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CATALOGUE SOUTHERN NURSERIES. 
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expanded. Full, open flowers, frequently 6 inches In diameter. This superb rose Is unquestionably one of the 
finest varieties ever introduced for either summer or winter blooming. We have tried this for hardiness in the 
open gound. and find it will live out all winter south of the Ohio River. It is one of the most satisfactory roses 
for the amateur to grow. 
Souvenir Victor Hug:o — Bright China rose with copper-yellow center; other petals suffused with carmine. 
Snowfiake — This variety is never out of bloom, and 
for a pure white bedding rose its equal is hard to find. 
On account of its freedom of bloom and form of growth 
it is often called "White Hermosa." 
Safrano — An old favorite. Bright apricot yellow, 
changing to orange and fawn, frequently tinted with 
rose. Desirable for outdoor planting, and much prized 
for its fragrance and nicely shaped bloom. 
Susanne Blanchett — A very satisfactory rose for gen- 
eral cultivation. It grows rapidly and blooms very 
freely ; color pale flesh, changing to rosy white, shaded 
rosy amber. 
Sunset — Full, finely formed flowers, rich golden am- 
ber ; tinged and shaded ruddy copper ; plant strong in 
growth and a prolific bloomer. Fine for both garden 
and pot culture. 
t- ^^^•^:s]g^^^^^'*^mmfegL', ''^If^^g^l' Souvenir de la Mnlmaison (Bourbon) — One of the 
\ ^..i^i^^^^^' uHfll^^Ei choicest roses we offer, and one that will give entiro 
'^^^^^•af'^/td^^^^^^^ uJ^^^^KM satisfaction for either garden or pot culture. The color 
is a creamy flesh, bright and clear. The flower largo 
and double; very fragrant. 
Sapho — One of the daintiest, most beautiful roses of 
its class; apricot yellow, shaded fawn and buff. The 
flowers appear In great profusion, and are very valuable 
for cut flowers, as they last well after being cut. 
The Bride — Who does not know the beautiful Cath. 
Mermet, and this is a pure white one, without doubt the 
finest of all white roses. 
The Rainbow — This new rose from California was 
awarded a silver cup by the State Floral Society. Color 
a lovely shade of deep coral-pink, striped and mottled 
in most unique manner, with intense crimson, elegantly 
colored with rich, golden amber at center of base of 
petals; makes beautiful buds; flowers extra large, sweet, 
and of groat depth and substance. 
The Queen — A beautiful pure white free blooming 
variety. 
Wliite Maman Cochet 
Triumph De Fernet Fere — Bright red. shaded, with slightly recurved petals; elegant buds, full and double. 
A continuous bloomer; very brilliant and handsome. Excellent for bedding. 
Ulrlch Brunner— Splendid upright grower, with bright, healthy foliage. The flowers are good-sized and of 
fine form, with shell-shaped petals. One of the most abundant bloomers; color cherry red. 
Vlck'8 Caprice — By far the best striped hardy rose. The flowers are large, and bud and flower are perfect 
in form: color soft satiny pink, distinctly striped carmine. Excellent for cutting. 
Waitliam Queen — This is a valuable acquisition. Hardy in the North. We had plants of this variety out 
last winter which stood a temperature of zero without injury, and have bloomed continuously the past season. It 
Is a strong grower and continuous bloomer. The flowers are large, full and sweet. The color is a rich, scar- 
lety crimson, very beautiful, and a profuse bloomer. Nothing can compare with this for beauty of bud and 
foliage, and it literally lavishes in the greatest 
profusion its beautiful, rich, red flowers of mag- 
nificent size. 
Washington (Lady Washington) — Pure white, 
enormous clusters, and freely produced till frost. 
Some Eastern florists prize this rose very highly, 
claiming that Washington himself named the 
original, which Is now standing on the grave of 
Martha Washington. 
White Maman Cochet — A sport from that 
grand sort, Maman Cochet, with which it is iden- 
tical in every respect but color. It is a beautiful 
snow white, sometimes tinged with the faintest 
suggestion of blush. An extraordinary rose. 
The above list will be added to &a roses of 
merit are introduced and tested. 
large; very 
MOSS ROSES. 
Comtesse de Murians — Pure white 
desirable; the finest white moss. 
Crested — Deep pink ' buds, surrounded with 
mossy fringe. Very beautiful, and free from mil- 
dew. 
Oiory of Mosses — A moderate grower. Flowers 
very large; appear to best advantage when full; 
color pale rose. 
Luxembourg — Deep crimson; fine grower. 
Madame Albani — Blush; pink center. 
Princess Adelaide — A vigorous grower; pale 
rose of medium size and good form; good in bud 
and flower. One of the best. 
White r.a France 
EVERBLOOMING CLIMBING ROSES. 
As free blooming- as the ordinary Tea Roses, and of a strong, vigorous, climbing habit. In the 
South, where they stand the winters, nothing can compare with them for beauty of foliage and 
flowers. They may be kept out of doors in the North by laying them down and covering well with 
leaves or litter. 
James Spmnt (Climbing Agrlpplna) — A rich, dark crimson, very strong grower. 
