geous and magnificent coloring; the blossoms, which are incoa- 
splcuous. are succeeded by handsome dark blue berries. The 
vine Is best calculated to take the place in this country of the 
celebrated English Ivy, and Is really In summer not inferior to 
it. Also known as Woodbine. Perhaps the hardiest climbing vine 
grown tor permanent arbors. 
BULBS AND TUBEROUS ROOTED PLANTS 
FOR SPRING PLANTING 
Gladiolus. 
Gannas. 
Tuberoses. 
Paeonies. 
Bleeding Heart. 
Dahlias. 
Golden Glow. 
Iris. German and Japanese. 
We have a fine collection of all of the above named plants, 
which includes some of the choicest colors and the newer named 
sorts. 
We especially recommend the planting of the paeonia. They 
wdll do well in any ordinary soil and in the richness of coloring 
and profusion of ftowers they have no equal. We have a fine 
collection of these. 
Our Rose list includes some of the choicest and best hardy 
varieties to be had any where. Two year outdoor grown, either 
budded or on own roots. 
In planting, roses should have the same care as other plants. 
The ground should be well spaded, and if not rich, should be 
made so. Cut the tops back at least one-half and remove all 
bruised or broken roots. Water freely. Protectt your roses in 
winter by laying down and putting sacks over them and then 
cover with earth. Climbers should be wraped with sacking or 
straw. 
Dady Gay — Flowers of a delicate cherry pink color, which 
fades to a soft white; deep green foliage. A vigorous grower* 
and perfectly hardy. One of the most charming of all climbers. 
Velchenblau (Violet Blue) Climbing Rose -This is a new 
importation from Holland last season and is the nearest approach 
to the long sought blue rose yet produced. 
CRIMSON RAMBLER 
The Most Popular Rose Grown, Should Be in Every Home in 
the Land. 
We place the Crimson Rambler at the head of the list, because 
It Is unquestionably the best and most popular of the Rambler 
class. In tact, it stands at the head of the entire list of hardy 
Roses. It is a wonderfully vigorous climber, making shoots 
from ten to fifteen feet high in a single season. Pen can not 
describe the gorgeous display of its great clusters of dazzling 
crimson flowers. No rose ever attracted halt the attention. 
Everybody who see it in bloom “must have it.” We have fre- 
quently heard of Instances where as many as 10,000 to 15,000 
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