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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINK 
NOISETTE ROSES. 
These are the finest autumnal bloomers, 
and are distinguished by flowering in clus- 
ters. They are not quite harclj-, requiriiiR 
protection during severe winters. 
Price. — First size, 50c. each; $5.00 pet 
doz. Second size, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz. 
Third size, 15c. each; $1 .25 per doz. 
Augrusta. — Sulphur yellow, large and full; 
■very fragrant, strong j;rower; similar to, if 
not identical with, Solfaterre. 
Cloth of Gold (Chromatella).— Kich, deep 
yellow ; large, double, fragrant, and a vig- 
oro\is grower. 
Lamarque. — White, -with sulphur center, 
flowers in clusters, A magnificent climbiuc 
rose under glass. 
HYBRID TEA ROSES. 
These are produced bj- crossing tea roses 
vith hybrid perpetuals. La France is of this 
class, and is probably* more highly prized 
than any other rose. They are not quite as 
robust as the hybrid perpetuals, but suffi- 
ciently so to endure our climate with a little 
protection in winter. 
Price. — First size, 50c. each ; $5.00 per do: 
Second size, 30c. each ; $3.00 per doz. Third 
size, I5c. each ; $1.50per doz. (except when, 
noted.) 
La France. — Delicate, silvery rose, shaded 
-with cerise-pink, often silvery pink, witn 
peach shading; Yer3' large, very double, and 
of superb form. It flowers continuously throughout the season. None can surpass 
the delicacy of its coloring; in fragrance it is incomparable; inform it is perfect, 
find is the sweetest and most useful of all roses. It »-anks first, not only in the 
section to which it belongs, but stands first and foremost «wr»ncr roses. 
Marie Guillot. — See Tea Rose^lor description. Price, 25c. 
Souvenir de Wooten. — This new American seedling has proved to be all that 
is claimed for it, <me of the best new roses of recent introduction. In growth it 
irt remarkably strong and vigorous; the flower is of a velvety red color, finely 
perfumed, verv prolific in its blooming qiialities. The flowers are beautiful, either 
jn the bud orfullv open, and are very large. Its main recommendations are its 
preat freedom from disease, strong habit of growth, and lasting qualities of the 
<*owcr when cut. 
Papa Gontier. — it is a profuse and continual bloomer, and in color is a deep red, ^ 
T«.'ith carmine center; it is fragrant, has long stems and fine foliage, and is to take 
a. leading place among the really valuable free-blooming tea roses. It has a 
charm peculiar to itself. Price, 25c. _ ^ 
Pierre Q-uillot. — Bright, dazzling crimson, passing to brilliant carmine; petals 
beautifully veined \Yith pure white; flowers large, very double, and full; a free 
bloomer, and verv sweet. ^ 
Visceuntess Falmouth. — (Seeded from President ; hybridized with moss rose 
Soupert Kotting.) Flowers verv large and full; splendid form; color, delicate, 
pinkish rose; back of petals, bright carmine. This color, overlapping the other, 
gives it a most lovely appearance; very distinct and beautiful. It is a constant 
bloomer, and very fragrant. 
Duchess of Albany. — This is undoubtedly the most valuable addition that 
tias been made to the list of Kverblooming Roses in many years. All who are ac- 
quainted with the lovely La France, knows that it is one of the Finest Roses 
ever offered. The Duchessc of Albany is a sport from La France and retains all 
the good features of that variety, the only difference being in the profusion of bloom 
and color, which is three or four shades darker. It is bound to become one of 
leading roses of its class. Price. 25c. 
Triomphe d'Au^ers- — Bright, fiery red, changing to darkest yelvety crimson, 
tinfied with purple . large, full flowers, very double and fragrant. 
Meteor. — A rich, dark, veivetj' crimson, cver-blooming rose ; as fine in color as the 
best of the hybrid perpetuals. The fiowers are of good size, very double, and perfect 
in shape, either as buds or when fully opened. A splendid sort for pot culture, and 
the best of all the hybrid teas as a bedding variety for summer cut flowers, as it re- 
tains its color even in the hottest weather, with no shade of purple to mar its 
beauty. Price, 20c. 
HYBRID P ERP ET UAL AND HYBRID REMON- 
TANT ROSSS. 
Hybrid or Remontant Roses are perfectly hardy, free and constant bloomers, 
of all shades of colors from very dark to perfectly white. To obtain the most satis- 
factory results, they should be planted in rich, deep, well-drained soil, and severely 
pruned in early spring before the buds start. 
Price. — First size, 50c. each ; $5.00 doz. iSccond size, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz. 
Third size, 15c. each; $1.25 per doz. 4k 
American Beauty. — This grand rose is a seedling found in the garden of Mr. 
Bancroft, the historian, at Washington, D. C, who has, perhaps, the finest collection 
of roses in the country. In " .\mericau Beautj' " we have for the first time, a rose of 
lariie size, having the ever-blooming qualities of the Tea Rose with the delicious odor 
oi the Damask or moss rose, consequently cquallj' valuable for winter or summer 
flowering. In color it is a deep brilliant pink, shaded toward the center with 
rich Carmine. 
Wilfred. Colomb. — A bright carmine red ; clear color, large, deeply-built form; ex- 
cecilingU hne. 
Anna de Deisbach. — Carmine, a beautiful shade, moderately full, and very 
large. 
Baron de Bonstetten. — Rich, velvety maroon; large, full. A splendid sort, 
though a shv bloomer in autumn. 
Baron de Maynard. — Pxire ^-hite, meditim size flowers. Good form, very double, 
and one ol the most persistent bloomers. 
Baron Frevost. — Deep rose, very large and full; a vigorous grower, and abun- 
dant bloomer; one of the oldest and finest 
of this class 
Black Prince. — Dark crimson-shaded 
black, large, full, fine shape, very hardy, 
good habit. 
Beauty of Waltham. — A bright, rosy 
carmine, large and lull, very ha-rdy. One 
of the loveliest blooming roses evcrintro- 
duced. ( 
Countess de Serenye. — A seedlingfrom 
La Heine, but shows nnich of the Jules 
Mareottin character. Silver3' pink, often 
mottled: a full, finclj'-shaped globular 
flower, of medium size; wood light green; 
foliage darker, thorns red; slightly fra- 
grant, very distinct; not always reliable 
about opening, but a free bloomer and 
well worthy a place in anv collection. 
Decidedly one of the finest autumnal 
roses, and also one of the most beauti- 
ful for forcing. 
Chas. Lefebvre. — Fine bright red ; 
center, purple shaded ; large and globu- 
lar. One OI the grandest roses. 
Coquette des Alps. — White, lightly 
shaded with carmine; of medium size. A 
free bloomer. 
Caroline de Sansal.— Flesh color with 
blush edgts. A most beautiful rose. 
Coquette des Blanches. — A pure white 
rose, of a globular form. Very free 
blooming. 
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FOR ONLY 50c. WE 
JESSE OF ALBANY. 
WILL SEND, POSTPAID. THE METEOR. MARIE GUILLOT A^D DUCH 
