ZKfto Rose, "Coquito" 
hr^HE "Burbank" Rose which Mr. W. Atlee Burpee of Philadelphia pur- 
chased of me has proved to be perfectly hardy at Philadelphia and much 
J further north, and is acknowledged to be the most constant bloomer of 
any hardy rose known. "Santa Rosa," introduced from my own grounds two 
years ago, though not yet as widely known, has the same record. Both were Bon 
Silene Hermosa crosses. "Coquito" is another of the same class with larger blos- 
soms and flowers of less pronounced rosy crimson. "Coquito" starts to bloom 
soon after the cutting is rooted and attends strictly to business, whenever the 
weather permits, blooming in California nearly the whole year. Color clear, deep 
rose. The foliage of all these new roses remains clean, fresh, glossy and healthy 
when nearly all others are injured by mildew and various other fungous diseases. 
One year old bushes from open ground, each, $i ; five, $3 ; ten, $5. 
"Burbank Rose. — This is without exception the freest flowering rose in cultiva- 
tion. The plants begin to bloom when only a few inches high, and flower most profusely 
all through the spring and summer until stopped by heavy frost late in the autumn. 
The flowers are double, of fine form, nearly three inches across. The color is a deep 
rose pink, shading to a beautiful soft rose at the center. The petals are well incurved, 
so that the center is hidden. In September and October the outer petals change to a 
deep, rich carmine. The Burbank is perfectly hardy aud will stand our most severe 
weather. This is a great point in its favor. It is strong and vigorous, with neat, rich 
green foliage, not liable to mould or spot. The plant is of symmetrical form, and does 
not make sparse open growth out of doors, as do so many other choice varieties. Each 
plant becomes a well-rounded bush that is most effective when grown at some little 
distance from other plants." — "Ladies' World." 
"The financial gains following the results of Mr. Burbank's experiments and labors 
are enormous until we pause to calculate the time, work and money expended." 
"The consummate skill, the enduring patience, and the immense expenditure of 
time and money necessary to acomplish what he does is rarely imagined and perhaps 
never fully appreciated." — "North American Horticulturist." 
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