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NEW HARDY AND EVERBLOOiVlINQ ROSES- Continued. 



Caroline Marniesse, Noisette — A hardy rose, always 

 in bloom. As a Bedding Rose this variety has no 

 supsrior. It is literally a continuous bloomer, 

 blooming from the latter part of May 'till the mid- 

 dle of October. Blossoms are blush white, small, 

 but full, and borne in pretty clusters. Growing 

 about IS to 24 inches, especially adapted for a bor- 

 der. Entirely hardy, 35 cts. 



Clio, (H. P.)— Flesh-color. One of the finest roses, 

 having the most delicate texture and coloring 

 ima.iiinable. In size, very large. Flowers measur- 

 ing five inches in diameter, and truly magnificent 

 in appearance. The plant is a very vigorous 

 grower, perfectly hardy ; flowers freely produced 

 throughout the season. 50 cts. 



EHen Drew, (H.T.) — Color light^silver pink with peach 

 stiailmy:, veiy distinct, |1. 



Helen Keller (H. P.) — In this variety we have all the 

 points necessary to constitute a sterling rose of 

 perfect form, and great substance, continues along 

 time in good condition, color is a brilliant, rosy 

 cerise, dififerent in shade from any other variety. 

 Flowers a-e large, full and fragrant. Plant is a 

 vigorous grower, free blooming, continuing to 

 flower till iaie in the autumn. 4U cts. 



Kaiserina Augusta Victoria (Hybrid Tea)— Pure, ivory 

 wuite ; a tlitwer of grand build, from the very first 

 bud-form till the rose drops its petals. This ele- 

 gant variet}'^ can be had in first-class style and 

 great pujity of color throughout the year. A 

 splendid grower, and with most beautiful foliage. 

 Has proved one of the very best of the forcing 

 roses. 4(J cts. 



Jeannie Dickson (H. P.)— Color rosy pink, entire margin 

 of petals edged wilh silvery pink, iDase of petals 

 having a pale yellow zone. A new shade of color. 

 Flowers large, full, with a very high center which 

 stands up prominently. 50 cts. 



Laurence Allen — A rival to Her Majesty. This beau- 

 tiful new Hybrid Perpetual is perhaps the finest 

 light rose of its class introduced since Her Majesty 

 was distributed. The color is rare and beautiful 

 — clear, soft pink with lighter shading. The 

 flowers are swee ly perfumed, a quality seldom 

 found in the light roses of this class. It blooms 

 early and with great freedom. Being entirely 

 hardy. $1 each. 



Miniature— This is the smallest of all Roses, but per- 

 fect ul form, regular compact fairy like flowers, 

 double and fragrant ; flowers in wreaths and clus- 

 ters seem to cover the whole plant; color cream 

 rose flushed red. 25 cts. 



Marlon Dingee (T) — It is a strong, vigorous grower. 

 The flowers are large, beautifully cup shaped, 

 moderately full, and borne in wondeifal profu-ion 

 all through the growing season ; of excellent sub- 

 stance, having thick, leathery petals which hold 

 their form and color for a long time; it is deep 

 brilliant crimson, the darkest, if not the very 

 darkest and richest colored Tea Rose in existence. 

 Flowers can be seen in great profusion and won- 

 derful perfection in the open ground, where it is 

 particularly valuable. 30 cts, 



Manda's Triumph (Manda)— This grand Rose is of free 

 growth, luxuriant foliage, and produces _ large 

 clusters of double, pure white flowers, two inches 

 in diameter, beautifully imbricated and well formed, 

 very sweet-scented. 50 cts. 



Margaret Dickson (H. P.) — The flower is of magnifi- 

 cent form and very large, rivalling in size Paul 

 Neyron, which is claimed to be the laigest of 

 roses. In color it is the most beautitul waxy 

 white. The petals are large, well-shaped ; they 

 are prettily curled back or reflexed, which adds 

 much to the beauty of the flower. The buds are 

 large and especially handsome. The growth is 

 extn mely vigorous. In hardiness it may be called 

 an iron clad. 35 cts. 



Marchioness ol Londonderry {H, P.)— Color ivory 

 white, petals . of great substance, highly perfumed 

 and free flowering; a valuable addition to the 

 white color section. 35 cts. 



Mrs. R. G. Sherman Crawford (H, P.)— This new 

 hybrid is one of the large, flowering Roses that 

 bfoom constantly and are perfectly hardy. Color 

 deep, rosy pink, white at base of petals. The 

 flowers are large, full and fragrant. Plant bloom- 

 ing continually from summer to late autumn. 

 3i cts. 



Mosella (Polyantha) — This is a beautiful Polyantha 

 wiih w ell'formed, very double, camel lia-like flowers^ 

 borne in clusters of two to five ; the petals are 

 white at the outside, with a yellow ground, and 

 the center is a yellowish-iose color. Very pro- 

 mising, 50 cts. 



Pink Soupert (Poly.) — The flowers are large and 

 flat, in short, identical in form with Clotilde 

 Soupert. The color is a rich, dark shining pink, 

 sometimes nearly red, and in contrast with Clotilde 

 Soupert. the effect is extremely handsome. It m 

 a wonderfully profuse bloomer, commencing to 

 flower during May in the open ground, and con- 

 tinuing until late m October. Each shoot termin- 

 ates with clusters of flowers. Small plants, when 

 but six months old, frequently produce fifty per- 

 fect flowers. Hardy without protection, but a light 

 covering during severe winters will prove bene- 

 ficial. 40 cts. each. 



Pink Rover (Bourbon) — A decidedly meritorious new 

 English Kose of semi-climbing habit. The color is 

 pale pink, deeper in the center ff flower. The 

 open flowers have the delicate tints of Alba or 

 Maiden's Blush Roses. The flowers are large, full, 

 and expanded, exceedingly sweet; most useful in 

 the bud state for buttonholes. A most desirable 

 variety for pegging down for pillars, standards, or 

 covering moderately-sized spaces on walls or 

 fences. Is hardy, with moderate protection. The 

 growth and bloom is extremely free ; worthy of 

 extensive planting. 40 cts. 



Pink Roamer (Manda ) — Without question a Hybrid 

 between the Sweetbrier, and carries these char- 

 acteristics in bloom, while the growth, which is^ 

 very rampant, and the luxurious foliage, partake 

 more of the Wichuriana. The single flowers, 

 which are produced in close heads, are I J inches 

 in diameter, bright rich pink, with almost a, 

 white center, producing an effect which, com- 

 bined with fragrance, makes it one of the most 

 valuahlfs rouses in cnltivation. 50 cts, 



Souv. President Carnot — The new French Hybrid 

 Tea Rose. This variety is so fascinating thut we 

 believe it to be, everything considered, one of the 

 greatest introductions of the last ten years. It is 

 superb in every way. The flowers are larae, full 

 and double, exquisitely shaped, with heavy, thick 

 shell like petals The buds are beautifni — lona and' 

 pointed like Niphetos. The color is new; delicate, 



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