GROWN BY THE FAMOUS COLD SYSTEM. 
ROSES 
For many years we have made the growinE of Roses a specialty, studying their habits and char- 
acteristics, testing all the new varieties as they appeared from year to year, and importing the 
latest novelties from the best European growers. Many sorts, after thorough trial, have been 
discarded as worthless; others have been retained and improved upon; still others have worn out 
and deteriorated until they were practically useless. By this constant "weeding out process" 
we have kept our list up=to=date and are enabled to supply our customers the very best that money, 
time and experience can produce 
OUR GROWINO METHODS — Differ radically from those of many of the so-called rose growei-s. 
We never force our young plants. They are grown in a cool situation, thoroughly well roote<l 
in sand, then potted up and kept growing slowly. This gives them an abundance of fibrous roots 
and a strong healthy constitution. ^ Plants grown in this manner will ship a long distance in per- 
fect condition and commence growing vigorously the moment they are transplanted. 
CULTURE — Koses require a rich soil made \ip of rotted sod loam and well-rottetl cow manure. 
Cut the plants back closely after flowering. As the blooms are produced on the new growth, the 
development 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. 
Tno indoor enemies to rose plants are Aphis, Red Si>ider and Afildew. Thorough syringing 
vAth tobacco water will destroy the Aphis, constant syringing with clear water will k»ep down 
Red Spider an<i powderetl* sulpluu' sprinkled on the foliafje will help to prevent and .destrov Mil- 
dew. Keep plants out of cold draughts of air and yoxi will in a great measure prevent Mildew. 
"pTrof Klnrirrit-nrr Ton /I at- "Di-ioac These are especially nice for planting on the 
il/VerDlOOming lenaer KOSeS i^wn in beds, producing an abundance of 
bloom the eiitire season. They are also well adapted for pot culture in the house. This list 
contains the best roses grown, and will afford uid>ounded satisfaction to all who grow them. 
Unless otherwise noted, lOc each, $1.00 per doz., postpaid; $3.00 per 100 by express* for strong 
young growing |)!an!s. 
GENERAL LIST 
BRIDE — Large, creamy white, changing to pure white. 
BRIDESMAID — Large, full, fragrant blossoms of pure bright pink. 
CHAMPION OF THE WORLD— Blossoms of largest 
size, a lovely, clear tleep pink. Excellent for outdoor 
culture. 
COQUETTE DES LYON— Clear canary yellow. 
DR. REYMONT—Very fine, double, dark red. 
IVORY — A grand variety of recent introduction 
identical with Golden Gate, except it is pure white 
without any tinge of coloring. 
LAFRANCt — i^arge, well-expanded, light pink 
blossoms. 
MADAME CUSIN — Bright piu-plish crimson, base of 
inside petals sometimes streaked with white. 
MARION D1NGEE--Deep brilliant crims<m. The 
darkest an<i ricliest colored tea rose in existence. 
METEOR— Rich velvety crim.son. Excellent for 
bedding and well ailapted ft>r pot culture. 
PAPA GONTIER— Dark crimson red, long pointed 
buds. 
PRESIDENT CARNOT— Long pointed buds. Blos- 
soms a delicate rosy blush, shaded a trifle deeper 
in the center. Delicious fragrance; a strong 
grower and free bloomer. 
PERLE DES JARDENS-Clear golden yeUow. An 
indescribably rich and beautiful shade, entirely dis- 
tinct from anv other variety, 
PRINCESS BONNIE— Deep vivid crimson. 
SAFRANO— Bright apricot yellow, changing to 
orange and fawn; sometimes tinted with rose. 
Vcrv fragrant. 
Madam Chatenay ZM'^nlim 
variety this is one of the most charming sorts in 
existence. 
ITS COLOR — Is hard to describe, as the delicate 
.shadings are so perfectly blended into and through 
«ach other. It is a bright rose carmine shaded 
salmon, a most glorious combination. 
THE FLOWERS are of large size, as large or larger 
than the LaFrance, the buds pointed, of fine form 
for button-hole use. The center petals are slightly 
.Madam Chatenay. 
recurved. The buds unfold slowly, while the tiower is most handsome from 
the time the bud begins to show color until it is fully expanded, 
IT NEVER FADES — And keei>s a remarkably h>ng time, the petals drying 
up and retaining their fine color for montlis "after. Cut blooms have been 
known to keep their form, color and fragrance for two weeks after cutting 
ITS FRAGRANCE is fine, more like the delicate odor of the Tea Roses than 
the heavy perfume of the Hybrid Perpetuals. 
ITS GROWTH is strong, stocky and vigorous, with bright, clean, beautiful 
foliage at all times. lor amateur or professional growers it has proven a 
rich boon, as its free blooming qualities, its strong growth, its freedom 
from mildew, all conibine' to make it a general favorite. 15c each, 2 for 
25c, po.stpaid. $1.20 per doz. by express. 
rinlrlpn fi-af a '""^ ^ f'"®^- everblooming variety of great vigor of 
VTUIUCU vratC gi.„wth, clean healthy habit, fine foliage and hand- 
some bloom. The flower stems are long and stiff, the blossoms being lK)rue 
well above the foliage. The blossoms are of largest size and magnificent 
form, creamy white, sometimes delicately tinged pink on the en(£ of the 
petals. It is one of the grandest bedding roses ever grown. ISc each. 
One of the most beautiful of 
_ all Koses f<)r open ground cul- 
f»i"f- It is a most vigorous grower, having large, clean, handsome, waxy- 
Iike foliage. It is celebrated among rosarians the world over for its ele- 
gant, large pointe<l buds and large full double flowers, which are delightfully 
fragrant. The color is a delicate creamy white. It is unsurpassed for 
bedding purposes, having a hardy vigorous constitution and blooming 
from early aummer till killed by frost. 
Beauty Inconstant 'Sabie^'flow'i; 
ever introduced. A single bush will at the same 
titoe bear flowers <»f various colors, ranging from 
crimson to light pink, through the various shades 
of red, orange, rose, pale pink and salmon. The 
buds are particularly beautiful, large, jjointed and 
well made. Particularly fine for bedding purposes, 
as its variable flowers produced continuously 
throughout the season excite admiration wherever 
seen. 20c each. 
Utopian Collection of Bedding 
TDi-jqac ^ Grand Roses for SOc, postpaid. We 
xvuoca have selected the hardiest, most vigor- 
ous, free blooming sorts for this collection; those 
which we know are admirably adapted for bedding 
purposes. They cover a wide range olors, and 
will please every one. 
I Beauty Inconstant — All colors. 
I Golden Gate Creamy white, tinged pink 
I E iOILE OF LYON— Ilich golden yellow. 
I OLT.fiN OF SCARLETS— Kich velvety scarlet. 
I MAD CHATENAY — CJarminc, shaded salmon. 
I KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA— Creamy 
white. 
5 Collections, 18 plants, for $1.35, by express. 
6 Collections, 36 plants, for $2.50, by express. 
"RpIIp .'^liphrir'hf 'I his grand variety, intro- 
rkCiiC OlCUllLllt jueetl a few years since, is 
one of the In^st 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 
localitieii. We believe it po.-^sesses unusual merit 
as a variety for amateur cultivation, and heartily 
recommend it tit our custot >er.^ who wish a variety 
condiining so many good quaUticij. 15c each, 3 
for 40c, postpaid. 
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria 
Golden Gate. 
SnpriJil Offpr the four varieties illustrated on this 
OpCCmi V^lier. pagp for 50c postpaid. 
Kaiserin 
