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CUIjTURE. — 111 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 a clay-loam soil, but do well in any ordinary 
soil if well enriched with well-rotted barn-yard manure. Dig the 
bed up thoroughly to the depth of 12 or 15 inches, as rose-roots 
penetrate deep when they have a chance. Do not elevate the 
beds above the level of the ground, or they will suffer from drouth. 
After the plants have been set out, keep the so" loose to the depth of an inch or more by frequent stirrings. An 
occasional soaking with weak manure-water is a great help to them. 
Prices on plants quoted at 25 cents each are $2.50 per dozen. 
30 “ “ 3.00 “ 
35 “ “ 3 - 5 ° 
40 “ 4.00 
Light stock in quantity for less. Hybrids are all two-year roots, and very fine; in quantities, $15 to $20 
per 100 ; 50 at 100 rates. Teas, $10 to $15 per 100, according to sorts ordered. 
ROSES OF SPECIAL MERIT. 
American Beauty. The leading rose in the cut- 
flower market ; color, deep rose. In foliage and size, 
of flower it resembles the hybrid perpetual class. It 
is as fragrant as any of the hardy roses, and this, 
together with its vigor, large size, beautiful color, 
long stems and continuous bloom, places it at the j 
head of winter-blooming roses. 1 year, 23 cts. ; 
2 years, 40 cts. 
Souv. tie Woottoil. A vigorous-growing and free- i 
flowering Hybrid Tea. Its color is bright, somewhat 
like that of American Beauty; as fragrant as La 
France; of strong, erect habit. 1 year. 30 cts.; 
2 years, 40 cts. 
The Bride. A sport from Catherine Mermet, with 
which it is identical in growth and shape of flowers. 
One of the best varieties for corsage wear, or bou- 
quets. During extremely hot weather it becomes a 
pinkish white, at other times it is a beautiful pure 
white. 1 year, 25 cts. ; 2 years, 40 cts. 
Dins m ore. (Everblooming.) Flowers large, perfectly 
double ; dazzling scarlet-crimson ; they have the 
rich, spicy fragrance peculiar to the best hybrid roses. 
Dinsmore is entirely hardy, and a fine garden rose. 
It blooms incessantly. 1 year, 25 cts.; 2 years, 40 cts. 
Ijii France. Delicate silvery rose, shaded with 
cerise-pink, often silvery pink with peach shading. 
Very large, very double and of superb form. It flow- 
ers continuously throughout the season; in fragrance, 
incomparable, in form perfect. The sweetest and most 
useful of all roses. 1 year, 25 cts. ; 2 years, 40 cts. 
Ala redial \ i el . Its magnificent golden yellow buds 
are worn the world over. The blooms are the per- 
fection of the globular form, and are borne in great 
quantities ; as a climber it is unequaled. It is rapid 
ill growth, graceful and has fine foliage, t year, 
25 cts. ; 2 years, 40 cts. 
Mrs. «J. H. lining'. This rose begins to bloom early 
in the season, and continues to bloom profusely until 
late autumn. Color a soft delicate pink, with it satin 
tinge ; very fragrant. 1 year, 25 cts. ; 2 t ears, 40 cts. 
Mad. Plantier. The finest white for bedding in 
masses, or for cemetery-planting ; a perfect snow- 
ball when in bloom ; forms a large, compact bush. 
Price, large, blooming plants, 1 year, 50 cts. ; 
2 years, 60 cts. 
AMERICAN BEAUTV. 
