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GRAND MERE NURSERIES, 
„ „^ mC V L , ATA '~, The most grower of its class. This new Clematis, 
a native or Japan, has proven entirely hardy, no climbing - plant possesses its 
hardiness and vigor of flowering qualities. Very fragrant, foliage beautiful 
dark green. oOc. each. 
,. 0 , 1 MADAS ? ED - , ANDEE.-.N’M rest approach to bright red, a distinct crimson 
red; very free, bloomer. 50c. each. 
HENRYI. — Fine, large creamy white flowers. One of the best of the white 
varieties; a perpetual bloomer. 50c. each. 
RAMONA.— A strong rapid grower, and very hardy. Flowers very large, 
color a deep sky blue. 50c. each. s ’ 
HONEYSUCKLE OR WOODBINE. 
. ? AI ‘ ES JAPAN. — Excellent for covering trellises, dry banks, fences, etc., 
giving dense, almost evergreen foliage. Has very fragrant vellow flowers, in 
constant succession. The best. ’ 
SCARLET TRUMPET. — One of the showiest honey-suckles. with long tubu- 
lai, crimson flowers, in bunches during the summer, followed by ornamental 
scarlet berries. 
ing“hn“mef BA ® l clt 1 7 5 'r F1 ° WerS red and pale yellow - Sweet-scented dur- 
25c' W eae ^ ABIA ' — Flowers in dense drooping racemes, of a pale lavender color. 
ROSES 
1 w 1 * 1 ] S ose for , out - door planting. These are the June roses, 
so admirably suited for garden culture, the formation of rose-beds, hedges. 
J n « these lovely roses are brilliant with large perfumed flow- 
richest colors, far exceeding the ever blooming kind in size and vivid 
effects. Some varieties bloom late in summer, and even in late autumn. They 
luxuriate in a deep rich soil, and are benefited by mulching with leaves or straw 
manure in fall. Prune according to habit of growth, cutting back close all 
weak shoots, and shortening the long cones to convenient length. 
ALFRED COLOM33. — Extra large, round flower, very double and full; color, 
bright, carmine crimson. One of the very best dark colored sorts. 
ANNA DE DIESBACH.— Brilliant rose color, with long pointed buds and 
large perfectly formed blossoms; delightfully fragrant. A vigorous grower, 
and persistent bloomer. " ■ 
? A ? OM \ DE , BONNSTETTEN. — Still the leading dark rose. A splendid shade 
of dark red, changing to velvety maroon. It blooms very freelv and makes a 
tine shaped bush. 
„ flo "’ e . rs of this magnificent rose are simply perfection in form, 
with fine broad petals, and are beautiful at all stages of development, from the 
small bud, to the full open flower; color, delicate satin blush, with a light shad- 
ing of rosy pink at the center. Very free blooming, and strong healthy grower. 
COQUETTE DES ALPS. — Large, full, finely formed flower; color, white, 
sometimes faintly tinged with pale blush; profuse bloomer. 
COQUETTE DES BLANCHE.— Of fine form, pure white, with beautiful shell- 
shaped petals. Especially suitable for cemetery planting. 
, FRANCOIS LEVET. — Large flower of fine form, on straight, stiff stems: 
bright, clear rose color. A splendid variety. 
EUGENE FURST.— In growth and foliage it is everything that could be 
desired; strong and vigorous, with thick healthy foliage. The flower is a 
beautiful shade of velvety crimson, with distinct shading of crimson maroon. 
GLORIE DE MARGOTIN. — Rich dazzling crimson. Makes beautiful long 
pointed buds: flowers when open, large and good shape. A vigorous grower and 
remarably free flowering. 
GLORIE LYONAISE. — White, tinted with yellow; large, full, and a splendid 
shape. 1 he nearest approach to a yellow rose of this class. 
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. — Too well known to require a lengthy descrip- 
tl °. 1 }- st '“ holds first place among the dark-red roses, and is one of the most 
satisfactory to grow, a rich crimson scarlet; simply a mass of bloom when at 
