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IF YOU WANT THE 
BEST, 
BUY MAYS PLANTS. 
Hardiest Rose. 
"U. S. GRANT. 
Almost as hardy as an oak. Will 
thrive in any section of the United 
States, Blossoms freely the en- 
tire summer. This is tne famous 
rose we introduced as '* Unknown 
Beauty" and which we allowed 
our patrons to name by votes. 
Thousands and thousands of votes 
were sent in from all parte of 
America, and General Grant 
proved to be the favorite. It is 
truly an ever blooming hardy 
rose, and can be grown by any- 
one. The flowers are of enor- 
mous size, cup-shaped, full and 
deep, the petals thick, heavy and 
of a peculiarly rich velvety red color. It ifl a mag- 
nificent rose, either in bud or as an open flower, and 
it* deep color makes it especially desirable for cut- 
ting. It is one of the very few varieties which will 
succeed in all parts of the United States. You cannot 
procure U. S. Grant except from us, as we control the 
entire stock. Strong, well-rooted, young, growing plants 
25c. each, postpaid. 
2-year-old dormant plants by express 50c each; $5 doz. 
Soupcrt Roses. 
"RAfiiiifxr f\f <st Paul This grand variety in- 
J3tJdUiy UI Ol. rdUi troduoed by us three years 
ago has proven more valuable than we at first supposed. 
It is equally adapted to growing in the open ground, or 
as a pot plant in the house. It is a strong, vigorous 
grower and a most profuse bloomer. It is not hardy in 
the north, though with slight protection it will live out- 
side over winter anywhere south of the Ohio river. The 
color is a deep glowing pink, a trifle darker than the 
Bridesmaid. The buds are tight and pointed like that 
variety, though the petals are longer. When fully ex- 
panded the blossoms are similar to the La France. We 
have an immense stock of choice plants of this variety 
and would advise all our friends to place their orders 
early before it becomes exhausted. Price, 15c. each, 
postpaid. 
T ihprtv ^ ms variety, the acme of perfection in 
-L/lUcl ly • f\ le rose grower's domain, will fill a long 
felt want, not only with the commercial florist, who wants 
flowers for profit, but also with the amateur, who grows 
them for pleasure and the love he bears them. It is an 
everblooming Hybrid Tea, said to be hardy in many 
localities in the North. It is a rapid, vigorous grower, a 
very free bloomer, with a beautiful, clean, healthy foliage 
at all times. The color is a deep, glowing crimson, the 
petals being covered with a rich, velvety bloom. It is 
very fragrant resembling the Hybrid Perpetuals in this 
respect. The buds are of perfect form and appearance, 
gradually expanding into blossoms of the largest size, 
which last a long time. Planted in the open ground it 
makes a wonderful growth, and is covered profusely 
throughout the season with its large fragrant blossoms. As a pot plant 
it is without a pear as it forms a compact bushy plant, at all times clean 
and healthy in bud and bloom. As a cut flower the past season, it 
commanded almost fabulous prices in New York and the large Eastern cities, 
where recent reports indicate an unprecedented demand for this flower 
wherever grown. 
20c. each, postpaid; by express, $1.50 per dozen. 
(tPTI lVTflr Arthur A new rnse - °y many growers 
rose in cultivation. It is strong and hardy — of free 
branching habit of growth, every shoot producing a 
blossom. In color it is a vivid crimson scarlet. 40c. 
each, postpaid. 
The Charming Soupert Roses. 
In the whole domain of rose culture there is nothing t<> 
equal these glorious gems. Whether for pot culture in 
the house or for planting out in the garden or lawn, 
these peerless little beauties are unsurpassed. They 
bloom continuously.' By this we do not mean thai 
there are scattering blooms here and there on the plant 
all the time. They are one rounded mass of lovely 
flowers, set amidst charming foliage every day in the 
year. New buds forming all of the time and they re- 
quire no rest from one years' ending to another. 
They are strong bushy growers and are well adapted 
to pot culture as well as Deciding out. While they 
are classed as polyantha or miniature roses, the blos- 
soms are of good size, from 2 to 3 inches in diameter. 
(TlntTlilrlp Clm-iruvH- ' lhis is one of tlle grandest 
VlUlIlliae OOUperi roses ever introduced, either 
for pot culture or bedding. It is a strong, dwarf grower, 
and the most wonderful bloomer ever known, being con- 
tinuously in flower the entire year. The blossoms are 
large, round, flat, perfectly full and double, and deli- 
eiously fragrant. The colorispure white, shading to sil- 
very rose in the center. 
"Pin lr Qniir*of+A worthy companion to the White 
JTllliS. OUUperl anil Yellow Soupert. 
Liberty. 
o - * wv U F C1 1 and Yellow Soupert. As free bloom- 
ing as the White Soupert, but of a deep, rich pink color. 
V&11 rmr Qrkimpff l^oselia.) Combines the form and size of the 
XCllUW OUUpct l. Tea Roses with the free-flowering, branching 
habit of the Polyanthias; is quite hardy and may be left in open ground 
with slight protection during the winter. Blooms very freely the entire 
season. Color light yellow, shading to white at edge of petal*, Prke, 10c. 
each; $1.00 per doz.; I of each for 25c, postpaid. 
Trpp T?r»Cf»c These are grafted on hardy rose 
aj.cc xwoco. s talks 4 to 5 feet high, are tree 
shaped and when in full bloom are objects of beauty, 
making handsome plants for the lawn or rose border. 
In this shape we offer only the Hybrid Perpetual or har- 
dy class. We have them in white, the different shades 
of pink, red and crimson. The unique effects produced 
by groupings or border lines of Standard Roses makes 
them very desirable. The leading hybrid Perpetual 
varieties can be successfully grown in the open ground, 
some protection or slight covering in winter being de- 
sirable. The plants require rich soil and moisture. A 
border along the line of a garden walk or fruit garden 
is always an attractive object when the plants are in 
bloom. Special importations of these Standard roses 
are made every season. Fine strong trees that will 
bloom nicely the first year. $1.00 each. These can 
only be sent by express ar freight. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
For 50c. 
Beauty of St. Paul 
We will send by 
mail, postpaid, one 
each of the three Soupert Roses, one 
U. S. Grant and one Liberty. Five 
splendid Roses, all strong rooted, 
making a collection of exceptional 
values. Each one a gem in its color. 
Tree Rose. 
