Charm, the New Gold Medal Rose 
Charm is a wonderful new rose from Holland, that has never before been 
r STS/S As ?J ew rose > not yet in commerce, it was awarded the 
G „ old M J dal b 7 tbc Ro ^ al Horticultural Society of the Netherlands. It is one 
o the nnest hardy everblooming Hybrid-Tea Roses ever introduced. The bril¬ 
liant flowers open as fine, long and pointed buds, are of unique durability, with¬ 
out any fading of their charming color, and have a very sweet perfume. When 
gio\\n under glass, the color is a brilliant cherry red; as a garden rose it is 
blight, daik pink. It is an excellent variety for forcing as well as beino- un¬ 
surpassed as a hardy garden rose. The plant is strong and free-flowering has 
very few thorns, is never subject to mildew, and the enormous flowers have not 
less than 80 petals, and are carried quite erect on long, stalks and rigid stems, 
lour rose garden will not be complete without one or more plants of Charm 
We have no one-year-old plants of this variety to offer, but can supply choice 
2-year-old field grown plants at $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 
OLYMPIAD a Beautiful Rose from France 
An outstanding rose of recent introduction brought to this country from Charm 
France The long pointed buds are fiery orange-scarlet opening to oriental scarlet with golden yellow at 
base. I rag rant blooms produced on long stems, holding their color well even in hot weather. A strong 
fre ° bloom | 1 '' We bave no one-year-old plants of this variety, but can supply choice 2-year- 
old field grown plants, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 1 J ^ 
6 for $1.85 
18 for $5.00 
2-Year-Old 
Field Grown Roses 
Our Choice of Varieties 
h 5*“*^^*7 BARGAIN COLLECTION OF ROSES. Late in the season we usually 
have a surplus of some varieties of large size Rose plants, and rather than carry 
this stock over, we hold a clearance sale beginning May 1st and sell them for much 
Jess than their real value. These Roses are put up in collections of six plants, 
each plant a different variety and properly labeled. We sell these Roses for $1.85 
per collection. Remember, you will get six 2-year-old field grown Roses and they 
will be delivered to you prepaid. Orders will be accepted any time before May 1st, 
and delivery will be made as soon after May 1st as possible. It is understood that 
on these orders we are to select the six varieties. Send your order now, and we 
se ® I hat you get the plants at the right time. $1.85 per collection; 3 collections 
for $5.00, by parcel post or prepaid express. 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses 
The Hybrid Perpetuals are hardier than the Hybrid Teas, and require but little care after once planted. Perhaps the most 
valuable of all hardy bushes for permanent planting, as they will succeed almost anywhere. Great numbers of people living in 
the Northern States think they cannot grow Roses on account of the severe winters, but Roses can be grown in any climate pro¬ 
vided the right kinds are planted. We have listed below sturdy, vigorous kinds, suitable for the North. They thrive in all sections 
and bloom profusely and regularly at the usual time and intermittently throughout the summer months. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY. The famous rich glowing crimson Rose. 
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. Brilliant, velvety crimson. 
JUBILEE. Deep velvety maroon-purple. Very large and free flowering. 
MME ALBERT BARBIER. Sometimes called the Yellow American Beauty. Large full double flowers of soft fawn-yellow blended 
with pinkish shades at the center, changing to creamy white with age. An unusual color for a rose in this class. 
PAUL NEYRON. The largest rose ever produced, sometimes measuring six inches across; clear rose pink. 
WHITE AMERICAN BEAUTY (Frau Karl Druschki). The best white rose ever produced; blooms continuously. 
Select the Roses You Want at the Following Low Prices 
Select the varieties of Roses you want. All Roses in this catalog, with the exception of Agnes, Blaze, Charm Olympiad 
and Spanish Beauty, may be ordered at the following low prices: 
ONE-YEAR-OLD PLANTS— 30c each; 4 for $1.00; or 10 for $2.20, postpaid. 
LARGE TWO-YEAR-OLD FIELD GROWN PLANTS —50c each; 4 for $1.60; or 10 for $3.50, postpaid. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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