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Henderson's 

 Selection of 



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and recently 

 introduced 



ROSES for 1917 



The ten Roses described on this page we have selected 

 as the best of the numerous varieties recently intro- 

 duced in this country and abroad. Our aim has been 

 to include only the choicest sorts that are vigorous 

 growers and especially adapted for outdoor bedding. 

 We have grown them for a year and can confidently offer 

 them in the full belief that they will give satisfaction. 



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AUTUMN TINTS (H. T.) 



An exceedingly attractive variety either in the bud or fully expanded 

 flower. The color is coppery-red shaded with orange and salmon; medium 

 size flowers produced in great profusion throughout the summer and autumn. 

 The growth is strong and branching; foliage rich bronzy-green not liable to . 

 mildew. 



Price, 1st size, $2.00 each; 2d size, $1.50 each; 3d size, from 3-inch pots, 

 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



GORGEOUS (H. T.) 



This Rose is destined to take a leading place in every Rose garden; its habit 

 is perfect and its coloring unique and beautiful. The flowers are large, full 

 and fragrant. The color is deep orange-yellow, flushed copper-yellow and 

 heavily veined with reddish-copper. It is a vigorous grower with handsome 

 dark green foliage. Awarded Gold Medal National Rose Society of England. 



Price, 1st size, $2.00 each; 2d size, $1.50 each; 3d size, from 3-inch pots, 

 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



H. V. MACHIN (H. T.) 



A vigorous grower with fine foliage; color brilliant scarlet-crimson. Very 

 large well-formed flowers with high pointed center. Delicate tea perfume. 

 Awarded Gold Medal National Rose Society of England. 



Price, 1st size, $2.00 each; 2d size, $1.50 each; 3d_size, from 3-inch pots, 

 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



LIEUTENANT CHAURE (H. T.) 



Deep scarlet-crimson, heavily shaded and flamed deep velvety crimson. 

 The flowers are large, moderately full, of excellent shape with fine stiff petals. 

 The habit of the plant is perfect, being stout yet free and perfectly uniform. 



Price, 1st size, $1.50 each; 2d size, $1.00 each; 3d size, from 3-inch pots, 

 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



MRS. RERTRAM J. WALKER (H. T.) 



A beautiful Rose having large, perfectly finished flowers with high center 

 and deep shell-shaped petals. The color is a distinct bright cerise-pink, very 

 even and dense throughout the flower, and does not fade with age. The 

 growth is strong and upright; the foliage abundant and very heavy. 

 Awarded Gold Medal National Rose Society of England. 



Price, 1st size, $2.00 each; 2d size, $1.50 each; 3d size, from 3-inch pots, 

 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



MRS. GEORGE GORDON (H. T.) 



A fine garden Rose of ideal habit. Color bright rosy-pink in the center 

 shading to silvery-pink at the edges of the petals. The foliage is healthy 

 and beautiful dark green. A strong grower and free bloomer. 



Price, 1st size, $2.00 each; 2d size, $1.50 each; 3d size, from 3-inch pots, 

 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



MRS. HUGH DICKSON (H. T.) 



The buds are pointed and of beautiful shape, they are deep cream with a heavy 

 suffusion of orange and apricot. As they open they develop into a most graceful 

 large petaled flower of great substance. A most prolific bloomer and delightfully 

 fragrant. 



Price, 1st size, $2.00 each; 2d size, $1.50 each; 3d size, from 3-inch pots, 50c. each, 

 $5.00 per dozen. 



NEW HYRRID RRIAR ROSE 

 MURIEL DICKSON 



A glorious bedding Rose; strong, free-branching growth, light green handsome 

 foliage. The buds are long and pointed; very freely produced on long stems; fine 

 for cutting. Color deep reddish-copper in the bud state, paling with age to cherry- 

 red with coppery shadings; a distinct and pleasing color. Awarded Gold Medal 

 National Rose Society of England. 



I Price, 1st size, $2.00 each; 2d size, $1.50 each; 3d size, from 3-inch pots, 50c. 

 each, $5.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



One of each of the New Roses for 1917 offered on this page, first 

 size, $15.00; second size, $12.00; third size, from 3-inch pots, $4.00. 



RED ADMIRAL (H. T.) 



A gTand new Hybrid Tea Rose. The growth is vigorous, the shoots 

 long with healthy green leaves. The flowers are held well above the 

 foliage. The buds are long, oval and pointed and of a beautiful bright 

 cerise-red — a warm color. The flowers are large and full, with the petals 

 held so well together that they retain their shape for a long time, so that 

 it will be valuable for cutting. 



Price, 1st size, SI. 50 each; 2d size, $1.00 each; 3d size, from 3-inch pots, 

 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



RED RADIANCE 



This is an ideal Hardy Everblooming Rose, which because of its color 

 and the freedom with which it blooms, will appeal to all lovers of Roses. It 

 is a clear red sport of the well-known and popular garden Rose "Radiance." 

 It inherits all the fine qualities of the latter — vigorous growth, erect branch- 

 ing habit and healthy dark green foliage. The stems are long and rigid, 

 holding the flowers erect. It is beautiful in the bud and they expand into 

 large flowers of perfect form, just full enough to open freely. It blooms 

 continuously, even small plants producing fine flowers. Delightfully 

 fragrant. As a garden Rose it is a 

 variety of exceptional merit, 

 being perfectly hardy and 

 immune from disease. 



Price, 1st size, $1.50 

 each; 2d size, $1.00 

 each; 3d size, from 

 3-inch pots, 50c. 

 each, $5.00 per doz. 



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