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^P'HE following varieties 



^i^ are highly valued for training over 



arbors, trellises and verandas; also as 

 screens for unsightly objects, such as old buildings, 

 fences, walls, etc. They grow lo to 12 feet high, and 

 are entirely hardy. They bloom the second year and but 

 once in the season, but are then loaded with splendid 

 Roses, and are among the most beautiful of all flow- 

 ers. The varieties described below are the best, and 

 succeed well in all sections of the country. 



Price of all the Roses oflfered on this page, except where noted, 

 10 cts. each; 6 for 50 cts. ; $1 per dozen, postpaid; two-year-old 

 plants, 30 cts. each ; $3 per dozen, by Express, at purchaser's expense. 

 Varieties marked with an asterisk (*) can be furnished in five-year- 

 old plants at 40 cts. each, by Express, at purchaser's expense. 



Baltimore Belle.* 



Pale blush, variegated carmine, rose and white; very double; flowers 

 in beautiful clusters, the whole plant appearing a perfect mass of 

 bloom ; one of the best climbing Roses. 



Champney. — A fine hardy pillar Rose ; quite double and fra- 



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grant; flowers deep rose, changing to clear pmk ; desirable. 

 Gem of Prairie. — Bright violet crimson ; large, double and fragrant. 

 This is the irue variety ; very rare and desirable. 

 Greville or Seven Sisters.*— Flowers m large clus- 

 ters ; varies in color from white to cnmson. 

 Prairie Queen.* — Clear, bright pmk, sometimes with 

 a white stripe; large, compact and globular, very 

 double and full ; blooms in clusters ; one of the finest. 

 Pride of Washing'ton.-'" — Brilliant amaranth, 

 shaded rose centre ; large clusters ; very dou- 

 ble; fine. 



Russell's Cottage. — Dark velvety crim- 

 son; very double and full; profuse bloome 

 ritf . --« Superba.* — A splendid sort ; large, very full 





and double; color bright rosy pink, clear anc 

 beautiful ; blooms in continuous clusters. 

 Tennessee Belle. — A strong vigorous climber ; free 

 bloomer; bright rosy blush; large, full and fragrant ; one of the best. 

 Triumphant.* — Flowers large, double and compact; color deep 

 rose, cnanging to pale carmine ; beautifully shaded and variegated. 

 TAe set of 10 Climbing Roses, named above, for 75 cts. , postpaid. 



New English Climbing Rose, Waltham Queen. 



"^ This splendid new ever-blooming climbing Rose is introduced from England, 



where it has given great satisfaction. It is believed to be a valuable acquisition, 



particularly for the South and Pacific Coast, and though not entirely hardy in 



the North will probably do well in many situations in the Middle States. It 



is a strong grower and continuous bloomer ; the flowers are large, full and 



sweet ; color rich scarlety crimson, very beautiful and a profuse bloomer. 15 



cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1. 



The Microphylla Roses. 



These are hardy and vigorous semi-climbing Roses, .nd are extremely satisfactory 

 for cemeteries, rock work, covering old walls, mounds, etc. Strong and bushy grow- 

 ers, with small, glossy, green foliage and nearly evergreen in habit; the flowers are en- 

 tirely double, very pretty and sweet. Splendid' for Rose hedges. 

 White. — A strong grower and a continuous bloomer; flowers perfectly double, sweet, 



and the purest white in color. 15 Cts, each. ■ 



Red. — Habit of growth similar to White ; flowers of bright red, produced in great 



profusion. 15 Cts. each. 



The Lady Banks or Banksian Roses 



Are fine cUmbing or trailing Roses. Require two or three years' growth to bloom to 

 perfection, and are then very beautiful. As the flowers are produced on the old growth, 

 they should be pruned very little, merely cutting away what is necessary. 



Alba or White. — Pure white Violet-scented flowers ; beautiful, perfect form. See 

 Success with Flowers premium plate for illustration. 15 Cts. each ; 4 for 60 Cts,; 

 9 for $1. 



