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CHOICE SELECTIONS IN PLANTS. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON- HUDSON, N. Y. 
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CRIMSON RAMBLER. 
A WONDERFUL NEW ROSE, THE MOST REMARKABLE NOVELTY IN 
HARDY ROSES THAT HAS BEEN INTRODUCED IN MANY, 
MANY YEARS. 
This remarkable rose, now offered for sale in this country for the first time, 
was brought from Japan and first introduced into England in the fall of 1893, 
when it created a sensation. It was exhibited through Europe last year and re- 
ceived special gold medals wherever shown. There has been no rose introduced 
in our recollection that equals this as a hardy garden rose. It is a plant that will 
appeal to the millions. It is perfectly hardy, and has so many uses that any one 
with a garden will have to have it. It is suitable for all purposes where a rose can 
be grown, and on account of its strong, vigorous growth and its adapt- 
ability as a climber, there are no uses to which it cannot be put. 
When our attention was called to this rose, so much was claimed for 
it that we could not credit it ; but on blooming it last spring in our experi- 
mental grounds for the first time, we were charmed with its beauty, and 
made immediate preparations to propagate it and introduce it on an ex- 
tensive scale, and are glad to say that we have a large stock of nice plants 
which we can furnish at low prices. Any description would fail to convey 
an adequate idea of its beauty. As soon as our first plants bloomed, we 
had a beautiful painting made by a celebrated artist, a copy of which we 
present herewith; this will convey the best idea that can be given of the 
freedom with which this beautiful rose blooms. The plant from which 
the painting was made showed more than 5,000 buds and flowers. 
It blooms in large clusters, with from thirty to fifty flowers in a cluster, 
each a bouquet in itself, the clusters shooting out from each joint, cover- 
ing the vine its entire length with a solid mass of the most beautiful per- 
fectly-shaped miniature crimson roses. The panicle of bloom shown on 
the left in our illustration shows the exact size of the roses, and the plant 
itself shows the way in which it is covered with bloom. This beautiful 
painting was painted from life and is no exaggeration whatever, but is an 
exact reproduction of a well-grown plant. "We have seen enough of it to 
know that it is of inestimable value, and that it will create a sensation 
wherever introduced. 
Price, strong young plants, 30c. each ; $3.00 per dozen ; $20.00 per 100. Larger plants, 50c. each ; 
$5.00 per dozen ; $35.00 per 100. Extra size plants, $1.00 each ; $10.00 per dozen. 
THE JAPAN TRAILING ROSE. 
Rosa. Wichnriana. — A trailing species of very rapid growth, creeping on the earth almost 
as closely as the Ivy. Must become one of the most popular plants for Parks and private places. 
The flowers are produced in greatest profusion in July, after the June roses are past, and more 
sparingly throughout the season. They are single, pure white, with yellow stamens, fully two inches 
across, with the strong and sweet fragrance of the Banksia Rose. For covering the ground 
among shrubbery and rocks it has no equal. Its almost evergreen character makes it acceptable at 
all seasons of the year. But it is especially beautiful 
when it is covered with its long showy bunches of 
white blossoms when most other roses are gone. 
Price, 35c. each ; $3.50 per dozen ; $25.00 per 100 ; 
extra size, 50c. each ; $5.00 per dozen, 
MOSS ROSES. 
Highly prized for the beautiful buds, which appear 
to be covered with moss ; highly scented. 
White Bath..— By far the best white Moss Rose. 
Long pointed buds, beautifully mossed ; the open 
flower is also very handsome, becoming slightly suf- 
fused with pink. Flowers open perfectly. 
Crested Moss.— Deep pink-colored buds, sur- 
rounded with mossy fringe, and crested ; fragrant 
and very beaiitiful. 
Old English Moss. — Pale rose, very beautiful 
in the bud ; of the highest quality and always a fa- 
vorite. 
Price, 35c. each; $3.50 per dozen; extra size plants, 
50c. each; $5.00 per dozen. 
THREE EXQUISITE NOVELTIES 
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THE BEAUTIFUL R A MANAS OR RUOOSA ROSES. 
These form a most unique group, and will be found invaluable. The foliage is particularly attract- 
ive very dark glossy green, thick and leathery, shining as if varnished, studded with large single 
beautiful flowers, 4 inches across, in the wildest profusion ; they flower from early summer until 
autumn, and are succeeded by large, bright-colored crimson seed-pods, so showy that it is difficult to 
say whether the plants are more effective in flower or fruit. Insects do not trouble them, and as 
they are entirely unlike the regular garden rose, are very conspicuous. There is no more elegant, 
hardy shrub than these. Rugosa Rubra , deep rose, borne in large clusters ; Rngosa Alba, 
famous white variety ; Md. Georges Brnant, very rare ; long, slender, white, pointed buds, very 
Price, 35c. each ; $3.50 per dozen ; $25.00 per 100; extra size plants, 50c. each ; $5.00 per dozen; 
$35.00 per 100. 
HARDY GARDEN ROSES. 
TWO INDISPENSABLE 
Persian Yellow.— The bright yellow hardy 
rose. It furnishes a color very scarce among 
hardy roses ; foliage faintly scented like the 
Sweet Briar. Price, large blooming plants, 25c. 
each ; $2.50 per dozen. 
Md. Plantier, the "Snow- White Rose."— The 
finest white for bedding in masses; suitable for 
hedges or for cemetery planting; a perfect snow- 
ball when in bloom, forming a large, compact 
bush. Price, 25c. each; $2.50 per dozen; $16.00 
per 100; extra size plants, 35c. each; $3.50 per 
dozen; $25.00 per 100. 
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES. 
Prairie Q,ween.— Rosy red, frequently with 
white stripe; elegant; very double and full. 
Profuse bloomer. 
Baltimore Belle.— Pure white. The reverse 
of flower tinged with pink. Flowers in large 
clusters very freely. Splendid. 
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Price, 25c. each; $2.50 per dozen; extra size plants, 35c. each; $3.50 per dozen. 
ALL THE ROSES OFFERED ON THIS PAGE, EXCEPT "CRIMSON RAMBLER," WHICH IS POT-GROWN, ARE EXTRA STRONG THREE-YEAR-OLD BLOOMING PLANTS, FROM 
THE OPEN GROUND, AND WILL BLOOM SAME SEASON PLANTED. FOR THIS REASON THEY SHOULD BE ORDERED EARLY. CAN BE PLANTED AS SOON AS FROST IS OUT 
OF THE GROUND, AND NOT LATER THAN MAY 1st, WHEN GROWTH BEGINS. THE EARLIER THEY ARE PLANTED THE BETTER THEY DO. 
