\ ROSES. 
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The three New Roses of 1885, 
AMERICAN BEAUTY, WILLIAM FRANCIS BENNETT, 
HER MAJESTY. 
See illustrations and descriptions on the following pages. 
fflK HE great number of varieties oi Roses now in cultivation has suggested to us the idea to only 
^ * mention and describe here the very best of each class, which, taken together, represent the 
cream of all roses. We class them into four distinct classes — 
First. — T/u Tea and Hybrid Tea or Winter Bloomers. — Specially adapted for forcing in winter. 
Second. — Hybrid Perpetual or Kemoutant Roses. — Specially adapted for bedding out, as they 
are all perfectly hardy in our climate, although only a few varieties of this class are used 
for forcing in winter. 
Third. — Bourbons, Monthly and Noisett Roses. — These are well adapted for planting in amongst 
the Hybrid Pcrpetuals out of doors, or on the outer edge of them; also in beds by them- 
selves. They are very abundant bloomers, and therefore we recommend them. 
Fourth. — Climbing or Running Roses. — Hardy. Their general usefulness and adorning good 
qualities are well known. 
LMBRICAN beauty. (A production of our country). This new (Washington) 
Ro.se originated in the city of Washington, and is no doubt a seedling of some of Mr. 
George Bancroft's choice varieties of Hybrid Perpetual and Centifolia Roses. We will 
have in this rose a flattering and much desired acquisition, as its combined qualities of size, 
color, fragrance, early and free blooming habit, sujiplies a want that has long been felt 
among growers of cut-flowers. Its color is a rich deep pink. Particular attention is called 
to its delicious fragrance that no other rose possesses. Size and form much like Paul Ney- 
ron. Comes naturally wiht long stems, never clusters. Its flowers are of lasting substance, 
and it will no doubt take the place of some of the more popular Hybrid Perpetual sorts for 
early forcing, as it can easily be had to perfection as early as October. Its constitution is 
of the best; it is a most rapid and vigorous grower, and is, without exception, the best rose 
introduced up to the present time. Sl-oo each, 25 for $20.00, 50 for $30.00, 100 for $50.00. 
