FIVE FAIRY 

 POLYANTHA ROSES 



In fact no plant that I know of is 

 of easier cultivation. The foliage 

 of itself is very profuse and beau- 

 tiful, and above it on long stems i-ise 

 the branches of bloom, often twenty 

 and thirty in a cluster. The individual flowers are exceedingly 

 pretty. They are truely ever-blooming and hardy. 

 Chlotilde Soupert — It is impossible to do this fine sort justice 

 by a description. It is of the Polyantha type, but larger and 

 very double, and the flowers appear in such enormous clusters 

 tliat they are really large panicles of bloom; color, fine, pearly 

 white, shaded witti lovely soft peach in the center. It blooms 

 freely when plants are small, and continues in the greatest pro- 

 fusion. Will stand in the open ground over winter with a slight 

 protection of straw or leaves. Be sure to order this variety. A 

 particularly handsome rose, always greatly admired. Deli- 

 ciously fragrant, and always loaded with bloom. 15c each. 

 Mignonette — A splendid variety ; one of the vei-y best. Full, 

 finely formed flowers, perfectly double and highly perfumed, 

 color clear pink, passing to white tinged with pale rose. A pro- 

 fuse bloomer, and very valuable. 10c each. 

 3Ia(lainoiselle Cecil Brunner — A very lovely rose in every 

 respect. Flowers larger than most of the others, perfectly 

 double and of an exquisite fragrance. Color, a beautiful rosy 

 pink on a rich, creamy white background. A rapid grower. 10c. 

 Little Pet — A new miniature rose, of great beauty, equaling the 

 Polyantha roses in freedom of bloom. As it opens the bud ap- 

 pears a blush tint, but it is soon seen that this is on the back of 

 the petals only, the rest of the rose being a pure white. Fine 

 for massing or pot culture. Blooms the entire season. 10c each. 

 The New Crimson Rambler— This fine novelty was brought 

 to America by way of England from Japan. It is a free rampant 

 grower, 'u-ith foliage resembling Greville. Every branch is 

 crowned with a pyramid of bloom of the richest glowing crim- 

 son, without a touch of purple. The blooms are the size of sil- 

 ver dollars and are arranged in immense bouquets. It lasts ex- 

 tremely well when cut. It has every requisite for making it as 

 popular as Chlotilde Soupert or the old favorite Hermosa. With- 

 out doubt one of the very finest and most brilliant of all the 

 Polyantha roses. A bush of this variety in full bloom presents 

 a sight not easily forgotten, so bright and vivid in the coloring 

 and so handsome is each rose when seen by itself. It is bound 

 to create a furor. The novelty of the season. 25c each. 

 SPECIAL OFFKR— The set of 5 grand roses for only 60c. 



MOSS ROSE 



THE BEAUTIFUL Stands out entii'ely distinct from every 



other class. The handsome half open 

 buds of exquisite coloring are partly 

 covered and f I'inged with the most deli- 

 cately formed and tinted moss imagin- 

 able, making them fairy like in their ideal beauty. They are the 

 delight of everyone, and are the daintitst roses for boutoniers to 

 be found. The moss rose is especially adapted for out-door cul- 

 ture, as it is a most vigorous grower and perfectly hardy. The 

 flowers and buds are vei-y large and handsome, remaining in per- 

 fect condition all the time, and are highly prized by all lovers of 

 the beautiful. They like good rich ground, and are much hand- 

 somer and more fragrant if treated with liberal manuring and 

 good care; but they thrive with no attention whatever, and bloom 

 profusely. 



Blanche Moreau — This fine variety is highly recommended: 

 the flowers, which are borne in clusters, are very large, full and 

 sweet, and of perfect form. They are pure, waxy white in color 

 and daintily framed in the most exquisite deep green moss im- 

 aginable. A bouquet of these beautiful roses alone form an ideal 

 picture. 



Henry Martin — The ground color of this exquisite rose is a rich 

 glossy pinK, richly shading with the most beautiful tint of crim- 

 son toward the center. The flowers are of large size of globular 

 form, and very full and double. Both flowers and buds are fur- 

 nished with an abundance of faii\v-like moss, crowning them 

 with a loveliness almost beyond description. An elegant variety. 



John Cranston — This elegant variety completes my set of Moss 

 Rose beauties. When you have planted a waxy white and a 

 dainty pink Moss Rose, then you will only lack my superb red to 

 make your collection complete. This rose combines the good 

 qualities of the other Moss Roses, and is the most beautiful deep 

 glowing crimson imaginable. The flowers are of large size, and 

 perfectly double ; borne in the greatest profusion. An excep- 

 tionally grand variety. 



SPECIAL OFFER— 35c each; Set of 3, 50c; $15 per lOO. 



Meadow Mills, Va., April 10, 1894^ 



Mr. H. W. Bdckbee: 



Dear Sir — I received the flower seeds, bulbs, and plants all 

 O. K. and express my thanks for the premiums you sent me. 



Yours respectfully, 



Emma B. Rhodes. 



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