GENERAL CATALOGUE. 137 



Ulrich Brunner, vig. (Levet, 1881.) Raised from Paul Neyron. Brilliant cherry red, a very effective color ; flowers 

 of fine form and finish carried well upon the plant ; petals of great substance ; plant vigorous, hardy, and 

 resists mildew. One of the best varieties for forcing and open air culture. Budded and on own roots. 50c. 



Vick's Caprice, vig. (James Vick, 1889.) A sport from Archduchesse d'Autriche. Large, pink, striped and dashed 

 with white and carmine ; vigorous and free-blooming. Budded and on own roots. 50c. 



OTHER PROMISING NEW ROSES. 



Dawson. A true hybrid obtained by Mr. Jackson Dawson of the Arnold Arboretum, by crossing the Rosa 

 multiflora with the well known Hybrid Perpetual General Jacqueminot, the latter being its pollen parent ; the 

 result is a vigorous and hardy plant with a tendency to climb high. The spines and foliage are like those of 

 the pollen parent, but the flowers are clustered like those of the Rosa multiflora. They are quite full, of a 

 deep pink color and very fragrant. $1.50. 



Frances B. Hayes, vig. "A hybrid, between a Bourbon and a Tea; bright crimson ; an exceedingly free bloom- 

 ing rose ; will no doubt prove a valuable bedding sort." $1.25. 



Madame G. Bruant (Hybrid Rugosa), vig. (Bruant, 1888.) The first of a new race of hybrids. In the bud state 

 the flowers are long and pointed, when open, semi-double ; pure white and fragrant, and produced freely irr 

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

 Budded and own own roots. (See cut.) 75c. 



Rosa Wichuraiana. A distinct and valuable variety from Japan ; it is a low trailing species, its stems creeping 

 on the earth almost as closely as the Ivy. The flowers are produced in the greatest profusion in clusters on 

 the end of every branch, after the June roses are past, from the first week in July throughout the month- 

 They are pure white, 1^£ to 2 inches across, with yellow stamens, and have the strong fragrance of the Banksia 

 rose. It is quite hardy, with the exception of the latest immature growth, which may be cut back to some 

 extent. This variety has proved valuable as a covering for banks, rockeries, etc., and for use in cemeteries. $1. 



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GENERAL LIST. 



( See Price List, page 133.) 



DIVISION I—SUMMER ROSES. 



Blooming in June and July. 



CLASS I.— CLIMBING OR SARMENTOUS ROSES. 



Ayrshire Roses (Rosa arvensis hybrida). 



These are of slender, rapid growth, often running fifteen feet in one season, and are used in covering buildings,, 

 etc. They do not require rich soil, and should be pruned very little or not at all ; they are somewhat less hardy and 

 less valuable than the Hybrid Climbing and Prairie Roses. 



Bennett's Seedling, vig. (Bennett, 18U0.) Pure white double flowers of medium size. On own roots. 50c. 



Banksia Roses (Rosa Banksia?). 



Most of the varieties in this class have small white flowers, resembling double cherry blossoms. The wood is 

 very smooth, slender, and of rapid growth, the foliage quite small. Not being hardy, they have no great value in 

 the North except for culture in the greenhouse, but in the Southern States they form a very desirable group. 



White Banksia, vig. Pure white ; small, full flower ; violet scented. On own roots. 50c. 

 Yellow Banksia, vig. Clear yellow ; small double flowers. On own roots. 50c. 



Prairie Roses (Rosa rubifolia). 



These are much the most valuable of all the non-remontant climbers. The foliage is rough, large, with five 

 leaflets generally of a dark color ; for rapidity of growth they equal the Ayrshires, and surpass all climbers in hardi- 

 ness The flowers are produced in large clusters late in the season when other Summer Roses are gone. When it is 

 desired to cover walls, unsightly buildings, etc., with Roses, none will be found to do the work so efficiently as 

 varieties of the Prairie Rose. 



Anna Maria, vig. (Samuel Feast, 18h3.) Blush ; cluster large ; has few thorns. On own roots. 50c. 

 BALTIMORE BELLE, vig. (Samuel Feast, 18U3.) Pale blush, becoming nearly white ; compact and fine. On 



own roots. 50c. 



Gem of tlie Prairies, free. (Adolphus Burgess, 1865.) Red, occasionally blotched with white; a supposed cross 

 between Queen of the Prairies and Mme. Laffay. Large, flat flowers ; the only variety in the class which is fra- 

 grant. Budded plants. 50c. 



Mrs. Hovey, vig. (Joshua Pierce, 1850.) Pale, delicate blush, becoming almost white; resembles Baltimore Belle. 



On own roots. 50c. 

 QUEEN OF THE PRAIRIES, vig. (Samuel Feast, 18L3.) Bright rosy red, frequently with white stripe. Foliage 



large and quite deeply serrated. On own roots. 50c. 

 Triumphant, vig. (Joshua Pierce, 1850.) White, tinted with flesh; double and compact; distinct. Seven leaflets 

 are not uncommon. On own roots. 50c. 



