W. R. GRAY, OAKTON, FAIRFAX CO., VIRGINIA. 
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Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses 
OF SPECIAL MERIT 
Hybrid Perpcluals are considered the most valuable of all hardy plants. They are distinguished 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), from 21 / 2 -Inch pots, postpaid, 8 cents; from three-inch pots, postpaid, 15 cents; 
two-year-old by express, from cold house, 25 cents; by mail, 30 cents. 
MARGARET DICKSON 
Beyond question the finest white Hybrid Perpetual 
Pose yet introduced. Wherever exhibited it has re- 
ceived first honors. The flower is of magnificent form, 
very iarge in size, almost as large as Paul Neyron, the 
largest of Roses; the color is a pure waxy-white, with- 
out spot or bieinish; petals are very large, well shaped 
and of great substance. They are prettily curled back 
or reflexed, giving the flower inimitable grace and 
cliarm. The buds are large and globular, particularly 
handsome. It is a strong, vigorous grower, with fine 
foliage, a free bloomer, and indeed it is a remarkably 
line Rose. Should be included in every order. Price, 
21 / 2 -inch pots, 15 cents; 3-inch, 25 cents; two-year, 40 
cents. 
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 Per- 
petuals, and is without a rival in fragrance and rich- 
ness of color. It Is, moreover, as easy of cultivation 
as many of the more common varieties, and perfectly 
hardy. 
MRS. JOHN LAING 
A splendid, constant-blooming Hybrid Perpetual, per- 
fectly hardy, with immense flowers, full and double, 
borne in great profusion on long, stiff stems, and ex- 
ceedingly sweet. The color is a clear, bright, shining 
pink, exquisitely shaded. The buds are long and 
pointed. 
DINSMORE 
It is a vigorous, healthy Rose, of dwarf, branching 
habit, and is simply loaded with flowers all summer 
long, being even more profuse than most of the tender 
ever-blooming Roses. The flowers are large, perfectly 
double, and of a dazzling scarlet-crimson color, and 
have the rich, spicy fragrance peculiar to the best 
Hybrid Roses, 
ULRICH BRUNNER 
Bright eherry-red; flowers large and full; a good 
strong grower and always does well. 
PRESIDENT LINCOLN 
A bright red Rose of the richest hues. Large, full 
and fragrant. Excellent. 
ANNA DE DIESBACH 
(Glory of Paris.) An offspring of the famous old 
favorite La Rcine, and also the seed parent of that 
glorious variety Paul Neyron, which facts should be 
effective evidence of its good qualities. The color is 
of the most lovely brilliant carmine; long, pointed buds, 
and large, flnelv formed, compact flowers; very full and 
double, and delightfully sweet. A vigorous grower and 
a fine bloomer. One of the really good Roses. 
CHESHUNT HYBRID 
This Rose is growing in favor as it becomes known. 
A most beautiful deep rose or red. 
COUNTESS OF ROSEBERRY 
The color is satin-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. It has 
completely captivated us. Very free flowering and a 
good grower. Be sure and try it. ' ' 
JUBILEE 
This grand Bose was awarded the gold medal by the 
Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the only Bose to 
obtain that honor. It is the finest dark-red hardy gai;^- 
den Rose yet produced. A pure red in its deepest, 
shading to deep crimson-red and velvety maroon-red 
in the depths of the petals. It.fairly glows m ts rich 
warmth of coloring, and has a rich, velvety finish of its 
own, containing the darkest color combined with pure 
color of which nature is capable. It is a hardy ever- 
bloomer, and an acquisition to any collection of Roses. 
Price, 15 cents; three-inch, 20 cents; two-year, 30 cents. 
HENRI MARTIN 
A magnificent Moss Rose. Extra large and perfectly 
double. Color a deep, rosy-carmine, shaded a bright 
crimson; very mossy and fragrant, and one of the 
finest. 
GLOIRE DE MARGOTTIN 
This grand new Hybrid Perpetual Rose originated in 
Europe, and is believed to be one of the very finest 
varieiies of recent years. The flowers are very large 
and of symmetrical form, somewhat globular, very full, 
and deliciously scented. The color is a clear, dazzling 
red. Certainly one of the most brilliant Roses ever 
seen. It is a free bloomer and vigorous grower, and is 
recommended for its great beauty and wonderfui color. 
BLACK PRINCE 
Much sought after because of its splendid dark crim- 
son flowers, which are shaded so deeply as to be al- 
most black. Cupped, large, full, fine shape. Very 
hardy. Price, 15 cents; three-inch, 25 cents; two-year, 
40 cents. 
PAUL NEYRON 
We ask special attention to this grand Rose; the 
flowers are immense; probably the largest and finest 
Rose; bright shining pink, clear and beautiful; very 
double and full; finely scented; blooms the first season 
and all summer; no collection is complete without this 
magnificent variety. 
COQUETTE DES ALPES 
A lovely pure white Rose. Very full and free in 
flower. Delicious fragrance. 
MME. CHARLES WOOD 
Begins to bloom almost as soon as planted, and con- 
tinues all through the season; the flowers are extra 
large, double, full and quite fragrant; color bright, fiery 
scarlet, passing to fine rosy-crimson, shaded with 
maroon; showy and handsome, and one of the best 
Boses for general planting. 
BALL OF SNOW— Boule de Neige 
A finely formed, pure white Rose; occasionally shows 
light flesh when first opening. Beautiful shell-shaped 
petals, evenly arranged. Flower of good size. 
CLIO 
Two first-class certificates; award of merit. Royal 
Horticultur,al Society. This variety is of very vigorous 
growth, and has large, handsome foliage. The flowers 
are flesh color, shaded to the center with rosy-pink. 
They are very large, of fine globular form, and freely 
produced. A grand addition in the style of Baroness, 
and unquesfionably the finest of all Roses for flowering 
in pots and forcing. Price, 15 cents; three-inch, 20 
cents; two-year, 35 cents. 
VICK’S CAPRICE 
This is the only hardy Rose that has any variegation. 
It is a vigorous grower, and bears large and fragrant 
flowers of bright rose, distinctly striped with a rich 
crimson. It is altogether a most unique and pretty 
variety. A Rose that is sure to attract attention. We 
always have a large sale for his Rose. 
Calgary, Southern Alberta, Canada. 
January 13, 1910. 
Mr. W. R. Gray. 
Dear Sir: — I received the Rose Trees and Carna- 
tions on the 18th of January, and I am very well 
pleased with the way they were packed, etc. I may 
sav that they arrived none the worse tor their jour- 
ney, etc., .and they are doing very nice. I would be 
pleased if you wdll forward me one of your new cata- 
logues tor this year, and also send one to a friend of 
mine at the address below and oblige. 
Yours, etc., R. C. R. 
