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Fred'k W. Kelsev, 150 Broadway, New York. 



Rosa Wichuraiana. Verj' rapid growth ; low trail- 

 ing habit; dariv shining leaves; white flowers; 

 very flue for covering ground, steep banlis, etc., 

 where grass falls. $3 to $5 per dozen ; |10 to 

 $20 per 100. Special prices per 1,000. 



Hybrid Wichuraiana. Hybrid varieties similar in 



habit to the "Wichuraiana, having distinct col- 

 ored flowers. The leading varieties are : 



rianda's Triumph. White, double flowers. 



Pink Roamer. Bright pinli ; white centers. 



South Orange Perfection. Blush pink. 



Universal Favorite. Double ; rose pink. 



ROSA RUG05A AND HYBRID VARIETIES. 



EOSA EUGOSA, OE JAPANESE EOSE. 



Rosa Rugosa. This fine variety, for massing or 

 borders, cannot be excelled. It is a native of 

 Japan, very hardy and vigorous. Flowers 

 single, and produced freely from June until 

 December. Fine dark, pinnate, glossy rich green 

 foliage. Plants can be pruned in dwarf com- 

 pact bush form, if desired. |5 per dozen, $15 

 to $25 per 100. Low prices per 1,000. 



Rugosa alba. The white variety of the above. 

 Single, pure white flowers, 3 inches in diameter. 



Rugosa rubra. The red variety. Flowers a 



bright, beautiful crimson. 

 Agnes Carmen. A hybrid rugosa variety, with 



rich foliage and large deep crimson flowers. 

 Belle Poitevine. Large fragrant pink flowers ; 



a very free bloomer. 

 Blanc Courbert. Fine large double white. 

 Calocarpa. Bright pink, single, very fragrant, 

 nme. Georges Bruant. Eich foliage; white 



flowers ; quite hardy. Fine for massing. 



SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF BEST HARDY ROSES. 



For planting beds or borders of hardy Eoses in the open ground, what is usually desired is an 

 assortment of the finest hardy kinds of distinct colors, large brilliant flowers, effective both for the flow- 

 ers outside and for cut bloom. 



Of the large number of choice hardy varieties, a selection comprising the best kinds in strong flow- 

 ering plants tor Immediate effect invariably gives satisfaction. Such collections are made up of the 

 choicest free flowering kinds of large dormant plants, selected for immediate flowering with ordinary 

 treatment the first season. 



Collection of 50 best hakdt Eoses, first size, $10 ; extra size, $15. 



Collection of 100 best hardy Eoses, first size, $20 : extra size, $25. 



Smaller plants of the leading varieties can also be supplied in good assortments at from $12 to $18 

 per 100, according to size of plants. 



EXTRA EXPOSITION STANDARD ROSES. 



Plants with extra heavy stems about three-quarters of an Inch to one inch caliper, the best hardy 

 Hybrid Perpetual varieties, very fine stock, grown for exhibition purposes. The only plants of this 

 size and quality obtainable in this country. There are comparatively tew plants of these larger speci- 

 mens grown abroad, and the available stock is therefore limited. Price, $20 per dozen ; $150 per 100. 



The Rosa Rugosa and Iris arrived In good condition. P. A., Oconomowoc, Wis. 



