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NEW AND RARE WICHIRIAXA ROSES 



All are new Wichuriana Hybrids, hardy in all sec- 

 tions, and are literally Tea Roses, with climbing habit 

 1 and undeniable hardiness. All bloom in clusters and we 

 : recommend our patrons to give the entire collection 

 ja trial. Wherever a hardy, vigorous climbing K 

 1 be used they will prove exceedingly satisfactory. 



Strong plant*, 20 cts. esich; 3 for 50 ots.; com- 

 l»lete set of 14 for $1.75 postpaid; two-yea r- 

 : old plants. 40 ets. each; $4.25 per dozen, by 

 1 express. 



Debutante.— Has beautiful soft pink flowers, of large uni- 

 form size. full, double and very fragrant: borne in clusters 

 like Crimson Rambler. A very vigorous climber. (See illus- 

 tration.; 



Sweetheart.— The color is bright pink, but shades blush 

 white when fully expanded. Beautiful dark green foliage, 

 impervious to all diseases. 



Faro nhar.— This variety makes a growth of 20 to 25 feet in 

 a single season: has bright, glossv green foliage, which does 

 not drop until cut down by severe frosts: is perfectly hardy 

 in all sections and does not require protection. Bears magni- 

 ficent clusters of bright pink double flowers on long stems. 



Improved Universal Favorite.— A great improvement 

 over that old variety, a stronger grower, with larger, more 

 double and better formed flowers, as well as more brilliant 

 in color, which is bright, shining pink. Perfectly hardy every- 

 where. 



Red Memorial.— Flowers arge. of splendid texture, very 

 double and deliciously fragrant. Color brilliant carmine-red. 



Crimson Roamer.— A strong grower with thick leathery 

 foliage- flowers produced in great abundance, nearly covering 

 the plant. Color richest crimson-red imaginable, with yellow 

 stamens. Superb. 



Pink Pearl.— Perfectly hardy, flowers produced in stems 9 

 to 12 inches long, singly and in clusters of 3 and 5. Bud 

 beautiful rich crimson: open flower perfectly double: color 

 beautiful pearl pink with yellow stigmas. 



White Star.— Beautiful single white flowers with yellow 

 stamens: grand foliage. 



Erflwin Lonsdale.— Flowers 2 to 3 inches in diameter, dou- 

 ble: pale, lemon-white: delicate Tea fragrance. Charming 

 buds. 



Wm. K Harris.— Flowers pale flesh color, double to the 

 center, about 2 inches in diameter. Very fragrant. 



W111. F. Dreer.— Very distinct. Small foliage, flowers 

 creamy-white bordered with bright, rosy-oink; open iiowei- 

 pure white. Fragrant. 



Prof. C Sarerent.— A perfectly hardy climbing yellow Rose. 



with splendid foliage. Very rich deep golden yellow in bud: 

 open flowers of tine form very double. 2% inches in diameter, 

 similar in color to Miorechal Nlel, having the same delightful 

 fragrance. 



Robert Craig.-An extra strong grower, rich, dark-green fo- 

 liage. Color yellow shaded with apricot and deepening in the 

 center: verv rich in tint. 



John Burton.— Flowers of medium size, verv double, and 

 of a delicate peach color, similar toXa/ 



DEBVTANTE 



New Tea Rose HIGHLAND MARY 



A new and rare variety, a persistent bloomer both summer 

 and winter, of strong habit of growth; flowers full and double 

 and exceedingly sweet. Blooms beautifully cut, each petal be- 

 ing white, with delicate lemon tinge, bordered with a delicate 

 band of pink: very difficult tod-scribe. Hardy everywhere with 

 ordinary protection. 20 cts. each: 3 for 50 ets.: 7 for SI: 

 two-year-old plants. 35 cts. each. 



New Hybrid Tea Rose KANSAS CITY 



At the great Kansas City, Missouri, flower show this 

 won the first prize — $200— for the b. st unnamed American - 



(ling Rose. This variety created a sensation. ;'nd stood out so 



iProminentlv above all others, both new and old. that it would 

 have likely taken the prize as the best ll.se. eitlnr nanit-d or 



'unnamed, on exhibition there. A cross between La Franc and 

 Mr*. Whitney. Has large, handsome foliage, producing in 

 continuous profusion immense full, double flowers, perfect in 



(form. The color is deep pink: in short, an Improved La / 

 only deeper in color. 30 ets. each; 2 for 50 ets.: two-year- 

 old plants. GO ets. each. 



New Hybrid Tea Rose LA DETROIT 



Amther magnificent new American introduction, which has 

 won innumerable prizes in all the great flower shews in the 

 country. A rampant, rigorous grower, producing ions si 

 bearing large, full, double flowers. The color is shell-pink, 

 shaded soft-rose, the outer petals cream color, with fragrance 

 like Bon SUene. Has Bplendid substance, and we believe will 

 make a popular variety for amateur cultivation. Strong 

 .inch pot plants. 30 ets. each: 2 for T»0 ct>. 



New Hybrid Tea Rose WINNIE DAVIS 



A magnificent new Hybrid Tea Rose, named in honor of the 

 daughter of the Confederacy. Immense, long, heavy buds, splen- 

 didly formed, developing Into unusually large flowers. The color 

 is splendid apricot-pink, shading to flesh-tint at the 1 is 

 petals. Hardy with omteel - Illustration). 20 ets. 



each: 3 for oO ets.: twu-year-olj plain-. K> ci>. each. 



