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MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN PLANTS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
NOVELTIES AND VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT. 
MARIE QUILLOT ROSE. 
The Queen of all White Roses, t 
AlthouBh not a 
^ novelty, this 
Krand rose i)Of>so83e880 many good qualities that we accord it first plai'e 
amouK the white sorts. The color is pure snow white, sometimra faintly 
tinned pale yellow. The flowers are of magnificent form , extra large, full 
ancJ double, the buds are most beautiful and it is deliciou-ily perfumed. 
For out<loor culture it is unsurpassed, as it blossoms continuously and 
profusely the entire season, Ixsing Ut<^^rally smothered in flowers from 
early summer till killed by frost. It is also desirable for pot culture and 
certainly deservca to be placed in the front rank of everblooming tea 
•"TuJ^f v^I?Xc*» (See cut front cover.) This variety, the acme of 
L,l DCr l,y IvWaC. perfection in the rose grower s domain, will nil a 
long felt want, not only with the commercial florist, who grows flowers 
for profit, but also with the amateur, who grows them for pleasure and the 
love ho Ijears them. It was introduced last year, but on account of the 
excessive price placed upon it was not widely disseminated. At an enor- 
mous expense wo secured a large stock from which we have propagated 
several thousand strong, stocky p'ants, enabling lis to offer it to our 
natrons at a very moderate price. Do not be mLslead by seedsmen and 
others offering this variety at low prices, for in several ca.se3 we know of 
MetTOr which it rosembles, but to which it is far superior, being sent 
iastea l. It is an everbloi :ning Hybrid Tea, said to be hardy in many 
locaUtics in the North. It is a rapid, vigorous grower, a very free bloomer, 
with a lieautitul, clean, healthy, foliage at all times. The color is a deep, 
elowing crimson, the iietals being covered with a rich, velvety bloom. It 
is very fragrant, resembling the Hybrid PorpetuaLs in tlas respect. Thi! 
buds arc of i)prfect form and apiK-arance, gradu.iUy expanding into blos- 
soms of the largest size, which la-st a long time. Planted m the pi>en 
ground it makes a wonderful growth, and is covered profusely throughout 
the sea.son with its largo fragrant blossoms. As a pot plant it is without 
a peer, as it forms a -compact, bu.sliy plant, at all times clean and healthy 
and in bud and bloom. As a cut flower the past season, it commandiHl 
almost fabulous pri<-.« in New York and the large H^stern cities, while 
recent reports indicate an unprecedented demand for this flower wherever 
grown. 25c each; S2. 50 per dozen. 
Rose, Beauty of St. Paul. ittJ;ZV?l%\^ 
for several years in our greenhouses in order to test its merits thorotighly^ 
andnow offer it for the first time. Like its companion, the Lil>erty, it is ."' 
Hybrid Tea i>08sessing the same general chara<iteristics as that grant 
variety. The plant is vigorous and one of the most profuse bloomers w 
have ever seen; in tact, it is never out of bloom. As a beddor In the opei 
ground, it surpasses anything ever grown by us; as a pot plant it is equal' 
drairable. The color is a dtHsp glowing pink, a trifle darker than t 
Bridesmaid. The buds are tight and iiointed like that variety, though thi 
petals are longer, and when fully expanded the blossom is similar t© th* 
well known Lafrance. ISC each; SI. 50 per dozen. I 
(See front cover.) This variety wai 
introduced several years ago, but its 
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Rose, Golden Gate. 
many points of excellence have but recently become known, ft is there- 
fore not an untried novelty, and after three years' careful testing under 
many and trying circumstances we can unhesitatingly offer it as a variety 
possessing unquestionable merit iMith for profes.sional and amateur grow- 
ers. It is a free, everblooming tea of gn-at vigor of growth, clean and 
healthy habit and is one of the Ancst Ixxlders we have ever seen. The stems 
are limg and stiff, the blos.soms extra large and full, and one of the hi c'. 
