CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS^ BULBS AND FRUITS. 
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STANDARD a LI5T a OF a EVERBLOOfllNQ a ROSES. 
The oerfumc of these roses is most delicate and agreeable; indeed they may be called the sweetest of all roses. The flowers are also very large 
i ne penumt oitnese roses IS most uciicitc ^ ^^^s^^^^ them. They are more tender than any 
and delicate in their colors, snch as white, straw 
other rose in the catalogue, requiring a house or pit in the winter. 
They are most desirable for pot culture. 
PRICE.— First size, 50c. each; .$5.00 per dozen. Second size, ."iO cents each; $;J.OO per dozen. 
Third size, lOc. eacli; $1.00 per dozen, except where noted. 
PAPA aONTIEB. 
It is a profuse and continual bloomer, and it» 
color is a deep red, with carmine center; it is 
fragrant, has long stems and fine foliage, and is 
to take a leading place among the really valu- 
able freebloomtng tea roses. It has a charm 
peculiar to itself. 
MARIE GTJILLOT. 
Among thelargest growers of roses this splen- 
did variety is considered one of the best that can 
be raised, on account of the immense amount of 
bloom it produces. Flowers are very large, per- 
fectly double, of a pure white color, sometimes 
shaded with lemon yellow, 
MIGNONETTE. 
One of the most lovely and beautiful miniature 
roses imaginable : full regular flowers, perfectly 
double and deliciously perfumed ; color clear 
pink, passing to white, tinged with pale rose. 
BON SHiENE. 
This splendid old variety still holds its own 
against many of the newer sorts. It is equally 
valuable for summer or winter blooming ;_ aver- 
age size and exquisite tea scent; color brilliant 
carmine. ' 
AMERICAN BEAUTY. 
This grand rose is a seedling found in the gar- 
den of Mr. Bancroft, the historian, at Washing- 
ton, D. C, who has, perhaps, the finest collection 
of roses in the country. In "American Beauty" 
we have for the first time a rose of large size 
having the everblooming qualities of the Tea 
Rose, with the delicious odor of the Damask or 
Moss Rose, consequently equally valuable for 
winter or summer flowering. In color it is a 
deep brilliant pink, shaded toward the «enter 
with rich carmine. 
SAFRANO. 
Bright apricot yellow, changing to orange and 
fawn, sometimes tinted with rose. Valued 
highly for its beautiful buds; fragrant and ram. 
pant grower. l-;xceedingly profuse in blooming, 
and deliciously tea scented. Should be in every 
collection. 
MAD. CT7SIN. 
This is one of the greatest New York forcing 
varieties, and. on account of its peculiar fancy 
coloring, commands an extra price. The color, 
however, is where its main points of excellence 
lie, being a soft, shell pink, with a delicate cream 
shade running through the entire flower; of 
good substance and excellent lasting qualities 
FERIiE. 
This lovely rose still retains its position as the 
finest Rose of its color ever introduced. It con- 
stantly grows in favor as its merits become 
better known ; color clear golden yellow, an in 
describable rich and beautiful shade, quite dis 
tinct from any other rose ; very full and highly 
perfismed. _ 
, METEOR. 
f A rich dark velvety crimson, everbloomin; 
rose; as fine in color as the best of the hybrn 
perpetuals. The flowers ate of good size, very 
double, and perfect in shape, either as buds or 
when fully opened. A splendid sort for pot cul 
ture, and the best of all the 
hydrid teas as a bedding va- 
riety for summer cut flowers. 
LA FRANCE. 
Delicate, silvery rose, shaded with cerise-pink, 
often silvery piiik, with peach shading; very 
large, very double, and of superb form. It flow- 
ers continuously throughout the season. None 
can surpass the delicacy of its coloring ; in fra- 
grance it is incomparable ; in form it is perfect, 
and is the sweetest and most useful of all roses. 
COaUETTE DE LYON. 
A lovely Tea Rose; exquisite canary yellow, 
clear, translucent texture and delicious perfume; 
flowers large, fine form ; very full and double. 
