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CHOICE BEDDING ROSES -Continued. 



IMiffnonette or Little Dot (Polyantha). Splendid var- 

 iety of dwarf habit aud excessively profuse in bloom. 

 Flowers small, fuP, perfectly double and regular; clear 

 pink passing to white, sweetly perfumed. 



I^lrs. Paul (Bourbon). A strong grower and very free 

 bloomer with fine healthy foliage. An exceptionally 

 fine Rose in flower, being very large and fine, perfectly 

 double, beautiful blush white shaded with rosy peach. 



IMme. We!che (Tea). A splendid variety, especially to 

 be commended for its large size, fine form and beau- 

 tiful color, which renders it quite distinct. Paleapricot- 

 yellow shaded coppery at the centre. I'he blooms are 

 of good substance and great endurance, large and full. 

 A persistent bloomer and good grower, the plant being 

 covered with fine flowers throughout the whole season. 



Jean Drivon (Polyantha), A beautiful little plant of 

 bushy habit of growth which make it verv desirable for 

 pot culture. It is very free-flowering and constant, and 

 Its white flowers are very large for a rose of its class. 



IM^rie Van Houtle (Tea). One of the finest of out-door 

 bedders, succeeding everywhere. A vigorous grower 

 and free bloomer always, even under adverse ciricum- 

 stances, so reliable is it. Flowers are large and well 

 formed, pale creamy yellow, the edges of outer petals 

 outlined with bright rose, and most deliciously fragrant. 



Pllle. Cecile Brunner (Polyantha). The most vigor- 

 oms grower of the Polyanthas though of dwarf habit; 

 very free-flowering and a valuable variety for border- 

 ing beds of other varieties; beautiful double flowers in 

 clusters, all over the plant, bright salmon rose with 

 rich, creamy yellow centre and delightfully fragrant, 



Paquerette (Polyantha). A free-gi'owing variety, 

 producing pure white flowers of an inch or more in 

 diameter, in large clusters; fully and finely formed; 

 very free-flowering, being constantly in bloom. 



Sang^uinea (Bourbon). The most excessive of all 

 bloomers, producing a constant blaze of color; rich, 

 bright deep crimson ; the hardiest of them all. Noth- 

 ing in the way of roses can excel this for bedding or 

 surpass it in profuse aud constant bloom; it is ever last- 

 ingly in flower. Very graceful and refined in habit. 



Snowflake (Tm). Beautiful, pure white flowers, small 

 in size but very profuse. A strong, vigorous grower, 

 constant bloomer and a fine bedding variety. Some- 

 times termed White Hermosa. 



Souvenir d*un Ami (Tea). Extra fine, and worthy of 

 all praise. A vigorous grower and very free bloomer; 

 flowers very large, full and double, pale, delicate rose 

 shaded with salmon; deliciously fragrant. Sure to 

 give intense satisfaction, especially for out^door growing 



EVERBLOOMING TEA ROSES. 



Strong plants, from 2 1-2 in. i^ts, each, 10c; doz., $1.00. 2 yrs., from 4. in. pots, each, 20c; doz., $2.00. 



Hvndred rates of ariy variety given upon application. 



Thpse include the most beautiful varieties of all Roses. They are delightfully tea-scented and justly valued 

 for their cojistaut bloom and exquisite buds of lovely, soft, but pure color; embracing the most charming shades. 

 They are not en' irely hardy at the North, and should be given protection during winter, but their charming 

 bloom and delightful fragrance well repay for this little trouble. 



Auffuste Comte. See Special List. 



BON SILENE. 



Bon Silene Large and beautiful buds of soft rosy 

 carmine, semi-double; free flowering; very fragrant. 

 Especially fine for bedding. 



Bridesmaid. Large, of perfect form; silvery deep 

 rosy-pink, sweetly fragrant; the finest pink rose in 

 cultivation. It is a sport from Catherine Mermet, re- 

 taining all the good qualities of that choice variety 

 with added depth of color. (See illustration). 



BRIDESMAID. 



Bride. The most beautiful pure white Tea Rose. 

 Large, very double, beautifully formed petals of great 

 substance and delicately perfumed. A strong gi-ower 

 and profuse bloomer, succeeding splendidly in the open 

 ground. 



Catherine IMermet. Large, silvery, satiny rose, full 

 and fine form, with sweet but faint perfume. 

 Chevalier A. Ferris, Clara Watson. See Special List. 



Coquette de Lyons ( Yellow Hermosa). Medium sized 

 flowers of a beautiful pale yellow; very handsome. 

 One of the most profuse blooming and best varieties 

 for bedding of all the Teas. 



Duchesse dc Brabant. A beautiful sweet flower of 

 bright rosy pink, petals silvery edged. A charming 

 old variety, very sweet and especially fiae for bedding. 



Empress Alexander of Russia. Seepage 17. 



