Dreer^s Garden Calendar. 135 



The Rose. 



The Rose still maintains its position as the most attractive of flowers. 

 Every year adds a large number of varieties to our extended lists, new 

 at least in name, if not in character; and it shall be our special en- 

 deavor, after careful comparisons, to point out such of them as show a 

 decided improvement in their leading characteristics over pre-existing 

 varieties. 



Our collection of Roses is now admitted to be one of the most com- 

 plete, having been enriched, by direct importation, Avith the latest 

 popular sorts. The repeated award of the highest premiums by the 

 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is sufficient evidence of their merit. 



EVER-BLOOMING ROSES cannot be secured unless the plants are 

 kept in a vigorous growing condition. To derive the greatest enjoyment 

 from rose-culture, beds should be prepared exclusively for their benefit, 

 by throwing out the sub-soil and replacing with a good compost, so that 

 the roots in running down may find nourishment. 



A fresh loamy soil, enriched with well-rotted cow-manure, we have 

 found the best, and their fertility preserved by yearly top-dressing with 

 well-rotted manure. 



Our Roses are pot-grown on their own roots, and not forced into un- 

 natural growth : being pot-grown renders them more desirable for send- 

 ing to a distance ; as they retain the ball of roots and soil, the purchaser 

 runs no risk in transplanting. Their natural growth is likewise not 

 checked, in planting out, by sudden changes of temperature in the 

 spring; but the plants go ahead, giving perfect satisfaction in every way. 



HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. 



40 cts. ; $4.00 per doz., except where noted. 



This class is very popular, combining the vigor of the hardy garden 

 Rose with the frequent blooming qualities of several other classes; some 

 of the sorts are also very fragrant. The following is a select list of the 

 latest introductions, as well as those that have been well tried. 



Our collection received the First Premium for the largest and best 

 display of Roses at the Grand Autumnal Exhibitions of the Pennsylvania 

 Horticultural Society, Sept., 1871, Oct., 1872, Sept., 1873, and Sept., 1874. 

 ARDOISE DU CHALET. Crimson red. 

 AURORE BOREALE. Large, shining red. 



BARONNE ADOLPH DE ROTHSCHILD. Bright rose; fine. 75 cts. 

 BARON HAUSMANN. Sp.lendid carmine. 

 BURGOji ASTER CARL MULLER (New). Amaranth red, shaded 



with violet, vermilion, and b-lack, free-flowering. $1,00. 

 CARDINAL PATRIZZI. Velvety crimson. 

 CHAMPS DE MARS. Extra fine double crimson. 50 cts. 

 CLOTHILDE ROLAND. Fine cherry. 

 COMTE LITTA. Velvetv purple. 

 COMTESSE D'OXFORD Light carmine; fine form. 

 DR. LEMEE (New). Velvety purple. 75 cts. 

 DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Brilliant maroon crimson. 

 EDWARD MOREN. Rosy carmine; of the finest form. 

 FAN-NY PETZHOLD. Rase, shaded with white. 

 GEANT DP:S BATAILLES. Bright scarlet, superb. 

 GENERAL GRANT. Crimson scariet. 

 GENERAL HOUTPOUL. Dark crimson. 

 GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. Brilliant red. 



