abundantly that last year's shoots, some tei 

 twelve feet in length of growth, are covered from b 

 to top with bunches of flowers from each eye or b 

 the flowers of each bunch opening in succession. P 

 age of immense size and very handsome. Stn 

 plants, from 2 X A in. pots, ea., 20c; 3 for 50c. Froi 

 in. pot., ea., 35c. 



MRS. R. G. SHERMAN- 

 CRAWFORD H. F 



A superb variety with larsre flowers of perfect f oi 

 magnificent in bud. deep rosy pink with outer pet 

 shaded pale flesh color and white at base of petals 

 vigorous grower, profuse and constant bloomer, 

 has been awarded many first class certificates. E 

 20c; 3 for 50c. From3>.< in. pots, or strong field grov 

 ea., 35c; 3 for Si. 00, 



