The Polyantha or Fairy Roses. 



The Polyanthas are a lovely and distinct class of ever-blooming Roses, distinguished by their dwarf, bushy habit 

 of growth, medium size and very double flowers, which are delightfully fragrant and are borne in large clusters and 

 masses, frequently seeming to cover the whole plant with a sheet of bloom. They are good, vigorous growers and con- 

 stant and most profuse bloomers, very pretty and highly recommended for general planting, also for edges and borders 

 to beds of the larger growing varieties. They are regarded as being reasonably hardy; but as a precaution against 

 extreme conditions of rigorous Winters, it is advisable to give them a slight covering. 



We Offer 12 Varieties of Polyantha or Fairy Roses. 



Clotilde Soupert ( The New Tea Poly- 

 antha). — This lovely Rose resembles the 

 Tea Roses so closely that it is called a 

 Tea Polyantha, and is undoubtedly the 

 finest Rose of its class. The flowers are 

 borne in clusters, and are of large, round, „ 

 flat form, with beautifully imbricated pe- rj 

 tals ; perfectly full and double, and deli- ^ 

 ciously sweet; color beautiful pinkish amber 

 or pale creamy yellow, delicately flushed 

 withsilvery rose, sometimes ivory white, exquisitely tin ted 

 with pale salmon, and sometimes both red and white 

 flowers are produced on the same plant. It is a par- 

 ticularly handsome Rose, always greatly admired. The 

 bush is a vigorous and compact grower, and a continu- 

 ous and remarkably profuse bloomer, being literally 

 loaded with Roses throughout the whole growing season. 

 It is highly recommended for bedding in open ground, 

 and also for window and house culture ; moderately 

 hardy. Be sure and include this lovely Rose. 15 cts. 

 each ; 8 for jjji. 



Flora. — A charming Polyantha Fairy Rose; the 

 flowers are quite large, very full and round, delightfully j 

 perfumed and borne in immense clusters. The color is 

 fine ivory white, delicately tinged with soft rosy blush 

 (see cut). 15 cts. each. 



Etoile d'Or. — This elegant Rose is certainly a great 

 acquisition ; full round flowers, perfectly double, borne 

 in large clusters; pale chrome yellow, with rich citron- 

 red centre ; blooms quickly and profusely, and be- 

 sides being exceedingly beautiful, entirely distinct. 

 20 cts. each. 



George Pernet. — 

 Very beautiful flowers, 

 medium size, very full, 

 with fine imbricated petals; 

 lovely buff rose, delicately 

 ^ shaded lemon and fawn ; 

 ,. y extra fine. 15 cts. each. 

 ./ Gloire de Polyan- 

 tha. — Splendid Fairy 

 Rose ; flowers large, per- 

 fectly double and deli- 

 ciously sweet; color fine 

 citron rose, elegantly 

 flushed pale carmine. 15 

 cts. each. 



Jeanne Drivon. — A lovely Rose, perfect, full form, very 

 double and sweet ; color pure white, faintly tinged with crimson ; 

 a distinct and valuable sort. 15 cts. each. 



Little Gem. — A very charming Fairy Rose; flowers of per- 

 fect form, very double and full; pure creamy white, sometimes 

 delicately tinged with salmon rose. 15 cts. each. 



Mad'elle Cecile Bruner. — Larger flowers than most of the 

 others, perlectly double and delightfully fragrant; color 10 y 

 pink on rich creamy white ground; a great bloomer; very sat- 

 isfactory for bedding. 15 cts. each. 



Marie Pavie. — Medium size, very full and double, borne in 

 large clusters and masses; excellent for cutting; color rich 

 creamy white, finely flushed with carmine rose ; delightfully per- 

 fumed, very pretty and bright. 10 cts. each. 



Mignonette. — A splendid variety, one of the very best ; full, 

 regular flowers, perfectly double and deliciously perfumed ; 

 color clear pink, passing to white, tinged with pale rose; an 

 immense bloomer ; very valuable. 15 cts. each. 



Miniature. — This is the smallest of all Roses, but perfect 

 form ; regular, compact, fairly-like flowers, fully double and very 

 fragrant; flowers in wreaths and clusters seem to cover the 

 whole plant ; Color cream rose, flushed red. 15 cts. each. 



Perle d'Or. — Charming and very distinct ; color coppery gold, 

 changing to fawn and salmon ; flat-rayed form, very double and 

 elegantly perfumed ; a constant and profuse bloomer. 15c. each. 



NEW TEA POLYANTHA— CLOTILDE SOUPERT. 



The 12 varieties named above for $1.50. 



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