HARDY ROSES 
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THE WILD ROSE, or ROSE SPECIES — * j 
Hardy, vigorous-growing shrubs or climbers that require > very little attention or pruning. They are very j 
valuable for planting in the shrub borders, producing showy single flowers in great profusion, together with a \ 
wealth of bright-colored fruits that prolong the period of beauty throughout the season, arid, in instances, well j 
into the winter months. The climbing species are well adapted for covering trellises, fences, and similar supports. -| 
ABBREVIATIONS ^ 
L, large; M, medium; D, dwarf grower. Strong field-grown plants., Price 35c; $3.00 per 10, if at least > 
5 of one sort are ordered — otherwise single rate. We do not put up one each of any plants at ten rates. ; ■ 
Denoting Varieties Suitable for Seashore Planting : dagger (f). ! 
Rosa Blanda. M. The slender red branches are 
almost thornless; foliage oval, pale green; flowers 
are large, bright rose-colored, single; blooms in 
May. 
R. Carolina. L. The tall-growing Wild Rose, with 
single pink flowers during the summer months; 
its bright red fruit is very showy. 
|R. lucida. D. A dwarf native variety, with stems 
thickly covered with prickles; foliage dark green, 
shining above; flowers single, rosy pink, about 
two inches across; does well on poor soil. 
R. multiflora. L. A Japanese variety of rapid 
growth, forming a round, drooping shrub when 
standing alone; its proper place, however, is 
mixed with other shrubbery; its single, pure white 
flowers are produced in great quantities, followed 
by an equal number of small scarlet fruit in winter. 
fR. nitida. D. The branches are completely cov- 
ered with straight prickles and bristles; foliage 
bright green, glossy; flowers are highly colored 
bright pink. 
tR. rubiginosa. L. The well-known Sweet Brier 
with highly scented foliage, small, pink, fragrant 
flowers, and quantities of bright fruit. Blooms in 
June. 
Rosa rubrifolia. L. Upright grower, with slender j 
purplish branches, covered with glaucous bloom; . 
foliage bluish green, tinged with red, and is very ! 
effective as a red foliage shrub; flowers scarlet in 
June. 
tR. rugosa. L. An upright shrub, attaining 5 to 6 
feet in height. Its stout stems are densely beset 
with prickles; foliage shining dark green, deeply 
plicated; not attractive to insects; flowers single, 
red, fragrant and produced freely from June to 
December; fruit bright crimson-scarlet. 
tR. — alba. L. The habit and foliage are similar 
to the above, but the flowers are pure white, 
single, and as attractive in the bud as when open; 
quite fragrant. 
R. setigera (The Michigan, or Prairie Rose). L. 
Large single flowers of deep rose-color. It is a 
climber, and when trained over a veranda makes a 
beautiful display. 
R. Wichuraiana (The Memorial Rose). D. Used 
extensively for covering embankments and stone- 
work; it creeps rapidly over the surface, forming 
a mat of dark green foliage; flowers are pure white, 
borne in clusters and fragrant. 
EVERBLOOMING BEDDING ROSES 
Hybrid Tea and Other Continuous Blooming Roses 
Prices 40c. each; $3.50 per 10; $30.00 per 100. 
The Roses in this class are especially valuable for their free and continuous blooming qualities, and more 
desirable than the June blooming Roses. This class will produce an abundance of bloom from June until 
October, and we recommend them particularly on this account. They require somewhat more protection in 
winter than the old hardy varieties. The plants need to be well banked up with earth, with a little covering 
of loose straw or hay around the plant to keep off the moisture, which should be taken off in the early spring. 
They should be moderately pruned in the spring by cutting off all the weaker shoots and heading back the 
stronger ones. They thrive in any fertile garden soil. 
^nchen Muller (New Rose-colored Baby Rambler). 
P. Large clusters of brilliant rose-colored flowers 
in great profusion. A splendid bedding variety. 
Baby Dorothy (Pink Baby Rambler). P. Clear 
brilliant pink and very freely produced. Vigorous. 
Baby Rambler (Mme. Norbert Levavasseur) . P. It 
is a cross between Crimson Rambler and Glory ot 
Polyanthus. It is as free blooming as the latter, 
and of the same color as the former. It is very 
vigorous and quite hardy; foliage is of a beautiful 
deep, glossy green. It flowers in large clusters 
from June to November; always in bloom. 
Bessie Brown. H. T. Large, full, double flowers on 
strong erect stems; color almost pure white, some- 
times flushed pink; fine form. 
Betty. H.T. Flowers ruddy gold; very large and of 
good form and blooms constantly from June until 
nipped by frost; very fragrant. 
Dean Hole. H.T. Good grower with silvery carmine 
flowers; shaded salmon and of perfect shape. 
Earl of Warwick. H.T. Salmon pink, shaded 
vermilion; large and full, good quality. 
Edward Mawley. H.T. Velvety crimson, with 
large, thick petals and a high center; carried on 
good stems. 
Etoile de France. H.T. Flowers velvety crimson 
on stiff erect stems; cupped form; fragrant. 
General MacArthur. H.T. Flowers of large size 
and rich crimson-scarlet; sweetly scented and 
produced in great profusion. 
General Superior Arnold Janssen. H.T. Deep 
glowing carmine; vigorous grower and very free 
flowering; has fine, clean stems for cutting. It is 
one of the best additions of recent years. 
George C. Waud. H.T. Distinct orange red, with 
fine scent; large, full and well formed; very pro- 
fuse; one of the best. 
George Dickson. H.T. Vigorous growth, thick, 
leathery beech-green foliage, huge blooms, quite 
five inches across. The color is velvety-black 
scarlet-crimson, with brilliant scarlet reflexed tips. 
The flowers have wonderful lasting qualities. 
Gloire de Dijon. H.T. Combined colors of rose, 
salmon and yellow; large, full, globular; hardiest 
of Teas. 
Grass an Teplitz. H.T. Flower is quite double, 
with the deepest possible shade of crimson-scarlet, 
approaching crimson-marpon in the older flowers. 
Its habit of growth makes it one of the finest Bush 
Roses for outdoor planting, being very free and 
vigorous, and at the same time keeping well 
bushed and shapely; blooms freely; nicely colored' 
with a strong Tea fragrance. 
