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PETER HENDERSON 6t CO., IMEW YORK- ^ 



THE "STERLING" COLLECTION 



^^ OF HARDY EVER^BLOOMING ROSES ^ 



Shown in Colors on the Opposite Page 



This contains some of the finest new varieties, it also contains older sorts which have made a reputation for themselves as splendid 

 bedding varieties — hardy and ever-blooming — throughout the country. As is our custom in making up collections for the Colored Plate 

 we have selected varieties showing marked contrasts in color combined with hardiness, vigor of growth and abundance of bloom, so that 

 purchasers may rest assured in obtaining this collection they procure sorts which, in the limited number contained in the collection, will 

 give them a variety unexcelled in all the prime qualities of the best garden Roses. The numbers on the Colored Plate are a Key to the 

 varieties as numbered below. 



Our Colored Plate Collections are famous throughout the country; they give universal satisfaction, as is evidenced by the number of 

 congratulatory letters we receive annually from purchasers. Even the smallest size wiU, under ordinary conditions, give an abundance' 

 of bloom, but the larger sizes will, of course, bloom earlier and more profusely. We will send FREE with each collection our pamphlet 

 on "The Garden Culture of the Rose," which gives full detailed instructions on planting and care. 



No. 1 A Beautiful Yellow Rose 



SOUVENIR DE PIERRE NOTTING 



Strong, bushy habit, with splendid foliage. The flowers are very 

 full, large and extraordinarUy lasting, keeping over a week when 

 cut. The buds are very long, of a most beautiful shape. The color 

 is yellow with very delicate Chinese pink and safEron-yellow shad- 

 ings; the centre of the flower is a very rich golden-yellow. It is 

 delightfully fragrant. In its abundance of blossoms this grand 

 variety surpasses all other yellow Roses. 



Price, 1st size, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz.; 2d size, 40c. each, $4.00 

 per doz.; 3d size, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 



No. 2 The New Hardy Ever' Blooming Garden Rose 



RADIANCE 



This grand variety was introduced by us in 1909 and has attained 

 first rank in this country and in Europe. 



RADIANCE is a seedling from CARDINAL, a brilHant rosy- 

 carmine, displaying beautiful, rich and opaline pink tints in the 

 open flower; the form is fine, largest size and full, with cupped petals. 

 The bud is large, brilliant, radiant; the stems are long, buds and 

 flowers borne erect on the strong stems, the foliage is abundant and 

 of splendid substance, a dark, healthy green. It blooms con- 

 stantly, delightfully fragrant and is so healthy that it may be said 

 to be immvme against disease. Add to these qualities that of hardi- 

 ness and vigorous growth, then the grand qualities of this peerless 

 Rose are plainly told. 



Price, 1st size, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz.; 2d size, 40c. each, $4.00 

 per doz. ; '3d size, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 



No. 3 New Hybrid Tea Rose 



RENEE WILMART URBAN 



One of the best of the new Hybrid Tea Roses for garden culture. 

 It is a strong clean grower, fine stems and foliage, flowers held well 

 up. The color is a beautiful shade of salmon-flesh, the edges of 

 the petals bordered and tinted carmine; delightfully fragrant. 



Price, 1st size, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz.; 2d size 60c. each, $6.00 

 per doz.; 3d size, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



No. 4 New Hardy Ever'Blooming Red Rose 



CARDINAL 



Of all the Roses which we have introduced for years there is none 

 which has measured up better to the ideal standard than this. 

 Habit and bloom are beyond criticism. "Cardinal" is a seedling 

 of "Liberty" hybridized with an unnamed carmine seedling in the 

 third generation. It has amply fulfilled its promise of being the 

 most valuable red Rose, for the garden, in the hardy, ever-blooming 

 class. Color, a rich cardinal-red. Is a very strong grower with a 

 superb flower. Its fragrance is very strong and sweet. The color 

 of the flowers holds good in the hottest weather; the form is such that 

 they remain perfect during the heated term; the health and vigor 

 of the plant enable it to produce flowers constantly during the entire 

 season. We have received hundreds of testimonials from purchasers, 

 attesting its grand qualities. 



Price, 1st size, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz.; 2d size, 40c. each, $4.00 

 per doz.; 3d size, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



No. 5 New White Ever- Blooming Rose 



MOLLIE SHARMAN CRAWFORD 



This fine variety is destined to achieve the greatest distinction 

 as a garden Rose. The flowers are splendid, of the largest size, 

 grandly formed. They are snow-white, and of splendid texture. 

 It is of admirable habit, fast-growing and free-branching; foliage 

 dark and heavy, forming a good background for the snow-white 

 flowers. Stems strong, holding the flowers erect. It blooms very 

 freely and is delightfully fragrant. 



Price, 1st size, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz.; 2d size, 40c. each, $4.00 

 per doz.; 3d size, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 



No. 6 New Hardy Ever'Blooming Rose 



WM. R. SMITH 



This magnificent variety is an American- raised, pedigree -seedling. 

 It inherits hardiness, constitution, fine habit, grand foliage and su- 

 perb flowers. Where there are so many good qualities it is difficult 

 to emphasize the leading one, but in this variety we would name its 

 ability to resist disease. The color is a deep ivory-white overlaid 

 with a good, bright shade of pink. As a summer Rose it ranks 

 with the best. 



Price, 1st size, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz.; 2d size, 40c. each, $4.00 

 per doz.; 3d size, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 



No. 7 New Hybrid Tea Rose 



MRS. DAVID JARDINE 



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O A variety which has won quite a name already as a winter-forcing 

 O Rose. In the garden it stands out amongst pink Roses by reason 

 of its fine habit, splendid flowers and generally attractive appear- 

 ance. The color is bright rosy-pink shading to rich salmon-pink on 

 the outer petals. A strong grower, large flowers, fine buds and very 

 free-flowering, richly fragrant. 



Price, 1st size, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz.; 2d size, 40c. each, $4.00 

 per doz.; 3d size, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 



No. 8 New Hybrid Tea Rose 



MRS. AARON WARD 



One of the most delightful Roses of recent years and absolutely 

 distinct; if it never bore a flower, the plant would still be an object 

 of beauty with its close-set foliage, dark and glossy leaves, with 

 maroon reverse. The habit is admirable, very freely branched, 

 making a perfect shrub in form, and rustling with health. The won- 

 derful color catches the eye at once — a deep, golden-orange shading 

 out to creamy -yellow and white at the edge of the petals; the buds 

 are cupped and very deep, showing the glowing heart to the best 

 advantage. Remarkable for its freedom of bloom, every shoot 

 produces a flower, and its keeping qualities when cut. 



Price, 1st size, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz.: 2d size, 60c. each, $6.00 

 per doz.; 3d size, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



"My order of Roses received to-day. I am very much pleased with the same. I 

 might say I am always pleased with my orders filled by Peter Henderson &■ Co.; but 

 this lime it did seem you were more than generous and I appreciate it." 



Mrs. ROBERT R. TUTTLE, Washington. D. C. 

 "The roses gotten from you in the early spring are in splendid condition; only 

 two were lost out of one hundred." B. R. SHAFFER. Ellendale, La. 



"Your shipment of plants arrived safely and were set out to-day. They are the 

 Q finest lot of Roses we ever had." M. S. BLISH, Seymour, Ind. 



cpFPIAI OFFFR pR'ce of the "sterling- collection of eight hardy ever-blooming roses. 



■^r^V-zlAM- *^rrci\ PIRST size. ?4.50; second size, $3.00; THIRD SIZE, $1.50. 



