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Antoine Rivoire. A handsome new 

 rose of vigorous habit of growth, with 

 large, fall, Camelia-shaped flowers. Color 

 rosy flesh, on a yellow ground, shaded 

 with a border of carmine; flowers five 

 inches in diameter. A remarkable variety 

 of great worth. 25c. and 50c. each. Field 

 grown, 75c. each. 



Bessie Brown. A rose of transcendent 

 beauty, totally distinct, and one of the 

 largest and fullest that we have ever 

 seen. It is erect and vigorous in growth, 

 flowering profusely in the open ground 

 all through the summer. Color pure 

 white, sometimes faintly flushed pink; 

 p.etals enormous and of bell shape. It is 

 very free flowering; 25c. each; field 

 grown 50c. and 75c. each. 



Helen Gould or Balduln. Large, hand- 

 some foliage, flowers of the fullest form 

 and largest size, which is equalled in 

 profusion by no other rose of its size 

 that we have ever seen. The color is 

 bright glowing carmine, and out-ranks all 

 others of its color. The bud is long and 

 elegantly pointed; it is as sweet as a 

 June rose; 25c. each; field grown, 50c. 

 and 75c. each. 



Dinsmore. Large and perfectly double, 

 color rich crimson scarlet; very showy 

 and handsome; delightfully fragrant. 

 Price for strong blooming plants, 25c. 

 each; field grown, 50c. and 75c. each. 



Madame Masson. Large, full, double 

 flowers of unusual 'beauty and wonderful 

 fragrance; color clear bright rose; dis- 

 tinct and charming. This is one of the 



largest bloomers among the hybrids; 25c. 

 each; field grown 50c. and 75c. each. 



Madame E. Duranthron. This is one of 

 the most unique colored roses in ex- 

 istence. It produces a distinct globe 

 shaped bloom. It combines the delicate 

 ' shades of Princess Beatrice with the 

 more ruddy coloring of Madame Margot- 

 tin. This is indeed a beauty; 25c. each; 

 field grown, 50c. and 75c. each. 



Frances E. Wiilard or President Cleve- 

 land. (Climbing Marie Guillot.) The 

 Queen of White Roses; and while there 

 are many white varieties of unquestion- 

 able excellence, there are none more 

 reliable for out-door cultivation than 

 Marie Guillot. It is one of the most rapid 

 growing and vigorous Climbing Roses 

 we have ever seen. It blooms continu- 

 ously throughout the season. The flow- 

 ers are magnificently made, extra large, 

 deep and double. The buds are particu- 

 larly beautiful and the fragrance delight- 

 ful. Price, 25c. and 50c. Field grown 

 75c. and $1.00. 



Mrs. Benj. R. Cant. One of the new 

 roses you should not fail to try. It is 

 a very vigorous grower, color deep pink, 

 shading to crimson, producing an abun- 

 dance of double flowers in the hottest 

 weather; 25c. and 50c. each; field grown, 

 75 and n.OO. 



We strongly advise shipping by Ex- 

 press whenever practicable; this will 

 enable us to send much stronger plants 

 and guarantee safer delivery. If ordered 

 by mail add 20 per cent, of the value of 

 plants to cover postage. 



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Crown Princess Victoria. Identical 

 with Malmaison except in color of flower, 

 which is white. 



Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. An extra- 

 ordinary large bloomer and produces one 

 of the fi.nest buds of the class. It has 

 large glossy dark green foliage, which 

 helps to increase the richness of the 

 bloom. 



, President Carnot. A grand acquisition. 

 Growth and freedom of bloom excellent, 

 color a beautiful shell pink, strong and 

 vigorous. 



Bride. Habit of growth good, freedom 

 of bloom unexcelled, color white. 



Bridesmaid. Same as above, except 

 color is pink. These are their name- 

 sakes' favorites and are the principal 

 forcing roses of which thousands are 

 grown and shipped annually. They are 

 used especially for cut blooms. 



Clotilde Soupert. It is the leader of 

 the Soupert family. White with pink 

 center, resembling a Camelia in appear- 

 ance. A very pleasing variety. 



Duchess de Brabant. An old favorite 

 with all, its fine satin pink color and 

 freedom of bloom and general quali- 

 ties have given it a wide reputation. No 

 Southerner can afford to be without one, 

 as it is Queen of the garden. 



Etoile de Lyon. (Star of the Lion.) 

 Extra large blooms with long substantial 

 stems. A fine yellow free blooming rose 

 of great substance; clean, healthy grower. 



Madame Jos. Schwartz. Another strong 

 free bloomer of good merit; color a 

 pleasing blending of white and pink, com- 

 bination perfect. 



Maman Cochet. Deserves to rank as 

 the best in its class; the growth made in 

 one season is greater than any other, 



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