CTJIjTURE.— In selecting a spot for a rose- 
bed, do not choose one that is shaded by trees 
or buildings, as the rose delights in an open, 
airy situation, and plenty of sunshine. Roses 
are partial to clay-loam, but do well in any ordinary soil 
if well enriched with well-rotted barn-yard manure. Oig 
bed up thoroughly to the depth of 12 to 15 inches, as rose-roots 
penetrate deep when they have a chance. 
ROSES OF SPECIAL MERIT. 
American Beauty. 
Dozen rates are ten times the price of single rates. 
The leading rose in the cut-flower market ; color, deep rose. In Mwud s^f 
bles the Hybrid 
Perpetual class. 
It is as fragrant 
as any of the 
hardy roses, and 
this, together 
with its vigor, 
large size, beau- 
tiful color, long 
stems and con- 
tinuous bloom, 
places it at the 
head of winter- 
blooming roses. 
25 cts. 
Bridesmaid. 
New, asport from 
that old standby, 
Catherine Mcr- 
met. The va- 
riety retains all 
the good quali- 
ties of the parent, 
besides adding 
charms not pos- 
sessed by it. All 
know that Cath- 
erine Mermet 
takes precedence 
as a pink rose. 
More plants of it 
are cultivated by 
the amateur, and 
more cut blooms 
sold by the flower 
dealer than from 
any other pink 
rose. 25 cts. 
Clotiiilde Soupert. This 
novelty introduces a new and re- 
markable class of bedding and 
pot roses, combining the Tea and Poly- 
antha blood. It is of very strong, vig- 
SSa’S 
CUO Bovvers. One 
of the best varieties for corsage wear or bouquets. It is a beat it M P with peach s ,' lading Very large, 
in form perfect. The sweetest: and most useful of all roses l) ear, *5 1 continues to bloom profusely 
CLOTHJLDK SOUPERT. 
