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Our Colored Plate of Rosa Rugosa Rubra. 



The True Fruit=Bearing Japan Rose Apple. 



(SEE COLORED PLATE, PAGE 4.) 



A description is inadequate to form the proper conception of the great beauty of this handsome shrub ; 

 to appreciate the wonderful attractiveness of Rosa Rng-osa Rubra it must be seen when in growing and 

 flowering condition. The nearest approach to this is our colored plate on page 4, drawn from nature, 

 which gives a life-like representation of the flower, fruit and foliage, without exaggeration in the slightest 

 degree. In habit it is neat and compact, growing to a height of 5 to 6 feet, with thick, glossy foliage of 

 large size, which is particularly attractive and entirely impervious to diseases of any kind. Of the foliage 

 we quote from " Henderson's Handbook of Plants : " " If it never produced a flower it would still be enti- 

 tled to a prominent place on the lawn for the beauty of its foliage, which scarcely resembles that of the Rose, 

 but is very heavy, rich and shining, remaining on until late in Autumn." 



As will be seen in our painting, the flowers are of the most striking color ; they are borne in immense 

 numbers in terminal clusters of 10 to 15 flowers; sweet scented, and under ordinary cultivation measure 

 from 3 to 4 inches in diameter. 



The flowers are produced continuously from early June until severe frosts, and as they mature and 

 fade are followed by numerous bunches of fruit of a vivid scarlet color, and as large as an average crab 

 apple. A distinguishing characteristic of the fruit, which is a valuable feature, is that it is highly edible ; 

 possessing a decidedly pleasant subacid flavor, and can be made into jelly of excellent quality. 



It is perfectly hardy, needs no protection, and is very effective when planted singly or in masses ; also 

 splendid for hedging. 



We have tested it thoroughly, and it has proven conclusively that it is a plant of sterling worth and 

 special value, sure to grow, flower and fruit ; in fact will prove to all an agreeable surprise as a shrub un- 

 equaled for general cultivation. There are numerous inferior types of Rosa Rugosa which do not bear fruit. 

 This is the genuine fruit-bearing variety, produced from the original trees on our own grounds. 35 

 cts. each ; 3 for $1. Fine two-year-old plants, 50 cts. 



New Japan Rose Apple Alba. — Lovely pearly-white flowers and bright golden fruit, with scarlet 

 cheek; exquisite. 50 cts. ; 3 for $1.25. Fine two-year-old plants, 75 cts. 



One plant of each, Rubra and Alba, for 75 cts. 



OUR COLORED PLATE OF 



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(SEE COLORED PLATE, OVER.) 



These three beautiful new Roses gave such universal satisfaction last season that we have concluded 

 to reproduce our colored plate illustration of last year. We feel quite confident that our numerous old 

 friends will again give them a cordial welcome, and as Roses of superior merit and intrinsic value they 

 will make hosts of new friends. 



New Tea Rose, Golden Gate. 



There are so many beautiful Roses, and they are 

 beautiful in so many different ways, that it scarcely 

 seems possible for any one variety to be the most 

 beautiful of all Roses ; and yet if the question was to 

 be decided we are strongly of the belief that the 

 palm would have to be awarded to our New Tea 

 Rose — Golden Gate. This magnificent Rose is the 

 result of a cross between those old and greatly 

 admired varieties, Safrano and Cornelia Cook, and 

 while combining the good qualities of both is vastly 

 more beautiful than either. The flowers are extra 

 large, very full and finely formed, and of excellent 

 substance; the buds are long and of the most 

 desirable form ; the color is rich creamy white, 

 beautifully tinged with fine golden yellow; the 

 petals are large and broad, and exquisitely bordered 

 and tinted with clear rose, making altogether a 

 Rose of the rarest and most indescribable beauty. 

 The Golden Gate is a strong, healthy grower, and 

 a most profuse and continuous bloomer ; will pro- 

 duce more perfect buds and bloom than almost 

 any variety we know; it is excellent for bedding, 

 also for house culture and forcing; in short we 

 can heartily recommend it as one of the finest 

 and most beautiful Tea Roses ever grown. 25 cts. 

 each. 



Henry M. Stanley. 



' This elegant new ever-blooming Tea Rose was 

 named in honor of the great African explorer and 

 introduced by us in 1891 ; it makes a beautiful 

 contrast with Golden Gate ; the color is a rare and 

 remarkably beautiful shade of clear amber rose, 

 delicately tinged towards the centre with fine apricot 

 yellow ; the petals are beautifully edged and bor- 

 dered with rich carmine, and on the outer or reverse 

 side pass to a lovely shade of salmon or buff rose ; 

 the flowers are large, fine full form, excellent sub- 

 stance and deliciously fragrant, having a rich tea 

 scent. 25 cts. each. 



Pearl Rivers. 



This fine variety is the result of a union between 

 Devoniensis and Mad. de Watteville; it partakes 

 of the leading characteristics of both parents, but re- 

 sembles the latter most closely. The flowers are large 

 and quite full, with fine peachy red buds ; the ground 

 color is ivory white, having the petals delicately 

 shaded and bordered with pale rose; very beautiful ; 

 deliciously sweet. 25 cts. each. 



Special Offer — The 3 Grand New Pedigree Roses, 

 shown in colored plate (over), and described above, 

 for 60 cts. 



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(See page 24 for tlie complete set of Roses of our own introduction.) 



