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Alexander Hill Gray 



Alexander Hill Gray 



After a thorough trial both indoors under glass and in 

 the open ground, we are pleased to offer this lovely yellow 

 Rose to our customers as one of the very best of its class 

 and color. Deep lemon-yellow, deepening as the flower 

 expands, does not fade in the open ground. Buds and 

 blooms of perfect formation and of great substance, and 

 produced in the greatest abundance throughout the entire 

 season. Splendid foliage. Seldom diseased. Strong 

 grower and hardy everywhere. This Rose was awarded 

 Gold Medal by the National Rose Society. 



Ivory. A sport of Golden Gate. Color piu-e white with- 

 out a particle of any other color. Good grower. 



Burbank. A revival of Champion of the World, bearing 

 a great profusion of large crimson flowers; very fragrant, 

 and produced in marvelous profusion the entire season. 

 Strong, upright grower. Extremely hardy. 



Bon Silene. A grand Old Rose. The color is deep rose, 

 changing to pale light rose. This variety cannot be 

 surpassed for bouquets and decorative purposes. In 

 the open ground it grows to perfection, producing large 

 crops of beautiful flowers from early spring until late 

 autumn. One of the favorites of the old-time gardens. 



The Bride. There is no other white Rose more satis- 

 factory than the Bride. The buds and flowers are unu- 

 sually large, well formed and deliciously perfumed. It is 

 of a strong and healthy growth, and a profuse bloomer. 



Bridesmaid. This variety is valuable for cutting and 

 does finely in the open ground ; a sport from the old and 

 popular pink Tea Catherine Mermet, but of a fine, clear, 

 dark pink, much deeper and more constant in color 

 than Mermet. 



Coquette de Lyon. The flowers are extra large, deep and 

 double; color pure canary-yellow. Unlike many yellow 

 Roses, it is a strong, vigorous grower. 



Dingee Everblooming Tea Roses 



This class of Roses is famous for its lovely blooms of dehcate 

 beauty — soft, refined colors; subdued, yet powerful fragrance. 

 Constantly in flower, it has a place in all gardens. The Tea 

 Rose, introduced into Europe from China in the 

 early part of the nineteenth century, is the parent of 

 all our everblooming Roses, and as the foundation 

 of all the great Roses of today, has a warm spot in 

 the hearts of all rose-lovers. And never has the 

 marvelous beauty of the Teas been surpassed. 



In the days before the popularity of the Hybrid 



Teas, the Teas were sold in enormous quantities. 



To meet a certain demand for low priced plants, 



vast numbers of "cheap" Roses were produced, 



which, due to their poor quality, discredited the 



business. This firm has always opposed such a policy. We 



have always aimed to produce better Roses, regardless of the 



cost. We are proud of a business reputation, gained through 



years of service, which must be maintained. You can be sure 



that the Tea Roses bought from us will be of the highest 



quality. 



Our hst of Teas is the most complete in America. We have 

 ever strived to maintain a stock of edl the best varieties pro- 

 duced. In addition we have been responsible for the intro- 

 duction of many of these varieties. 



It must be pointed out that the Tea Roses are not as hardy, 

 nor as vigorous growers, as the Hybrid Perpetuals, or the 

 Hybrid Teas. In the northern climates of extreme cold 

 even the hardier kinds, such as Charles Dingee, must be 

 given some protection in winter. As most of the varieties 

 are of but moderate growth, they require rather close 

 pruning. It is better to have a richer soil than that used 

 for Hybrid Teas. 



Lady Hillingdon 



Apricot yellow shaded to orange on the outer edge of the 

 petaJs, becoming deeper and more intense toward the 

 center of the bloom. The color does not fade after the 

 bloom is cut, but invariably becomes darker. Buds are 

 produced on long, strong, wirey stems, well above the 

 foliage, producing a slender and graceful effect. A strong, 

 hearty, healthful grower. 



Catherine Mermet. One of the best varieties of Tea 

 Roses. A very free bloomer, producing clear, shining 

 pink flowers, the center being shaded fawn and amber. 

 It is a good Rose for open ground culture and forcing 

 under glass. 

 Freiherr Von Marschall. It has wonderfully beautiful 

 foliage and produces large, full, beautifully shaped 

 flowers, which are borne in profusion all through the 

 season. The color is bright red, one of the best red 

 Tea Roses that is known. 

 Isabella Sprunt. This golden yeUow Rose has been 

 known as a favorite for over twenty years. It is a free 

 bloomer, producing flowers of bright canary-yellow, very 

 sweetly scented. The buds are very desirable for 

 cut flowers. 

 Enfant de Lyon (The Sweet Anise Rose). In color the 

 flowers are a beautiful creamy rose, delicately shaded 

 coppery yellow. 

 Madison. A splendid pure white Rose. 

 Lady Roberts. A fine golden-yellow Rose. 



Price, 25 cts. each for all Roses, first size plants, on this 

 page; 5 for $1.00, postpaid; two-year-old plants, 75 cts. each, 

 by express; $7.50 per dozen of one or more varieties, or 85 cts. 

 each by parcel post prepaid with soil on roots. 



