THE M. H. HARMAN COMPANY 
HYBRID BUSH ROSES, continued 
Prostrata (Trailing Rosa rugosa). This variety is 
a hybrid from the well-known Rosa Wichurai- 
ana and Rosa rugosa. It has the foliage and 
blossom of the latter and the vigorous growth 
and habit of the former. 
Roseraie de l’Hay. A new hybrid Rugosa of which 
we cannot speak too highly; a good grower; 
flowers very double; color carmine-cherry-red; 
it is a frce-bloomer and exquisitely scented. A 
most desirable acquisition. 
60 cts. each. $6 for 10 
R. setigera (Prairie Rose). 5 ft. July. Its large, 
single, bright rose-colored flowers being borne in 
such ample clusters as to overshadow all other flower- 
ing plants. Its vigorous habit adapts it to a fit asso- 
ciation with strong-growing shrubbery, where it 
forms great masses of color at a rather dull period of 
the summer. It is entirely hardy. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 
each, S2. 50 for 10, $20 per 100; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. each, 
$4 for 10. 
R. spinosissima. D. A low'-growing shrub, with 
spreading branches, densely beset with slender 
prickles and bristles; flowers are solitary, but very 
numerous along the stem; white to pink; June. 60c. 
each, $5 for 10. 
R. Wichuraiana (The Memorial Rose). Used 
extensively in cemeteries, for covering embankments 
and stonework; it creeps rapidly over the surface, 
forming a mat of dark green foliage; flowers are pure 
white, borne in clusters and fragrant. 2-yr., 30 cts. 
each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100. 
WICHURAIANA HYBRIDS 
Evergreen Gem. This variety is quite evergreen; 
: ts stems are long, branching, rich bronze-color; 
foliage bronze, closely matted; flowers produced 
singly on stems; yellow, buff in bud, opening 
almost white; perfectly double and quite fra- 
grant. 
Gardenia. A vigorous grower, with large green fo- 
liage; flowers arc produced single, and when in 
bud are bright yellow, opening a cream-color, 
and about 3 inches in diameter; very fragrant. 
Jersey Beauty. A strong-growing variety, with 
glossy and leathery foliage; flowers large, single, 
opening pale yellow, with clusters of bright yel- 
low stamens; very fragrant. Most striking. 
Manda’s Triumph. A free grower, with good fo- 
liage, and produces large clusters of double, pure 
white flowers, nearly 2 inches in diameter; sweet- 
scented. 
Pink Roamer. A single-flowered variety, blooming 
in clusters, closely arranged; flowers bright pink, 
, with almost a white center, and fragrant. 
South Orange Perfection. Flowers double, blush- 
pink at the tips, changing to white. 
Universal Favorite. A free grower, producing long, 
branching shoots, with bright shiny foliage in 
abundance; flowers double, soft light pink and 
fragrant. 
2-yr., 30 ctB. each, $2 for 10, $16 per 100 
EYERBLOOMING ROSES 
Noisette, Bourbon, Bengal or China and Tea 
The following varieties we keep in stock, mostly in 
pots so that they can be shipped at any season. They 
can be planted at any time out-of-doors or they can 
remain in the pots for house culture and winter 
blooming. Any treatment that will keep them grow- 
ing will favor an abundance of bloom. Varieties 
marked (f) are usually hardy in the open ground 
in this section if suitably protected in winter. 
Bengal, or China Rose. A native of China. 
Of moderate branching growth, with flowers and 
foliage both small. They are not very hardy, but with 
protection are valuable on account of the profusion 
of crimson buds which such sorts as Agrippina pro- 
duce. 
Bourbon. A hybrid of Bengal and Damask 
Roses. Quite hardy. Foliage dark and lus- 
trous ; habit vigorous ; flowers are generally 
of light shades. 
Noisette. Quite hardy. Flowers in small 
clusters and blooms freely throughout the 
season. 
Tea. Native of China. Flowers valuable 
because of the beautiful buds. See Cath- 
erine Mermet Perle des Jardines, etc. 
35 cts. each, $2.50 for 10. $20 per 100 
JAgrippina. Bengal. Velvet-crimson, mod- 
erately double; fine buds. 
tAppoline. Bourbon. Rosy pink, large 
cupped flowers. 
Bon Silene. T. An old Rose, but unsur- 
passed for beauty of its buds. Light rose, 
sometimes rosy crimson. 
Bride. T. Pure white; large; fine. Very 
fragrant. 
Bridesmaid. T. Pink rich color. 
Catherine Mermet. T. Bright flesh-color, 
w ith silvery lustre ; large, double and very 
fragrant. 
Duchess of Edinburgh. Bengal. Crimson 
bud, changing light as it opens. 
Golden Gate. T. The flowers are extra large 
and finely formed, with broad petals of lasting 
substance; buds long and pointed; color creamy 
white, delicately tinged golden yellow and rose. 
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