MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN PLANTS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES . 99 
SELECT ROSES. 
A Few Words About Our Roses. LT. "^^{^^ ^l^'^Tdrra". 
study of the rose, has bnen selectino; and testing in different soils and under different conditions 
all of the varieties that have been offered by American and European growers, di»<'J»r<ling those 
which were deemed unfit for general culture, and selecting and improving on varieties ot real 
merit. The result of these years ot pare and study we give to our customers m the colle<^tion3 
which we offer herewith, every one of whic^h we recommend with confidence, knowing that tney 
will thrive and give the best results it accorded proper care and attention. 
Roses require a rich .soil made up of rotted sod, loam and well-rotted cow manure. Cut the 
plants back closely after flowering. As the blooms are produced on the nuw growth, the develop- 
ment of new branches is most essential. Feed the plants on well-rotted cow manure, bone meal 
or a liquid fertilizer, thus inducing a vigorous growth, and prune freely and you will be amply 
repaid for the time and attention bestowed. . . 
' The indoor enemies to rose plants are Aphis, Bed Spider and Mildew. Thorough synngmg with 
tobacco water will destroy the Aphis, constant syringing with clear water will keep down Red 
Spider, and powdered sulphur sprinkled on the foliage will help to prevent and destroy Mildew. 
Keep plants out ot cold draughts of air antl you will m a great measure prevent Mildew. 
Our plants are cold grown in pots, gi%-ing thorn firmness of texture and an abundance ot strong 
fibrous roots to enable them to bear shipping and transplanting well. Many so-called ro.se growers ship out 
plants that are sickly, weak-rooted cuttings, taken from the propagating l«!nch and never transplanted. 
Such stock is dear at any price. ... ^ 
HVDDir* npc A Drtd^C A valuable class of halt-hardy roses, combining the flowering 
n I Dlv.lL' 1 C/A IvVyoErO. qualities ot the Teas -with the rich coloring and fragrance ot the 
Pres. Carnot. Hybrid Perpetuals. lOc each, $1.00 per dozen. 
Df^llpt Qf f^hrir-hf Thi*^ grand variety, introduced a few years 
LfdIC OIE^UI IV^Il L. since, is one ot the best we have ever grown 
for summer blooming. The flowers are of large, full form, of a rich, deep 
pink color. It is a wonderfully free bloomer, and is quite hardy in some 
northern localities. We believe it possesst^ unusual merit as a variety 
for amateur cultivation, and heartily recommend it to our cu-stomers who 
wish a variety combining so many good qualities. 
Cht'ia'Unc^ Pif^ NIr\<i<^ A constant and very free bloomer. 
Vi/IiribLllIC UC I'^UUC. Blossoms large and hand-some • buds 
long and finely pointed ; color clear, rich maroon, or deep purplish red. 
Very fragrant. 
Duchess of Albany. t^L°^^-ete^^ iif"ri?e''e™'"*°" 
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. &ms''T^fe, 
double and fragrant. Color delicate, creamy white. It is hardy in many 
sections of the iTorth, standing in the open ground with 
slight protection without injury. 
"I afeanrP' I^arge, well-ex pande<l blooms ot a light 
L^ailcllICC pink color. Very fragrant. 
Striped Lafrance. M™Je"1^ 
Ci'pfe in color, which is bright, satiny pink, 
distinctly striped with bright rose. 
Meteor. ^.t^Lk 
liant rosea ever introduced. 
Succeeds admirably when 
plantea on the. lawn for sum- 
mer blooiuing. and isetiually 
good for T>ot culture in the 
house. The color is a rich, 
velvety crim.son. 
Mrs. De Graw. 
Bright, rich pink. A free ^ 
and continuoii-s bloomer. 
Pcc^c Cafnnf (Seecut.) I^mg.polnted 
rre». V'd.rHUL. buds; blossoms ot a del- 
icate, rosy blush, shaded a trifle deei.er In the 
center. Delicious fragrance, strong grower and , - ; , 
free bloomer. One ot the moat meritorious of recent introductions and 
bound to become very popular. iiii„_«. 
f\tto.an r^t Qr- a c Ki<*. velvety scarlet, very brilliant 
V;UeciI Ol OCdriCLS. andstviking. A constant and profuse 
bloomer. We consider this the best scarlet Ijedding rose in existence^ 
Wm+<i I of f-lT-lr-l^ Pure white, very large, full, and finely 
WniLC L,<lir<illCC. formed. A free and continuous bloomer. 
Very fragrant. 
POLYANTHA ROSES. rt"u'^f"^''r^otts!'^\X?rS^^^^ 
adapted to pot culture and for planting in the open ground. The flowers 
»re quite small and borne in clusters, each clu.ster malang a bouquet m 
it-«;lf. They are quite hardy and have been known to stand our severe 
Northern winters with slight protection. lOc each, si.OO per 
dozen. , j a 
Rosy pink on nch, creamy white ground. A 
very profuse bloomer. Flowers larger than 
m(«t others of its class. 