keepers we have ever grown. The color is creamy white, sometii. ftjlfe' 
cjitely tinged pink on the ends of the petals. Thelnidsarclongan ' 
and of extremely graceful appearance. lOc each; SI.OO per doje 
rirs. Lawson Carnation. '!}ilXi"Ao'^^"t 
society circles the past year. Originated w^ith Peter Fisher of KUis, Mass., 
purclmsed by Mr. Thos. Law.son of Boston for *30,000 and now offered to 
the public for the first time. A little over a year ago the newspapers made 
the startling announcement that the enormous sum of $90,000 had been 
Said for the stock consisting of a few hundred plants of this wonderful 
ower. People, at first incredulous, were soon convinced by undoubted 
evidence from both seller and buyer of the genuineness of the sale. Since 
then this variety has received more gratuitous advertising than was ever 
accorded any single variety of i>lant, tree or flower in the world. At a 
very large figure we secureda small stock of the genuine plants soon after 
its introduction, and by careful and continuous propagating now have a 
choice stock of several thousand strong, thrifty plants. Owing to tho 
unusual demand for this variety our customers will do well to place their 
orders early. The plant is very strong and vigorous, clean and lv*althy, a 
profu.se and continuous bloomer. The flowers are of the largest size, 
measuring from 3 to 4 inches in diameter, borne on strong, stiff st*!ms, and 
never burst. They remain fresh a long time after being cut and never 
fade. The color is a deep, rich, cerise pink. It is exceedingly fragrant, 
and on account of its size and fragrance commands a much higher price life 
the market than any other variety. 25c each; S2. 50 per dozen 
Carnation, rirs. Crane. firsuiTn"icityLrtistherrcheB( 
and best crimson carnation yet introduced. Tho plant is strong, vigorous, 
and healthy. It is a very upright grower and produces flowers of the 
large-st size, borne on straight, stiff stems 20 to 24 inches long. The bloom 
is full and double, 2% to 3 inches in diameter, finely fringed, and delicately 
perfumed. 'The color is a rich, clear, brilliant crimson. The blossom 
never bursts and it is a wonderful keeper on the plant or when cut, retain; 
ing its form andbrillancy for many days. 15c each; SI. SO per dozen. 
Carnation, White Cloud. ^STn^'r^kucl'io"^ 
which after thorough trial we do not hesitate to pronounce the best white 
ever introduced. The plant is of that healthy vigorous style of growth, 
so much sought aft«r by the best growers. The blossoms are extra large, 
of superb form and texture (the finest we have ever seen in any carna- 
tion), are Ixjrne on strong, stiff stems and retain their form and freshness 
a long time after Iwing cut and placed in water. It is a sure and constant 
bloomer, rendering it valuable alike to professional and amateur cultiva- 
tors. IOC each; SI.OO per dozen. 
SIX NEW, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL 
SWEET PEAS— See Front Cover. 
All lovers of these beautiful flowers will lie pleased with this collection, 
embracing a-s it does so many beautiful colors (of which our illustration 
gi viw but a faint idea) , blossoms of the largest size, and varieties wliich for 
profusion of bloom are not surpa.s.sed by any ever offered. 
Cit'fir'Ck T\Ha\r Introduced by ourselves several years ago. Th^ 
vjraCC lllay» blossoms are of the largest size, pure white and 
produced in the greatest profusion throughout the season. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
I5C, M lb. 40c, lb. SI. 25. 
I , Large, .shell-shaped flowers ; white, delicately striped and 
»IU<lllll-cl. clouded rosv lavender. A vigorous grower usually l)ear- 
ing 3 flowers to a stem. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, H. lb. 30c, lb. SI.OO. ^ 
iv| Vitttrritttf^ Standards lovely rose color shaded primrosSft 
I irS. LylJgli<HC ■\v^ngs primrose spla-shed and shaded light rose: 
a grand flower, new and desirable. Pkt. lOc, oz. 15c, 5^ lb. 50c. 
r'^.M^4-a^^ r'aHrkrran Standards bright shining violet, overi 
countess CaaOgan. i^xa with llght Wue; wings pure sli 
blue, hooded form, new, distinct and desirable. Pkt. lOc, oz. 15 
li lb. SOc. 
i>- j.L Tfar-xr Exquisite bright pink; a large, perfect 
IVai.nerine irtlC^'. flower, stands the hot sun without fading. 
A vigorous grower and a most profuse bloomer. The finest and best of its 
color. Pkt. 5c, oz. IOC, % lb. 25c, lb. rsc. 
M Bright flery crimson. A gorg(«u.s flower, of largo size and 
iTiarS. perfect form, steins long and slender, bearing 3 to 4 blooms 
each A strong grower, and a lilieral bloomer. The best of its color. 
Pkt. 5C, oz. IOC, K lb. 25C, lb. 75C. 
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