NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE. 



NEW ENGLISH HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSE, MARCHIONESS OF LORNE. 50 CTS. 



Nine Specially Valuable New and Rare Hybrid 

 Perpetual Roses—All Perfectly Hardy. 



NOTE. — We ask particular attention to the Nine splendid Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses 



described below ; they are among the most valuable varieties we offer, several are quite new, and others 



scarce and very difficult to obtain — particularly on their own roots, as ours all are. 



Marchioness of Lome.— This fine New English Hybrid Perpetual was introduced by Messrs. William 

 Paul & Son, of London, who say : " This beautiful Rose, dedicated by special permission toher Royal 

 Highness, the Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lome, produces flowers of an exceedingly rich, fulgent 

 rose color, slightly shaded in the centre with vivid carmine; they are large and very sweet, full and of 

 finely cupped shape ; petals large and buds long and handsome. It is specially remarkable for its truly 

 perpetual habit, every sho'bt being crowned with a flower bud." Price, 50 cts. Larger size, 65 cts. 

 Two-year (by Express), $1. 



CrLORIE DE MARGOTTEN.— Noted for its remarkably brilliant color, and considered one of the very 

 finest varieties recently introduced. The flowers are Very large and of regular symmetrical form, some- 

 what globular, very full and deliciously scented; the color is a clear dazzling red, certainly one of the 

 most brilliant Roses ever seen. It is a very free bloomer and vigorous grower ; highly recommended 

 for its great beauty and wonderful color. Price, 35 and 50 cts. Two-year (by Express), 75 cts. 



DINSMORE. — This grand New Hybrid Perpetual is still increasing in popularity, and has proved very 

 valuable for garden planting. It is hardy and vigorous and an early and constantbloomer ; commences 

 to bloom almost as soon as planted the first season, and continues loaded with flowers all Summer long ; 

 in fact, it is one of the most constant and profuse bloomers we know. The flowers are large and per- 

 fectly double; color, rich crimson scarlet, very showy and handsome. Price, 35 and 50 cts. Two- 

 year (by Express), 75 cts. 



MARSHALL P. WILDER. — This fine New Rose originated in this country and was named in honor of 

 the venerated President of the National Pomological Society. It is a rose of unusual excellence; flowers 

 are large, semi-globular, full and of good substance; color, bright scarlety crimson, richly shaded with 

 maroon; very fragrant and a free bloomer. Price, 35 and 50 cts. Two-year (by Express), 75 cts. 

 The New Rose, Duchess of Albany, shown on front of cover, is offered on page 8. 



