THE TWELVE BEST HARDY VARIETIES. 



General 'Wasfiiiiytoii — 1. — The vciy besi Hybrid Rose in ex- 

 istcncf for penerul planting- throufrhout the northern slates 

 espet ially, because it is an unns\ially strong- gi-ower and the very 

 ni'arest api>roai-h to an evcrbloonier. Color, a soft scarlet, some- 

 tiiiiosa glowiny I'rinison ; very rich and beautiful. 



La Kraiioe — l^'rhaps no rose is better known or more highly 

 valued for creneral planting-, both in open ground or under glass, 

 than La France. Very beautiful in form and color; an early 

 and constant bloomer, producing a wonderful profusion of buds 

 and flowers all through the growing season; it is exceedingly 

 sweet and handsome, and altogether one of the loveliest and most 

 desirable rose one can plant ; Doth flowers and buds are of 

 grand size; the color is a lovely shade of peach blossom, chang- 

 ing to amber rose, elegantly tinged with ci'imson; delicious tea 

 fragrance, cxceedinirly sweet. very full and of wonderful beauty. 



General Jacqueminot — 3. — This grand old rose holds its own 

 against all new comers, and is undoubtedly the finest hardy ro 

 of its color. Bright shining crimson, verj' rich and velvety ; 

 exceedingly brilliant and handsome, it is without a rival in 

 its delicious fragrance It is as easy of cultivation as many 

 of the common varieties, and perfectly hardy. 



Margaret Dickson — 4. — iS'ew Rose. — {Awarded the gold 

 medal and six first-class certificates in England). No other rose 

 has ever received so many certilicates of merit in a single year, 

 and while it has never been tested in America, we have no hesi- 

 tation in saying it is the best, white Hybrid Perpetual for garden 

 planting. The color is white with pale flesh center, petals very 

 large, shell-shape, and of immense substance. The flowers are 

 of magnificent form, produced singly on long, stiff stems, and 

 very double, and have the true .Magnolia fraarance. The habit 

 of growth is vigorous, with large and luxuriant foliage. 35c each 



Mad. Plantier— 5.— Literally covered in the spring with pure 

 white, perfectly double fragrant flowers, which hang on the 

 bush for a long time. A beautiful variety of rose for cemetery 

 planting. Makes large dense bushes, and is as hardy as an oak. 



American Beauty — 6. — This new rose, of American introduc- 

 tion, has attained great popularity and created more excitement 

 than any now rose yet ol'ered in this country. It is a vigorous 

 grower and tree iiioomm-. The Mowers are so eagerly sought 

 In the large cities that they sell at retail at from §1.00 to 58. 00 



each during the hoii-lays. They are of cxti'a 'argc size, very 

 full and double, and exceedingly sweet. In color they are a rich 

 shaded crimson, and arc great keepers. Price, 25c each. 

 Champion of the World — 7. — This is one of the grandest of 

 all new roses, and should be in every collection. It is claimed 

 that one plant of it will produce more flowers during the year 

 than ten plants of any Tea Rose. It is always in full bloom. 

 Plants which have bloomed all summer in the garden may be 

 potted in the Autumn and will start new growth, and bloom pro- 

 fusely all winter in any v.'indow. Blossoms are perfectly double 

 to the center, and the most perfect shape, both in bud and blos- 

 som, -while its color is of a degree of loveliness which few roses 

 can equal, being a rich, deep, rosy pink, darker and richer than 

 Hermosa, and a shade of the delicate richness of which is sel- 

 dom seen. In size is very large for an everbloomer, often as 

 large and fine as La France, or the best Hybrid Perpetual. It 

 has the most delicious and powerful fragrance. Though a per- 

 petual bloomer it is as hardy and robust as an oak, and is 

 the most healthy and vigorous rose in cultivation. 

 Chas. Lefebyre — A splendid rose. Large in size, of beau- 

 tiful form and fine dark crimson in color. A strong healthy- 

 grower, and admired by all. 

 Marie Bauman— An excellent rose, very full and fragrant; 

 color rich ruby red, changing to lovely scarlet maroon ; very 

 beautiful. 



Gloire De TExposition Bruxelles — Flowers finely formed, 

 large and perfectly double. Color bright crimson, of very vel- 

 vety texture. A rose of unusual merit. One of the very best 

 new Hybrid Roses. 



Paul Neyron— No rose possesses more good points than this one. 

 Flowers are of immense size, often measuring five inches in di- 

 ameter, very double and finely formed. Color bright shining 

 pink, clear and beautiful. Finely scented and a profuse bloomer. 

 Price, 20c each. 



Giant of Battles— Brilliant crimson; large, very double and 



sweet ; esteemed one of the finest standard sorts. A vigorous 



grower, and an all round good rose. 

 SPECIALi OFFER— Fine plants for only 15c each, except 



where prices are noted, or the entire set of 12 grand roses for 



only $1.75. 



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