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Roses 
We have in no way attempted to cover this subject in its entirety, or as relative to 
the complete planning and planting of formal or informal flower-gardens. Rather, realizing 
that the occasional decorative rose-bed is generally a much more practical source of beauti- 
fication and gratification on the average residential grounds than the garden of larger 
dimensions might be, we have presented suggestions most applicable to this specific use 
The borders of mixed deciduous shrubs at the entrance to this for- 
mal rose garden lend a very desirable touch of privacy and seclusion. 
of decoration. In planning such beds, it is important that species such as are listed here 
should be planted in beds separate from any other sorts of shrubs; that is, while for artis- 
tic effect it is sometimes desirable to mix the Rose varieties or colors in single beds, for 
best results they never should be mixed with other plants or shrubbery. Wild sorts, suitable 
for this purpose, will be found under 
"Natural Plantings". 
Hardy 
In this list we have best varieties of the good old sorts, that 
do best in our New England climate and are always in de- 
mand on account of their hardiness and beautiful bloom, 
although their period of blooming is short. 
Strong field-grown plants, 40 cts each; $3. .50 per 10; $30.00 
per 100. 
American Beauty. Large, red, beautiful of form, and very 
double. The fragrance is delightful resembling La 
France. 
Crested Moss. M. Deep pink-colored buds, surrounded 
with a mossy fringe and crest; free from mildew, fra- 
grant. 
Fisher Holmes. H.P. May be briefly described as an 
improved General Jacqueminot; the flowers are fuller 
and more freely produced. A very valuable sort. 
Frau Karl Drusclilti, or- Snow Queen. H.P. A pure 
paper-white, free-flowering, large size; a remarkably 
handsome piart, with bright, heavy foliage and strong, 
upright growth; the bloom is perfect in form, on nice 
long stems, and of the purest possible white. There is 
nothing in the line of perfectly hardy roses that can 
compare with this one in form, color and general finish. 
General Jacqueminot. H. Ch. Brilliant crimson; not 
full, but large and extremely effective; fragrant and 
of excellent hardy habit; forces well. One of the best 
known and most popular red roses grown. 
June Roses 
Harrison's Yellow. A. Golden yellow, medium-sized, 
semi-double; generally has nine leaflets; a freer bloomer 
than Persian Yellow, but not so hardy. 
Louis Van Houtte. Red, shaded crimson; large, full, 
fine form; fragrant. 
Madam Gabriel Luizet. H.P. Silvery pink; fragrant; 
fine foliage; vigorous; exquisite in bud. This rose has 
no superior. 
Margaret Dickson. H.P. A magnificent rose ; white, 
with pale flesh center; petals very large, shell shaped 
and of great substance; fragrant; foliage large, dark 
green. Very vigorous. 
Mrs. John Laing. H.P. Soft pink; large and of fine form, 
produced on strong stems; exceedingly fragrant; one 
of the most valuable varieties for forcing; flowers con- 
tinuously in open ground. 
M. P. Wilder. H.P. Of vigorous growth, with healthy 
foliage; flowers large, serai-globular, full, well formed; 
cherry-carmine, much like a light-colored Marie Bau- 
mann; very fragrant. It resembles the Alfred Colomb 
in wood, form and foliage, but excels that variety in 
vigor, hardiness and freedom of bloom. Continues to 
bloom long after other hybrid perpetuals are out of 
bloom. 
FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 
FRAMINGHAM, MASS, 
