A. B. DAVIS, PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA. 
COMTESSE DK FRIGNEUSE. 
Chas. de Thezillat. (Nabonnand.) Ro' I 
bust and very vigorous ingrowth. Flow- 
ers large, finely formed, globular and im- 
bricated ; superb creamy-yellow, center 
shaded silvery-chamois. Extra fine. 
Capitaine Lefort. (Bonnaire.) Rosy-pur- 
ple, reverse china-rose ; long buds on stiff 
stems, nicely formed. 
Comtesse do Frigneuse (Golden Pearl> 
(Tea.) Ofa charming pure golden color ; 
in freedom of bloom second to none, with I 
finely colored leafage ; buds long and 
pointed, and highly perfumed. A rose of 
great merit, and one that will please all ; 
as a yellow rose it stands almost equal to 
Marechal Niel. 
Dr. Pasteur. (Hybrid Tea.) A strong, 
vigorous-growing variety, with very dark, 
rich foliage; flowers finely formed, globu- 
lar in shape, but becoming reflexed when 
over half open ; a very pleasing soft rosy- 
crimson, with satin shading. 
Esmeralda. (Ketten Freres.) 
A vigorous robust-growing var- 
iety, producing dense, light- 
colored foliage; very free-fiow- 
ering; flowers medium-sized, 
semi-double, and cupped ; beau- 
tiful silvery flesh, with fawn 
shadings. 20cts. 
Ernest Metz. Large full flowers, 
with long, pointed buds; clear 
satiny pink, edged with blush, 
flamed with crimson. 20 cts. 
Nabonnand. A very strong, 
rampant grower; flowers large, 
nicely formed, petals unusually 
large. It is rosy-carmine, 
shaded silvery-yellow; very 
delicate in tint. 
Joseph Metral. (Bonnaire.) A 
strong, healthy grower ; flowers 
unusually large and of good 
form ; red, passing to cerise, 
shaded purple. Received two 
medals of merit. 20 cts. 
Lady Castlereagh. A distinct 
rose of vigorous branching 
habit; foliage large and leath- 
ery, a continuous and late 
bloomer ; flowers very large, 
full, beautifully formed; petals 
thick, round and smooth ; soft, 
rosy-yellow, with rose color pre- 
dominating on the outer edge 
of the petals. 
Mme.Hoste. (Tea.) A strong, 
vigorousgrower, with handsome 
foliage ; flowers of extra size, 
most beautifully formed, with 
large outer petals; color yel- 
lowish- white, with a deeper buff- 
yellow shading ; the finest rose 
of its color on the list. 
Miss Ethel Brownlow. A pure 
Tea of robust branching habit ; 
foliage rich and handsome; 
very free flowering ; flowers 
(carried on stout stems) of great substance 
and perfect form ; petals thick, round and 
very smooth ; salmon-pink, shaded yel- 
low at the base of the petals. A variety 
sure to give pleasure. 
Mine. Emile Vloeberghs. (Soupert & 
Notting.) Vigorous growth ; flowers pro- 
duced on short shoots ; pale-yellow, shad- 
ed with rose and vermilion. A beautiful 
variety. Not very double, but of reflexed 
Camellia form ; very distinct and beauti- 
ful, and showing no center, while the 
touch of color about the edge of the petals 
is lovely. It will be easily seen from the 
above description, that this rose will de- 
light every eye. 
Mine. Jules Cambon. This exquisite 
rose is moderately vigorous in growth, 
but produces the most elegantly formed 
flowers of peculiar finish, which are rosy 
flesh color, the reflex of flower being 
crimson. The total effect is exceedingly 
charming. 
Do not fail to keep a copy of your order. 
