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Jules Margottin, Climbing'. Strong growing Hybrid 
Perpetual of climbing habit. Same color as Jules Margottin. 
Iia Grifiiu 'Multiflora). Bright carmine, changing to blush ; 
Hat. Large clusters and showy. The strongest grower and 
quite hardy. 25 to ,so cts. 
Queen of Prairie. Double red cupped, changing to rose. 
A rapid, strong grower, often 20 feet in a season. 25 to 50 cts. 
each, $2 to S>4 per doz. 
Victor Verdier, Climbing. Dark crimson. A strong 
growing Hybrid Perpetual. 
Imported Roses, if of the best quality, answer a very good 
purpose for growing under glass, and cost but little. We take 
orders up to September 15th for the best houses in Europe, 
with whom we have dealt for the last 30 years, and deliver 
the Roses promptly on their arrival. Information, advice 
and prices will be given on application. 
Rugrosa Roses. 
A distinct class of Roses, of recent inlroiluction from Japan. The 
plants are hisli'y ornamental on acconnL of iheir ^^lossy plated foliage. 
One of the finest sliruhs for borders 
Madame Georges Bruant. This new everblooming Rose 
inherits the beautiful foliage and hardiness of the "Etigosa," 
with the flowering qualities of the Tea class. Color pure 
white, very fragrant, buds long and |)ointed. It is hardy 
everywhere, and is now very popular. 
Rugosa rubra. Flowers single, rosy crimson, succeeded 
by large red berries, which cling to the bush till midwinter, 
giving it a striking appearance. 25 to 50 cts. 
Polyantha Roses. 
Another distinct group of Roses from Japan. For many purposes 
they are indispensable. They are continuous bloomers. Tlie flowers 
are produced in clusters, and although not large, they are perfect in 
fonii. rliey are largely used for bedding out by themselves or for bor- 
dering for betis ol H\-brid Perpetuals. Some protection is required in 
winter, t^^ine for liouse decoration. 
Blanche Rebatel. Carmine, shaded with rose. Flowers 
small, produced in clusters of 40 or 50 blooms. 50 cts. 
Cecile Brunner. Plants of dwarf growth ; color salmon- 
pink, with deep salmon center. Very small, highly scented ; 
beautiftil in bud or open flower. Fine for borders. ,50 cts. 
Clothilde Soupert. A cross between a Polyantha and Tea 
Rose, with the vigor of the latter. Flowers are of medium 
size; color pearly white, shaded to delicate pink at center, 
sometimes varying in color to ptn e white. Blooms come in 
clusters constantly throughout the season. Valuable as pot 
plants. Possibly best of this class. 40 cts. each, 3 for $1. 
George Fernet. Flower medium; silvery yellow, chang- 
ing peach. Blooms abundantly, .^o cts. each, '4 for Si. 
Iiittle Pet. Small wiiite flowers, very free-flowering. 
30 cts. each, 2 for 50 cts 
Mignonette. Flowers full and perfectly double. Borne 
in large clusters. Color clear pink, changing to white, tinged 
with pale rose ; a profuse bloomer. 30 cts. each, 4 for 
Perle d'Or. Nankeen-yellow, with vivid orange center, 
blooming in large clusters. 40 cts. each, 3 for 
