SELECT ROSES 
HARDY ROSES, 
Or those which will endure the Winters of the Northern States 
. without protection. 
Class A—Hybrid Perpetual and Ever-Blooming Roses. 
This class comprises man}' of the most beautilul Roses in cultivation, and as 
they are all perlectly hardy and easy of culture, with the desirable habit of pio- 
ducing a second crop of flowers in the Autumn, they must be as a class the most 
popular and reliable for the multitude of planters, lo ensure their blossoming 
freely in the Autumn, however, the}' must be cut back in the Summer, and a por¬ 
tion of the first crop of Ilo.wcrs sacrificed. 
The most of our Roses are propagated on their ozvn roots from cuttings. 1 hey 
are never liable to throw up suckers of an inferior kind. 
Many varieties can be furnished also budded on the Manetti stock, and if caie 
is taken with these to keep azvay all st/ckas Jrom root and sieni^ no disappointment 
will ensue. These plants, from the nature of the stock, aie moie vigoious than 
those on their own roots, especially when young, and will pioduce at once splen¬ 
did dowers. 
The soil for Roses should be deep and rich ; they will quickly lepav all care 
bestowed in this respect. 
All Roses, though they may be hardy, are benefited by a slight covering of 
leaves or branches, to protect them from the extreme cold of Winter. 
Pi'iiCK—50 cents each, except otherwise noted. 
i|S5 per dozen, mainly our selection. 
Achille Gonod—Very large and full ; carmine ; blooms in clusters. 
Admiral Lapeyrouse— Large and full ; dazzling red ; petals retlex. 
Alba Carnea—White and liesh color; fine form, medium size; beautilul. 
