WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 
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Flowering Plants 
ROSES 
HYBRID PERPETUAL VARIETIES 
Roses of this class produce the largest and most beautiful flowers, and the varieties offered below are all thoroughly hardy. Some sorts do not 
bloom until the second year, but when thoroughly established they bloom very freely at the usual season, June and July, and at intervals throughout 
the balance of the summer and fall. They should invariably be planted in the open ground, being adapted for outdoor cultivation rather than for 
house culture. They will stand a considerable amount of hardship and neglect but improve greatly with good cultivation and rich soil. The 
quantity and si2e of blooms will be greatly increased by severe pruning each spring. All rough and seragly wood should be cut away entirely and 
the other shoots should be cut back enough so as to leave only two or three eyes to grow. 
Two-year-old plants 40 cts. each, §4.00 per doz., by express, at purchaser’s expense. 
American Beauty. The largest, sweetest and best of all haidy 
Roses; color a rich rosy crimson shaded and veined in the most charm¬ 
ing fashion, and in fragrance not surpassed by any Rose we know. 
"White American Beauty. (Frau Karl Druschki) We are for¬ 
tunate in having a splendid stock of this popular rose—justly described 
as the best and hardiest white rose in cultivation. The bud is long and 
pointed, the flowers of immense size, very double and of splendid sub¬ 
stance and snow-white, without a tinge of any other color. 
Gen. Jacqueminot, The most popular 
of all Roses of the Hybrid Perpetual class; 
color rich crimson ; of fine shape and exqui¬ 
site fragrance. 
lion Silene. The most noted feature 
in this grand old Rose is the immense size and beauty of its buds; the 
color is deep rose, but not infrequently it shades off to pale silvery rose; 
grows to perfection in the open ground. 
Bridesmaid. Fine clear dark pink; does well in the open ground 
and is also valuable for forcing. 
Catharine Mermet. Distinct and beautiful, valued highly for 
its elegant buds; color clear shining pink, with delicately shaded amber 
and fawn center; a strong, healthy grower, equally desirable both for 
open-ground planting and forcing under glass. 
I)u chess of Albany. A continuous and free bloomer, remark¬ 
ably fragrant; color brilliant rose pink, exquisitely shaded. 
Etoile de Lyon. A strong, healthy vigorous grower, freely bearing 
flowers of a rich golden yellow; the most beautiful Yellow Tea Rose 
yet introduced. 
La France. Flowers large and beautiful, either in the bud form 
or when expanded; peach-blossom color, shaded pink and is very free- 
blooming. 
Marie Guillot. The queen of white Roses; the flowers are mag¬ 
nificently made, extra large, full and double; fragrance very sweet. 
Meteor. One of the brightest colored and most brilliant Roses we 
have. Color is rich velvety crimson, exceedingly bright and striking, 
and both buds and flowers are large and elegantly formed. 
Papa Gontior. brilliant carmine changing to pale rose; reverse 
of petals purplish red ; popular on account of the size and beautiful 
form of its buds. 
Perle des .Jardins. Rich shade of yellow; very perfect in form; 
free grower and very profuse bloomer. 
Safrano. A fine old Rose that never fails to produce a continuous 
crop of flowers from early summer until late in fall; color apricot-yel¬ 
low, sometimes tinted with rose; very fragrant. 
Sunset. Of an exquisite rich golden amber or old gold color 
elegantly shaded with dark, ruddy crimson, 
resembling the beautiful tints in the summer 
sunset ; hence the name. 
The set of 12 for §3.50. 
Killarney. Handsome hybrid, ever- 
blooming tea rose ; color, an exquisite shade 
of deep shell pink. Free grower, heavy in 
wood, which is covered throughout the sum¬ 
mer with masses of buds. 50 cts. each, §5.00 
per doz. 
HARDY CLIMBING 
ROSES 
The Four Best Rambler Roses 
Two-year-old plants 50 cts. each, §5.00 per 
doz. 
In the race for popularity no Rose has ever 
made such a wonderful record as the Crimson 
Rambler, which has now been on the market 
for over 10 years, and is likely to remain at 
the head of the list of hardy climbing Roses. 
The other Rambler varieties are described in 
some catalogues as counterparts of the Crim¬ 
son, except in color, but they will not bear 
such close comparison, as their flowers lack 
quality and finish. They are, however, en¬ 
tirely distinct and excellent Roses, and de¬ 
serve a place in every garden. 
Crimson Rambler. A vigorous grow¬ 
er and when in bloom commands admiration 
by the gorgeous display of its brilliant crim¬ 
son clusters of blossoms. It is perfectly 
hardy in all parts of the country. 
Pink Rambler (Euphrosyne). This Rose 
is as charming as any of its rivals, embracing all their good qualities of 
hardiness, vigorous growth, profuse blooming and delightful fragrance. 
White Rambler (Thalia). This charming new Rose climbs 
rapidly, is entirely hardy, produces immense clusters of pure white 
flowers, perfectly double and of delightful fragrance. 
Yellow Rambler (Aglaia). The only hardy yellow climbing Rose 
in cultivation, and as such, is almost indispensable. It is identical with 
Crimson Rambler, except flowers, which are deep golden yellow and 
very fragrant. 
GENERAL COLLECTION OF HARDY 
CLIMBING ROSES 
Extra strong 2-year-old plants, 40 cts. each, §4.00 per doz. Set of 6 
varieties, §2.00. 
Baltimore Belle. Blush, flowers in clusters. 
Grevillea, or Seven Sisters. Flowers in clusters, opening a 
light rose color, changing to pure white. 
Prairie Queen. Deep rose, hardy and desirable. 
Heine Marie Henrietta. Cherry-crimson ; one of the finest. 
W. A. Richardson. A peculiar shade of orange-yellow, very 
distinct; requires protection. 
Yellow Persian. A beautiful hardy golden yellow. 
John Hopper. Flowers are largo, very 
regular and full; color brilliant rose chang¬ 
ing to bright glowing pink, shaded with rich 
crimson; profuse bloomer. 
Mine. Gabriel Luizet. A beautiful 
elegantly formed Rose, full and fragrant; 
color an exquisite shade of coral rose suffused 
with lavender and pearl. 
Mrs. John Laing. A splendid, constant 
blooming variety, perfectly hardy, with im¬ 
mense, full double flowers, borne in great 
profusion on long, stiff stems, and exceeding¬ 
ly sweet; color a pure, bright shining pink, 
exquisitely shaded; the buds long and pointed. 
Paul Neyron. Bright shining pink, 
clear and beautiful; no collection complete 
without this grand rose. 
Prince Camille <le Rohan. Pland- 
some fragrant flowers, of a deep rich velvety 
crimson passing to intense maroon shaded 
black ; so dark in color is this variety that it 
is popularly known as the “Black Rose.” 
EVER-BLOOMING TEA 
VARIETIES 
Two-vear-old plants 40 cts. each, §4.00 per 
doz , by express, at purchaser’s expense. 
For 
description, 
see page IV. 
Dwarf or Baby 
Rambler Rose, 
each, 25c., 40c. 
and 75c. post¬ 
paid. 
Dwarf Crimson Baby Rambler 
