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W. R. Gray, Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia 
HARDY HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES 
Hybrid Perpetuals are considered the most valuable of all hardy plants. They are dis- 
tinguished by their vigorous, upright growth and large, bold flowers, frequently measuring 
five to six inches in diameter. They thrive and succeed in all localities and are entirely 
hardy in any part of the country. 
Price, except where noted, strong mailing size, to cts. each; larger size, 15 cts. each; heavy 
2-yr.-old plants, 30 cts. each 
Margaret Dickson. The flower is of 
g magnincent form, 
very large in size, almost as large as Paul 
Neyron. The color is of pure waxy white; 
petals very large, well shaped and of great 
substance. They are prettily curled back 
or reflexed. The buds are large and globular, 
particularly handsome. It is a strong, vig- 
orous grower, with fine foliage, a free 
bloomer. Strong mailing size plants, 15 cts.; 
larger plants, 25 cts.; heavy, 2-yr. plants, 
40 cts.; extra-heavy, 3-yr. plants, 65 cts. 
Golden Cochet (see page 6} 
Giant of Battles. This is still esteemed 
as the very best rich red Rose. Very large, 
double, full and sweet. Excellent. 
General Jacqueminot. A rich, velvety 
crimson, changing to scarlet-crimson. A 
magnificent Rose, equally beautiful in the 
bud state or open. This is the best known 
of all Hybrid Perpetuals, and is without a 
rival in fragrance and richness of color. 
It is, moreover, as easy of cultivation as 
many of the more common varieties, and 
perfectly hardy in most situations. 
Mrs. John Laing. A 
splendid, constant-blooming 
Hybrid Perpetual, perfectly 
hardy, with immense full 
and doubled flowers, borne 
in great profusion on long, 
stiff stems, and exceedingly 
sweet. The color is a clear, 
bright, shining pink, ex- 
quisitely shaded. The buds 
are long and pointed. Extra- 
size, 3-yr- plants, 50 cts. 
Dinsmore. A vigorous 
healthy Rose of dwarf, 
branching habit. The flow- 
ers are large, perfectly 
double, and of a dazzling 
scarlet-crimson color, and 
have the rich, spicy fra- 
grance peculiar to the best 
Hybrid Roses. 
Ulrich Brunner, 
^ e r s 
bright cherry-rcd; large and 
full; a good strong grower. 
Extra-size, 3-yr- plants, 50c. 
President Lincoln. A 
bright red Rose of the richest 
hues. Large, full and fra- 
grant; excellent. 
Anne de Diesbach 
(Glory of Paris) . Long, 
pointed buds and large, 
finely-formed, compact 
flowers; very full and 
double, and delightfully 
sweet. A vigorous grower 
and a fine bloomer. 
Cheshunt Hybrid. This 
Rose is growing in favor as 
it becomes known. A most 
beautiful deep rose or red. 
Countess of Rose- 
berry. color is satin- 
r * pink in the center 
and deepens to the outer 
petals to a bright rose. The 
feather shading gives it the 
appearance of two distinct 
colors. Very free-flowering 
and a good grower. Extra 
size, 3-yr. plants, 50 cts. 
