PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE-PLANTS. 







j» Yellow Rose, M/LtlL U 01). 



(GOLDEN SUN.) 



The forerunner of a new race of Roses, the above variety is 

 in a class by itself and, in honor of the raiser, the new species 

 has been named Rosa Pernetiana. Soleil d'Or, or "Golden 

 Sun," is the result of a cross between Persian Yellow and 

 Antoine Ducher. It retains a good deal of the character of the 

 former in the wood and bark, but the foliage is vastly im- 

 proved, being very plentiful, large, and a beautiful clear 

 green, closely resembling that of the Crimson Rambler at its 

 best. The habit of the plant is robust, producing vigorous 

 shoots in abundance, branches straight and of good size ; the 

 bark is reddish brown, making a charming contrast for the 

 vivid green foliage. The coloring of the flowers is very rich, 

 the buds are conical, a marvelously rich shade of chrome yellow with a glint of 

 coppery rose in the centre. The expanded flower is full, large and globular, the 

 centre petals being well incurved, forming a perfectly double bloom. The coloring 

 in the fully expanded flower is gloriously superb, Turneresque in its blending of 

 reddish gold, orange-yellow, nasturtium red and opaline pink. Words are inade- 

 quate to fittingly describe the almost riotous luxury of rich, warm color contained 

 in each bud and open flower. Pages could be filled without doing justice to this 

 peerless variety. A Hardy Yellow Rose, one that is really hardy in the North in 

 this country, has been the goal for which the world's best hybridizers have been 

 striving for years. Thousands of seedlings have been obtained in which the blood 

 of the Persian Yellow was present, but none was of sufficient merit to offer, when at 

 a bound this perfect variety appears upon the stage amid the enthusiastic applause 

 of all who have seen it. Already six first-class prizes have been awarded to it, one 

 at Paris last summer, and its career has hardly yet begun. Considering the great 

 merit of this variety, and its scarcity, we are able to offer it very low. 



Price, ist size, large two-year old plants, $1.50 each ; young plants, ready about 

 April ist, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 



New "LITTLE MIDGET" <n^^ 



vje^ROSE, "SNOWBALL. 



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Dwarf, compact habit, and a bounteous blooming quality which is really won- 

 derful. Twenty-five to fifty blossoms white as snow, and resembling a Camellia in 

 compactness and purity of color, are produced in large clusters, literally covering 

 the plant and emitting a sweet, delicate odor. {See cut ) Price, young plants, 

 $1.00 per doz., f 8.00 per 100. 



flew 1 EVer-bloouiing 

 Rose 



<&<& ROBERT SCOTT #<* 



A seedling from Merveille de Lyon crossed with Belle Siebrecht, re- 

 taining the size, form, color and growth of the Hybrid Perpetual with the 

 everblooming qualities of the Tea Rose. This new rose is practically an 

 Everblooming Hybrid, and the first of a type that will not only flower 

 profusely during the spring and summer, but will flower during the win- 

 ter. It has no tendency to go dormant during the winter, and every 

 shoot has a flower bud. The habit of growth is strong and vigorous, 

 with bright green foliage. The buds are of large size and are produced 

 on stiff stems with the heavy hybrid foliage almost up to the bud like its 

 parent — Merveille de Lyon. The open flower is of immense size, very 

 double, and is alm@st as beautiful as the half expanded bud. The color 

 is new in Everblooming Roses, and is only seen in the Hybrid Perpetual 

 class. Clear rosy pink, shading to flesh color on the outer petals. 



Robert Scott will not only be a very welcome addition to our small list 

 of Forcing Roses, but is everybody's rose. Awarded honors wherever 

 shown ; Certificate of Merit and Silver Medal by Pennsylvania Horti- 

 cultural Society. Preliminary Certificate of Merit by American Rose 

 Society. Certificate of Merit in Ireland. Intending planters should 

 place their orders at once. We offer strong own root plants for March 

 and April delivery. {See Cut.) 



Prices : 1 plant, 75c. each ; 12 plants, 50c. each ; 50 plants, 35c. each; 

 100 plants, $30.00; 1000 plants, $250.00 ; 500 at same rate. 



NEW "LITTLE MIDGE 



