CHINESE EVER-BLOOMING ROSES. 



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ROSES. 



Of all the hardj' shrubs that bedeck the Garden, none commands such universal admiration as the Rose, and there is none 

 to which so much attention has been devoted in the production of new seminal varieties. Most appropriately, therefore, has 

 this splendid appendage of the floral domain received the appellation of the " Q.ueen of Flowers." To such an extent has 

 the course of propagation referred to been carried, that above two thousand varieties are now enumerated in the European 

 Catalogues. The most astonishing circumstance, however, is the total change in the public taste which has arisen since the 

 production of hundreds of magnificent varieties of the Chinese Ever-Blooming, Tea-Scented, Noisette, and Bourbon classes, 

 all possessing the invaluable property of perpetual flowering, and thereby aftbrding a long successive display of their floral' 

 beauties from the opening of spring until the autumnal suspension of vegetation. The result of this remarkable change in public 

 opinion has been the almost total abandonment of the Summer or June flowering Roses, usually denominated " Hardy Garden 

 Roses," as they bloom but once, and then only for a very short period. Based as the taste of amateurs is in this case on the 

 strongest reasons for their preference, its course must be progressive, and the period is not far distant when bat few of the 

 short-lived June varieties will be continued in gardens where the monthly varieties are obtainable. During a long course of 

 culture, our object has been to select the most estimable varieties from the mass which have been presented to our observation, 

 and in the formation of the present Catalogue, the whole have undergone a complete supervision and critical investigation ; 

 and the varieties now enumerated comprise a Select List, embracing only the most beautiful, and those most estimable for 

 their form, size, fragrance, singularity, or delicacy. This assemblage, so extensive and so admirable, has been made at gieal 

 expense, and many of the varieties have cost us from $3 to $G for each original plant imported. Those which we have 

 rejected, and discontinued the propagation of, are enumerated under a distinct head, and without descriptions. This Select 

 Collection occupies about two acres of ground, independent of an immense number in pots. During the period of their bloom 

 they present an accumulation of varied beauties scarcely to be rivalled, and those who may desire it can make their selections 

 during the flowering season. The different classes of Roses also present a great diversity in their style of growth, foliage, 

 and in the form and size of their flowers. Some varieties are tall and erect, others procvmibent or climbing, others have long 

 flexible shoots adapted to training, and some are of a very dwarf habit. All the varieties will endure our winters, with the 

 few exceptions which are noted in their place, and they are all double except the few v/hich are designated as single. 



The greater part of the Roses are on their own bottoms, but an assortment of about 250 varieties are inoculated on strong 

 stocks 3 to 4 feet from the ground, and thus form beautiful Rose Trees. These 250 varieties can therefore be furnished of 

 either of the descriptions named. The prices, it will be perceived, are lower than they have ever before been offered to the 

 public, and from these prices the following discounts are also made. Where a dozen plants are ordered, 15 per cent. ; where 

 25 plants are ordered, 20 per cent.; where 50 to 100 plants, each different, are ordered, 25 per cent. ; and to such Nurseries aa 

 purchase an assortment of a hundred or more to re-vend, consisting of two or more of a kind, 33 per cent. ; and where a still 

 larger quantity is desired, the terms will be arranged on the most liberal basis, it being our determination that our correspond- 

 ents shall find a great advantage in prices in their dealings with us, as well as in other respects. We therefore particularly 

 urge those who wish large supplies to communicate fully with us on the subject. Mixed Roses, without names, will be 

 supplied at $3 per dozen ; $5 50 for 25 ; $10 for 50 ; and $18 per 100. The cultiue of Roses is of the simplest description, and 

 the requisite information will be found under the proper head. 



Particular care has been exercised in the arrangement, and all the varieties will be found under their appropriate heads. 

 In some Catalogues gross blunders are made in this respect ; and, for instance, the Solfatare and Similor are called Tea 

 Roses by some, and in other cases, names are inserted as distinct, which are only synonymous, and many are also enumerated 

 which are very inferior. These we do not cultivate, as there is an ample supply of estimable varieties, without wasting time 

 on the worthless. In those classes of Roses which are not generally fragrant, the letter F is attached to such as are so. The 

 Damask, Provence, French Roses, Moss, Hybrid Provence, Damask perpetual. Sweet Briars, Black, and Tea Roses, being all 

 fragrant, need no such distinction, but an F has been added to some that are extraordinarily so. The letter P is attached 

 to those varieties which have long flexible shoots adapted for rose pillars, arbors, or to train against the sides of buildings, &,c. 

 The following abbreviations are used in regard to form : glob, globular, the outer petals encircling the flower till fully blown ; 

 ex. expanded, the flowers rather flat, petals open ; cup. cupped, the outer row of petals erect, rather incurved, enclosing 

 the smaller petals; com. compact, petals stiff", close, and upright, resembling a double Ranunculus. The letter S has been 

 annexed to a few Show roses, flowers full size, very double, perfect form, suitable for premium exhibitions. 



