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THERE is no successful rival of the rose as a universal favorite. The fact 
that many of the most beautiful of the varieties are perfectly hardy and 
thrive luxuriantly in^ the garden is a source of congratulation to lovers of 
out-of-door gardening. Enthusiasts at work with the rose by various hybrids and 
crosses have succeeded in producing no end of variety and form, color and fra- 
grance of bloom and the greatest variety of habit of growth, from the little fairy 
roses of a few inches in height to the rampant growth of the well known and 
popular ramblers. By a selection of suitable varieties one can have roses for 
almost any garden position. 
All roses respond quickly to good treatment, by this we mean well enriched 
soil, enough water, good trimming, etc. Failure to get good results is often 
caused by lack of sufficient fertility. Under usual conditions it is well to make 
the ground one-fifth well rotted manure to a depth of at least fifteen inches when 
preparing for a new planting with a liberal sprinkling of wood ashes and ground 
bone added, and an annual mulching of at least six inches deep of coarse stable 
manure about the roots applied late in the Fall and forked in in the early Spring 
is a great help. Roses planted and treated under these conditions, if the ground 
is well drained, should luxuriate to such a degree as to satisfy everyone. 
During the months of June and July rose bushes should be watched and if 
insects appear dispose of them by any of the simple means known to gardeners. 
There are a number of very readable and instructive books devoted to the 
rose, its history and culture. A list of these books together with some concise 
cultural directions we will gladly send on request. 
We have classified our roses under the following headings, believing it will be 
a convenience to those making out orders. 
Prices* 
(Excepting Philadelphia Rambler.) 
Very strong field grown, Each, $0.50 Per 10, $4.50 Per 100, $30.00 
Medium grade, field grown, " .30 " 2.75 " 20,00 
Light grade (oaf selection of varieties only), " .20 " 1.80 " 15.00 
Not less than 5 of any one single variety at 10 rates. 
Not less than 25 of any one single variet}^ at 100 rates. 
Garden liybrids— stnctiy nmy. 
This class of roses blooms profusely in June and with proper care gives some bloom 
throughout the Summer and Fall. 
Alfred Colomb. Brilliant carmine crimson; very Margaret Dickson. Of magnificent form; white- 
large, full, and of fine globular form; extremely with pale flesh center; petals very large, shell 
fragrant, and in every respect a superb sort. shaped, and of great substance; fragrant, a 
Foliage large and handsome. One of the most fine variety; foliage very large, dark green, 
useful in cultivation. Marchioness of Lome. Flowers of great size, 
Anne De Diesbach. Carmine, a beautiful shade; perfectly formed, and carried on stomt stems, 
very large. A superior garden sort; fragrant; Color ivory white; shell-shaped and reflexed; 
one of the hardiest. Valuable for forcing. ' free flowering; growth vigorous and foliage 
Baron Oe Bonstetten. Rich velvety maroon; , very handsome One of the finest roses, 
large, full A splendid sort Marsiiall P. Wilder. Raised from the seed of 
Clio. Flowers large, of fine globular form, flesh Gen. Jacqueminot It is of vigorous growth, 
color shaded in the center with rosy' pink; ^/'^ heahhy foliage; flowers large semi- 
growth vigorous; handsome foliage. One of globular, full, well formed; color cherry-carmine 
the best roses. „ and very fragrant. 
CniinfoGc rk^*«»^ 01 i. j t- Mrs, Joiin Lams:. Soft pink; large and ot tine 
Grower and .S,n^^^^^^ ^ ^orm, produced on strong s^ems; exceedingly 
Earf Jn»ffirfi t I I n , • fragrant; one of the most valuable varieties for 
Ln K i velvety crim- forcing, and flowers continuously in the open 
son shaded with dark maroon; large, full, ground. A most beautiful rose of recent in- 
hnely formed; delightful fragrance. A vigorous troduction 
grower. One of the finest dark roses. It should p j Neyron, Deep rose color; good tough 
Pr-n.l" ^7'^ collection. f^li^ ^ ^^^d rather smooth; by far the largest 
rrancois Levet, Cherry red; medium size; well variety in cultivation. A free bloomer; very 
tormed; of the Paul Verdier style; very free desirable as a garden hose; valuable for forc- 
Dloomer. Valuable on account of its vigorous 
0-n»to\*^ I ■ ^ .„ . Prince Camille De Rolian, Deep velvety crim- 
vienerai Jacqueminot. Brilliant crimson; not son- large, moderately full. A splendid rose. 
tull, but large and extremely effective, fragrant, Soleil d'Or. New yellow rose. 
and of excellent hardy habit: forces well. Ulrich Brunner. Brilliant cherry red, a very 
Jules Margottin. Carmine rose, fine in open effective color; flowers of fine form and finish, 
flower and in bud. It may be grown either as a carried well upon the plant; petals of great 
Pidar Rose, or by pruning kept in bush form; substance; plant vigorous, hardy and resists 
It should be i a every collection. mildew. One of the best varieties for forcing 
Madam Gabriel Luizet. Pink, distinct, very and open air culture. 
large, cup shaped; somewhat fragrant. One of Victor Verdier. Bright rose, with carmine cen- 
the choicest. ter, a very fresh shade of color; not fragrant; 
Magna Charta. See next page. free bloomer; wood nearly smooth. 
I^or other roses see pages 2 and 4, 
See inner front cover page for terms and special discounts. 
