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THE NEW ENGLISH HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSE — DUCHESS OF ALBANY. 



Eight Specially Valuable New and Rare Hybrid 

 Perpetual Roses— All Perfectly Hardy. 



NOTE.— We ask particular attention to the Eig-ht Splendid Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses 



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

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



Duchess of Albany. — This magnificent New Hybrid Perpetual Rose is undoubtedly one of the finest of 

 recent introductions. It is a Sport from La France, and seems to be decidedly superior to it. 

 It is remarkalDly vigorous and a constant and profuse bloomer. The color is a lovely rich shade of 

 amber pink, similar to but much deeper than La France ; the flowers are larger and more expanded, 

 very double and full, and exceedingly sweet. 50 cts., ^5 per doz.; Larger size, 75 cts., ^8 per doz. 



Gloire de Marg'Ottin. — This grand New Hybrid Perpetual Rose originated in Europe, and is believed 

 to be one of the very finest varieties of recent years. The flowers are very large and of regular symmet- 

 rical form, somewhat globular, very full and deliciously scented. The color is clear dazzling red, cer- 

 tainly one of the most brilliant Roses ever seen. It is a free bloomer and vigorous grower, and is 

 recommended for great beauty and wonderful color. 50 cts., $5 per doz.; Two-year, 85 cts., ^9 per doz. 



Mad. Gabriel Luizet. — This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful of all Roses ; it is elegantly formed, 

 very full and double, and the color is a very distinct and handsome shade of clear coral ROSE, 

 beautifully suffused with lavender and pearl; delightfully fragrant; a good bloomer and entirely hardy; 

 extra-strong plants that will bloom the present season. 50 cts.; Two-year size, 75 cts., ^8 per doz. 



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. 50 cts., ^5 per doz.; Two-yo.ir size, 75 cts., $8 per doz. 



