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lMl»DREER MADELPHIAIA- 



SELECT- ROSE-S 



Lord Penzance's Hybrid Sweet Brier 



MEMORIAL OR EVER- 

 GREEN ROSES (Rosa Wichmaiana, 



The type of this group of Roses, Rosa Wichura- 



iana, is of Japanese origin, and flowers during June 



and July. This, as well as the varieties that have 



originated from it, are of a trailing habit of growth, 



very hard) - , and are recommended for covering graves; 



hence one of its names — Memorial Rose — climbing 



over walls, arbors, stumps of trees or for trailing over 



rocks or rough ground; in fact, anywhere where a 



climbing Rose can be used. The foliage is of a 



leathery texture, of a beautiful shining green, and not 



only proof against all insects, but is retained on the 



plants almost the entire winter, making them practi- 

 cally evergreen. 



Evergreen Qem. Flowers buff, changing to 

 creamy white, very double, foliage dense, of rich 

 bronzy-green. 



Gardenia. Buds bright . yellow, opening double 

 flowers of a cream color, incurving towards evening 

 to the shape and of the color of a Cape Jessamine; hence its name. 



Pink Roamer. Strong grower, with clusters of single, bright, rich pink 

 flowers and almost white centre; orange-red stamens. 



South Orange Perfection. Dwarf, trailing habit, double flowers, blush- 

 pink at tips, changing to white. 



Triumph. Double white flowers produced in clusters; sweet-scented. 



Universal Favorite. Flowers very double, of a pretty rose color. 



Wichuraiana. Beautiful fragant single pure white flowers, with yellow 

 stamens, followed in fall with bright red berries. 



Strong two year-old plants, 30 cts. each; §3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. 

 Set of 7 sorts, $2.00. 



MOSS ROSES. 



A class of Roses which are much admired. The beauty of the flower 

 consists in the delicate mossy covering which surrounds the bud, and gives to 

 the opening flower a unique appearance. 



LORD PENZANCE'S 

 HYBRID SWEET BRIERS. 



A correspondent of "Gardening" says of this class: " Mv col- 

 lection of these beautiful hybrid Roses bloomed finely this season. 

 The flowers are large and clear in color, and single or semi-double. 

 In the part of my grounds where they are grown the atmosphere 

 was heavy with the delicious scent of the Sweet Briers. They are 

 strong, vigorous growers, throwing long, graceful branches, which 

 are wreathed with flowers. These lovely hybrids are crosses be- 

 tween the common sweet briar and various other roses, and, like 

 their parent, the foliage is deliciously scented. The flowers are of 

 the most beautiful tints, and produced in great profusion, and the 

 plants are perfectly hardy, and possess a robust vigor which is 

 quite astonishing. On no account should they be pruned beyond 

 removing whatever branches are undesirable to keep. If pruned 

 back like ordinary Roses they produce very few blossoms. Give 

 each plant a 4 to 6 foot long stake and tie up some of the 

 leading shoots to it. These briers are seen to best advantage when 

 isolated on the lawn, or if grouped set far enough apart to allow of 

 each plant having unrestricted freedom and its branches to hang 

 gracefully and naturally. 



Anne of (iierstein. Dark crimson, of graceful habit. 

 Brenda. Maiden's blush or peach, dainty in color and shade; 



the effect of the golden anthers adds a peculiar charm. 

 Lady Penzance. Beautiful soft tint of copper, with a metallic 

 lustre; the base of each petal is a bright yellow, which, showing 

 through the golden anthers, forms a halo round them ; very 

 free-flowering, with a delicious perfume from foliage and flower. 

 Lord Penzance. Soft shade of fawn or ecru, passing to a 



lovely lemon yellow in the 

 centre, sometimes toned with 

 a most delicate pink; a good 

 grower and abundant bloomer; 

 very sweet-scented. 

 Meg Merrilies. Gorgeous 

 crimson, very free flowering, 

 wonderfully robust habit, large 

 foliage; one of the best. 

 Common Sweet Brier. This 

 is the true English Sweet 

 Brier, or Eglantine. The 

 single pink flowers are quite 

 artistic, but it is valued most 

 on account of the refreshing 

 fragrance of its leaves. 

 Extra strong 2-year plants, 40 

 cts. each; $4.00 per doz. 

 Set of 6 sorts, $2.00. 



Moss Rose. 



Blanche Moreau. Lovely pure 



white, large and full. 



Countess de Murinals Large 



white, beautifully mossed. 



Crested Moss. Rose color, beau- 

 tifully crested. 

 Extra strong two-year-old plants, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz 



sorts, $1.50. 



Deep crimson, 



Crimson Globe. 



large and full. 

 Ololre de Mosses. Blush; very 



large and full. 

 Princess Adelaide. Bright silvery 



rose; large. 



Set of 6 



Thb Memorial Rose 



