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Dingee & Conard Co.'s Set. 



Eight Magnificent Pillar Roses. 



The eight distinct and beautiful Roses offered below are so 

 well known that a special recommendation is needless ; their 

 superior merit is unquestioned. They are all quite hardy and 

 specially adapted for trellis work, covering and climbing over 

 verandas ; in fact, wherever a semi-climbing Rose is desired, 

 they are indispensable. We predict an enormous run of popu- 

 larity for this unequaled offer of the set of Eight Splendid 

 Pillar Roses for $1. We consider it one of the most desira- 

 ble sets of Roses ever offered. 



Mary Washington. — This famous old Rose was newly introduced 

 to the public last year. The introducer gives the following interesting 

 account of its origin and history: He says — " It is a historic fact that, 

 one hundred years ago, George Washington, the greatest and most hon- 

 ored American that ever lived, raised in his garden at Mt. Vernon a Seed- 

 ling Rose, which proved to be a hardy perpetual-blooming climber, pro- 

 ducing large double snow-white blossoms in great profusion from June 

 until frost. In this lovely Rose our first President took special delight, 

 and named it after his mother, Mary Washington. A hardy perpetual- 

 blooming climber has long been needed. Its flowers are of medium size, 

 pure white, perfectly double to the centre, sweet and borne in endless 

 numbers all Summer. It is a vigorous and rapid grower, and must at 

 once become a general favorite. It makes a great profusion of fine buds, 

 which are borne on long stems and usually in large clusters. One plant 

 of Mary Washington will produce more flowers and buds than a dozen 

 ordinary Roses." Its fragrance is tinged with old-fashioned musky flavor 

 so much admired in olden times. Our stock is propagated from cuttings 

 which came from the original bush at Mt. Vernon, on the Potomac. Our 

 offer here of fine strong plants will therefore be appreciated by thousands 

 parts of the country who would like some reminder or souvenir of that historic spot. 20 cts. each ; 6 for $1. 



Appolins. — An extra- fine Rose, very large, full and 

 double, exceedingly sweet; color clear pink, dashed with 

 rosy crimson; edges and reverse of petals silvery rose; one 

 of the best. 15 cts. each. 



Cheslrunt Hybrid. — Extra - fine, large flowers, very 

 double, full and perfect form, delightfully fragrant ; color 

 ruby crimson, passing to rich maroon; a strong grower and 

 quite hardy. 15 cts. each. 



Marie Drivon. — We have carefully tested this valuable 

 Rose for the past three years, and it is without exception one 

 of the most satisfactory Roses in our extensive collections ; 

 the plant is a strong, vigorous grower, partly climbing in 

 habit ; producing flowers of large size ; very double, with 

 regular petals, beautifully imbricated; blooms in clusters o' 

 3 to 5 flowers; delightfully fragrant; color fine clear pink, 

 sometimes light rose ; foliage large and quite thick ; remark- 

 ably free from disease. 15 cts. each. 



Madame Alfred Carriere. — Extra-large, full flowers, 

 very double and sweet; color rich creamy white, faintly 

 tinged with pale yellow, exceedingly beautiful ; a strong 

 grower and profuse bloomer; quite hardy. 15 cts. each. 



Mrs. Degraw. — Bright coral pink; flowers are borne in 

 clusters ; very handsome ; noted as a free and continuous 

 bloomer; quite hardy; strongly resembles the Champion of 

 the World. 15 cts. each. 



Reine Olga d' Wurtembourg 1 . — A very beautiful and 

 valuable climbing Rose; fine, large, very double flowers, 

 borne in clusters; color clear cherry red, margined with 

 crimson; very handsome and exceedingly sweet; profuse 

 bloomer and quite hardy. 15 cts. each. 



Reine Marie Pia. — Large, finely formed flowers, very 

 full and double, borne in clusters, tea scented; color rich 

 crimson, elegantly shaded ; a fine climber, and quite hardy. 



15 cts. each. 

 SPECIAL OFFl5*t.-'riie entire set of 8 magnificent Pillar Roses named above for $1. 



