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RHYNCOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES. 



A beautiful greenhouse plant, with glossy evergreen foliage, producing masses of pure white 

 Jasmine-like flowers, delightfully fragrant ; in bloom about May and June. It is of a climbing 

 habit, and presents a beautiful appearance when properly trained. The flowers are very desir- 

 able for bouquets, etc. 30 cts. 



Jasminoides Aurea Variegata. Foliage variegated green, white and carmine. 50 cts. 

 Jasminoides Argentea Variegata. Foliage edged with silvery white. 50 cts. 



The Rose. 



The Pvose 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 endeavor, 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 complete, having been enriched, 

 by direct importation, with the latest popular sorts. The repeated award of the highest pre- 

 miums by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is sufhcient evidence of their merit. 



EVER-BLOOMING ROSES cannot be secured unless the plants are kept in a vigorous grow- 

 ing 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 the 

 fertility preserved by a yearly top-dressing of well-rotted manure. 



Our Roses are pot-grown on their own roots, and not forced into unnatural growth ; being 

 pot-grown renders them more desirable for sending to a distance; as they retain the ball of roots 

 and soil, the purchaser runs no risk in transplanting. Being kept in cold houses without fire 

 over winter, 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. 



We have made a large reduction in price, which in no way affects the quality of the stock, it 

 being kept up to a first-class standard. 



Roses by Mail. 



We will send by mail 12 fine and distinct one-year-old pot-grown plants, of our selection, of 

 good kinds, for $1.50 ; 8 for $1. 



HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSE. 



30 cts. ; $3 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 fol- 

 lowing is a select list of the latest introductions, as well as those that have been well tried: 



Alfred Colomb. Brilliant carmine crimson, \ Ed. Moren. Deep cherry rose. 



fragrant, first class. Eugene Fuest. Deep purple rose; velvetv 



Andre Fresnoy. Very large carmine, shaded j flower, large and somewhat cupped, very 



purple. sweet. 50 cts. 



Anne de Diesbach. Carmine, very large Fanny Petzhold. Rose, shaded with white. 



and fine. Geakt des Batailles. Bright scarlet : 



Antoine Mouton. Deep rose: very large and 



full. Similar to Paul Xeron. 

 Ardchse dc Chalet. Crimson red. 

 Baron Hausmann. Splendid carmine. 

 Camille Bernardin. Deep red, free and 



fragrant. 

 Capt. Christy. Delicate flesh color, deeper 



centre. 

 Cardinal Patrizzi. Velvety crimson. 

 Caroline de Sansal. Pale flesh color, large ; 



lovely. 

 Champs de Mars. Extra fine double crimson. 



superb. 



General Houtpoul. Dark crimson. 



General Jacqueminot. Brilliant crimson. 



General Washington. Very double, crim- 

 son. 



Hortense Mignard (New). Cherry pink, 

 large and full. 50 cts. 



John Hopper. Bright rose, carmine centre. 



Jules Margottin. Bright carmine, cuj>ped 

 form; fragrant; a splendid variety. 



La France. Splendid satin rose; very large, 

 full, fine globular form ; a constant bloomer. 



Cheshcnt Hybrid. Carmine cherry, large The sweetest of all roses, and none can sur- 



and full. 50 cts. pass the delicacv of its coloring. 



Clothilde Rolland. Fine cherry. ; La Reine. Glossy rose, large. 



COMTE Litta. Velvety purple. ■ Laurestinus. Dark crimson. 



Comtesse D'Oxford. Light carmine; fine Louis Van Houtte. Bright crimson, shaded 



form. black. 



Duchess of Edinburgh. Very pale rose, Louise Wood. Bright crimson. 



the largest and finest form. 50 cts. j Madame Charles Wood. Vivid crimson, 



Duke of Edinburgh. Brilliant maroon shaded purple: fine; a magnificent rose. 



crimson. Madame Chieard. Light rose. 



