SUNSET SEED j^l) AND PLANT CO 
Berkeley (Bengal or China, 1895). Deep crimson, especially beautiful in the bud, which is lonc' and 
pointed; a profuse bloomer. After three years' trial we can with confidence recommend if in fact 
we consider Berkeley the best dark rose ever raised in California. Price, s-inch pots soc each' 
2i-inch pots (ready after April ist, 1896), 25c each. i • ■ o 
Climbing La France (/^/Jr/rf Tea, 1S94). A climbins variety of the old favorite La Fratice Price 
2A-inch pots, 2oceach; $2.00 per dozen; 3-inch pots, 30c each; I3.00 per dozen. 
Climbing Queen of Queens {Hybrid Perpetual, iSgf). Flowers pink; of strong, climbine habit. A great 
addition to our climbers. A sport from Queenof Queens. Price, 4-inch pots, 50c each. 
Comtesse La Bath. Price, 3-inch pots, 25c each. 
Crimson Rambler {Polyantha, /Spj). Is of vigorous growth, makingshoots from eight to ten feet in one 
season, thus making it a splendid pillar rose. It is also magnificent in bush form. One of the striking 
characteristics of this rose is its remarkable color, which is of the brightest crimson, which remains 
undimmed to the end, showing none of the objectionable purplish so common in crimson roses. The 
flowers are produced in great pyramidal panicles, each carrying from thirty to forty blooms, the 
individual blooms measuring from one to one and a half inches in diameter. The foliage is bright 
green and glossy. Price, 3-inch pots, 25c each; I2.50 per dozen. 
Duchess of Leeds (ffyd rid Tea). Darker than La France; each petal lined pearl color; petals very 
thick. Price, 3-inch pots, 25c each. 
Empress of China. This is a new climbing rose, small plants making a growth of six to ten feet in one 
season ; the flowers are pink, semi-double, and borne in great profusion. Price, 3-inch pots, 25c each. 
Improved Rainbow ( Tea, 1894). Is entirely distinct and far superior to Jiainbow. The Improved Rain- 
bow is penciled with brightest Papa Gontier color, every petal in every flower and base of petals of 
a brighter amber color, making a very distinct and charming flower. Price, 2|-inch pots, 20c each; 
f2.oo ]ier dozen; 3-inch pots, 30c each; $3.00 per dozen. 
naman Cochet ( Tea, iSgz). Deep rose-pink, the inner side of the petals silvery-rose; flowers extra 
large (borne on long, stout stems), very double; simply exquisite when in bud or half bloom; 
deliciously fsagrant. Rich, healthy foliage; of vigorous growth. Price, 3-inch pots, 25c each. 
Hadame E. Helfenbein ( Tea, /8gj). Apricot-yellow, lined and shaded rose. Price, 3-inch pots, 25c each. 
flarion Dingee ( Tea). Brilliant crimson; one of the richest and darkest-colored Tea roses in existence. 
Price, 3-inch puts, 35c each. 
Mrs. Paul. Blush-white, rosy-peach shadings; large open flower of Camellia-like appearance. Price, 
25c each 
r\rs. Pierrepont Horgan ( Tea, /Sgs). Is a sport from Mad. Cusin, and is in every way very much supe- 
rior to that variety, being a much more robust grower; flowers are very much larger and very double, 
and is a much more prolific bloomer. Color intensely bright cerise, or rose-pink. Price, 3-inch 
pots, 35c each. 
Mrs. W. C. Whitney (Hybrid Tea, 1894.) Flowers clear, deep pink; of a delicious fragrance; 
large, pointed buds; a very free bloomer. Price, 3-inch pots, 25c each. 
Palo Alto {Bengal or China, i8g^). This grand new rose we have grown for the past three seasons in 
our trial grounds, and find it to be a rose of great merit, producing enormous quantities of fine 
blooms throughout the entire season, from early spring to December, in the open ground. Color, 
rose, suffused with carmine; buds long, pointed and very full; beautiful glossy foliage, never aft'ected 
y with mildew. Price, 2j-inch pots, 25c each; 4-inch pots, 35c each. 
Peach Blow (/^Ar/rf Tea, /8gs). This rose is a sport from Augustine Guinoiseau {White La France), 
originally named "The Midwinter." The flowers are large, of a beautiful light peach color. Price, 
3-inch pots, 50c each. 
Roger V.?im\>e\\Ti {Hybrid Perpetual, 1894.) One of the most remarkable roses yet introduced. The 
color is glowing crimson throughout, except the edges of the petals, which are all distinctly marked 
with a white band, forming a sharp contrast, and the most unique combination of colors known in 
roses; the petals are irregular on the edges like a double petunia. The fragrance is delightful. The 
foliage is large and handsome; growth free and vigorous. Price, 3-inch pots, 35c each; 4-inch pots, 
50c each. 
Senator ncNaughton ( Tea, 1894). White Perle des Jardins. A sport from Perle des Jardins; it resem- 
bles that grand old rose, excepting the color, which is a delicate creamy-white; the flowers are very 
large and full, the buds beautifully shaped; foliage dark and glossy. Price, 2i-inch pots, 20c each; 
3- inch pots, 30c each. 
Summer Queen {Hybrid Perpetual). Silvery-pink; bears enormous crops of flowers, not equaled in 
this respect by any other rose. It is a strong and vigorous grower. Price, 3-inch pots, 35c each; 
4- inch pots, 50c each. 
Standard Varieties. 
Price, field grown, 250 eacii; $2.50 per docen; Si8 per 100. 
Those marked with an asterisk we can supply in "Standard" (or "Tree ") form, 2 and 3 year old 
heads. Price, Ji.oo each; |io per dozen. No field-grown roses sent by mail. Some of the follow- 
ing varieties, being newer sorts, cannot be supplied in field-grown stock (tliose will be specified) 
but are from 3-inch pots. 
Tea, or Ever= Blooming Roses. 
Adrienne Christophle. Apricot-yellow; often striped on the outer petals with rose. 
Aline Sisley. Varying from red to purplish-rose; long pointed bud; very large, full, and double. 
Anna Ollivier. Lovely creamy-blush, shaded deep carmine, tinged and edged silvery-rose; very fra- 
grant, large, full, and of good substance. 