A CHOICE BED OF EVER-BLOOMING ROSES FOR 
en- Selected from varieties descrilied on this page. These we con- 
JUL. sider the very be.sfe of the list. They are all free bUiomers, 
thrive well in any situation, and give a variety of colors unsurpassed 
tor richn^is and brilliancy. 
BELLE SIEBRICHT. Pink. 
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA. 
Creamy white. 
METEOR. Velvety crimson. 
PRES. CARNOT. Rosy blush, 
shaded darker in center. 
CLOTHILDE SOUPERT. White, 
tinged pink. 
YELLOW SOUPERT. YeUow. 
LORD PENZANCE HYBRID SWEET BRIARS. 
Lord Penzance. Sweet Briar 
Climbing White Pet. 
Cecil Bruner. 
m(«„ . 
I 5++lo W/hifc* D<»f Pure, creamy white, sometimes delicately 
t^ll.1.ie VVniLerCL. tinged with .salmon rose. Flowers very 
full and double. 
Identical with the above, excepting 
its habit of growth, it being a 
strong, vigorous climber. 
n/I :»••-> nn^-ffo Clear pink, tinged with pale rose. A profuse 
iTlIgnUIlCl-LC. bloomer. Bloasoms full and double. 
flr^-i-Uttrta Crkiinc^ff ' iSeecut.) This is one ot the grandest 
^lOLnilUC OUUpcI I., roses ever introduced, either for pot 
culture or be<iding. It is a strong, dwarf grower, and the most wonderful 
bloomer ever known, being continuously in flower the entire yi'ar. The 
blossoms are large, round, flat, perfectly full and double, and d<^liciously 
fragrant. The color is pure white, shading to silvery rose in the center. 
r>f_,r, ^^..r«o*'+ ^ worthy companion to the White and 
rlllK' .JUUpcri.. Yellow Soupert. As free blooming as the 
White Soupert, but of a deep, rich, pink color. , 
V.QllrK»,r Crwiinckff (Moaella.) Combines the form and si/.- 
YeilOW ,;?OUpert. ot the Tea Roses with the freiviloweriug, 
branching habit of the Polyanthas: is quite hardy and may be left in 
open ground witli slight protection during the winter. Blooms very freely 
the entire sea.s.)n. Color liglit yellow, shading to white at edge of petals. 
The Three Souperts for 25c, postpaid. 
These 
varie- 
ties, but recently introduced, are hybrids between the Sweet Briar 
and various old-fashioned garden roses. The foliage is sweet-scented 
like the common Sweet Briar. The blos.soins are borne in wonderful 
profusion. The plants are ot very vigor- 
on.s growth and perfectly hartly. The 
flowers are followed by dark red seed 
pods, rendering the plants very attractive 
at all times. Their beauty is be.st display. 
ed by being planted singly on 
the lawn. Each plant .should 
have a stake 4 or .5 feet high 
to which 2 or 8 of the princi- 
pal shoots should be tied to 
prevent the plant from heing 
blown over, but the branches 
look best if allowed to hang 
naturally and gracefully. 
They should never be pruned, like 
other roses, as they witi produce 
but few or no blossoms if they are. 
AMY ROBSART. Rose. 
ANNE OF GIERSTEIN. Crimson. 
BRENDA. Blush White 
LADY PENZANCE. Copper. 
LORD PENZANCE, i^wn. ROSS BRADWARDINE. Pink. 
We offer strong 2-year-old plants only at 35c each, postpaid, 
or $3.00 per dozen, by express. 
The Hardy "Hemorial Rose." n'a^.r A^t^I'iYi'^^- 
species from Japan, ot very rapid growth, creeping on the grovuid almost 
as closely as an ivy. The foliage is adeep.'rich, glossy green, shiningaa if 
varnished; almost evergreen, as it remains so until midwinter. The 
blossoms are produced in great profusion during .Tuly and sparingly the 
rest ot the sea-son. They are large, single, pure white, while the sepals 
form a large, yellow disc in the center. ISC each, 2-year-old plants 
40o each. 
Hybrid Wichuriana 
Dnc<3>c These possess 
IVUsCs. the same char 
acteristics ot growth 
and hardiness as the 
Memorial Rose above 
desoriljed, with the 
additional advan- 
tage of producing 
double flowers. 
15c each, 
strong l-yoar 
plants SOc each. 
FAVORITE. Dou- 
b 1 e rase-colore<l 
blos.soms ; 2 inches 
in diameter and 
very fragrant. 
PteRFBCTION. 
Double blossoms 
IH inches in diam- 
eter. Color soft, 
blush pink, at the 
tips changing to 
■white. _ - ^_ 
Clothilde Wk Soupert. 
ROAMBR. The blossoms are "^^^ 
large, single, ot a bright pink color, with almost a white center. 
