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DINGEE'S ROSES ARE ALWAYS THE BEST 



HARDY HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES 



OF SPECIAL MERIT 



HYBRID PERPETUALS are considered the most valuable of all hardy, plants. They are 

 distinguished by their vigorous upright growth and large, bold flowers, frequently measuring 

 5 to 6 inches in diameter. They thrive and succeed in all localities and are entirely hardy in 

 any part of the country, and will live through severe Winters with a light protection of leaves 

 or coarse manure. Some varieties do not bloom until the second year, but when fully established 

 they all bloom freely at the usual time, early in the season, and contirme to bloom during the S^'im- 

 mer and Autumn months. Hybrid Perpetuals will bear a considerable amount of hardship and 

 neglect, but improve greatly with good cultivation and rich soil. They should invariably be 

 planted in open ground, as they are not suitable for house culture. We have by far the choicest 

 collection of Hybrid Perpetuals in the country, and recommend those described below as the best 

 varieties for general cultivation. Remember, our Roses are strong plants, and none are grown in 

 pots less than 2>^ inches in diameter, and many are grown in 3-inch pots. 



Price 



of all Koses on this page, except where noted, 15 cts. each; any 4 for 50 cts.; 9 

 for SI; larger plants 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts., postpaid; two-year-old plants, 35 

 cts. each; 3 for iftl ; $3.50 per dozen, by express at purchaser's expense. 



Baroness Rothschild 



Magnificent Hardy Hybrid 

 Perpetual Rose 



Who has not heard of 

 this great variety? Rose 

 lovers in all countries 

 agree that it is the acme 

 of perfection, both in 

 flower and growth. If 

 you have never seen it in 

 bloom, a description will 

 do little toward con- 

 vejnng a correct 

 idea of its worth. 

 The flowers in 

 color are bright 

 rosy pink, of im- 

 mense size and 

 globular form, 

 somewhat cupped 

 and well filled to 

 the center, as 

 shown in dur illus- 

 tration. Tlie bold- 

 ness of the flowers 

 with their broad, 

 thick petals, sug- 

 gests solidity and 

 massiveness; they 

 are borne erect on 

 stout, thick canes. 



In habit of growth this 

 variety is splendid, being very 

 strong and possessing large, 

 heavy foliage, which by virtue 

 of its toughness is especially 

 free from mildew and insect 

 attacks, rendering it very 

 valuable in open ground. It 

 is perfectly hardy and blooms 

 twice and frequently three 

 times in a season. We recom- 

 mend it as one of the grand- 

 est and most satisfactory 

 Roses in cultivation. 



This variety is usually 

 sent out in budded stock, 

 but we supply plants on 

 own roots, imported from 

 France. Strong 3-inch pot 

 plants, ready for immedi- 

 ate blooming, 30 cts. each; 

 2 for 50 cts. J 4 for $1; 

 two-year-old plants, 50 

 <ita, each. 



Anna Alexieff. — Flowers are very double 

 and full, exceedingly sweet; noted for their 

 clear, bright pink color. 



Abel Carriere. — One of the best; flowers are 

 extra large, very double, full and sweet, color 

 dark crimson, passing to velvety maroon. 



