IF. R. Gray, Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia 
RAMBLER ROSES 
While these do not hloom continuously, they arc covered during their blooming season 
with a wealth of flowers of various shades. The sight of a large Rambler Rose in full 
bloom is one long to be remembered — a wealth of color shown by no other class of plant. 
Climbing American Beauty. A strong, 
vigorous climber, but may be kept pruned 
back to a large-size bush Rose. The blooms 
are the same size, color and fragrance as 
the old variety, and when in bloom it is a 
perfect mass of color. Price, 1-year plants, 
20 cts. ; strong 2-year plants, 75 cts. 
Philadelphia Crimson Rambler. This 
splendid variety is a very profuse bloomer 
and a good, healthy grower, producing 
splendid clusters of perfectly double and 
intensely brilliant flowers. Price, strong 
plants, 3-inch pots, 20 cts. ; 2-year plants, 
60 cts. ; 3-ycar, 75 cts. 
Tausendschon. Truly called “Thousand 
Beauties.” One of the really reliable novel- 
ties. It bears its flowers in immense clus- 
ters ; in color a soft pink when first opening, 
changing to a carmine-rose on the reverse 
as they expand. Price, 20 cts. ; 2-ycar 
plants, 60 cts. 
Dorothy Perkins. The flowers are clear 
shell pink, with lovely, oddly wrinkled 
petals ; buds pointed, well formed, borne in 
great clusters. A fine climber and a profuse 
bloomer ; flowers very durable and the clus- 
ters arc good for cutting. Price, strong 
mailing size, from 3-inch pots, 20 cts. ; 2-year 
plants, fine, 60 cts. ; extra 3-yr. plants, 75 cts. 
White Dorothy. Exquisitely beautiful. 
Vigorous novelty. This Rose has all the 
merits of the famous pink Dorothy Perkins, 
of which it is an offspring. The flowers are 
remarkably pure white. Price, 1-year, 20 
cts. ; 2-year, 60 cts. ; 3-year, 75 cts. 
Red Dorothy Perkins. This is identical 
with Pink and White Dorothy Perkins in 
growth and blooming qualities. The color is 
a b.rilliant crimson, making it one of the 
most showy Roses grown. Price, 1-year 
plants, 20 cts ; strong 2-year plants, 60 cts. ; 
3-year, 75 cts. 
PEONIES 
The wonderfully improved Peonies introduced in recent years are truly the “Queen of 
Spring Flowers,” and are well adapted for massing in beds and particularly valuable for 
planting in groups throughout the perennial or shrubbery border, where their brilliant 
hues add attraction to all around. Their requirements are so simple — a good, rich, deep 
soil, and an open, sunny position; which, however, is not absolutely neeessary, as they 
thrive almost equally as well in a partly shaded position, and a liberal supply of water 
during their growing season being sufficient to give an abundance and wealth of flowers, 
which rival the finest Roses in coloring and fragrance, and produce during their flowering 
season a gorgeous effect not equalled by any other flower. They are perfectly hardy, re- 
quiring no protection whatever, even in the most severe climate, and once planted increase 
in beauty each year. 
An important point to observe in the planting of Herbaceous Peonies is not to plant 
too deep. The roots should be placed so that the crowns are covered with two inches 
of soil. 
Peonies may be planted in the fall at any time after the middle of September with 
good success, they may also be planted early in the spring, but not after the first of May. 
Rosea Superba. Brilliant deep cerise pink, blooms compact and perfectly formed- 
healthy growth, long stems ; keeps, 
Louis Van Houette (Delachei), Fine, dark crimson; very double. 
Queen Victoria (Whitleyii). Pure white ; the standard market variety for storage. 
Price : 50 cents each ; $5.00 per dozen. 
r* T j 1 Rochester, New York. 
reco;n.,w..!ided you to Mr Van Ryne. of this city, some time ago. He has just re- 
ceived his roses and is highly pleased. The ones I got of you are still doing fine from three years 
ago. If you arc out of any *. older, please sub.stitute. M’NALLY 
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