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A New Race of Hardy Roses 



Hybrids of Rosa Wichuriana 



(or the Memorial Rose) 



<ypf HEY are hybrids of Rosa Wichuriana — the Memorial Rose — and 

 7\ are of the same rapid creeping habit of growth. They are val- 



11^ uable for covering the ground, stumps of trees, pillars, posts, 

 ^"^ trellises, rocky slopes, gravelly embankments, growing where 

 other Roses could not possibly live. They are absolutely hardy and will 

 survive the severest Winters, growing outdoors in any climate, soil or ex- 

 posure, remaining evergreen until Christmas, The flowers are borne in 

 the utmost profusion, a two or three-3^ear-old plant producing thousands 

 of most exquisite blossoms, which are delightfully fragrant and which 

 hold their form a long time after cutting. Be sure to include a collection 

 in your order. 



NEW HYBRID WICHURIANA ROSES 



PRICES— Strong plants, 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1, postpaid. Two-year-old plants, 35 cts. 

 each; 3 for $1; 12 for $3.50. by Express. 



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GARDENIA 



Strong grower, produces flow- 

 ers singly on stems one-half 

 to one foot long. Flowers in 

 bud bright yellow. Hardly 

 distinguishable from Perle des 

 Jardius in form; when open, 

 cream color, and 3 to 3% 

 inches in diameter, incurving 

 toward evening, as does Cape 

 Jessamine (Gardenia florida), 

 hence its name. Very fragrant. 



EVERGREEN GEM 



Is not only evergreen, but 

 grows during mild weather in 

 Winter; grows close to the 

 ground. Flowers double; pro- 

 duced singly on stems, yellow, 

 buff in bud, when open almost 

 white, 2 to 3 inches in diam- 

 eter, perfectly double and 

 with a delicate Sweet Briar 

 fragrance. Superb. 



JERSEY BEAUTY 



Very vigorous. Flowers pro- 

 duced singly and in clusters, 

 large, single. 3 inches in 

 diameter, pale yellow with 

 cluster of bright ytilow 

 stamens; very fragrant. Pro- 

 duced in greatest profusion, 

 covering the plant entirely, 

 having the appearance of a yel- 

 low Cherokee Fose. Perhaps 

 the most sensational variety 

 of the set. 



I Special Offer 



One each of the three New Wichuriana Roses described above, post- 

 paid, for 40 cents. D. & C. Roses stand for quality. 



STANDARD VARIETIES 

 PRICES— Strong young plants, 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; 5 for 60 cts.: 10 for $1, postpaid. Two=year- 

 old plants, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz., by Express. 



MANDA'S TRIUMPH 



This is a gem. Produces large clusters (12 to 18 blooms) of double pure white 

 flowers. 2 inches in diameter; on small side shoots literally covering the plant; they are beau- 

 tifully imbricated, well formed and sweet scented. 



UNIVERSAL FAVORITE 

 %L^ V { Possesses unusual vigor of growth. The shoots are covered with dense bright green foliage, 



\ ' i J The double flowers are over 2 inches across, a beautiful rose color, similar to Bridesmaid, 



deliciously fragrant. 



SOUTH ORANGE PERFECTION 

 A distinct and wonderfully beautiful variety. Produces multitudes of the most perfectly 

 formed double flowers, about 1^ inches in diameter; soft, blush pink at the tips, changing to 

 white. Exceedingly choice. 



FINK ROAMER 

 A cross between that fine old favorite. Sweet Briar and Wichuriana, which it resembles 

 strongly in exquisite fragrance. It is a rampant, luxurious grower, producing its single 

 • flowers in close heads; the flowers measure 2 inches in diameter. The color is bright, rich pink, 



with the center almost white, brightened with orange red, producing an effect, which, with its fra- 

 grance, makes it one of the most valuable Roses in cultivation. 



WICHURIANA 

 Hal)it of growth is low and trailing, making it very valuable for covering banks, rockeries, etc.; 

 quite hardy iu most localities; flowers are single and of good size, frequently measuring 3 inches 

 across, and produced in lovely clusters at the terminus of even branches; color pure shiuing white; very 

 fragrant and desirable Rose for cemetery planting. 



I Special OflFer °1J forSfwo"-' 



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ant each of the five Standard Wichuriana Roses described above, 60 cts., post- 

 year-old plants, 5 in all, $1.25 by Express. D. & C. Roses stand for quality. 



