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for all Roses offered on tills page, except -where noted ; any 6 for 50 cts. ; $1 per 

 dozen, postpaid. Two-year-old plants, 30 cts. eacli ; $3 per dozen, l»y Bxpress 

 at pnrcbaser's expense. For every dollar's worth, ordered, select to the value 

 of 30 cts. additional. For particulars see Premium Offer page 4:5. 



Bon Silene 



A Grand Old Rose 



This remarkable Rose was introducerl in 1839, and up to 

 this time no new variety h;is superseded it, a fact that bears 

 ample testimony to its valuable qualities. It is superb 

 in every way. Perhaps the most iioied feature is the 

 immense size and beauty of its buds, which cannot 

 be svupas-ed for bouquets and decorative 

 purposes. The color is deep rose, 

 sometimes bright rosy crimson, 

 occasionally pale light rose. 

 In the open proinid it g ows to per- 

 fection, producing crop after crop of 

 its beautiful how ers i n unbroken con- 

 tinuity, from early Spring until late 

 in Autumn. Ot all the Teas there are 

 none better (see illustration). 



Bridesmaid 



One ol the Finest Outdoor Roses 



A delightful new Tea Rose, a sport from the old 

 ind popular pink Tea, Catharine iVlermet, but 

 o' a tine, clear, dark pink, much deeper and 

 more constant in color than Mermet ; very de- 

 sirable ; dtjes exceedingly well in the open ground, 

 and is also valuable for forcing (see opposite page) 



Madame Louis Patry 



An Extremely Beautiful New Tea Rose 



The buds are fine, large and tapering, of excellent 

 form and substance ; extra-large, well-tilled flowers, 

 opening nicely ; color rich silvery pink, deli« ately 

 shaded -^vilh fine rosy blush; deliciously tea 

 scented: very double and attractive; we consider this 

 one of the best new Tea Roses ; a good compact grower 

 and constant bloomer (see illustration, opposite page). 



La Princess Vera 



A Splendid Outdoor Rose 



We have had in our trial grounds several hundred varieties 

 of Roses. For strong, clean growth, freedom and constancy 

 of bloom and beauty of flower and color this variety is one 

 of tlie best. Without doubt this is a grand Rose for general 

 planting, particularly for bedding in the open ground. The 

 Uowcrs are large, finely made and open beautifully; when 

 fully open there appears to be a flower within a flower, so 

 perfect is the form. The color is rich ivory Avhite, 

 shaded and -veined with tine coppery yellow, and 

 delicately penciled with pale blush. A truly grand 

 and beautiful Rose, and one that by virtue of its great 

 excellence ranks among the best in cultivation. 



Christine De Noue 



A New Rose of Qreat Promise 



A constant and very free bloomer; the flo-wers are large 

 and handsome; buds long and finely pointed ; color clear 

 rich maroon or deep purplish red, center sometimes 

 streaked -with silvery -white ; the petals are finely im- 

 bricated; flowers deliciously sweet. 



Corallina 



A New English Rose 



A variety that is especially adapted for bedding, owing to 

 its large size and rich, handsome color. It produces beautiful 

 buds and large, full, finely formed open flowers ; color is a 

 deep rosy crimson. It is a constant and abundant bloomer, 

 particularly during the Fall. This rose will rank with En- 

 chantress and Queen Mob, as one of the most charming intro- 

 ductions, and is widely distinct from any other sort. 



Devoniensis 



The Charming Magnolia Rqse 



We doubt if there is scarcely any one who does not know 

 of the beauty of this famous old favorite. There is no other 

 variety like it, and none moie beautiful or desirable. If 

 there is one variety more than another that we are partial lo 

 it IS Devoniensis. It is fine anywhere. Flamed outdoors it 

 gives an abundance of its beautiful flowers all through the 

 season. The color is a lovely creamy avhite with 

 rosy centers, large, very full and double, and deliciously 

 scented. This is the one Rose ti.nt shouM be seen in every 

 garden. 15 cts. each ; -1 for 50 cts. ; 9 for $1 ; two-year-old 

 plants, 30 cts. each. 



David Pradel 



One of the Choicest New Roses 



With its strong, upright habit of growth, and the cleanest 

 and healthiest foliage, almost impeivi<.us to disease, this 

 variety is one of decided merit, that should be in every col- 

 lection. It is a wonderfully profuse bloomer, producing on 

 long, straight shoots, quantities of deliciously scented, beau- 

 tifully formed flowers, double to the cen'er and of the largest 

 size. The color is a blending of lilac and rose, ^vith 

 a delicate and rich crimson center, particularly striking 

 when the buds are unfolding. 



Duchess de Brabant 



A Fine Old Favorite 



This variety unites in a pronounced degree, the highest 

 attributes of a garden rose, being very vigorous, never fails to 

 produce flowers, healthy, rarely diseased in any way, pro- 

 duces large, full blossonis, beautiful in bnd or open flo-wer, 

 and delisirhtfully fragrant. The color is an attractive 

 shade of soft rosy pink, deeprniog to hright rose. 



Brandt. PiiNna., March 27, 1902. 

 Gentlkmen :— The roses and carnations rt^ached me 

 safely, and in prompt response to my letter. I thank you 

 very "much for your generous courtesy, and take pleasure 

 in saying that they are fine, thrifty plants, never having 

 wilted or droopedsince bein^j: reset. 



Very respectfully, 



Agnes Gardner. 



