/ T, lovett, little silver and red bank, N J, 



TklmfT., 



A Double, Bright Pink, Sweet-scented form of 



Rosa Wichuriana. 



There is nothing in the way of Roses which has ap- 

 peared within the last fifty > ears at least, that has prov- 

 ed such an innovation or proved so valuable as the Jap- 

 anese trailing Rose, Wichuriana; or what is now wide- 

 ly known as '-The Memoral Rose." Its trailing habit, 

 the beauty of its massive, bright, glossy foliage, vigor- 

 ous growth, great hardiness and the wonderful freedom 

 with which its sweet-scented blossoms are produced, 

 unite in rendering it of value difficult to over-estimate. 

 In very truth, its many merits leave little to be desired 

 in a trailing rose, beyond the fact that the roses them- 

 selves, borne by it, although produced in such multi- 

 tudes as to littrally envelop the plant, are small in size 

 and white in color, resembling to a degree the blossom 

 of the Blackberry. Hybridizers set about at once, 

 upon the appearance of this remarkable Rose, to obtain 

 improved varieties — those with larger and better fiow- 

 ers. Thousands of seedlings have been produced dur- 

 ing the past ten years, many of which are indeed ac- 

 quisitions; notably those of Mr. W. A. Manda. All that 

 have come to our notice, however, lack brightness in 

 color or are deficient in size, form or fragrance of their 

 flowers. 



The Mrs. Lovett Rose was produced upon our own 

 grounds and is one of the many seedlings of Wichuriana 

 grown by us. Like many of our best flowers and fruits, 

 it is a natural hybrid; the parent plant being situated 

 contiguous to a number of our best hardy Roses. In 

 every respect it is a true Wichuriana, save the flowers — 

 in habit of growth and foliage, hardiness and abund- 

 ance of bloom it is identical with its parent; but its 

 Roses are very double, two to two and a half inches in 

 diamet3r and are of the liveliest and most cheerful 

 bright, rosy-pink imaginable. Best of all, it is as fra- 

 grant as the American Beauty; although its fragi'ance 

 is distinct from that of any other Rose. We confess 



our inability to command language that will at all convey a correct idea of its beauty or value, 

 that no pen or artist's brush can do it justice— it must be seen to be appreciated. 



The above is the introducers' description of this most beautiful and unique Rose. There is little I can add and 

 nothing I would take from what is said of it, as I know it fully merits every word of commendation that is given 

 to it. f have a very large stock of superb plants (it is such a vigorous grower it always makes fine plants if 

 givea any kind of a chance) both in pots and field grown. 



Strong well established plants from 23^ in. pots, each 15c; 3 for 40c; doz., $1 .25. 



Very strong plants from 4 in. pots, «« 25c; 3 60c; ♦* 2.00. 



Heavy field grown plants, 3 to 6 feet tops, •« 25c; 3 •* 60c; •* 2.00. 



M. ALBERT PATEL (Tea\ 



We fully believe 



A seedling from Beaute Inconstant^ remarkable in 

 eplor and very beautifvil. The flowers are medium in 

 size, full and and well formed, and in color, I'ed shaded 

 with yellow. A strong, compact grower free and con- 

 tinuous in bloom. Ea., 15c; doz., 11.35. From 4 in. 

 Dots. ea.. 25c; 3 for 60c. 



COMTESSE BARDI (Tea). 



A superb Rose of robust habit and vary free-bloom- 

 ing propensity. Large, full flowers of coppery-yellow 

 shaded with clear red and centre of brilliant coral red 

 shadmg to gold. Delicately scented with the fragrance 

 of Mignonette. Ea., 15c; 3 for 40c. 



