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New and Rare Miscellaneous Hardy Roses. 



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T^esv Hardly Hybrid RusTOsa, 

 mad. Geors:es Bruant. 



A genuine ever-bloomer, a cross between Rosa Rugosa 

 Alba and that sweet Tea Rose, Sombreuil. It inherits the 

 hardiness and glossy, leathery leaves of the Rugosa class, 

 with the free-blooming qualities of the Teas. The flowers 

 are of large size, semi-double, and are produced with re- 

 markable freedom in clusters of five ; the deliciously fra- 

 grant buds are very beautiful in form — long and pointed, 

 as shown in illustration, resembling Niphetos ; color is 

 pure, glistening white. 20cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for ^i ; 

 two-year-old plants, 60 cts. each ; ^6 per doz. 



Hngllsb S-weetbriar Rose. 



A fine old favorite; desirable for shrubberies and gen- 

 eral planting ; the flowers are bright pink and single ; the 

 fragrance of the flowers, leaves and young branches in the 

 early Spring frequently perfumes the whole neighborhood 

 and is truly delightful. Large plants, 20 cts. each. 



Harrison's Yello-w Rose. 



The old-fashioned Harrison's Yellow Rose is one of the 

 finest, pure, deep yellow, hardy Roses ever grown. 20 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1 ; five-year-old field plants, 

 very fine, 75 cts. each; ^8 per doz., by Express only. 

 Bardou Job. 



An offspring of Gloire des Rosomanes ; large, rich 

 crimson flowers, shaded with black ; semi-double. Extra 

 good. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for ^i. 



Xbe Cberokee Rose. 



A strong, erect-growing Rose with deep, glossy, green 

 leaves, and bearing large, pure white Roses in great pro- 

 fusion ; the flowers are double, very beautiful and wax-like. 

 Requires protection in Winter north of Washington, D. C. 

 20 cts, each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for ^i ; two-year-old plants, 

 40 cts. each ; $4. per doz. 



Coolingr's Singfle Crimson Bedder. 



A very charming addition to single garden Roses now 

 so popular. It is a real perpetual bloomer, producing 

 continuously a prodigious number of flowers from early 

 May until severe frost. It is of semi-dwarf habit of growth, 

 making it an excellent bedding Rose. The color of flowers 

 is a beautiful glowing crimson; the flowers are large and 

 produced in clusters, and appear to last longer than any 

 other single variety we know. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts.; 

 5 for $1 ; $2 per doz. 



Polyantba Grandifiora. 



Produces large panicles of white, bramble-like, semi- 

 double flowers ; of climbing habit and very hardy. 15 cts. 

 each; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1 ; two-year-old plants, 35 cts. 

 each ; ^3.50 per doz. 



Gloire des Rosomanes. 



Cannot be had elsewhere ; exceedingly scarce. Flowers 

 are large, semi-double, and are produced in great profu- 

 sion until late in Autumn. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for 

 ^i ; two-year-old plants, 40 cts. each ; ^4 per doz. 



Agnes Kmily Carman. 



A hardy, free-blooming garden Rose ; cross between 

 Rugosa Rosea and Harrison's Yellow. The growth is ro- 

 bust, with dense, rich, heavy foliage, somewhat similar to 

 the Rugosa. Flowers large, semi-double ; fine in the bud 

 state; color rich, deep crimson. 25 cts. each ; 5 for ;^i. 



R.osa R.us:osa Roses. 



These handsome Ramonas or Rugosa Roses still main- 

 tain the prestige to which their admirable quahties entitle 

 them. They are rapid growers of neat, uniform, compact 

 and sturdy habit, attaining a height of 5 to 6 feet ; per- 

 fectly hardy, rendering them available far impenetrable 

 ornamental hedges, for which purpose they are unexcelled. 

 The foliage exhibits a mass of dense, luxuriant, glossy 

 green. The flowers are large and single ; perfect form and 

 color; produced continuously throughout the season and 

 until late in the Autumn, and as they mature are replaced 

 by small, glossy, golden and red apples. 



Alba. — White flowers, golden fruit. 20 cts. each ; 3 

 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1. 



Rubra. — Crimson flowers and fruit. 20 cts. each ; 3 

 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1. 



Two-year-old plants, 35 cts. each 5 $3,50 per doz., by Express, 

 Five-year-old plants, 60 cts. eacli ; $6.00 per doz,, by Express. 



