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Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses 



THE DINGEE KIND THAT ARE OF SPECIAL MERIT 



There is little question that Hybrid Perpetual Roses, or "June Roses," as they are sometimes called, 

 are the most valuable of all hardy plants. They are of vigorous, upright growth, have large, bold flowers, 

 frequently measuring 5 to 6 inches in diameter, and are deliciously fragrant. These Roses will succeed 

 in any locality and are so hardy that they will live through the severest winters with but a light protection 

 of leaves or coarse manure. Some of the kinds do not bloom until the second year, but, when fully estab- 

 lished, they all bloom freely at the usual time, early in the season, and some varieties, like Mad. Masson 

 and Mad. Charles Wood, continue to bloom from time to time during the summer and autumn. The Hy- 

 brid Perpetuals will stand hardship and neglect, but give much better results with good cultivation and 

 rich soil. Always plant in open ground, as these Roses are not suitable for house culture. Our collection of 

 Hybrid Perpetuals is by far the best in the coun- 

 try. The plants we send out are strong and hearty. 

 None of them are grown in pots less than 2^ inches 

 in diameter — many in 3-inch pots. 



Prices of all Roses on this page, except where 

 noted, 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for any 4, $1 for 9; 

 larger plants, 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3, postpaid. 

 Two-year-old plants, all on own roots, except 

 where noted, 40 cts. each, $4 per doz,, by express, 

 at purchaser's expense. Varieties marked with 

 a star (*) in exti-a-heavy, three- and four -year-old 

 plants, on own roots, 65 cts. each, $7 per doz. 

 Stock limited. 



Baroness Rothschild 



A magnificent Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Rose. 

 Rose-lovers in all countries agree that it is the 

 acme of perfection in flower and growth. Flowers 

 bright rosy pink, of immense size and globular 

 form, somewhat cupped and well filled to the 

 center. The boldness of the flowers, with their 

 broad, thick petals, suggests solidity and massive- 

 ness; they are borne erect on stout, thick canes. Is 

 especially free from mildew and insect attacks. 

 Perfectly hardy and blooms twice and frequently 

 three times in a season. We recommend it as one 

 of the grandest and most satisfactory Roses in 

 cultivation. This variety is usually sent out in 

 budded stock, but we supply plants on own roots, 

 imported from France. Strong, 3-inch pot plants, 

 ready for immediate blooming, 30c. ea., 50c. for 2, 

 $1 for 4; two-year-old plants, 05c. ea., i^7 per doz. 



* Countess of Roseberry 



Immense flowers ; satiny pink in the center and 

 deepens on the outer petals to a bright rose. The 

 feathery shading gives it the aptjearance of two 

 distinct colors. One of the best Roses in this book. 

 (See illustration.) 



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