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ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
POLYANTHA ROSES. 
A new class of roses of dwarf habit, with small, very double flowers, freely produced ; while they are 
perfectly hardy, and most excellent for out-door planting, they are also fine for winter blooming. 
M’d’lle Cecile Brunner— Flowers salmon, shaded rose, of sweet, delicate fragrance; perfect in form. 
The whole plant at times is one mass of bloom. 
Mignonette— Flowers small, about one inch in diameter ; color light rose ; very fine, and flowers freely. 
Paquerette— Pure white, about one inch in diameter, flowering in panicles of from five to forty blooms; 
full, prettily formed, recalling blossoms of the double flowering cherry. In flower continuous.}- from 
June to November. 
CLIMBING ROSES. 
These are admirably adapted for covering walls, trellises, old trees, unsightly buildings, etc. Their 
rapid growth, perfect hardiness, luxuriant foliage, immense clusters of beautiful flowers commend them 
at once to every one. 
Baltimore Belle— Fine white with blush center; very full and double. 
Gem of the Prairie — A hybrid between the Queen of the Prairie and Madam Laffay. It is a strong and 
vigorous grower, similar in habit to the Queen, but the flowers are considerably darker in color, be- 
sides being quite fragrant. New and a great acquisition. 
Greville, or Seven Sisters— Large clusters of bloom, shaded to dark red. 
Mrs. Hovey— Pale, delicate blush, becoming almost white ; resembles Baltimore Belle. 
Queen of the Prairie— Bright rose color ; large, compact and globular ; a very profuse bloomer. One of 
the best. 
Triumphant— Color, rose ; darker than Baltimore Belle. Strong grower, free bloomer, a very excellent 
sort. A desirable addition to the list of Climbing Roses. 
MOSS ROSES. 
/Etna— Bright crimson, very double ; superb. 
Captain John Ingram— Dark velvety purple, full and fine. 
Countess of Murinais— White, slightly tinged with flesh. The best white moss. 
Crested— Rose ; beautiful and curious mossy fringed calyx. Finest of all for buds. 
