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CHOICE SELECTIONS IN PLANTS. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y 
PLANT THE ROSES THAT PAY, AND WHILE THEY PAY, AND REALIZE OLD-TIME PROFITS. 
NO^E^L/ME^, 1895. 
BELLE SIEBRECHT.-[ Introducer ' s description.] The fashionable rose for next season. A truly superb rose, 
————————— - the result of a cross between " La France " and " Lady Mary Fitzwilliam." Color im- 
perial pink. Mr. Schuyler F. Matthews, the greatest authority on colors in America, pronounces it a solid 
pink of the richest shade, a very rare color. The flowers, which are sweetly perfumed, are large, beautifully 
formed, and of that long tapering shape, with high centre, and when half blown the petals reflex in a grace- 
ful manner. The buds (.which are borne on strong, erect stems, 1^ to 2 feet long), are 2}4 
to 3 inches in length, and when fully open the flowers are 5}4 to 6 inches in diameter, with- 
out showing the centre. The flowers have great substance. The petals, which are of a 
heavy texture, do not easily bruise or tarnish. They last well, some having been kept 
seven days without falling. It is a free and vigorous bloomer, with large and glossy foliage 
of leathery texture, entirely free from mildew. A most prolific bloomer, every growth pro- 
ducing a perfect flower, not a deformed flower or bullhead having been seen. It is predicted 
by eminent rose growers that it will be the best selling and the best paying rose that has 
ever been introduced. We do not send this rose out to be tried, as we have sub- 
jected it to the severest tests for over two years, and we can recommend it as a first-class 
acquisition. It has received the Gold Medal of the National Rose Society of Great Britain 
and first-class Certificates from all the leading Horticultural Societies of Europe and Amer- 
ica. It has also proved itself to be perfectly hardy out-of-doors in this country, and a free 
and thorough ever-bloomer. It should also be stated that this rose is quite distinct from the now popular varieties, 
which are grown for cut flowers. It excels them all in color, form and freedom of blooming— it is much richer and more brilliant in color and in shape more 
graceful, and develops and holds its color perfectly in dull weather. We have a beautiful colored illustration of this, showing size and color, which we will 
mail to any one interested on application. Plants of this variety ready May 1st. Price, strong plants grown in2M-inch pots, 75 cents each; $7.50 per doz.; 
$50.00 per 100; extra strong plants grown in 3^-inch pots (ready in June), $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 pervlOO. 
MRS. JPIERPOUfT MOBGAN.- rTTlt ™ d ' ](> - fil, ' s descrintion.l This is 
Silver Cup awarded us 1891 for our 
exhibit of Meteor Roses; for best 100 
Red Roses of any variety. 
-[Introducer's" description".] This is one of the very, finest Roses ever introduced in America. It is a 
sport from Madame Cusin and is in every way very much superior to that variety, being a much more 
robust grower; the flowers are very much larger and very double ; many of the flowers measure 4% inches through when in perfection, it has much larger 
foliage than its parent; and is also much more prolific; the petals are broad and massive; the color is intensely bright cerise or rose-pink. It has received special certificates ' 
of merit, wherever exhibited. Dea n Hole, of .Rochester, England, the King of Kosai ians, says it is the finest and most perfect Tea Rose he has ever seen. Mr. Thor- 
ley, the leading New York florist, says: "It is the most beautiful Rose in form, color and fragrance I have ever seen." Ready May 1st. Price, strong plants grown in 2M-inch 
pots, 75 cents each; $7.50 per doz.; extra strong plants grown in 3^-inch pots (ready in June), $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
TSTe>w Jl?si> 6JXTRA Choice Sorts. 
