HYBRID TEA ROSES. 



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HYBRID TEAS. 



This is a new but important class, the result of 

 scientific hybridization between the Teas and Hy- 

 brid Perpetuals. They are continuous and profuse 

 bloomers, and excel in perfection of form, delicacy 

 and richness of color, and, in some cases, peculiar 

 richness of perfume. All are quite hardy, many 

 being as rugged as the Hybrid Perpetuals, and are 

 alike valuable for either pot or garden culture. 

 We strongly urge all to grow at least some of these 

 " G-ems of the Rose Garden." 



Augrustine Guinnoiseau or White La France. 

 Identical with La France, except in color. It is 

 pearly-white, sometimes tinted with fawn. 



Empress Augrusta Victoria. A most lovely and 

 valuable rose. Color soft pearly-white, fragrant, 

 a strong, healthy grower, with bold, beautiful fo- 

 liage. The habit is free ; the perfectly-shaped flow- 

 ers are borne in profusion on long, graceful stems, 

 rendering it valuable for cut flowers; so free that 

 in our grounds every shoot was invariably crowned 

 with a magnificent flower. 



La France. Flowers large and beautiful, either 

 in bud or when expanded; peach-blossom color, 

 shaded pink and silvery rose. It is very free- 

 blooming, every shoot forming a flower. In addi- 

 tion it is quite hardy and most deliciously fragrant. 



I>lad. Caroline Testout. Both flowers and buds 

 are extra large and of very elegant form; the color 

 is brilliant, satiny rose, deepening at center to clear 

 red. The petals are large and of elegant La France 

 form; exquisitely edged and bordered with clear 

 silver rose. 



I>Iad. Fernet Ducher. A great acquisition to this class. 

 Lovely, long-pointed buds, rich yellow, changing to 

 ivory-white when expanded. Remarkably prof use and 

 constant bloomer. Appears to be quite hardy, as it 

 has endured severe winters; and in the open ground it 

 far exceeds Gloire Lyonnaise (the only yellow Hybrid 

 Perpetual Rose) in pei-fection and abundance of bloom. 



IMeteor, One of the most brilliant roses we have, and 

 is highly recommended for bedding and general plant- 

 ing, as well as for growing in pots and conservatory. 

 The color is rich, velvety crimson, exceedingly bright 

 and striking, and both buds and flowers are large and 

 elegantly formed, fully double, and borne on long 

 stems. It is a vigorous and healthy grower, and a 

 quick and constant bloomer. Requires protection. 



Souvenir de Wootton. Brilliant and showy. Large, 

 full, crimson, richly shaded, very fragrant. Fine for 



beautiful buds 



either bedding or conservatory, 

 render it valuable for cutting. 



Triumph d*Anffers. Bright, fiery red, changing to 

 darkest velvety crimson, tinged with purple; large, 

 full flowers, very double and fragrant. The florif erous- 

 ness of this lovely rose is phenomenal. Every shoot is 

 crowned with intensely colored and richly fragrant 

 blossom, even when only four or five inches high. 



William Francis Bennett. Holds a secure position of 

 its own. Noted for its magnificent buds and wonderful 

 color, which is intense, dazzling crimson. One of the 

 most brilliant roses ever gro\\Ti. It is particularly val- 

 uable for forcing and greenhouse culture and does 

 fairly well in favorable situations in open ground. It 

 is reasonably hardy, but requires protection in winter. 



Well established plants fron 21-2 in. pots, ea., 15c; 

 4 for 50c; doz., $1.25. 



JAPAN TRAILING ROSE. 



Rosa Wichuriana. Habit of growth 

 is low and ti-aiiing, making it very 

 valuable for covering banks, rockeries, 

 etc., entirely hardy: flowers small and 

 single and produced in clusters at tha 

 terminus of every branch. Ci-eeps on 

 the ground as closely as Ivy, rooting at 

 every few joints. Nothing can exceed 

 the beautiful contrast between the in- - 

 tense dark green of its shining foliage 

 and the alabaster purity of its myi-iads 

 of fragrant blooms. A valuable plant 

 and one of the most desirable and ap- 

 propriate for cemetery planting. Well 

 established plants, ea., 15c; 4 for 50c; 

 doz., $1.25. 



