NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE FOR 1904 



I The Best and Latest Novelties in j§ 



\ ROSES FROM EUROPE \ 



ON this and the two following pages are offered the very latest European introductions, and only those are offered that are 

 superior to varieties of their ciass and color already in commerce. What we have here represents the highest degree of 

 perfection vet attained in Roses, and as such thev cannot fail to be of interest to every lover of new and rare varieties. The 

 description's mavbe relied upon as being absolutely accurate. Right here let us say that we have discarded in all our Rose 

 departments such varieties that have not proven themselves to be thoroughly distinct and different from varieties that we already 

 offer. This fact taken into consideration, we may fairlv claim to have the most extensive and representative list of Roses to be 

 found on thi« continent, or perhaps in an v part of the world. All our plants are of the strongest and cleanest character, sure to grow 

 and give you the utmost satisfaction. Take our advice and give the new Roses a trial. Many of them are of marvelous beauty. 



SOLI EL DOR 



GOLDEN SUN 



The most unique Rose in cultivation, being the first of a new 

 race. It is a cross between Persian yellow and Antoine Duchei . 

 but is thoroughly distinct both in habit of growth and color of 

 flower. A strong, robust grower, with straight branches, and 

 heavy deep green foliage. Very full, the exj anded flowers being 

 large and globular, the center petals being well incurved, forming 

 a double flower. The color of a fully expanded flower is extra- 

 ordinary and is not found in any other variety in cultivation— a 

 blending ot reddish-gold, orange-yellow, nasturtium-redandpink, 

 forming a combination that is'well described when the Rose was 

 named Golden Swn. A description is inadequate to describe the 

 warrnness of color, and no description can do justice to the peer- 

 less beauty of this wonderful new, hardy yel ow Rose. It will 

 prove hardy in all sections of the country". Wherever shown th is 

 Rose has won all first prizes. It has but one drawback to the pro- 

 pagater's mind, and that is that it does not succeed well on its own 

 roots, and we, therefore offer it in strong, low-budded plants two 

 year-old stock only, at 50 cts. each ; 5 for 84. (See illustration. ) 

 Please Note.— The stock of this great Rose is limited 

 and orders will be filled in rotation. 



LIBERTY. — A gTand Hybrid Tea Rose of the sensational order. 



The flowers are superbly made, deep, full and double, 



Exquisitely fragrant. Color is handsome crimson-scarlet. The 

 original plants sold for S750O. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts. ; two-year- 

 old plants, 50 cts. each. 



NEW ROSE— SOLIEL B'OR 



PRINCE OF BULGARIA. — Very much like Sonv. de President 

 — Car not in form. Large, bright green 

 foliage, with grand buds; flower very large and full. Outer petals 

 superb rosy-flesh ; inner petals lighter. Won first prize at the Paris 

 Exposition". 25 cts. each; 3 for 60 cts.; two-year-old plants, 

 50 cts. each. 



L' INNOCENCE 



A superb Hybrid Tea Rose, awarded the gold medal of the 

 Lyons, France, exhibition. May be called White Mad. Caroline 

 Testout, of which it is an offspriug. Flowers large, full, deep and 

 double and globular inform. Color brightsuowy white. Flowers 

 borne with great profusion upon long stems. Superb in the open 

 ground. 25 cts. each; 3 for 60 cts.; 6 for §1; two-year-old 

 plants, 50 cts. each. (See illustration.) 



ALLIANCE FRAXCO-RUSSE — We consider this one of the 

 I^^II^=^=^^===^- best yellow Tea Roses in culti- 

 vation. A strong, sturdy grower and free bloomer with flowers that 

 are large, double and of the best substance, beautifully formed, while 

 the color is rich yellow without a blemish. A great Rose. 20 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 7 for Si > two-year-old plants, 40 cts. each. 

 LEOXIE LAMESCH .-A s.rong growing, free blooming variety, 



" with flowers of medium size and globular 



form. Very double. Color coppery-red, center brilliant yellow. 

 Reverse outer edge of petals copperv'-red, edged and spotted. Buds 

 blood red. Very unique. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; two-year-oid 

 plants, 50 cts. each. 



NEW ROSE— L' INNOCENCE 



