Fairfax Roses — The Aristocrats of Rosedom 
3 
J. B. Clarke 
NEW ROSES OF SPECIAL MERIT, continued 
Wm R Smith hardy, evcrblooming Rose; one that deserves the confidence 
‘ of discriminating growers. Very handsome in bud and flower; 
the color is deep ivory-white, overlaid with clear, bright pink — a lovely combination, 
truly. This variety is fully as hardy as Kaiscrin Augusta Victoria, and is a tremendously 
vigorous and rampant grower; flowers excellent for cutting. I have an unusually 
fine, large stock of this Rose and offer the plants at a very reasonable price, as follows: 
Guaranteed to bloom this year, to cts.; heavy mailing size, from 3-in. pots, 15 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz. ; splendid, strong 2-yr. plants, 30 cts.; extra-fine 3-yr. plants, on their 
own roots, 50 cts. 
Magnafrano. It is a strong, upright grower and a constant and profuse bloomer, 
with e.\tra-largc flowers; full, deep and double, and deliciously tea-scented. The color 
is bright, deep, shining rose, rich and handsome. Price, strong mailing size, 15 cts.; 
fine 2-yr. plants, 30 cts. 
J B Clatke Without doubt the largest Rose ever grown. The growth 
— 1 is strong and upright, very vigorous, making a large, handsome 
bush; the foliage is broad and stout; bronzy green in the young state, changing to dark 
green. The blooms are very large and beautifully formed; flowers very full and long; 
color unique, being intense scarlet, shaded crimson-maroon, very dark and rich; strongly 
fragrant. Awarded gold medal of the National Rose Society. 73^ inches in diameter 
by 5 inches deep. Dickson classes this rose as a Hybrid Tea; we class it as a Hybrid 
Perpetual. Price, heavy mailing size, 20 cts.; 2-yr. plants, 50 cts.; all on their own 
roots; extra-heavy 3-yr. budded plants, 65 cts. 
