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GENERAL LIST OF ROSES 
Arranged in Alphabetical Order for easy Reference. 
ABBREVIATIONS : 
B. Bourbon. Cli. China. DP. Dwarf Polyanlha. HT. Hybrid Tea. 
HB. Hybrid Briar. HB. Hybrid Bourbon. HP. Hybrid Perpetual. 
Poly. Polyanlha. Pro. Provence. N. Noisette. HW. Hybrid Wichuraiana. 
R. Ritgosa. S. Single. T. Tea-scented. Wicli. Wichuraiana. 
Varieties marked * are the Best Exhibition Varieties. Varieties marked c the Best 
Climbing Varieties. Varieties marked b the Best Bedding and Garden Varieties. 
Varieties printed in bold type are new varieties of recent introduction, and the descriptions 
given are those of the raisers. 
When the price of a Standard is not affixed, the variety cannot be supplied as such this 
season. 
The whole of our Tea-scented Hybrid Tea and Noisette Roses are grown upon the seedling 
or cutting briar, which has been proved to be by far the best and most lasting stock for them. 
Description. 
deep purple, very free. 
dark velvety crimson, with fiery-red centre, perfect 
form, handsome foliage, 
light pink, glossy and clear in colour, 
a species from Siberia, blush, very distinct in colour, 
white, beautifully tinted, fine for walls or pillars, 
flesh, centre salmon and fawn, one of the most beau- 
tiful of the Tea Roses. 
See Wichuraiana Roses, page 38. 
See Polyanlha Roses, page 31. 
bright yellow flowers borne in large trusses, 
flesh with rosy peach centre, magnificent pointed 
bud, blooms large, very full, and well formed, 
pure white, small flowers, produced in clusters, ex- 
cellent for arches and walls, 
creamy white, with rose centre, of most exquisite 
form, a charming variety. 
See Wichuraiana Roses, page 38. 
See page 38. 
pure yellow, superb in every respect, of great substance, 
with high pointed centre : an exhibition bloom 
of the first rank, and an ideal pot rose, 
brilliant light scarlet crimson, large, full, and glo- 
bular, a of superb shape, very fragrant, 
fine carmine red, beautifully imbricated, extra fine, 
deep pink, in the way of Caroline Testout, but larger 
and more handsome. 
creamy white with pink centre, splendid for exhibition 
and garden decoration. 
is similar to W. A. Richardson, but smaller ; quite dis- 
tinct, and of such strong growth as to make it a 
desirable acquisition for climbing or pillars, 
deep rose, very free flowering, fine reddish foliage ; 
a vigorous hardy climbing rose, 
lemon white, large single flowers, one of the earliest 
to flower. 
Stds or 
i-Stds. 
Dwf.or 
Bush. 
Name. 
Class. 
5. 
d. 
s. 
0 
d. 
9 
A bbe Miolan 
Ch. 
1 
6 
0 
9 
* Abel Carriere 
HP 
0 
9 
Grand 
HP 
1 
0 
Acicularis 
S 
1 
0 
cAcidalle 
B 
1 
6 
* Adam 
T 
1 
0 
i Adelaide Moulle 
Wich 
0 
9 
b Aennchen Muller 
Poly 
0 
9 
c Aglaia 
Poly 
2 
6 
1 
0 
♦Aimee Cochet 
HT 
1 
0 
c Vibert . 
N 
1 
0 
* Alba Rosea 
T 
1 
0 
i Alberic Barbier 
Wich 
2 
6 
1 
0 
( Alexandre Girault 
Wich 
. 
1 
(i 
♦Alexander Hill Gray 
T 
2 
0 
0 
9 
♦Alfred Colomb 
HP 
2 
0 
0 
9 
♦ K. Williams 
HP 
1 
0 
Alice Cory Wright . 
HT 
2 
0 
1 
0 
♦ Lindsell 
HT 
2 
0 
1 
0 
cAllister Stella Gray . . 
N 
( Extra large 1 /6 to 
3/6)" 
1 
0 
cAlpina 
1 
6 
Altaica 
S 
From C. P. S ANTLER. Esq., Sutton. — "Roses to hand this morning ; am very pleased with 
them.’’ 
