Polyantha or Baby Roses 



A type of Roses which is very popular for bedding purposes, 

 forming shapely, compact bushy specimens about 18 inches high, 

 producing in great profusion from early in the season until severe 

 frost, immense trusses of small flowers. 



Cecile Brunner {Sweetheart or Fairy Rose). A dainty variety 

 with small, double, rose-pink blooms on rich creamy white 

 ground. Fragrant. 



Chatillon Rose. A very distinct and pretty flower of silvery 

 crimson-rose passing to a white center. It blooms most pro- 

 fusely and is certainly very desirable. 



Gloria Mundi. The most brilliant orange-scarlet imaginable. 

 Never fades and always is full, double, and free-flowering. 



Golden Salmon. Brilliant orange-scarlet buds expanding into 

 glistening orange blooms that fairly blaze in the sunlight. 



Ideal. Striking dark velvety crimson blooms of medium size and 

 globular form. They have an elusive fragrance. 



Lafayette. Large bright crimson-scarlet sprays of 40 or more 

 blooms each. Gives a continuous display of color. 



La Marne. A beautiful semi-double variety with good-sized 

 flowers having a blush center and salmon-rose edges. 



Marie Pavie. Charming, fully double, waxy white flowers with 

 flesh pink center and a delightful fragrance. It is very floriferous. 



Mrs. R. M. Pinch. Double soft rose-pink blooms fully 2 inches 

 in diameter. Has large flower clusters. 



Triomphe Orleanais. Good-sized semi-double slightly fra- 

 grant blooms of a rich cherry red color. Produces splendid large 

 clusters. 



Any of the above: 75c each; S8.00 per doz. 

 The set of ten Polyantha 

 Roses, value $7.50, for $6.50. 



Single and Semi-Double 

 Hybrid-Polyantha Roses 



These fine hybrids are of exceptionally vigorous habit, forming 

 splendid plants that reach a height of 2 to 3 feet. They are a mass 

 of attractive flowers throughout the season with the individual 

 blooms measuring 2 inches or more across. They are substantial 

 and long-lasting. 

 Else Poulsen. A beautiful tone of pure rose-pink which always 



is greatly admired. The blooms are of graceful semi-double 



form. 75c each; $8.00 per doz. 

 Fluffy Ruffles. Lovely semi-double flowers with gracefully 



fluted and scalloped petals. The color is a lovely soft silvery 



pink enhanced by a deep rose tone on the reverse of the petals. 



Blooms all summer long. 75c each; $8.00 per doz. 

 Improved Lafayette. Medium-sized deep glowing red flowers 



suffused vivid crimson. Of strong habit and very profuse 



flowering. 75c each; $8.00 per doz. 

 Karen Poulsen. The rich brilliant scarlet single blooms are the 



brightest spot in the garden. They are borne on vigorous plants 



of upright habit. 75c each; $8.00 per doz. 



The set of four Single and Semi-double 

 Hybrid-Polyantha Roses, value $3.00, for $2.75. 



Two Perpetual-Flowering 

 Bedding Roses 



Gruss an Aachen. An enchanting large-flowered variety of a 

 clear shade of pink with a shading of salmon. Makes a mag- 

 nificent bed in the garden. 75c each; $8.00 per doz. 



Pink Gruss an Aachen. A very striking variety of a deeper 

 pink shade than Gruss an Aachen. Vigorous and very free 

 blooming. 75c each; $8.00 per doz. 



Moss Roses 



Blanche Moreau. Large pure white of sweet fragrance. 

 Crested Moss. Rose color, beautifully crested. Slightly scented. 

 Henry Martin. Fine semi-double crimson. Very vigorous. 

 Salet. Large, full, double, light rose. Beautifully mossed. 

 Any of the above: 75c each; $8.00 per doz. 

 The set of four Moss Roses, value $3.00, for $2.75. 



Trailing Rose 



Max Graf. Makes an excellent pillar or climbing Rose, but will 

 be found most valuable as a ground cover for which purpose it is 

 far superior to any of the Wichuraiana varieties. The foliage 

 resembles Rosa Rugosa and is retained very late in the season. 

 It is practically immune to insects and diseases and is absolutely 

 hardy. The single, bright pink flowers are large and have prettily 

 crimped petals. For planting on a steep bank or for trailing over 

 a stone wall, it has no equal. 60c each; $6.00 per doz. 



Rugosa Roses and their Hybrids 



These are particularly valued for their hardiness, freedom from 

 disease, and ability to do well even under the most adverse con- 

 ditions of soil and climate. 



Blanc Double de Coubert. Double pure white. 



Conrad Ferdinand Meyer. Clear silvery rose. 



Hansa. Attractive double reddish violet blooms. 



Pink F. J. Grootendorst. A splendid Shrub Rose with 

 attractive clear pink blooms arranged in large trusses. 



Red F. J. Grootendorst. A shrub-like Rose covered with 

 lovely crimson Baby Roses borne continuously until late in the 

 fall. A valuable plant by itself or in beds, borders, etc. 



Rugosa. Beautiful large single rosy carmine flowers. 



— alba. A lovely single white Rugosa Rose. 



Any of the above: 75c each; $8.00 per doz. 

 The set of seven Rugosa Roses, value $5.25, for $4.50 



Rosa Hugonis 



Rose Species 



Rosa Hugonis. A splendid Rose for the shrubbery border with 

 delicate yellow single flowers produced on long arching sprays 

 early in May. Perfectly hardy. 75c each; $8.00 per doz. 



Rosa Xanthina. Double bright yellow flowers about 2 inches 

 across. It is a strong grower which is native to Turkestan and 

 Afghanistan. 85c each; $9.00 per doz. 



Austrian Brier Roses 



Austrian Copper. Bright coppery red, the reverse of the petals 



golden yellow. An old, very hardy favorite. 

 Harison's Yellow. Fine double golden yellow flowers. 

 Persian Yellow. Medium sized deep yellow double flowers, 

 very hardy; to flower freely should receive little or no pruning. 

 Any of the above: 75c each; $8.00 per doz. 

 Set of 3 Austrian Brier Roses, value $2.25, for $2.00. 



Roses are shipped in late October or early November 



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