MAY'S INTRODUCTORY BOX_°JLWINTER BLOOMING 
Below we offer a collection of roses best adapted 
for winter flowering 1 In the house. These varieties 
have been selected from the best new sorts, are con- 
stant bloomers, and will produce the largest and finest 
flowers during the winter months. 
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TWELVE NEW AND CHOICE VA- 
R1ETIES FOR ONLY $1 POSTPAID. 
MARION DINGIE. 
A distinct new variety that Is attracting great at- 
tention In all parts of the States. It Is a deep brilliant 
crimson, one of the darkest colored Tea Roses In 
existence, and we have no hesitation In asserting 
our belief that It is undoubtedly the finest Crimson 
Tea Rose now known. 
REINE OLGA DE WUR 
TEMBURG. 
A splendid Rose, and should bo 
grrown where the Marechal Neil 
succeeds. This variety, as grown 
FURSTEN BISMARCK. 
A very variable-colored Rose, 
changing from a China rose color 
to cherry red, the whole suffused 
with lemon. A strong, vigorous, 
new variety from Germany. This 
is a very promising variety, one of 
the best new Roses, and one that 
every one should have, as It is 
free flowering and always attracts 
attention wherever grown. 
MONSIEUR rUETADO. 
This isclaimed by many whohave 
grown it to be the finest of all the 
yellow roses for pot culture. The 
color is a deep sulphur yellow, 
finely formed flowers and a good 
bloomer. 
MADAME SCIPION 
COCHET. 
A most charming and 
beaatlful Tea Rose of 
more than usual merit. 
Color a soft primrose 
yellow, shading to rose 
or pink. Doliclously 
scented, and buds of 
very fine form. One of 
the Destof the new ever- 
blooming varieties. 
MAURICE ROUVIEB 
This Is a perfect gem, 
and sure to become one 
of the most popular 
roses for free blooming 
ever Introduced. The 
flowers are large, per- 
fectly double, and borne 
on long stems; color light rose, shadod and 
veined with rose. 
C. BE FBABCIOSI. 
Another French variety, and one of the 
most brilliantly colored roses ever intro- 
duced. The blossom, when first opening, is 
a chrome yellow, but turns 
very quickly to salmon red. , 
Of oasy culture, and cannot be 
too highly recommended. 
COUNTESS STARHEM 
BERG. 
Of strong and vigorous 
growth, and very popularwlth 
all whohave tried It Flowers 
of a creamy yellow color shad- 
ing to pink and rose. Very 
handsome and sure to please. 
in the South 
of France, Is 
simply Inde- 
scribable. 
Color rosy- 
crimson, suC 
fused w 1 tk 
ellow. It- 
looms near-A 
ly the year 
round, and should bo 
in every order. 
BEAUTY OF STAJLE- 
FOBD. 
No lover of roses chould fall 
to include this new variety In 
their order. The flowers are 
verylargeand of perfect, form, 
delfciously scented. Tea fra- 
grance. Color a clear, bright 
pink, shading to a bright rosy 
crimson. Makes large and 
beautiful buds, and Is a con- 
stant and profuse bloomea§9 
MONSIEUR FUKTADO. 
ABCB DUCHESS MABIE IMMACULATA. 
This variety is one of the most attractive roses ever introduced Into 
this country Its brilliantly colored flowers, never falling to cause the 
greatest admiration. It is a strong, vigorous grower, with large double 
flowers of splendid form. The color Is an Intermingling of bronze 
orange yellow, pink and crimson. 
PRINCESS VICTORIA. 
This Rose has our highest com- 
mendation. It Is a vigorous grower, 
with large, fine foliage, and is one of 
the loveliest of all roses. The color 
is a pure, waxy snow-white, some- 
times has a lemon tint, and to those who desire a fine double flower 
when fully expanded, this will meet your wants, as it is very beautiful 
when full blown. Certainly a grand acquisition. 
DOCTOR REYMONT. 
Color a bright Vermillion red, reverse of petals elegantly shaded 
with crimson; exceedingly sweet; very striking and beautiful. Many 
fine roses have been introduced tho past few seasons, and this is cer- 
tainly one of the loveliest In the list of everbloomers. 
PRICE, 10 CENTS EACH, 6 FOR 50 CENTS, 12 FOR ONE DOLLAR, POSTPAID. 