SOtrV. D'TJN AMI. 
A lovely Tea Rose ; extra large, globular flow- 
ers; very full and deliciously sweet ; color, deep 
rosy flesh, beautifully shaded with rich carmine; 
edges and reverse of petals silver rose ; a strong, 
vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. 
GLOIBE DE DIJON. 
A magnificent rose ; one of the finest in every 
respect; large, perfectly double and tea scented ; 
color rich creamy white, beautifully tinged with 
amber and pale blush ; in the south a splendid 
climber or pillar rose. 
MADAME HOSTE. 
One of the finest roses ever sent to this country. 
It is a strong, bushy grower, and a bud that can 
always be cutwitha longbu^hystem and closely 
set leaves. We know of no Tea Rose with larger 
or more finely shaped buds. It is very double 
and an unusually beautiful open rose. 
. THE BRIDE. 
The Bride is a pure white rose of large size and 
a most perfect form. The buds are pointed and 
the ends of the petals are slightly curved back, 
giving it a moat chaste and elegant appearance. 
NIPHETOS. 
Long, graceful buds, of snowy white, remain- 
ing in perfect form along time after being out. 
Plant is of dwarf growth, but for pot culture is 
unsurpassed, blooming freely ana constantly: 
the flowers are beautiful in their formation and 
deliciously fragrant. 
SOMBBEXTILL. 
Desirable in every way, being a vigorous 
grower and a profuse bloomer. Color beautiiul 
creamy white, lightly tinged witk delicate pink. 
Blossoms extra large and wonderfully fragrant. 
FTTRSTEN BISMARCK. 
A very variable-colored rose, changing from a 
china rose color to cherry red, the whole suftused 
with lemon. A strong, vigorous new variety 
from Germanv. This is averj'promisiugvaricty, 
one of the best new roses, and one that every 
one should have, as it is free flowering and al- 
ways attracts attention wherever grown. 
STRIPED LA FRANCE. 
An entirely new and distinct rose that was in- 
troduced last spring. It is indeed a bfeauty, 
resembling the old pink La France in habit of 
growth and fragrance, but is entirely diflerent 
in color of flo wer. The blossoms are large, clear 
pink .shade, with a stripe of white the entire 
length of each petal, making a most lovely ap- 
pearance. ,\ valuable novelty. Price 15c 
WAB/.'T. 
A grand new rose. I- owers are borne on 
strong stems, and resemljle Mermet in shape. 
Color carmine pink, sh.-ided light toward the 
edge of the petals. This is a gem in every sense 
of the word, and bound to become one of the 
most populai roses .n euliivation. 
FOLY/INTHfl ROSES 
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A class of roses of much value for bedding pur- 
poses, as the3' form a mass of bloom. The3' are 
of a dwarf habit, and are continuously in flower 
during the entire season. The flowers are pro- 
duced in numerous clusters, the single ones being- 
about one and a half inches across. The clusters 
produce from 25 to 100 flowers. The Polyantha 
Roses are hardy in the Middle and Southern 
States. 
Price. — First size, 50c. each; $5.00 per dozen. 
Second size, 30c. each ; $3.00 per dozen. Third 
size, 10c. each; $1.00 per dozen. 
Mignonette. — One of the most lovely and 
beautiful miniature roses imaginable; full, regu-- 
lar flowers, perfectly double and deliciously per- 
fumed ; color clear pink, passing to white, tinged . 
with pale rose. 
Mad'elle Cecile Bruner. —Larger flowers 
than any of the others; very full and regular,, 
perfectly double and delightfully fragrant ; color 
rosy pink on rich, creamy white ground. 
Paguerette. — An elegant little rose, the small- 
est of the lot; full regular flowers, pure^ snow- 
white; a profuse bloomer. 
Little White Pet. — A lovely variety ; flowers: 
of perfect form, very doable and full, pure creamy 
white, sometimes delicately tinged with rose. 
Perle d'Or. — Yellow and buff tipped white. 
changing to buff, tinged 
with rose. 
