New Guide to Rose Culture for 1907 



Superb New Roses of American Origin 



^ :.„„ T>„.., ^^xT-^T-(^ >^avf. fnrp-pd to the front in originating new Roses of 



Within recent years Am 



pro- 

 Roses were imported Irom Europe, and with all 



erican Rose growers have forged to the front in originating 



nouncefmeHrL-ntU recently nea^^^^^^ 





should be carefully protected. 



QUEEN BEATRICE 



A new Hybrid Tea Rose, the result of a CToaa 

 between Mad. Abel Chatenay and Liberty, The 

 color is intermediate between the two parents; 

 when first opening it is much darker than Brides- 

 maid and gradually fades to the beautiful silvery 

 pink of La France, when La France is at its best. 

 The form of the flower resembles Liberty. It is 

 a strong, healthv grower and very free flowering; 

 a .splendid keeper in its cut state, making it an 

 ideal Rose for cut flower purposes. It is also a 

 splendid outdoor Rose and very valuable for bed- 

 ding purposes. The introducer of this Rose paid 

 §10.OX» for the original plants. The queen of pink 

 forcing Roses, (.See illustration), 40c. each; 3 for 

 jj51.0<>: two-year-old plants. 7oc. each. 



NEW RAMBLER ROSE "LADY GAY" 



A .needling from the popular Crimson Rambler, which it 

 resembles in habit of growth and general eflfect. The flowers 

 are of a delicate cherrv pink color, which fades to a soft 

 white The effect of a plant in full bloom with the com- 

 bination of the soft white flower.s, the cherry pink buds and 

 ihe deep green foliage, is indeed most charming. The plant 

 is a vigorous grower and perfectly hardy. 30c, gacb; 4 for 

 ^l.OO; two-year-old plants, GOc. each. 



WELLESLEY 



A sensational new Hybrid Tea Rose, A seedling of Lib- 

 ertv crossed with Bridesmaid, retaining the form of Liberty, 

 with the fullness of Bridesmaid, and in color is a beautiful 

 ^hade of pink. It is a very vigorous, healthy grower re- 

 luarkablv free flowering, and possesses unusually tue keep- 

 ing qualities, which makes it a magnificent Rose for cutting 

 purposes. It has won numerous medals at American flower 

 shows. 25 cts. each; 5 for $1.00; two-year-old plants, 50 

 cts. each. 



Queen Beatrice 



MAID OF HONOR, 



-Superb flowers formed after the 



fashion of Bridesmaid with 



beautiful buds produced on long stiff stems. 1 he color 

 is rich, glowing pink. One of the best of the new ever- 

 blooming Tea Roses. 15 cts. each: 4 for 50 cts., 9 for 

 $1; two-year-old plants, 35 cts. each. 



PHiiatfelpUla GrUQSoq BamDiei 



Thi- splendid new variety differs 

 from the old Crimson Rambler in 

 having a brighter, deeper and more 

 intense color, and flowers that are per- 

 fectlv double to the center, very dura- 

 ble and of excellent substance. It is a 

 very profuse bloomer, and a good, 

 healthv grower, producing splendid 

 clusters of perfectly double and In- 

 tenselv brilliant flowers, absolutely free 

 from the faded appearance so frequent - 

 Iv seen in the flowers of the ordinary 

 Crimson Rambler. (See illustration^) 

 Strong plants. 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 

 cts. J Two-vear-old plants. 35 cts. each. 



MARIGOLD.— A very free 

 ^zz=i^izr::^^z blooming yel- 

 low Tea Rose, with dark, leath- 

 .er>' foliage. The petals aie 

 prettilv edged with red; ex- 

 tremely free in growth and 

 bloom, and deep in color. A 

 •very valuable new bedding Rose. 

 Price, 20 ctH. each: 7 for 9^ ; 

 .two-vear-old plants, 40c. each. 



