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NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE FOR 1904 



HEW AND RARE ttlSGELLANEOUS HARPY ROSES 



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NEW HARDY HYBRID RUGOSA 

 MAD. GEORGES BRUANT 



A genuine ever-bloomer, a cross between ROSA 

 RUGOSA ALBA and that sweet Tea Rose, SOM- 

 BREUIL. It inherits the hardiness and glossy, 

 leathery leaves of the Rugosa class, with the free- 

 blooming qualities of the Teas. The flowers are of 

 large size, semi-double, and are produced with 

 remarkable freedom in clusters of five; the deli- 

 ciously fragrant buds are very beautiful in form — 

 long and pointed, as shown in illustration, resem- 

 bling NIPHETOS; color is pure, glistening white. 20 

 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1 ; two-year-old 

 plants, 40 cts. each; $4.50 per dozen. 



ENGLISH SWEETBRIAR ROSE 



A fine old favorite; desirable for shrubberies and 

 general planting; the flowers are bright pink and 

 single; the fragrance of the flowers, leaves and 

 young branches in the early spring frequently per- 

 fumes the whole neighborhood and is truly delight- 

 ful. Large plants, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; two- 

 year-old plants, 40 cts. each. 



HARRISON'S YELLOW ROSE 



The old-fashioned HARRISON'S YELLOW ROSE 

 is one of the finest, pure, deep yellow, hardy Roses 

 ever grown. Three-year-old field plants, very fine, 

 50 cts. each; $5 per dozen, by Express only. 



THE CHEROKEE ROSE 



A strong, erect-growing Rose, with deep, glossy, 

 green leaves, and bearing large, pure white Roses 

 in great profusion; the flowers are double, very 

 beautiful and wax-like. Requires protection in 

 winter north of Washington, D. C. 20 cts. each; 3 

 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1; two-year-old plants, 40 cts. 

 each; $4 per dozen. 



THE GIANT ROSE 



GROWS FORTY FEET IN ONE SEASON. 



This wonderful new climbing Rose from India is 

 the most valuable and interesting Rose novelty we 

 have ever offered. Within a season young plants 

 grow as if by magic to the incredible height of 

 forty feet and over. It throws up numerous strong 

 canes, and bears large, single flowers, 5 to 6 inches 

 across, which in color are pure bright pink. The 

 foliage does not look like a Rose, being very dark, 

 of medium size, long and leathery. Hardy with 

 protection. In every way an extraordinary Rose. 

 It is for sale only by us. Young plants, 25 cts. 

 each; 3 for 60 cts.; two-year-old plants, 40 cts. each 

 by Express. (Stock limited.) 



NEW CENTURY 



This variety is a cross between CLOTILDE SOU- 

 PERT and ROSA RUGOSA ALBA, and is recom- 

 mended as a splendid hardy, ever-blooming Rose, 

 blooming at frequent intervals during the summer 

 and fall. The large flowers, perfectly full and dou- 

 ble, borne in clusters, are bright, rosy pink, with 

 red center, with the petals widely bordered with 

 creamy white. The fragrance is sweet like that of 

 the wild Rose or Sweetbriar. Entirely hardy, and 

 free from insect attacks, blight and rust. Planted 

 in rich ground and well fertilized, it will grow and 

 bloom with the greatest freedom. 20 cts. each; 3 

 for 50 cts.; two-year-old plants, 40 cts. each; $5 per 

 dozen. 



POLYANTHA GRANDIFLORA 



Produces large panicles of white, bramble -like, 

 semi-double flowers; of climbing habit and very 

 hardy. 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1 ; two- 

 year-old plants, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per dozen. 



ROSA RUGOSA ROSES 



These handsome Ramonas or Rugosa Roses still 

 maintain the prestige to which their admirable 

 qualities entitle them. They are rapid growers of 

 neat uniform, compact and sturdy habit, attaining 

 a height of 5 to 6 feet, perfectly hardy, rendering 

 them available for impenetrable ornamental hedges, 

 for which purpose they are unexcelled. The foliage 

 exhibits a mass of dense, luxuriant glossy green. 

 The flowers are large and single; perfect form and 

 color; produced continuously throughout the season 

 and until late in the autumn, and as they mature 

 are replaced by small, glossy, golden and red 

 apples. 



ALBA. — White flowers, golden fruit. 15 cts. each; 4 

 = for 50 cts.; 9 for $1. 



RUBRA . — Crimson flowers and fruit. 15 cts. each; 

 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1. 



Two-year-old plants, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per dozen 

 by Express. 



