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i^a France, One of the most beautiful of all Roses, and is unequalled by any in its delicious fra- 
grance. Very large, very double, and superbly formed. It is difficult to convey any idea of its beautiful 
coloring, but the prevailing color is light silvery rose, shaded with silver-peach and often with pink. This 
variety is hardy for out-door culture, if slightly protected with evergreen boughs in winter. Price 20 As. 
Gen, Jacqueminot, Now known everywhere. Color, rich crimson; of fine shape and exquisite 
fragrance. Being very hardy, this variety is not only popular for winter forcing but is one of the best for 
out-door planting. This model and grand old variety holds its own against all new comers, and is undoubt- 
edly the finest hardy Rose of its color. Should be in every collection. Price 20 As. 
Mme, Plantier, A hardy, pure white double Rose of the “ Hybrid China; ** one of the best white 
Roses there is. It is excellent for cemetery decoration, etc.; growth free and vigorous. Price 20 As. 
Coquette des Blanches, White; large and full; fragrant. Fine for cemeteries. Price 20 As. 
3 Irs. De^raw, A superb Rose, and we can confidently recommend it as being hardy, equalling the 
the tender sorts in profusion of bloom. From early summer until frost it may be depended upon to produce 
flowers in abundance. In color it is rich, glossy pink, delightfully fragrant, nnd is such a strong grower 
that it is almost impregnable against attacks of the insects winch usually destroy some of our finest Roses; 
thus it is certain to be unequalled for the garden and cemetery. Price 20 As. 
Baltimore Belie (climber). Blush, tinged rose and white; the flowers are very double, and arc 
produced in great clusters. Whole plant is one complete mass of bloom when at its best. Price 20 As. 
Prairie Queen (climber). Dark rosy red, changing to pink. Price 20 As. 
Seven Sisters, Flowers in large clusters; varies in color from white to crimson. Price 15 As. 
Countess de Muranais (moss). Large, pure white, beautifully mossed; a splendid out-door 
Rose. Price 25 As. 
Henri Martin (moss). This is a magnificent Rose. The flowers are extra large, very double. 
The color is a deep, rosy carmine. Price 20 As. 
Notice.— We can furnish in April and May the following varieties from above list in strong two-year 
bushes : Crimson liambUr^ Yellow Rambler Mrs. Ckas. Wood, American Beauty, La France, Jacque- 
minot, Magna Charta, Mme. Plantier, Coquette des Blanches, B. Belle, ^ueen of Prairie, Seven Sisters, 
Persian Yellow (a bright yellow variety). These thirteen varieties are all two-year hardy field-grown 
bushes, fine and strong, that will bloom finely if planted early. Price 50 As. each; if by mail, 60 As. each; 
but we advise express when possible. 
TBA AND OTHBR MONTHLY ROSBS. 
The following Roses are not hardy in open ground in northern states, but arc fine for summer bedding 
or for the winter window garden. 
Souv. de Jeanne Cabaud (new). A beautiful “Frenchy” Rose of exquisite color; looks like a 
bright pink Rose set in the heart of a large orange Rose; both colors are very bright. It is very large, of 
gooil substance and very full; a great novelty. Price 20 As. 
Mosella, While not by any means a yellow Rose, the general effect of the blending of the colors in 
this is such as to make it appear as a yellow Rose at a short distance. It is probably the finest Polyantha 
Rose yet introduced, and is a fitting companion to that very popular and useful variety, “Clothilde Soupert,” 
but to which it is much superior in the shape of the buds and profusion of bloom. The habit of the growth 
is the same, while the flowers are white at the edge and chrome-yellow in the center. With protection, it 
is hardy, having withstood in the open ground a temperature of ten degrees below zero. Price 15 As. 
White Marshal Neil, Exactly like its parent, “ M. Neil,” except color, which is white, tinted 
lemon. A novelty recently received from Belgium. Price 25 As. 
Clothilde Soupert fPolyantha Rose). Flowers are borne in sprays. They are large, very 
double, and handsomely formed, round at first, but flattening as they expand ; the outer petals are pearl- 
white, shading to a center of rosy pink, but varying sometimes on the same plant from pure white to deep 
silvery rose. It is fragrant and a constant bloomer. Grown as a pot plant, its free flowering habit and 
handsome form are sure to popularize it, while as a garden bedding variety it makes a compact mass of 
handsome foliage, with a multitude of buds and blossoms in varying shades of delicate white and rose. 
Hardy in open ground, with protection. Price 10 As. 
Maman Cochet. This is one of the most beautiful new Tea Roses that has been introduced in 
years. The growth is vigorous,wilh rich healthy foliage and extra large flowers on long stout stems, very 
double and simply exquisite when in bud or half blown. The color is a deep rosy pink, the inner side of 
petals silvery rose, makes charming bunches of long-stemmed flowers when cut. Fine for either pot culture 
or out-door planting. This Rose is so much better than “ .Mermct” for bedding out, or for house culture 
that we drop that sort from.list. Price 15 As. 
Button. The stock of this fine Rose came to us through an amateur. We cannot give its history, 
but have never before seen it, nor can we find it described in any American catalogue. Its habits are 
similar to Polyantha Roses, and of a bright crimson color; entirely distinct from any Rose we have seen; 
should be in every collection, as it is sure to become a favorite. Price 10 As. 
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