A. B. Hood 6 Co.’s Descriptive Catalogue 
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Single Boses. 
TENDER PERPETUAL ROSES, continued 
Pink Roamer. This is willioiit (lueslion 
a liyltrid hettveen the Sueetbrier and 
W'ichuraiana, and carries tliese cliaracter- 
istics in lilooin, tvliile the orowtli, wliich 
is very rampant, and the luxuriant foliage 
))artake more of the W'ichnraiana. The [ 
single (lowers, which are produced in 
close heads, are nearly 2 inches in diam- 
eter, bright rich pink, with almost a white | 
center, which lighten up the orange-red 
stamens, producing an effect which, com- 
bined with fragrance, makes it one of the 
most valuable Ro.ses in cultivation. 
Salrano. .Saffron and apricot. A very 
free bloomer. One of the oldest and best 
varieties, especially when used in the 
bud state. 
South Orange Perfection, blush |>ink at 
tips, changing to white ; double. 
Souvenir de la Nalmaison. I’ale llesh, 
with a fawn shade ; large, full, beautiful. 
The Bride. A magnificent pure white 
Tea Rose. The flowers are large and 
very double, on long, stiff stems, and last 
a long time in a fresh state after being 
cut. One of the best. Tender. 
Triomphe de Luxembourg. Salmon-buff, 
shaded with deep rose ; distiTict and fine. 
Universal Favorite. This is the most 
\igorous plant of the set. The long, 
branching shoots are covered with dense, 
j bright green foliage. The double flowers 
are over 2 inches in diameter, and of a 
beautiful rose color, similar to the Brides- 
maid, and deliciously fragrant. A grand 
variety for any ])ur|>ose. 
William Allen Richardson. A new va- 
riety ; of strong growth and climbing 
habit ; color rich, coi>pery yellow, flushed 
with carmine, large, ftdl and fragrant. 
Wichuraiana. A distinct and valuable 
variety from Japan ; it is a low, trailing 
species, its stems creeping on the earth 
almost as closely as the ivy. The flow- 
ers are (wodnced in the gre.itest profttsion 
in clusters on the end of every branch, 
after the June Ros»s are past from the 
first week in July throughout the month. 
They are pure white, to 2 inches 
across, with yellow stamens, and have 
the strong fragrance of the Banksia Rose. 
It is (piite hardy, with the excejition of 
the latest immature growth, which may 
be cut back to .some extent. This variety 
has proved valuable as a covering for 
banks, rockeries, etc., and for use in 
cemeteries. 
MICROPHYLLA ROSES 
Alba (W'hitel. I’lire white, strong 
grower, constant bloomer, small, glossy 
foliage. 
Rubra fl’ink). .Similar in growth and 
form to Alba. 
