GEXERAL CATALOGUE 97 



CLASS II.— RUGOSA ROSES AND THEIR HYBRIDS 



This valuable and interesting srroup is of Japanese origin. The plants are vigorous growers, attaining a height of three 

 to four feet, have handsome foliage, and bear seed pods which are very ornamental. These desirable qualities added to 

 exceptional hardiness, render this one of the most valuable collections in the catalogue for general planting. The flowers 

 of both single and double varieties are beautiful and freely produced, but cannot be used as cut flowers on account of their 

 thorns. Tlie recently introduced doubles like Conrad F. Meyer. Blanc double de Coubert and Nova Zembla, are acqui- 

 sitions of great merit. They are all continuous bloomers and particularly valuable for garden decoration. 



Agnes Emily Carman. A rugosa hybrid obtained by crossing the common pink rugosa with Harri- 

 son' s Yellow. Flowers in clusters ; brilliant crimson, of the shade of Gen. Jacqueminot; very free 



blooming, and continuing in bloom nearly all summer; a rampant grower, handsome foliage, 



and very hardy. 60c 

 Atropurpurea, ing. (Pa nl &; Son, 1900.) Single, very dark crimson. One of the best. 61.00. 

 Belle Poitevine, vig. (Bruant, 1895.) Deep rose color. Flowers semi-double. 50c. 

 Blanc Double de Coubert, vig. (Cochet-Coehet, 1^94.) A variety with double, pure white flowers, 



possessing a delightful fragrance. A distinct and beautiful rose. 50c. 

 Conrad F. Meyer, vig. {Froebel, 1900.) Flowers large, 3,'< to 4 inches across, bud well formed, color 



silvery rose; fragrant; very valuable on account of its hardiness and vigor. $1.00. 



" A ro-e that seems to come midway between La France and Mme. G. Luizet. both in form and color, but with 

 a srrowth almost as lusty as a Lilac would. I think, be a true description of the above splendid variety. The buds 

 are exquisitely formed and as smooth and clear in coloring as a Tea Ro-e. They are so abundantly produced and 

 not crowded around the central bud as in most ca-e<. so that disbudding is really not required, for the blooms come 

 of really splendid form and size, quite as lanre as one could desire. It is deliciously fragrant, and the foliage has 

 that leathery texture that enables it to withstand cutting winds and even slight frosts, so that instead of a plant 

 marred by the climatic vicissitudes of the Sprinsr. we have one a picture of health. I could not name a better rose 

 for a town grower, and it makes an ideal standard, with fine spreading head.*' — Garden. London. Eng. 



Madame G. Bruant, vig. (Bruant, 1888.) An interesting hybrid. In the bud state the flowers are 

 long and pointed, when open, semi-double; pure white and fragrant, and produced freely in 

 clusters at intervals throughout the summer; exceptionally hardy and vigorous; forms a hand- 

 some bush. Budded plants. 50c. 



Mrs. A. Waterer, rig. (Wat ever, 1898.) Large, semi-double, deep crimson, in clusters. Very fragrant, 

 an excellent variety. Si. 00. 



Nova Zembla, vig. (Ifees, 1906.) A sport of the Conrad F. Meyer, with large, well-shaped white 

 flowers. Said to be a great acquisition. Si. 00. 



Rugosa alba, mod. A species from Japan. Single, pure white flowers of five petals; highly scented; 

 a splendid shrub. 50c. 



Rugosa rubra, vig. Another Japan variety. Flowers single, of a most beautiful bright rosy crimson, 

 succeeded by large berries of a rich rosy red color, and are a great addition to the ornamental 

 character of the plant. Makes a beautiful low hedge. 50c. 



CLASS III.— HYBRID NOISETTE ROSES 



This is a group of considerable importance. They generally flower in small clusters, and bloom freely throughout the 

 year. The flowers are mostly white, and though small are generally of good form. They require a little more care in 

 their protection than the Hybrid Perpetuals. 



Coquette des Alpes, vig. or free. (Lachamu. 1867.) White, slightly shaded with carmine; medium 

 size; form semi-cupped; wood long-jointed; larger flowers than the others. The strongest grower 

 of the entire class. 50c. 



Coquette des Blanches, vig. or free. (Lacharme , 1872.) Pure white, sometimes faintly tinged with 

 pink; flowers of medium size, somewhat flat, but full and very pretty; growth more bushy and 

 symmetrical than any of the others. One of the hardiest. Later than the rest in coming into 

 flower. 50c. 



CLASS IV.— HYBRID TEA AND TEA ROSES (Half Hardy) 



The Roses included in this section are valued especially for their free and continuous blooming qualities which render 

 them particularly useful to plant in beds and groups for the ornamentation of the lawn or to grow in the garden for a 

 supply of cut flowers for decorative purposes. 



The collection embraces several of the choicest Roses which can be recommended in the stronsest terms to planter* 

 with the suggestion that they require better winter protection than do the Hybrid Perpetuals. The plant* need to be well 

 banked up with earth and covered with straw or evergreen boughs, while those planted in beds should also be protected 

 with boards to keep off wet and moisture. 



The extra care devoted to the Roses in this class will be amply repaid in the satisfactory flowers produced abundantly 

 and continuously during the summer. 



Caroline Testout [H. T.], vig. (Pernet JJucher, 1890.) Large and double, color clear bright rose, 

 very sweet, resembling La France, but of more sturdy habit, very free flowering; one of the best 

 roses. 50c. 



