Irish Roses 
Irish Roses are a class of Hybrid Teas with single flowers, or those 
which are only semi-double. It. does not necessarily follow that these 
Roses are of Irish origin, but to a large extent they were introduced by 
the Rose-growers of the Emerald Isle. 
A marked characteristic is the profuse amount of bloom carried by 
the plants. Many Rose fanciers consider the bud more attractive than 
the open flower, but in any event they both are distinctly beautiful. The 
blooms are carried on long sprays, and are therefore desirable for cut¬ 
ting. The plants are entirely hardy, grow well in open sun, and thus 
become a decided addition to the Rose-garden. The culture for the Irish 
Roses is exactly the same as that given to Hybrid Teas. 
CECIL. HT. Single flowers of rich golden yellow. The blooms are very large, often 
4 inches across, and carried in large clusters on long stems. The plant is bushy, 
branching in habit, with mildew-proof foliage, and begins to flower early in the 
season and continues for a considerable length of time. Best-grade, 2-yr. plants, 
75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz., postpaid. 
CUBA. HT. We like this Rose because of its color, which is cardinal-red with a slight 
yellow tinge. The bloom is single or semi-double and remains in good condition 
from 24 to 36 hours. The plant is vigorous, upright in growth, and has few thorns. 
Best-grade, 2-yr. plants, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $17.50 for 50 plants, postpaid. 
DAINTY BESS. HT. Single, broad-petaled, rose-colored flowers carried in clusters; 
the blooms are marked by a large flat group of stamens. 
Best-grade, 2-yr. plants, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $17.50 / 
for 50 plants, postpaid. M 
Innocence 
Dainty Bess 
Our Finest SouthernHedgeRose 
A Heavy Bloo ner All Summer and Fall 
F. J. GROOTENDORST. Hybrid Rugosa. The 
blooms resemble those of the Polyantha Roses. 
The buds are small, opening into medium¬ 
sized, double blooms, which are bright red and 
slightly fragrant, with the edges of the petals 
serrated or cut, like a carnation. The plan* 
vigorous, bushy, and produces a multitude of 
blooms in clusters on fairly long stems. Best- 
grade, 2-yr. plants, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., 
$12.50 for 50 plants, postpaid. 
INNOCENCE. HT. The flowers are 
peculiar in that they are considered 
single, yet have two rows of petals 
and are often 5 inches in 
diameter. A group of 
golden yellow stamens 
is surrounded by the 
pure white petals. The 
plant is a profuse 
bloomer, carrying the 
flowers in large clusters; 
in habit it is upright, 
with dark green, mil¬ 
dew-proof foliage. Best-grade, 2-yr. 
plants, 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz., 
postpaid. 
K. OF K. (Kitchener of Khartoum). 
HT. Dazzling scarlet blooms, which 
are semi-double and have a velvety 
sheen, are borne during the entire 
season; they are lasting and ex¬ 
tremely fragrant. Best-grade, 2-yr. plants, 
50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $17.50 for 50 plants, 
postpaid. 
LULU. HT. Another desirable garden Rose 
which has long-pointed, deep orange-red buds 
opening into a large, single, salmon-pink 
flower. The blooms may be borne singly or in 
groups on long, stiff stems; they have a slight 
fragrance and remain in good condition for a 
considerable period after cutting. Best-grade, 
2-yr. plants, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $17.50 
for 50 plants, postpaid. 
IRISH FIREFLAME. HT. The small 
bud, spiral in form, is madder-rose 
splashed with crimson. This dainty 
bud opens into a large, single 
flower 5 inches or more across, dark 
orange or old-gold veined with 
lemon and crimson. The plant is a 
hardy, compact, bushy grower with 
bronzy green foliage. Best-grade, 
2-yr. plants, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., 
$17.50 for 50 plants, postpaid. 
Cecil 
IRISH ELEGANCE. HT. Such a 
quantity of single flowers are car¬ 
ried during the season that the 
bush looks like a huge, bronzy 
orange-scarlet bouquet. As the 
flowers age they take apricot hues. 
Best-grade, 2-yr. plants, 50 cts. each, 
$5 per doz., $17.50 for 50 plants, 
postpaid. 
