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HYBRID RUGOSA ROSES 



Shrub roses, more vigorous and hardier than 

 most other types grown. Excellent for hedges, 

 also as specimens in a shrub border. Fine for 

 pillar roses. 



AGNES. The fragrant flowers are double and 

 rich coppery yellow in the bud, turning amber 

 yellow as they develop. 



BLANC DOUBLE DE COUBERT. It produces hundreds 

 of double "white flowers throughout the summer. 



CONRAD F. MEYER. One of the most popular, very strong 

 grower and produces beautifully shaped silvery pink flowers on strong 

 stems. 



ROSA RUGOSA RUBRA. This is not a hybrid, but the old fash- 

 ioned Single Red variety that is so popular for the dainty formation of 

 the flowers which are foilowed later in the season with brilliant red heps 

 or seed pods. 



MAX GRAF (Trailing Hybrid Rugosa Rose). Valuable as a 

 ground cover or for planting on steep banks. The foliage resembles 

 the Rosa Rugosa and remains green until late fall. Flowers are single, 

 bright pink, with pretty crimped petals. Grows well in partial shade 

 under trees. 



Prices of any of the above strong 2-year-old dormant 

 plants up to April 10th, 75c each; $8.25 doz.; pot-grown plants, 

 $1.00 eacb; $11.00 doz. 



SELECT HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES 



They are distinguished for their hardiness and for this 

 reason are largely planted in the North. While the main 

 crop of flowers is borne in early summer, occasional blooms 

 mre produced late in the season. 



We offer only strong two-year-old field-grown plants. 



Dormant plants ready for shipment from the early part 

 of January up to April 10th. After April 10th we offer only 

 pot-grown plants. 



AMERICAN BEAUTY. A hardy Rose of the largest size, hav- 

 ing the ever-blooming qualities of the Tea Rose, with the delicious 

 odor of the Damask Rose, consequently equally valuable for 

 winter or summer flowering. In color, it is a deep, brilliant rosy- 

 carmine, shaded toward the center with rich carmine-crimson. 



FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI. This beautiful large snow-white 

 variety is now very popular. Sometimes being called the White 

 American Beauty. Splendid buds and immense flowers, 4 to S inches 

 across; perfectly double and delightfully fragrant; large thick 

 petals, very durable and handsome. (See illustration.) 



GEN. JACQUEMINOT. The popular hardy crimson "Jack" 

 Rose. It is a strong vigorous grower, entirely hardy; an early and 

 abundant bloomer. Its brilliant crimson is the standard of color 

 by which other Roses are judged; flowers full and fragrant. 



GEORGE ARENDS. This is a pink form of the popular white 

 variety Frau Karl Druschki. It is a beautiful and distinct Rose of 

 free-flowering character; the growth is robust and erect. The form 

 of the bud is splendid. The color is delicate rose pink. Flowers 

 large, full and deliciously scented. 



MAGNA CHARTA. This fine hardy Rose is distinguished alike 

 for its vigorous healthy constitution, freedom of bloom and hand- 

 some foliage. Flowers bright, deep pink; very large and fragrant. 

 A popular Rose. 



MME. ALBERT BARBIER. The buds are long and well 

 formed of pearly white color suffused with soft salmon-flesh. 



PAUL NEYRON. Probably the largest of all Roses. Color, 

 clear dark pink shaded carmine. Form of flowers, bold and hand- 

 some; very fragrant. (See illustration.) 



ULRICH BRUNNER. A beautiful hardy Rose in flower and 

 foliage. The former is large and cupped; bright cherry-red, and 

 very fragrant. Long flower stalks almost devoid of thorns. 



Prices for any of the above strong 2-year-old 

 dormant plants up to April 10th, 75c each; $8.25 

 doz.; pot-grown plants $1.00 each; $11.00 doz. 



ROSA HUGONIS 



The Golden Rose of China 



Rosa Hugonis develops into an erect 

 shrub about 6 feet high, and in early 

 May, before the leaves are fully devel- 

 oped, the gracefully arching branches are 

 laden with soft yellow, single, fragrant 

 flowers. It is also extremely attractive 

 when not in bloom for its feathery green 

 foliage. It is ideal for hedge purposes 

 when set 1 Yi feet apart. (See illustration.) 



Price, strong 2-year-old dormant 

 plants up to April 10th, 75c each; 

 $8.25 doz. Pot-grown plants, $1.00 

 each; $11.00 doz. 



ROSA 

 HUGONIS 



Hardy Moss Roses 



BLANCHE MOREAU. Flowers in clusters, large, full and sweet; 

 pure white The buds and flower stalks are finely mossed. 



CRESTED MOSS. Pink, finely crested, distinct from all others. 

 HENRY MARTIN. Fine crimson, very vigorous. 



Price, strong 2-year-old dormant plants up to April 10th, 

 75c each; $8.25 doz. Pot-grown plants, $1.00 each; $11.00 doz. 



POLYANTHA ROSES 



They range from IK to 2 feet high and produce large clusters of small flowers 

 in abundance throughout the summer. Very desirable for bedding, borders, or 

 edging driveways, etc. 



CECIL BRUNNER (Sweetheart or Fairy Rose). Dainty, perfectly formed 

 buds and flowers, Ught pink with a yellow base, blooms prolifically in graceful clusters. 



CHATILLON. A lovely clear pink, the large clusters of semi-double flowers 

 are produced in great abundance. 



GLORIA MUNDI. Orange scarlet, a flaming brilliant color unexcelled foi 

 bedding. ... 



MARIE PAVIE. Charming, fully double, pure white flowers produced with the 

 greatest freedom. Valued for its lovely and delightful fragrance. 



Prices for any of the above strong 2-year-old dormant plants up to April j 

 10th, 75c each; $8.25 doz.; $65.00 per hundred. Pot-grown plants, $1.00 1 

 each; $11.00 doz. 



Delivered transportation paid East of the Mississippi River. 



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POLYANTHA ROSES 



See Special Notice page 98. 



