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FBeDINGEE § CONARD (b. Weht Erove. Pa. 



Imperial Japanese Cluster Roses. 



ABSOLUTELY HARDY IN EVERY CLIHATE. 

 THE EQUAL, IF NOT THE SUPERIOR, OF THE RAflBLER ROSES. 



Here we have a striking illustration of Gray's famous lines that 



" Full many a flower is bom to blush unseen 

 And waste its sweetness on the desert air." 



Nearly ten years ago these beautiful Roses came to us with an importation of foreign Roses, and since that time up until 

 last year they remained unknown to fame and popularity, while later introductions of decidedly inferior merit have won 

 renown. For instance, "White and Pink Rambler, while good, are far inferior to these Roses. We have tested them 

 thoroughly, hence what we say is taken from personal observation. They are absolutely hardy, strong growers, free from 

 mildew, and produce immense clusters of flowers followed by bright red berries or seed pods which, like the berries that 

 make Berberis Thunbergia so charming, remain on the bushes throughout the Winter, giving them a brilliant and cheer- 

 ful appearance even without flowers. You will make no mistake in planting these Roses. They are totally distinct. 



MULTIFLORA. 



An established plant of this superb variety surpasses any- 

 thing we have ever seen in Roses. The plant grows to a 

 height of 8 to 10 feet, forming a dense bush with pendulous 

 branches, which are literally loaded down with countless 

 numbers of creamy-white flowers. A good-size plant in full 

 bloom will produce thousands of these lovely flowers in 

 clusters of 40 to 60, making an effect not to be had with any 

 Rose we know. The flowers have a delicious fragrance. The 

 blooming period lasts about six weeks, and after the flowers 

 have faded they are succeeded by large brilliant red berries, 

 which remain on the bush throughout the entire Winter. 

 Without flowers the plant presents a striking aspect with its 

 thousands of bright berries. 



Multiilora knows no disease. It is a strong, vigorous 

 grower, hardy as an oak and fully capable of taking care of 

 itself under all circumstances. It will prove absolutely 

 hardy everywhere in the United States and Canada. 

 FRIC£. — 3-inch pot plants, 15 cts. each; any 2 for 25 cts 

 old plants, 30 cts. each; 2 for 50 cts.; 4 for $1. 

 SI, by Express only. 



DAWSON. 



A cross between the Japanese Rose Multiflora and that 

 famous variety, Gen'l Jacqueminot. This is a remarkable 

 Rose. We pronounce it the equal if not the superior of 

 Crimson Rambler, being equally as good as regards flowers 

 and a better grower. Dawson is a wonderfully strong 

 grower, absolutely hardy, and like Multiflora is not subject 

 to diseases of any kind, which frequently mar the value of 

 the best Roses. It is a stronger climber than Multiflora and 

 is suitable for training over balconies or trellises, where it 

 can have support. It blooms in immense pyramidal clusters 

 similar to Crimson Rambler, and has all the merits of that 

 famous variety, besides being a stronger grower and bearing 

 its bright red berries after blooming. The flowers are large, 

 full and double, and in color are a bright carmine ; they are 

 highly fragrant. We have seen a plant of Dawson on our 

 own grounds literally a mass of flowers, a sight that must be 

 seen to be fully appreciated. Hardy everywhere. 

 .; 4 for 60 cts.; 10 for SI, postpaid by Mail. Two-year- 

 Five-year-old plants, field grown, 60 cts. each ; 2 for 



