i(32 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 varieties to our extended lists, new 

 at least in name, if not in character; and it shall be our special en- 

 deavor, after careful 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 com- 

 plete, having been enriched, by direct importation, with the latest 

 popular sorts. The repeated award of the highest premiums by the 

 Pennsylvania Horticultural 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 noiyishment. 



A fresh loamy soil, enriched with well-rotted cow-manure, we have 

 found the best, and their fertility preserved by yearly top-dressing with 

 well-rotted manure. 



Our Roses are pot-grown on their own roots, and not forced into un- 

 natui-al growth: being pot-growu renders them more desirable for send- 

 ing to a distance ; as they retain the ball of roots and soil, the purchaser 

 runs no risk in transplanting. Their natural growth is likewise no.* 

 checked, in planting out, by sudden changes of temperature in tlw- 

 spriug; but the plants go ahead, giving perfect satisfaction in every way 



Our collection received the First Peemium for the largest and best 

 display of Roses at the Grand Autumnal Exhibitions of the Pennsylvania 

 Horticultural Society, Oct., 1872 ; Sept., 1873 ; Sept., 1874, 1875 and 1876. 



Roses by Mall. 



We will send by mail 12 fine and distinct one year old pot-grown 

 plants, our selection (without deviation), for $1.50; 8 for $1.00. 



HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. 



40 cts. ; $4.00 per doz., 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 introductions, as well as those that have been well tried : 



ANDRE FRESNO Y. Very large carmine shaded purple. 



ARDOISE DU CHALET. Crimson red. 



AURORE BOREALE. Large, shining red. 



BARONNE ADOLPH DE ROTHSCHILD. Bright rose; fine. 



BARON HAUSMANN. Splendid carmine. 



BURGOMASTER CARL MULLER. Amaranth red, shaded with 



violet, vermilion, and black, free-flowering. 

 CARDINAL PATRIZZL Velvety crimson. 

 CHAMPS DE MARS. Extra fine double crimson. 

 CLAUDE MILLION. Purplish red. 



CHESHURST HYBRID (New). Carmine cherry, large and full. 75efcs. 

 CLOTHILDE ROLAND. Fine cherry. 

 COMTE LITTA. Velvety purple. 



