NEW, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL PLANTS. 
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Illadame Victor Verdier. Rich, bright cherry red, changing to satiny rose; large, full 
and fragrant. 
Magna Charta. A splendid English sort; bright, clear pink, flushed with violet crimson; 
very sweet; flower extra large, fine form; very double and full; a free bloomer. 
Mile. Eugenie Verdier. Bright flesh colored rose; the reverse of the petals silvery white; 
very large and full. One of the best. 
Marie Baumann. Bright carmine; flower very large and of exquisite form; a free bloomer. 
in every way one of the finest roses grown. 
Marshall P. Wilder. Cherry carmine, large, semi-globular; full and well formed. Amer- 
ican variety recommended for its vigor, hardiness, and freedom in blooming. 
Paul Neron. Dark rose, very large, fine form; vigorous habit 
Prince Camille de Rohan. Crimson maroon; very rich and velvety; large and full. One 
of the best. 
Victor Verdier. Brilliant rosy carmine, beautifully edged with purple; extra large full 
flowers, very double and sweet; a splendid rose. 
Vulcan. Dark rich velvety crimson, changing to blackish purple; large, fragrant flowers; 
very double and fine. 
Strong young plants of the above collection, 25 cents; $2.00 per dozen. 
Extra strong plants from 50 cents to $1.00, or $5.00 to $10.00 per do2en, except where 
prices are marked. 
BOURBON ROSES. 
The Bourbon and Noisette Ro^es are quite hardy, constant bloomers, of vigoi'ous growth, 
with rich, luxuriant foliage. The flowers are generally large and well formed. This class of roses 
cannot fail to give general satisfaction to cultivators. They are best adapted to out-door 
cultivation. 
The following list comprises the best and most distinct varieties : 
.^LgRIPPINA. Brilliant fiery red ; good size and form; very double, full and sweet; an 
early and profuse bloomer; much esteemed. 
Cramoisi Superieur. Medium size; rich dark velvety crimson; very double, full and beau- 
tiful; compact growth; one of the best for bedding, 
Duchesse de Brabant. Soft rosy flesh, changing to deep rose, edged with silver; delight- 
ful Tea scent; beautiful buds and flowers. 
Empress Eugenie. Beautiful rosy flesh, deepening at centre to deep pink; petals delicately 
niai gined with purple; very large and full, perfectly double, very sweet Tea scent; quite 
hardy; an elegant rose. 
Hermosa. An excellent rose; blooms in fine clusters; large, very double and fragrant; color, 
beautiful clear rose; a constant bloomer; hardy. One of the best. 
La Phoenix. Fine brilliant red, shaded with dark crimson; good size flowers; full and 
double. 
