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Blooming Roses are hardy, and they bloom as nearly all the time as any plant can reasonably be 

 expected to do. But in the North the case is different; here the Ever-Blooming Roses thrive and 

 bloom beautifully, but are not entirely hardy, while the Hybrid Perpetuals, Mosses and Climbers, 

 which are hardy, do not bloom all the time; therefore, as neither class combines in itself perfect 

 hardiness and constant bloom, a choice must be made between them, or, what is better, a bed of each 

 kind may be planted. 



We always advise planting a bed of each when circumstances will permit. If this can- 

 not be done, and one is compelled to have Hardy Roses, that will stand the rigorous winters of the 

 North without protection, then order Hybrid Perpetuals, Mosses and Climbers. These are the 

 hardiest of all Roses. 



Our Beautiful Ever-Blooming" Roses are justly celebrated fof their charming beauty, de- 

 lightful fragrance and quick and profuse bloom. Though not entirely hardy in all localities, they can 

 usually be kept over winter in one of the ways described on page 9; but if lost, their first season's 

 bloom will have amply repaid their trifling cost. They are much hardier and more beautiful than 

 bedding plants, which are bought for one season only, and, if necessary, you can well afford to plant 

 them new every year. 



Large Roses. — We are frequently asked for Large Roses; people say they wish them for 

 immediate effect. We do not send out Large Roses, because they do not give satisfaction. Our 

 vigorous young Roses bear removal better, grow large very fast, and produce ten times as many 

 flowers as the large Roses usually sold. Roses that have been forced to large growth and bloom 

 under glass, and then removed to open ground, require time to recuperate, and frequently stand all 

 summer without bl®oming at all. 



Ho"W to Treat Roses Received by Mail. — Treat them precisely a^ if received by express, 

 or in any other way. If they have been in the package for several days, whether very dry or not, it 

 is a good plan to soak in a shallow basin of quite warm water for half an hour or more before plant- 

 ing, leaving a portion of the wrapping on. This will be found to revive them greatly. Always re- 

 member they have come from a warm temperature, and should not be subjected to too sudden change. 

 Buds that may be on when received should always be removed, as the effort to bloom while the 

 roots are unable to furnish nourishment weakens the plant. If the tops should be accidentally broken 

 in the package or otherwise, the plant is not necessarily injured, the vitality is in the root; cut off 

 the damaged parts and new shoots will soon be formed in their place. 



See particular directions for planting in open ground and pots. 



"WTiy Roses may vary in color and sometimes come single and imperfect 

 "Wlien first Planted. — In describing Roses, we try to give the prevailing color of the perfect 

 flower. Buds are sometimes very different in color from the same flower when fully open, and first 

 blooms are frequently single and imperfect in form, as well as deficrent in color and fragrance, be- 

 cause the roots are not sufficiently established to furnish the full amount of nourishment required. 

 The same effects are also produced by other causes, as for instance, poor ground, shade and insuffi- 

 cient light; too much or too little moisture; too close proximity to buildings or larger and stronger 

 plants, trees, vines, &c. In fact, any thing which interferes with the growth of the plant or impairs 

 its vitality, will lessen the beauty and color of the flower. Give your Roses opportunity to grow 

 strong, and they will not disappoint you in bloom. 



"What our Customers Say. — Intending buyers are interested in hearing what old customers 

 say, we prefer they should speak for themselves, please see a few specimen letters in the back of this 

 book. We have thousands more equally good and all unsolicited, 



EflQcient Management of the Post Oflace Department. — We again have the pleasure 



of commending in the strongest terms, the efficient management of the Post Office Department, for 

 the wonderful promptness and certainty with which packages are delivered to all Post Offices in the 

 countiy — even the most remote. We do not know that one package in a thousand has failed to reach 

 its destination safely. 



To Postmasters. — We are in constant receipt of many courtesies from Postmasters, messengers 

 and carriers in all pai-ts of the United States and Canada, for which we beg to return our sincere 



