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RU60SA ROSE5. 
These beautiful, hardy Japanese forms are now attracting much attention. Some of them have been cultivated for 
years, others are of recent discovery or hybridization. The flowers are large, single or semi-double, and very strikingly 
handsome ; the plants are entirely hardy, with elegant foliage, much wrinkled and of great substance. Most of them 
bloom throughout the summer, and in autumn are brightened with large scarlet heps. (See pages ii and 12.) 
Madame Georges Bruaiit. Pure white, very fragrant, 
semi-double flowers, produced in clusters throughout 
the summer ; buds long and pointed. The plant is excep- 
Alba. The beautiful, large, single white flowers of this 
variety are produced freely all summer. 
Rosea. Like the above, with the e.xception of the color' 
which is bright pink. 
Rubra. The original form ; large, red, single flowers, 
followed by showy scarlet fruits. 
tionally hardy and vigorous. It was the first of a bril- 
liant race of hybrids, some other forms of which are 
announced in our novelty pages. 
Strong, well established plants, 50 cents each, $5 per dozen. 
OLD AMD RARE R05ES. 
Including the Sweet-Brier, Austrian and Banksia Roses, etc. 
All the forms here described are beautiful, and worthy of cultivation, although in the search for novelty in color 
and form some of them have been overlooked. We have much pleasure in again directing attention to them, knowing 
that all true flower-lovers will find themselves rewarded in cultivating these fine old favorites. 
AUSTRIAN BRIER ROSE {Rosa Intea). A distinct 
class, of great hardiness, including the only really hardy 
yellow Roses. They are thorny and slightly fragrant. 
Single Yellow. Large deep golden yellow flowers. 
Single Red. Very showy, with bright scarlet flowers of 
velvety texture. 
Harrisonii. Pretty double flowers of rich yellow, pro- 
duced very early ; a valuable Rose. 
Persian Vellow. A variety familiar in old fashioned 
gardens ; slender but hardy in growth, bearing a pro- 
fusion of semi-double, rich yellow flowers ; very fine. 
MICROPHYLLiA (Rosa microphylla). An old favorite, 
with shining bright green foliage. The double white 
form lias beautiful, creamy white flowers of a delicious 
and unique fragrance. 
EGLANTINE {Rosa rubigiiiosa). The true English 
Sweet-Brier. A lovely Rose, with delicate pink single 
flowers, beautiful but fleeting. The foliage and growth 
is extremely fragrant, and this is the great charm of the 
variety. 
BANKSIAN ROSES {Rosa Bank sice). These species 
are not hardy, but are very fine for growing in green- 
houses or conservatories, while their climbing habit 
renders them especially available for covering walls. 
The flowers are double and fragrant, and freely pro- 
duced. 
White Banksia. White flowers in clusters, very dou- 
ble and sweet. 
Yellow Banksia. Fine deep yellow flowers, richly 
perfumed and double. 
Price : Strong, well-established plants, SO cents each, $5 per dozen. 
Selections of Roses. — We will be happy to make selections of suitable varieties for any specified purpose 
either for forcing, bedding, planting out, etc. A long experience gives us that invaluable knowledge necessary to the 
proper selection of varieties. 
STANDARD OR TREE ROSES. 
These Roses, as a rule, do not succeed so well in America as in Europe, where no well-appointed garden is com- 
plete without a collection of them. But years of experience have shown us that if treated in the manner prescribed 
below they will thrive well, forming handsome trees and giving little trouble, (i) They should be budded or grafted 
upon Brier stock, not upon R. caniiia or Dog Rose. (2) The Brier stocks when planted should have good, fibrous 
roots, with no suckers starting from them, and if these should appear at any time they must be promptly removed. 
(3) Plant the Rose Trees in good, loamy soil, st.ike them well, and wrap the entire stem about an inch thick with rye- 
straw, tying on the wrapping with willows. (4) During very dry, hot weather syringe the Roses often, preferably 
every evening after sundown. This will keep the stems moist, which is very essential. (5) After the first few light 
frosts the stems should be bent over into as nearly a horizontal position as may be, and covered with pine boughs, 
straw mats, or any thing that will shade them from the sun. 
It is better to plant Standard Roses in a regular Rose bed or border, where the ground is kept constantly tilled and 
clean, and where suckers may be readily detected. Dwarf Roses can then be planted between and beneath the 
Standards, giving splendid effects. Once well established, they must be well fed both with bone-dust and stable- 
manure. The manure should be spread over the beds in autumn, just before the Rose Trees are bent over for winter 
protection, as it helps to protect the roots in winter. Thus treated. Standard Roses succeed admirably and grow into 
beautiful forms, giving much pleasure to their owners. 
We keep in stock a choice selection of the best varieties only, all of which are two and three years old, from bud 
or graft. Trees of best quality, $3 each, S30 per dozen 
