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DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



——THE ROSE.— *— 



The rose still maintains its position as the most attractive of flowers. Every year adds a large number of varie- 

 ties to our extended lists, new at least in name, if not in character ; and it shall be our special endeavor, after care- 

 ful comparisons, to point out such of them as show a decided improvement in their leading characteristics over 

 pre-existing varieties. 



Our collection of Roses is now admitted to be one of the most complete, having been enriched, by direct impor- 

 tation, with the latest popular sorts. The repeated award of the highest premiums by the Pennsylvania Horticul- 

 tural Society is sufficient evidence of their merit. 



EVER-BLOOMING ROSES cannot be secured unless the plants are kept in a vigorous growing condition. 

 To derive the greatest enjoyment from Rose-culture, beds should be prepared exclusively for their benefit, by 

 throwing out the sub-soil and replacing with a good compost, so that the roots in running down may find nourish- 

 ment. \ 



A fresh loamy soil, enriched with well-rotted cow manure, we have found the best, and the fertility preserved by 

 a yearly top-dressing of well-rotted manure. 



Our Roses are pot-groivn on their own roots, and not forced into unnatural growth ; being pot-grown renders 

 them more desirable for sending to a distance ; as they retain the ball of roots and soil, the purchaser runs no risk 

 in transplanting. Being kept in cold houses without fire over winter, their natural growth is likewise not checked, 

 in planting out, by sudden changes of temperature in the spring; but the plants go ahead, giving perfect satisfac- 

 tion in every way. 



ROSES BY MAIL. 



We will send by mail 6 pot-grown plants, purchaser's selection, for $i. 8 fine and distinct varieties of our selec- 

 tion for $i, all true to name. 



HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSE. 



30 cents ; $3 per dozen, except where noted. 

 This class is very popular, combining the vigor of the hardy garden Rose with the frequent blooming qualities 

 of several other classes ; some of the sorts are also very fragrant. The following is a select list of the latest intro- 

 ductions, as well as those that have been well tried : 



Alfred Colomb. Brilliant carmine crimson, fragrant, 



first class. 

 Anne de Diesbach. Carmine, very large and fine. 

 Antoine Mouton. Deep rose ; very large and full. 



Similar to Paul Neron. 

 Ardoise du Chalet. Crimson red. 

 Augusta Pajole. Deep rich crimson ; large. 

 Aurora Boreale. Large shining red. 

 Baron Hausmann. Splendid carmine. 

 Camille Bernardin. Deep red, free and fragrant. 

 Capt. Christy. Delicate flesh color, deeper centre. 

 Cardinal Patrizzi. Velvety crimson. 

 Caroline de Sansal. Pale flesh color, large; lovely. 

 Champs de Mars. Extra fine double crimson. 

 Cheshunt Hybrid. Carmine cherry, large and full. 



50 cents. 

 Comte Litta. Velvety-purple. 

 Comtesse de Oxford. Light carmine ; fine form. 

 Crimson Bedder. Rich crimson. 

 Duchess of Edinburgh. Very pale rose, the largest 



and finest form. 

 Duchess de Morny. Light rose. 

 Duke de Rohan. Beautifully shaded vermilion. 

 Ed. Moren. Deep cherry rose. 

 Eliza Baelle. White, peach centre. 

 Eugene Furst. Deep purple rose ; velvety flower, 



large and somewhat cupped, very sweet. 

 Fanny Petzhold. Rose, shaded with white. 

 Geant des Batailles. Bright scarlet; superb. 

 General Houtpoul. Dark crimson. 

 General Jacqueminot. Brilliant crimson. 

 General Washington. Very double, crimson. 

 Glorie de Ducher. Deep crimson, large. 

 Henry Pages. Light violet rose. 

 Hortense Mignard. Cherry pink, large and full. 

 Jean Gross. Satin rose. 



John Hopper. Bright rose, carmine centre. 



Jules Margottin. Bright carmine, cupped form ; 



fragrant; a splendid variety. 

 La France. Splendid satin rose; very large, full, fine 



globular form ; a constant bloomer. The sweetest of 



all roses, and none can surpass the delicacy of its- 



colorii.g. 

 La Reine. Glossy rose, large. 

 Laurestinus. Dark crimson. 

 Lord Raglan. Vivid crimson scarlet. 

 Louis Van Houtte. Bright crimson, shaded black. 

 Madame Charles Wood. Vivid crimson, shaded 



purple ; fine ; a magnificent rose. 

 Madame Chirard. Light rose. 

 Mad. Geo. Schwartz. Rose, glossy: free. 

 Madame Marie Finger. Light rose, with darker 



centre. Large flower and foliage. Vigorous growth. 

 Madame Riviere. Delicate rose. 

 Magna Charta. Bright pink, suffused with carmine. 

 Maria Rady. Splendid crimson. 

 Maurice Bernardin. Vermilion, crimson shade. 

 Mons. Boncenne. Very dark crimson. 

 Paeonia. Clear, bright rose ; fragrant. 

 Paulin Talabot. Dazzling carmine. 50 cents. 

 Paul Neron. Very large dark rose ; good foliage ; by 



far the largest variety in cultivation ; very desirable. 

 Paul Verdier. Large clear rose. 

 Pius IX. Rose, delicately shaded. 

 Prince de Rohan. Rich, dark, velvety-crimson. 

 Rev. H. Dombrain. Carmine. 

 Rev. J. B. M'Camm. Very bright rosy pink ; fine 



form ; very sweet. Constant and distinct. 

 Roi des Espagne. Fine carmine. 

 Souv. de Chas. Montault. Fire red. 

 Star of Waltham. Crimson. 50 cents. 

 Victor Verdier. Carmine, large and full. 



WHITE HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSE. 



Boule de Neige. Pure white. 75 cents. 



Coquette des Alps. Fine white ; flowers in clusters. 



50 cents. 

 Coquette des Blanches. Pure white. 50 cents. 

 Lady Emily Peel. White, edged rose. 30 cents. 



Pure white, shaded with 



Mad. Alf. de Rougemont. 



rose. 50 cents. 

 Mad. F. Pittet. Pure white ; beautiful. 50 cents. 

 Mad. Lachatme. White, shaded with lose, changing 



to pure white. $1. 



