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See Our Collections of Choice Selected Roses. 



ALWAYS SATISFACTORY. 



We are always glad to have purchasers select for themselves exactly the varieties they prefer. But so many of our cus- 

 tomers desire us to make selections for them that we have concluded to devote special attention to selecting and putting up 

 choice collections of Roses for all who desire us to do so. We can make better selections than most people can possibly do 

 for themselves, as our thorough knowledge of the different kinds enables us to send the very best for the particular purpose 

 desired in that locality. Each selection is made specially for that particular order and no other. Each variety is correctly 

 labeled, exactly the same as if ordered by the purchaser, and we frequently send larger and stronger plants, because we have 

 a vast number of varieties to select from, and last, but not least, we can furnish these collections for a little less money than 

 the same varieties would cost at catalogue prices. So that if you avail yourself of this plan and enclose the amount, it will 

 only be necessary to tell us the collection or collections you want, what they are for, and besides avoiding all the difficulty of 

 selecting for yourself, you will be certain to get a choice first-class collection, exactly as desired, sure to please and give satis- 

 faction. These collections are made separately for every person who orders from this list and desires us to select for them, 

 and are guaranteed to please in every case. 



PLEASE NOTICE. — In ordering these collections offered below, kindly order by the letter. 



Collection A. — 8 choice Ever-blooming Tea Roses, in 8 

 distinct varieties, each plant labeled, for$i, postpaid. 



Collection B. — 27 choice Ever-blooming Tea Roses, in 

 27 distinct varieties, each plant labeled, for S3, postpaid. 



Collection C. — 50 choice Ever-blooming Tea Roses, in 

 50 distinct varieties, each plant labeled, for $5, postpaid. 



Collection D. — 5 choice Ever-blooming Tea Roses, 2 

 Bourbon and China Roses, 1 Hybrid Tea Rose, and 1 Poly- 

 antha Rose, in 9 distinct varieties, each plant labeled, for $1, 

 postpaid. 



Collection E. — 8 choice Hardy Climbing Roses, in 8 dis- 

 tinct varieties, each plant labeled, for $1, postpaid. This col- 

 lection is specially adapted for planting north of Washington, 

 D. C, and includes the hardiest of all Climbing Roses. 



Collection F. — 8 choice Hybrid Perpetual Roses, in 8 

 distinct varieties, each plant labeled, for $1, postpaid. 



Collection G. — 5 choice Moss Roses, in 5 distinct varie- 

 ties, each plant labeled, for$i, postpaid. 



Collection H. — 8 choice Polyantha Roses, in 8 distinct 

 varieties, each plant labeled, for $1, postpaid. 



Special Collection. 



5 Nearest Black Roses. — We will send the 5 nearest 

 black varieties, Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses, postpaid, for 

 $1.25. This is a very popular collection of Roses. 



Special Collection. 



7 Pure White Roses. — We will send 7 purest white 

 varieties of Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses, postpaid, for$i. 

 This collection is specially adapted for cemetery planting ; 

 the varieties are entirely hardy. 



Roses, Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. 



The Most for the Money. 



Knowing that our Roses, Plants, Bulbs and Seeds are our 

 best advertisement, we annually prepare enormous stocks to 

 be used in our lowest-priced collections, which are offered on 

 the circular enclosed with each copy of this book. We do 

 not make any ridiculously low offers, but we offer what we 

 consider the most for the money-«satisfactory Roses, 

 Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. 



Named Varieties of Roses for Bedding. 



FIVE UNEQUALED OFFERS. 



We have grown an immense stock of the Roses named below, and recommend them as specially adapted and the best 

 Roses for bedding and massing. Those who do not desire an entire set can select 15 of any one variety at a proportionate 

 reduction in the price. With the exception of this change, we cannot allow of any further changes, owing to the very low 

 price we are offering them for. Special prices on larger quantities furnished upon application. 



30 Marie Lambert for $2.50 ( White').— Marie Lam- 

 bert is a strong, vigorous Ever-blooming Rose ; very florifer- 

 ous, producing masses of creamy-white flowers. We will 

 send 30 Marie Lambert for §2.50. 



30 Clotilde Soupert for $3.50 ( White and rose).— 

 This splendid representative of the Tea Polyantha class is 

 deservedly one of the most popular Roses in our collection. 

 A free and continuous bloomer; flowers white, flushed with 

 rose. We will send 30 Clotilde Soupert for $3. 50. 



30 Etoile de Lyon for $3 ( Yellow). — Also known as 

 Star of Lyon. A strong, healthy grower and a remarkably 



free bloomer, bearing a succession of buds and flowers from 

 early Summer until severe frost. The rich golden yellow 

 flowers are of grand size, excellent substance and exceedingly 

 sweet. One of the best Tea Roses for general planting, 

 especially massing, ever introduced. Perfectly hardy. We 

 will send 30 Etoile de Lyon for $3. 



30 Queen's Scarlet for $3 ( Crimson). — For a striking 

 and brilliant display, we don't know of any Rose that equals 

 Queen's Scarlet. A constant and profuse bloomer ; color rich 

 velvety scarlet, very striking ; flowers large and full , a strong, 

 vigorous grower. We will send 30 Queen's Scarlet for $3. 



SPECIAL. — As a further inducement to have all our friends give these splendid Roses a trial, which we know will 

 secure for them hosts of new admirers, we will send 8 each of the 4 Roses described above, 32 in all, for $3. 



Roses, Plants, Bulbs and Seeds Free. 



Our Club Department grows rapidly, probably because — even after our very liberal club rewards — we usually present 

 something extra to the clubbers, as we appreciate and are thankful for their efforts in our behalf ; also our generous and care- 

 ful treatment of our customers is so well known that it is easy to get up clubs for our establishment. Our prices are low ; we 

 offer an immense variety; each order comprising the club is wrapped separately and can thus be delivered to your neighbor 

 just as it is, and the trouble and sometimes disagreeable annoyance of sorting out and dividing avoided. Clubs may be made 

 up of any article offered in the GUIDE at prices given, and the total amount of the order can gain a reward as per the follow- 

 ing schedule. This reward may include anything we offer to the value of the amount stated. 



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$3 can select anything to the value of $0.50. 



$4 can select anything to the value of $0.75 



$5 can select anything to the value of $1.00 



$6 can select anything to the value of $1.25 



$7 . . . can select anything to the value of $1.50. 



$8 . can select anything to the value of $1.75 



$9 can select anything to the value of §2.00. 



$10 can select anything to the value of $2.23 



$15 can select anything to the value of $3.75 



$20 can select anything to the value (>f $5-0° 



$50 can select anything to the value of $12.30 



A Club amounting to $100 can select anything to the value of $25.00. 



