Classification and abbreviations. 
In order to save room we have arranged the names of all the 
Hoses described in this Catalogue in alphabetical order—each 
being prefixed with an abbreviation denoting the class to which 
the variety belongs. By carefully noting these, and observing 
the brief descriptions appended, any one may make selections 
intelligently to serve any purpose. 
II. P. 
II. T. 
II. X. 
Sum. 
M. 
Pr. 
X. 
B. 
Pol. 
HYBRID PERPETUAL, OR HYBRID 
REMONTANT.—'This group comprises, for the most 
part, the 1loses for the multitude. They are mostlv 
hardy, vigorous, easy of culture, with the desirable 
habit of producing a second crop of flowers in the 
autumn, althoughjiotstricily perpetual bloomers. The 
flowers are of the largest si/.e, elegant form, great 
1 variety of color, and usually fragrant. They are 
deservedly popular. So one should be without some 
of them. 
HYBRID TEA.—Across between the Teas and 
Hybrid Perpeluuls ; not quite so hardy as the preceding, 
but may he grown out of doors by covering slightly in 
winter with forest leaves or some such material. Thev 
arc exceedingly beautiful; usually very profuse iii 
blooming, and very fragrant. 
HYBRID NOISETTE.—A cross obtained with the 
Hybrid Perpetuate and Noisettes. These Hoses bloom 
in clusters very profusely. The flowers are generally 
of medium size.; in color, white or nearly so. They 
require the same protection in winter as the preceding. 
SUMMER ROsES. — In this class we group those 
Hoses iexcept the Mosses) which blossom but once in 
the year. In tlie month of June. They are all very 
hardy and viyorous , and comprise some old favorites 
that cannot be dispensed with. 
31 O S S ROS E S .—Well known; extremely hardy. 
Some of them give a few flowers in the autumn, and 
are so called “Perpetual Moss." 
PRAIRIE or CLIMBING ItOSES.-Well known; 
very hardy, extremely vigorous in growth, profuse in 
flowering, and indispensable. 
TEA ROSE?*.—The Hoses of this class are distinguished 
for delicacy of form and color, and for fragrance. 
They are best adapted for growing under glass, but 
may be bedded out of doors in the summer with great 
sat isfaetion. 
NOISETTE ROSES,—These are particularly distin¬ 
guished for the habit of blooming in clusters; other¬ 
wise they have the characteristics of the Tea Posts. 
They are magnificent for growing In the greenhouse, 
as t iipy arc very vigorous. 
BOURBON ROSES*—Our collection comprises a 
few of these. They are half hardy, and,of course,must 
he protected in winter. They are continuous bloomers, 
and quite fragrant. 
P O L V A N T IIA R OSES—Minium re Roses. 
I’liese are described in their propel* places, on page if. 
They are wmulerjul. 
HABIT OF GROWTH. 
I 'if/.. Vigorous. Mod., Moderate. Dirt’., Dwarf. 
