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FREDERICK W. KELSEY. 



Roses. 



MAMAN COCHKT ROSES. (See page 66. ) 



The Demand for Choice Roses, both for planting in the open ground and for forcing purposes, 

 is constantly increasing from year to year. In order to meet this increased demand unusual facilities 

 are now offered in supplying all of the best Roses of reliable quality and condition, and fine plants^ in 

 great variety and of various sizes are furnished at reasonable prices. 



For Convenient Reference each class of the hardy Roses for bedding purposes and of the Roses 

 for forcing are arranged under separate classification. 



Plants are Furnished on "own roots" or "budded," grown as the varieties best succeed. 



All of the Hardy Roses, such as the Hyrrid Perpetual, Climbing Roses, Moss Roses, Rugosas 

 and Wichuariana can be advantageously and successfully planted either in autumn or in spring. For 

 the Bourbon and Noisette Roses, Hybrid Tea and Tea Roses spring planting is preferable. 



All Roses, especially the hardy Roses for planting in the open ground, should be closely pruned 

 when planted ; and all Roses are better both in flower and foliage for close pruning. 



All Roses require very rich soil, and well repay a careful preparation of the beds and borders 

 when planted. 



For Immediate Effect large plants of the Climbing Roses, Hybrid Perpetuals and Tea Roses, 

 grown in pots, are especially recommended. 



Particular Attention is also called to the Exposition Standard Roses, suitable for bordering 

 garden walks and for giving immediate character, planted in beds and borders, to ornamental grounds. 



The Best of the Newer Roses are included in the following lists under their respective 

 classifications. 



Prices are indicated under the headings of the different classes. 



The Following comprise the best of the really Hardy Climbing Roses suitable for posts, 

 trellises, lattice work, etc. 



Prices: Strong, well rooted plants, $3 to $6 per dozen; $15 to $30 per 100, according to size and 

 variety. Large plants grown in pots for immediate effect, $9 to $iS per dozen. 



HARDY CLIMBING ROSES. 



Crimson rambler. The most valuable hardy 

 climbing rose yet introduced. Vigorous habit, 

 very rapid growth, handsome large foliage; 



Baltimore belle. Pale blush ; compact and fine. 



Bennett's seedling;. Pure white; double. 



flowers semi-double, bright crimson, and appear 

 in such profusion as to literally cover the plant; 

 flowers remain in form and color much longer 

 than any other varieties. Pruning or training 

 on the ground or on trellis, the plants can be 

 grown in any form desired. Low prices per 100. 