A new distinct Catalogue of Roses is published annually, containing all the additional new varieties. 



CLASS I. CHINESE EVER-BLOOMING, DAILY, OR BENG.4lL ROSES. Rosa iudtca. 



This magnificent class of Roses comprises so many desirable qualities that it is ranked by amateiu-s among the first in 

 requisition. When cultivated in the open groxmd, as is now very generally practised, they are particularly interesting, on 

 account of their filling up the entire season with a continued profusion of bloom. They commence expanding their flowers 

 ia April, which present a constant succession of the most lovely and varied hues that can regale the fancy, and these are 

 continued until their development is arrested by frost. In the autumnal months this and the three succeeding classes present 

 an accumulation of bloom, which is the more grateful, as nature then seems the most to require their cheering influence. In 

 a mild climate they continue flowering throughout the year. If potted and housed they will bloom during the winter months, 

 and form a most brilliant appendage to the parlor or greenhouse. The new varieties obtained during the last few years are 

 more hardy than the older ones. Many of them are perfectly so, and the most tender will withstand our winters with 

 the simplest attention. They can be bound in straw, and the earth raised around the base ; or a barrel or box can be placed 

 over them ; or they can be cut off" within a few inches of the groimd, and then be covered with ten or twelve inches of com- 

 mon mould, sand, tan-baik, or leaves. 



Name. 



Color and Character. 



Name. 



o 



Color and Character, 



C) 



o 







'C 



glob 



Pure white. 



50 



cup. 



Red,shadedwithrose&white 



75 



cup. 



do. do. do. 



1 00 





Bright red. 



37 



cup. 



Deep carmine. 



75 



cup. 



Blush shaded T\ith fawn 







color, fine, distinct. 



1 00 



cup. 



Large incarnate, pretty. 



50 



glob 



Very large pink. 



69 



glob 



Pure white, distinct, superb. 



50 



cup. 



White incarnate,rosy centre 



75 



glob 



Compact, pale rose. 



37 



cup. 



Large violet red. 



75 



cup. 



Bright red, clear centre. 



75 



cup. 



Deep purple. 



J 00 



cup. 



Brilliant crimson, perfect. 



37 



cup. 



Red, shaded with violet. 



75 



cup. 



Violet red, beautiful. 



37 



cup. 



Pure white, perfect. 



75 



cup. Creamy yellow. 



50 



cup. Large bright purple. 



1 00 



1. Adeline de Come, 



2. Admiral Duperre, 



3. Aim6e Plantier, 



4. Alcine, F, 



5. Alexina, 



6. Archduke Charles, 



7. Arsenie, 



8. Assuerus, 



9. Augustine Hersent, 

 Madame Hersent, 



10. Beau carmine, 



11. Belle de Monza, 



12. Belle de Florence, 



13. Isadore, 



14. Margarette, 



15. Pedore, 



16. Bengal triumphant, 



17. Boisnard, F, 



18. Buret, 



19. Cameleon, 



cup. 

 cup 

 glob 

 cup 

 cup 

 cup. 

 cup 

 cup 

 cup 



cup. 

 com 



cup. 

 cup. 

 cup. 

 cup. 

 cup. 

 cup. 



cup. 

 cup. 



Large pure white. 

 Deep purplish roseate. 

 White, tinged with apricot. 

 Large deep ruby red. 

 Large creamy,cenlie yellow 

 Rose chan'g to cri.mson, sup. 

 Rosy, fine. 



Deep brownish purple. 

 Bright rosy, distinct. 



Purple maroon, shaded, fine. 

 Rose changing to crimson, 



%'anilla scented. 

 Large light carmine. 

 Rosy&carmine, changeahle. 

 Rosy changing to carmine. 

 Rose& carmine, changeable. 

 Dark crimson, beautiful. 

 Large clear yellow, centre 



deep yellow, superb. 

 Large deep purple. 

 Rose changing to crimson. 



00 

 30 

 25 

 00 

 00 

 37 

 50 

 75 

 37 



37 



37 

 62 

 37 

 50 

 50 

 50 



00 

 75 

 37 



20. 

 121. 

 5i2. 

 23! 

 24. 

 25. 



26. 

 27. 

 28. 

 29. 

 30. 

 31. 

 32. 

 33. 

 34. 



35. 

 36. 

 37. 

 38, 

 39. 



Camellia blanc, 

 panach6 double, 

 panach6 pleine, 

 rouge, 



Carmin d'Yebles, 



Cels multiflore, 

 Cesar Cardet, 

 Clara sylvain, F, 

 Clarisse, 

 Clintonia, 

 Comble de gloire, 

 Conquete heureuse, 

 Craraoisie 6blouissa. 

 Cramoisie sup6ri- 

 eure, ^grippiiui, 

 Dalinde, 

 Darius, 



Desfontaines, F, 

 Don Carlos, 

 Due d'Aumale, 



