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MATS CATALOGUE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS AND FRUITS. 
fllNNESOTA COLLECTION OF HARDY 
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. 
No. 6 
Very large, full and. fragrant. 
6 CHOICE HARDY ROSES FOR 50e POSTPAID. 
We offered this collection last year and received so many flattering- commendations from 
customers who purchased them that we feel they are the hardiest and best collection of 
roses ever sent out. Consequently we have propagated an immense stock of these varieties 
and again offer the collection to our customers, knowing that it cannot fail to give perfect 
satisfaction. Of all the many collections we have sent out we never offered one with greater 
confidence than we do this. 
No. 1. MAGNA CHARTA. Rosy red, flushed violet crimson. 
A free bloomer. 
PAUL NEYRON. Deep, clear rose. No. 2. Blossoms of the very largest size, full and double. 
"Very fragrant. 
No. 3. PRINCE GAMILLE DE ROHAN. Dark velvety crimson, the darkest in cultivation. 
Full and doiible. 
No. 4. MARGARET DICKSON. White with pale flesh center; of magnificent form and very fragrant. 
No. 5. FRANCOIS LBVET. Soft China pink, shaded carmine and blush. A mo-t vigorous grower. 
No - ■ No. 9. LADY HELEN STEWART. Bright crimson scarlet. Very fragrant and a most profuse bloomer 
The above collection in strong, 2-year-old plants for $2.00, postpaid, or for $1.50 by express at purchaser's expense. 
HYBRID PERPETUALS. 
To this class belong the hardy outdoor everblooming varieties. While nearly or quite all of them are hardy throughout the 
North without protection, still we earnestly advise our patrons to give them a slight protection of earth or autumn leaves dur- 
becomes settled. As soon as uncovered, prune the plants, cutting off all dead" and discolored branches." 
5" '•'*•«;< e l < ' < ;.!!twl viK ' r4 " i n,>tt '« 1 >,>°' ! "^ Plants 10c en oh. SI .00 per dozen postpaid; strong 2-year-old dormant plants at 35c each, 
postpaid, or $3.00 per dozen by express at customer's expense. 
Alfred Colomb. — Brilliant carmine crimson, very large, full 
and of fine globular form; extremely fragrant 'and in every 
respect a superb sort. One of the very best in culti vation. 
American Beauty. — Large, rich rose crimson. 
Anna De Deisbach Brilliant rose color, with long, pointed 
buds. Blooms extra large. Very hardy. 
Baron Maynard White, slightly tinged blush. 
Baron De Bonstettin Rich velvety maroon; large, full. 
Baroness Rothschild. — Light pink, cupped form. Very sym- 
metrical. Hardy and a late bloomer. 
Black Prince. — Very dark red; the darkest in cultivation. 
Chas. Lefebvre. — Reddish crimson, very velvety and rich 
large, full and beautifully formed. 
Climbing- Jules Margottin. — Carmine rose, lightened with pink- 
full flowers of medium size; very pretty in bud. 
Climbing; Victor Verdier Brilliant rosy carmine edged with 
purple; very large, full and fragrant. 
Clio. — (See cut opposite page.) The finest flesh-colored Hy- 
brid Perpetual. The flowers are simply perfection in form 
with fine, broad petals, and are beautiful at all stages of de- 
-elopment. from the small bud to 
he full open flower; color delicate 
atm blush, with a light shading 
f rosy pink at the center. . Very 
oming and strong, healthy 
Coquette DesAlps — Large, full flowers of pure white, some- 
times slightly tinged with pale blush. Vigorous grower 
Crimson Globe. — As suggested by the name the flowers pre- 
sent the appearance of a large crimson globe, exceedingly 
double and full. 
Duke of Teck. — Very bright crimson, full, medium size; par- 
ticularly fine early in the season. 
Earl of Dutferin — Rich brilliant velvety crimson, shaded with 
dark maroon; large, full, finely f-nied and fragrant. 
Fisher Holmes. — Deep glowing crimson, large, moderately full 
and of fine form. 
Gen. Jacqueminot — A rich velvety crimson, changing to scar- 
let crimson. The best known and most popular of Hybrid 
Perpetuals. 
Gen. Washington — Bright red, with crimson shade; large, full 
and a free bloomer. 
Giant of Battles.— Brilliant crimson, very large and fragrant. 
Helen Keller — (See cut opposite page.) This most desirable 
variety is one of the best we have ever grown and one which 
is becoming more popular each year. The flowers are large, 
of most perfect form and very fragrant. The color is a clear 
bright pink; the petals shell shaped, of great substance. A 
very free bloomer. 
John Hopper — Bright rose with • carmine centre, large and 
full: A profuse bloomer and a standard sort. 
Louis Odier.— Bright carmine rose; large full flower. 
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tire list tnat can be planted for summer blooming in the garden. Parties desiring a bed of roses at 
a small expense will make no mistake in ordering these. 
Bon Silene, Deep Rose. .' . I Qneen of Scarlets. Velvety Scarlet. 
Kaiserin Aug. Victoria. Creamj White, Pres. Carnot. Rosy Blush. 
Cecil Brnner, Rosy Pink. | Princess Bonnie. Deep Crimson. 
WINDOW COLLECTION OF EVER=BL00MING ROSES. 
Six Choice Plants for SOc Postpaid, 
Selected on account of their adaptability to pot culture and their wonderfulfree blooming qualities. 
Clothilde Soupert, White, tinged Pink. I Papa ftontier. Red 
t ^iZ* Dorothea. A pricot colored. Bainbow, sniped Pink and Crimson. 
Golden gatfe creamy White, tinged Pink. | Etoile De Iiyon. Pure Yellow. 
