R. & J. FARQUHAR CO,, BOSTON. 



MOSS ROSES 



Each of the following Moss Roses, strong two-year, field-grown plants, 

 $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10 

 This is a group of old-fashioned Roses, very httle grown now-a- 

 days, but charming for all that. The plants are very hardy but 

 seldom have good foliage, and bloom only once in the early sum- 

 mer. Their greatest beauty is in the delicate mossy envelope that 

 covers the bud and the calyx of the open flower. They are very 

 fragrant and easily grown. While they thrive upon neglect, they 

 are much better if treated fairly and properly cultivated. 

 Blanche Moreau. (Moreau-Robert, 1880.) A particularly 

 choice white variety, sometimes pinkish in the buds, which 

 carry a rich bronzy green mossy covering. 

 Crested Moss. (Switzerland, 1827.) Large, showy, brilhant pink 

 flowers, remarkable for the three-cornered frill which sur- 

 rounds and surmounts the buds before they open. A great 

 curiosity but beautiful for its own sake and extremely fragrant. 

 Henri Martin. (Laffay, 1863.) One of the very few red Moss 

 Roses left of an enormous number of varieties cultivated many 

 years ago. None of the red varieties were very mossy. This is 

 probably the best in that respect. 



AUSTRIAN BRIAR ROSES 



Each of the following Austrian Briar Roses, strong two-year, field- 

 grown plants, $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10 



This is a group of rather large shrubs, notable for their briUiant 

 yellow flowers produced rather early in the season. The flowers 

 are single or semi-double, and are rather fleeting, but they are 

 produced in such profusion that the plants are exceedingly <showy 

 and handsome over a period of some weeks. 



They are all as hardy as brambles, and are best planted as 

 specimens at the edge of the lawn, or in borders about the garden 

 or grounds. 



They require httle or no care, if they are properly planted, and 

 should be allowed to grow at will into large bushes. It is a mis- 

 take to prune them, and only dead canes should be cut out, or 

 stems which become decidedly untidy. 



Austrian Copper (Rosa fcetida bicolor). Species. Rather more 

 slender in growth than most of this group, reaching 4 to 5 feet. 

 The wiry stems are covered in early summer with garlands of 

 single flowers, vivid copper-red on the inner surface of the 

 petals and bright yellow on the outside. Spectacular and of 

 great interest. 

 Harison's Yellow. (Harison, 1830.) A big, bushy shrub, pro- 

 ducing untold quantities of medium-size, semi-double, light 

 yellow flowers in early June or late May. This is the very best 

 hardy yellow Rose for shrub and specimen use and may be 

 seen in almost every old-fashioned home-garden in the country- 

 side. The fohage is always good. 



Rosa Hugonis 



Rosa Rugosa, Blanc Double de Coubert 



AUSTRIAN BRIAR ROSES, continued 



Persian Yellow. (Willock, 1837.) A double form of the original 

 Austrian Yellow, R. fatida, and not quite as strong or rehable 

 as Harison's Yellow. Its flowers are handsomer, richer in color, 

 of a deep buttercup tone, unapproached by any other Rose. 

 Excellent for shrubberies, but not so good as a specimen be- 

 cause of its rather poor fohage. 



RUGOSA ROSES 



A group of very hardy, large-growing shrubs with peculiarly 

 rough and healthy fohage and large, showy flowers. Usually they 

 bloom on and off throughout the entire season, and they are 

 particularly attractive in autumn when they bear their giant 

 crimson fruits among their buds and open flowers. Valuable for 

 hedges, shrubberies, screens, or any planting where a rather tall, 

 dense, impenetrable growth is desired. 



Rosa rugosa (rubra). Species. Very large, single flowers of 

 silken texture, varying in color from purple-red to bright rosy 

 pink. The blooms open consecutively at the tips of the shoots 

 throughout the whole season. Foliage and growth very fine. 

 This is the type which all the others resemble more or less, and 

 in the estimation of connoisseurs is perhaps the finest and most 

 useful of all. 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



R. rugosa alba. Species. Identical with R. rugosa, except that 

 the flowers are pure snow-white. It is especially effective inter- 

 planted with Rugosa, heightening the color-effect considerably. 

 Very beautiful when the fruit begins to ripen, contrasting its 

 brilhant color with the white flowers which continue to open 

 until frost. 



Blanc Double de Coubert. (Cochet, 1892.) This is practically 

 a very double form of R. rugosa alba. It is a steady and prohfic 

 bloomer and is equal to the type in beauty of fohage and vigor 

 of growth. 



Conrad Ferdinand Meyer. (MuUer, 1900.) A gigantic shrub 

 useful for screening small buildings. The flowers are delicately 

 and exquisitely formed, of the best Tea quality, shading 

 through several tones of pink. The fohage is smooth and very 

 large. 



F. J. Grootendorst. (DeGoey, 1918.) Unique among Rugosas 

 for its small, fringed flowers of brilliant red, borne continually 

 in large heads of clusters. It has strong, healthy fohage and is 

 especially recommended for hedges or shrub uses. 



Rose a Parfum de I'Hay. (Gravereaux, 1903.) A vigorous 

 shrub with good foliage, and large, informal, double flowers of 

 cheerful red. Especially desirable for its refreshing fragrance. 



Each of the above Rugosa Roses (except where otherwise priced), 

 strong two-year, field-grown plants, $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10; $80.00 

 per 100. 