AIHEBI€A]V BEAUTY. — The largest rose and the most vigorous growing by far among continuously blooming roses, throwing up very strong stems from the base of the plant, every shoot 
— — — terminated with a single flower, which is of the largest size. Color, deep rose. In foliage and size of flower it resembles the large Hybrid Perpetual or Hardy 
class, and is similar to Magna Charta or Gloire de Paris. It is as fragrant as the most fragrant of Hardy roses, which, coupled with its vigor, large size, beautiful color, long stems and continuous bloom, 
places it at the head of winter blooming roses. It requires skill and favorable conditions to flower it in perfection, but when successfully flowered no other rose approaches it for beauty or profit. Price, 
strong plants grown in 2%-inch pots, 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; extra strong plants grown in 3^-inch pots (ready in June), 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
HIME. CABOLI1VE TESTOlJT. _Tllis rose lias attracted more attention than any rose sent out since the American Beauty. It was the winner at the Madison Square Garden Chrysan- 
' — - * themum Show of the Lanier Silver Cup for the best new seedling of European origin not exhibited previous to 1892. It is a Hybrid Tea, with a decided 
though delicate tea fragrance. It is a very vigorous grower, throwing up heavy bottom shoots in profusion, and is also a remarkably free bloomer for so large and fine a rose producing scarcely any 
blind wood. In form it is very similar to La France, and in size much larger. In color it is simply unequaled among pink roses, being of a wonderfully clear brilliant pink of one solid tone without shading 
of any kind. Growers, Retailers and Flower Buyers are alike enthusiastic in its praise, and in our opinion this rose is destined to win a high place, and prove very profitable to the grower. First prem- 
ium awarded us for this variety, N. Y. Chrysanthemum Show. Price, strong plants grown in 2J4-hich pots, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $9.00 per 100; extra strong plants grown in 3>|-inch pots (ready in 
June), 25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
KAISER III" AUGUSTA VICTORIA. — -A- new rose of German origin that is attracting a great deal of attention and promises to be of great value. In color it is midway between Bride 
■ and Md. Hoste — a delicate cream white. The buds are both larger and longer stemmed than those of Bride. The habit of the plant is singularly 
strong, vigorous, and healthy; the flower is deliciously fragrant. Winner of the Silver Cup offered by the F. R. Pierson Company, at the Madison Square Garden Chrysanthemum Show, for the most prom- 
ising forcing rose never before exhibited at a New York Show. First premium, New York Chrysanthemum Show, awarded us for this variety. Price, strong young plants grown in 2M-inch pots, 
15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $9.00 per 100; extra strong plants grown in 3>£-inch pots (ready in June), 25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
RRII>ESIHAII>. — This is unquestionably the most popular pink rose now grown; this is recognized by all experts. Mermet has always been 
———————— acknowledged as more nearly approaching perfection than any other pink rose, its one fault being its tendency to lose color in 
dark weather. In the Bridesmaid we have it with this one fault corrected, and every good trait unchanged. It is identical in form, habit of growth and 
freedom of bloom. The past winter it has brought fifty per cent, more than Mermet; when it is realized that it is fully as free of bloom, no more need be 
said on this point. We won First Prize two successive days at the Madison Square Garden Chrysanthemum Show, for this variety. Price, strong 
plants grown in 2J4-inch pots, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $9.00 per 100; extra strong plants grown in 3^-inch pots (ready in June), 25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. 
IHETEOR. — The finest crimson rose for winter blooming; very double and very dark velvety crimson, its only fault being a tendency to become 
————— black during the shortest days of winter, but when well grown is not excelled; a superb variety. We grow this rose very largely, and 
won a Silver Cup at the Madison Square Garden Chrysanthemum Show for the best twenty-five blooms, also both first and second prizes for the best twelve 
blooms. We are recognized as having the best stock to be found anywhere, and are headquarters for this variety. In 1893 we again received First premium 
for our exhibit of Meteor at the New York Chrysanthemum Show, and also a Bronze Medal at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago for our exhibit 
of this variety, the only medal awarded for cut roses at the World's Fair. Price, strong plants grown in 2^-inch pots, 10c. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 
100; extra strong plants grown in 3^-inch pots (ready in June), 20c. each; $2.00 per.doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
SOUVE1VIR I>E WOOTTOI\l.- A Ter y valuablescarlet-crimson, much like Jacqueminot in size and color; an easy variety to flower and 
— -— — — — — has a delicious fragrance. Throws good stems, but frequently in clusters, in which case by disbudding 
the size of the flower is largely increased. The best crimson winter flowering rose at the present time " for general use " all things considered. Price, strong 
>lants grown in 2^-inch pots, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $9.00 per 100: extra strong plants grown in 3J^-inch pots (ready in June), 25c. each; $2.50 per doz, ; 
$15.00 per 100. 
iNDISPejJVSABIve) STANDARD ^ORTS. 
Silver Cup awarded us for Meteor Roses, 
exhibited at Madison Square Garden, 1892, 
for best 25 Red Roses of any variety. 
Mme. Cusin, Perle, Mermet, Niphetos, and Bride. 
Price, strong plants grown in pots 10c. each; 
Price, extra strong plants grown in 3^-inch pots, (ready in Jane) 30c. 
1.00 per doz. 
3.00 " 
.00 per 100. 
13.00 " 100. 
EARLY IN THE SEASON, PLANTS FROM 2X-INCH POTS ARE THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS SIZES TO PURCHASE, THE FIRST COST OF PLANTS AND TRANSPORTATION 
COSTING LESS, AND IS THE ONLY SIZE WE HAVE TO OFFER BEFORE JUNE 1st. AFTER THAT DATE WE ADVISE THE PURCHASE OF THE LARGER PLANTS IF BEST 
RESULTS ARE DESIRED. 
