PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— WINTER FLOWERING ROSES. 



WINTER FLOWERING ROSES. 



If planted now will give fine results next winter. We offer one size only, growing in 3 inch pots. Comprising 

 the best varieties for winter forcing in the greenhouse. These are the sorts grown in our own greenhouses for the New 

 York market, and cannot be surpassed for that purpose. They are also among the best for summer blooming. 

 PriceSj except where special prices are named following descriptions, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



NiphetOS. — The White Rose par excellence — large pointed 

 buds — very free flowering. Particularly valuable for winter forc- 

 ing and summer blooming. 



American Beauty.— In "American Beauty " we have 

 a hardy Rose of the largest size, having the .ever- blooming qual- 

 ities of the Tea Rose with the delicious odcr of the Damask or 

 Moss Rose, consequently equally valuable for winter or summer 

 flowering. The flowers of this grand rose are eagerly sought in 

 the New York market; when sold at retail, single huds bring up 

 to $1.50 and $2 00 each at Christmas. In color it is a deep, bril- 

 liant pink, shaded towards the center with rich carmine crimson. 

 Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $16.00 per 100. 



Bridesmaid. — Another rose of American origin, a "sport" 

 from C. Mermet, and possessing all the good qualities of the 

 parent variety. It surpasses it in color, being a deep, brilliant 

 pink and constant in color under all conditions. It is invaluable 

 for winter forcing. 



Catherine Mermet.— This charming Rose deserves 

 ar.d receives recognition from ail Rose lovers. It is eagerly sought 

 after in winter by the ultra-fashionable, and is perhaps the most 

 admired of all the Tea Roses. The color is a delicate rosy pink 

 unapproached by any other. The buds are large, long and 

 pointed of great substance and most delicious fragance. 



Empress Augusta Victoria —This grand Rose 



was issued as "Kaiser in Augusta Victoria," but we have taken 

 the liberty to translate the German "Kaiserin'' into "Empress.'' 

 It is a true " Tea Rose," soft, pearly white, remarkably fragrant, 

 a strong, healthy grower. The beautiful perfectly shaped flowers 

 are borne in profusion on long stems so that it is invaluable for 

 cut flowers. 



Madame Hoste. — This is a creamy white shade with a 

 clear amber centre, a handsome Rose, and is never out of bloom. 

 Whether wanted for summer or winter flowers this excellent van- 

 fly cannot be surpassed. 



Meteor.— This is a remarkably rich, dark velvety crimson 

 Rose; so dark, indeed that under certain conditions it is blackish 

 crimson. For winter flowers it is rapidly becoming the most val- 

 uable variety on the market. 



Papa Contier. — This is one of the most fashionable of 

 our winter-flowering Roses, but is equally useful for summer bed- 

 ding. Color, a glowing carmine crimson. 



Perle des Jardins. — No Rose of its color is more val- 

 uable than this. Tens of thousands of it are grown in the vicinity 

 of New York for winter flowering; it i» equally valuable for sum- 

 mer, as it flowers continuously. Its color is a rich shade of yellow; 

 large size and perfect form, Tea fragrance, a healthy free grower, 

 and unequalled in profusion of bloom. 



Souvenir de Wootton.— This superb Rose is un- 

 questionably one of the finest varieties ever introduced for either 

 summer or winter blooming. The color i» a beautiful shade of 

 crimson, deliciously fragrant, a constant and most prolific 

 bloomer, every new shoot forming a flower-bud. 



Sunset. — This exquisite orange-yellow variety is one of the 

 finest Tea Roses grown. The flowers are large and double. It is 

 deliciously fragrant, a strong-growing and free-flowering variety. 



The Bride. — " The Bride " is a pure white Rose of large 

 size and most perfect form. This variety has the most delicious 

 Tea fragrance, and is a strong-growing, free-blooming Rose either 

 for summer or winter flowering. 



Climbing Roses. 



Marechal Niel. — This unequalled greenhouse climbing 

 Rose is indispensable. The immense size, dark golden yellow 

 color of " Marechal Niel " is familiar to all. Extra large plants, 

 6 to 8 ft. long, $2.00 and $3.00 each, according to size. 



Gloire de Dijon.— Next to M. Niel this is the finest 

 pillar rose for the greenhouse. Very large, double, rich creamy 

 amber color. Hardy south of Washington. Extra large plants, 6 

 to 8 ft. long, $2.00 and $3.00 each, according to size. 



NOTE). — All the Roses on this page (.except where noted) 15c. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 



