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Dorothy Perkins. Soft shell-pink, flowering profusely in large clusters; very fra- 
grant and lasting; a grand rose in every way. 35 cts.; extra strong, 50 cts. 
Excelsa (the finest of all Crimson Ramblers). A distinct variety in form, color and 
habit; vigorous in growth, with healthy dark, glossy green foliage. The flowers are very 
double, produced in large trusses of thirty to forty, and almost every eye on a shoot pro- 
duces clusters of flowers. The color is intense crimson-maroon, the tips of the petals tinged 
with scarlet. The individual flowers are very large for a climbing rose, being similar to 
those of the General Jacqueminot, only the petals are of a more loose form. This may be 
termed a great improvement on the Crimson Rambler and Flower of Fairfield, which 
varieties it is sure to supersede, if only on account of its foliage, which is mildew proof. 
Strong two-year-old plants, 50 cts. each, $5.00 per doz. 
Flower of Fairfield (Everblooming Crimson Rambler). A counterpart of Crimson 
Rambler in every respect, except that it shows everblooming tendencies, many new growths 
being terminated with a large cluster of flowers. Strong two-year-old plants, 50 cts. 
Hiawatha. There is no other rose so brilliant as Hiawatha. It must be seen to be 
appreciated. Its flowers are about Ij inches across, and produced in long, pendulous sprays, 
with frequently from 40 to 50 flowers on a spray. In color it is brilliant, ruby-carmine, 
with a clear white eye and a mass of golden stamens — a glowing combination of colors, 
which can be seen at a great distance, and which does not tire the eyes as do masses of 
Crimson Rambler. The plant is of strong, 
vigorous growth, with bright green, glossy 
fohage, which is retained until late in fall. 
Extra strong two-year-old plants, 50 cts. 
Lady Gay. A most desirable variety of 
remarkable, vigorous growth, with flowers of 
a delicate cerise-pink, jjassing to oft-tinted 
pink. The effect of a jilant in full bloom 
with the combination of the soft pink flowers, 
cherry-pink buds, and the deep green of the 
foliage is indeed charming. 50 cts. 
Tausendschon. Entirely distinct, not 
only in Ramblers, but in climbing roses gen- 
erally. The individual flowers are very large 
for this type of rose, being fully 3 inches 
across and of a most elegant and graceful 
form, not stiff or unnatural, but as beautiful 
as a semi-double Azalea. In color it is a most 
delightful shade of soft pink when first open- 
* ing, changing to carmine on the reverse of 
petals when fully expanded. These are pro- 
duced in trusses of from 10 to 15 flowers, each 
truss a veritable bouquet. Extra strong two- 
year-old plants, 50 cts. 
White Dorothy. Among Rambler Roses 
none has justly gained greater popularity 
than the beautiful pink Dorothy Perkins. 
The White Dorothy is a duplicate except in 
color, which is white, a decided acquisition 
to this class of roses. Strong two-year-old Rugosa Rose 
plants, 50 cts. 
RUGOSA ROSES AND HYBRIDS 
For massing or hedge planting, the Rugosas cannot be excelled. The hybrids are 
attractive in the garden. 
Rugosa. An uiiright shrub attaining 5 to 6 feet in height; foliage shining dark 
green; not attai'ked by insects; flowers single, red, fragrant and produced freely from 
June to December; fruit, bright crimson. 35 cts. each; .|3.00 per doz.; .$20.00 per 100. 
Alba. The habit and foliage are similar to the above, but the flowers are pure 
white; fragrant. 35 cts. 
Conradi Ferdinand Meyer. It is a strong, robust grower. The flower is clear 
silvery rose, very large and double; delightfully fragrant. 35 cts. each. 
Mme. Georges Bruant. This is a very free-blooming white variety; a strong 
grower and blooms (!outiiuiously ; flowers, semi-double. 35 cts. each; $4.50 per doz. 
