STAR CATALOG OF ROSES 



The important characteristics of each Rose will be found in the follow- 

 ing descriptions. The following explanations will help you to more fully 

 understand the terms used. We state after the name of each Rose — 



(T) The class to which it belongs. (2) The color of the flower. (3) 

 The character of the leaves when they are particularly worthy of men- 

 tion. (4) The character of growth (vigorous, moderate, etc.) (5) The 

 PURPOSES for which best suited. (6) The way to prune the variety. (7) 

 Other noteworthy remarks. (8) Price. — 1-year plants are sent postpaid. 

 The others will be sent express collect. We will, however, send theni 

 express prepaid provided five cents is added for each plant ordered, to the 

 price quoted. We strongly advise this form of transportation. 



After the name of the variety, The Class to which it belongs is indicated 

 by the following abbreviations : 



T. Tea Roses 



H.T. Hybrid Tea 



B.C. Bourbon China 



P. Polvantha 



T.P. Tea-scented Polvantha 



C.T. Climbing Tea 



C.H.T. Climbing Hvbrid Tea 



H.P. Hvbrid Perpetual 

 H.R. Hvbrid Rugosa 



M. Moss 

 H.C. Hardy Climber 



W. Wichuraiana 

 H.W. Hybrid Wichuraiana 



A. Austrian Briers 



Of the above, the last seven classes include the hardiest Roses, they will 

 live out over Winter in our temperate climate without protection, but all 

 Roses will be better for some protection. The classes in the first column 

 require careful protection, especially the T.'s. The first seven classes 

 namde above comprise the varieties which bloom most continuously through- 

 out the Summer and Fall. 



The Character of Growth is indicated upon a scale arranged as fol- 

 lows : Weak, moderate, moderately vigorous, vigorous, very vigorous ; 

 'S'obust" indicates sturdy and bushy but short growth. Climbers are 

 described either as, vigorous climbers, suitable for low pillar or trellis ; or 

 very vigorous, suitable for archways, pergolas, or high trellis. 



The Purpose for Which Roses are Specially Suited 



Garden means that the variety is recommended for general lawn or 

 garden cultivation. 



Bedding — i. e. free-flowering and of rather compact growth, good for 

 massing in beds, either several of a kind or with other bedding Roses. 



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