CLI BRANS' LIST OF ROSES. 
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“ Of colour like the red rose. ” 
— " Midsummer Night’s Dream,” II., 2. 
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. 
(Rosa damascena hybrida.) 
This group is perhaps the finest and most popular of all ; they are 
mostly hardy and of vigorous growth, and bloom freely from June to 
November. The flowers are very beautiful, highly fragrant, and embrace 
almost every shade of colour except yellow and blue. If the best results are 
desired, good cultivation is essential. Plant in a deep, rich, well-manured 
soil, and water freely during dry weather. Prune according to the habit of 
growth of each kind ; all weak shoots should be closely cut in, those which are 
vigorous left longer. For garden decoration, exhibition, pot culture, 
and forcing during Winter they are magnificent. We make special collections 
for smoky districts, for cutting purposes, show blooms, &c. See pages 3 to 
9 for sorts, prices, &c. 
Forcing Roses are marked (F), Exhibition Roses (E), Garden Decorative 
Roses (G), Climbers and Tall-growing varieties (C). 
For Prices, see page 10. 
No. 
5 Abel Carriere (F e g), purple crimson, with fiery red centre ; perhaps 
the best of its colour. 
8 Abel Grand (F g), rosy blush, very double ; vigorous and hardy ; 
strong constitution. 
10 Alfred Colomb (F E G), deep crimson, large, double ; globular ; high 
centre ; fragrant and free (syn. Wilhelm Koelle, Marshal P. Wilder). 
12 A. K. Williams (F E G), carmine red, changing to magenta ; large, 
imbricated ; should be in every collection ; grand in Autumn. 
1 8 American Beauty (f g), rose pink, large and fragrant, free ; valuable 
for forcing. 
25 Annie Wood (F g), bright crimson scarlet, full and fine ; imbricated ; 
very fragrant ; good in Autumn. 
30 Ard’s Rover (G c), crimson, shaded maroon, free and vigorous ; a fine 
climbing variety. 
40 Auguste Rigotard (F E G), brilliant red, back of petals whitish ; 1 large, 
full, of good form ; fine foliage. 
Avocat Duvivler (syn. Marechal Vaillant). 
42 Barbarossa (F g), carmine red, large and full, always opens well, a 
vigorous free-flowering rose, said to be a red Frau Karl Vruschki. 
2/6 each. 
45 Baron de Bonstetten (F g), rich velvety purple ; a fine Rose and very 
early ; best in hot seasons. (Syn. Monsieur Boncenne.) 
60 Baroness Rothschild (F E g), pale flesh, large, beautiful globular form ; 
robust, grand foliage. 
72 Beauty Of Waltham (F e G), cherry crimson, fine cupped flowers ; fragrant, 
hardy, and free. 
74 Bellefleur (G), single, bright fiery crimson with yellow anthers; large 
and attractive ; continuous fine garden Rose. 
76 Ben Cant (F E c), (Gold Medal N.R.S.), deep clear crimson, slightly 
darker flushes in the centre, veined dark. Large and bold, high 
centre, very free. Strong and sturdy in growth. 
