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^IcTHE NEW HYBRID TEA ROSES^}?:^ 



THE NEW HYBRID TEA ROSES are so beautiful that they deserve a thorough 

 trial in all favorable localities. We have reduced the prices of these varieties and put others 

 in the STAR LIST (page 45), so that they can be had by all who wish them. 



ANTOINE MERMET (New 1885).— ,^-^mr 



Brilliant violet crimson, very rich and 

 beautiful, large full flowers, elegantly cup- 

 ped and very sweet. Price, 35 cents. 



DUKE OP CONN AUGHT. — This 

 magnificent variety is one of the finest 

 Crimson Roses ever introduced ; the flowers 

 are extra large, very full and fragrant, the 

 buds are long and finely formed ; color, 

 intense glowing crimson ; very brilliant and 

 exquisitely beautiful. Price, 25 cents. 



PIERRE CUILLOT. —One of the finest 

 and most valuable in the whole list ; bright 

 dazzling crimson, passing to brilliant car- 

 mine ; flowers large, very double and full, 

 and highly scented ; a healthy and vigor- 

 ous grower, and a constant bloomer. Price, 

 25 cents. See engraving on cover. 



ANTOINE MERMET. 



LADY MARY FITZWILLI AM.— The new English Hybrid Tea ; flowers extra large 

 and globular ; quite full and regular, very fragrant and beautiful ; color, delicate flesh, ele- 

 gantly tinged with amber and pale carnation ; highly recommended. Price, 25 cents. 



COUNTESS OF PEMBROKE.— A splendid new Enghsh Hybrid Tea; a vigorous 

 grower and free bloomer ; flowers large and of exquisite form, very full and highly scented; 

 color, soft satiny pink, elegantly shaded with rosy peach ; very sweet and distinct. Price, 

 20 cents. 



MICHAEL SAUNDERS.— A superb Rose ; flowers extra large, fine form, very double 

 and full ; petals of good substance and beautifully reflexed ; color, deep rich crimson ; very 

 brilliant and handsome. Price, 20 cents. 



HON. GEORGE BANCROFT.— Flowers very large, full and regular ; color, bright 

 rosy crimson, elegantly tinged and shaded with violet ; very beautiful. Price, 20 cents. 



DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT.— Large, very full and finely formed ; color, dehcate 

 silvery rose, with bright salmon centre ; a charming Rose of excellent quality ; very highly 

 scented and distinct* 20 cents. 



DUCHESS OF WESTMINSTER.— A grand Rose ; exceedingly large and finely 

 formed ; very full and fragrant ; color, clear bright red ; very rich and fine. 20 cents. 



ANTOINE VERDIER.— Large and beautiful flowers, bright glowing pink, beautifully 

 shaded with rich crimson ; large and globular, very full and sweet ; a constant and profuse 

 bloomer. 20 cents. 



BEAUTY OF STAPLEFORD.— Flowers very large, and perfect form, deliciously 

 scented Tea fragrance ; color, clear bright pink, shading to bright rosy crimson ; makes 

 large and beautiful buds, and is a constant and profuse bloomer. 20 cents. 



MADAME ETIENNE LEVET.— Vivid glowing crimson, very intense, striking and 

 handsome, remarkable for its brilliant color and beautiful buds. A constant bloomer and 

 very fragrant. 20 cents. 



NANCY LEE. — A very pretty Rose and constant bloomer, fine pointed buds, and fine, 

 full flowers ; color, soft satiny rose, changing to clear pink ; highly perfumed. 20 cents. 



SPECIAL OFFER.- The above set of 13 NEW HYBRID TEAS, for $2.60; 

 with the No. 1 set of COLORED PLATE ROSES $4.00; with both sets of 

 COLORED PLATE ROSES, and the Two Premiums, 23 in all, $5.20. 



