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ROSES 
S the Rose has always held the foremost rank in the entire list of cultivated plants, and fairly earned 
f ^ the title of the "Queen of Flowers,” we have, in accordance with the popular demand for the last forty- 
two years, made its cultivation a prominent feature in the floral department of our establishment. 
We cannot say that we grow evert' variety known, neither have we the least ambition so to do; but. 
in justice to ourselves, we desire to state that the list we offer to our customers assuredly embraces all the 
desirable qualities that any one can justly expect in these lovely flowers. Every new variety that promises to 
be valuable is put on trial as soon as it is introduced, and, if found wanting in any of the requisite essentials, 
it is dropped at once to make room for others that we know to be superior. 
Class I. Hybrid Perpetual Roses 
There can be no question as to the superior value 
of this group of hardy Roses. They include all the 
requisites of perfection, except the one quality of be- i 
ing everblooming, and even in this they are not en- f 
drely deficient, as some varieties flower occasionally 
during the autumn months. The numerous kinds, 
especially of recent introduction, embrace some of the ! 
greatest acquisitions to the flower garden, being of the 
largest size, rich in color, and of delightful fragrance. 
A strong soil is absolutely necessary to grow them in 
perfection, and frequent applications of liquid manure 
early in the season will prove highly beneficial. This 
class is the Remontant of the French growers. 
Alfred Colomb (Lacharme, 1S65). This fine variety 
is exceeded in popularity only by its parent, Gen. 
Jacqueminot. It is quite a free grower, with hand¬ 
some foliage and a free bloomer. Flowers brilliant 
clear red, large and full, with a perfect globular 
form. 
Anne de Diesbach (Lacharme, 1858). Sometimes 
known as Glory of France. Of vigorous growth, 
and forces well. Color clear carmine-rose, large 
and cupped. Seedling from La Reine. 
Baron de Bonstelten (Liabaud, 1871). Very deep 
red and crimson, in the way of M. Boncenne, but 
larger, fuller, and of more vigorous growth. 
Baronne de Rothschild (Pernet, 1867). Syn., Mme. 
Baronne de Rothschild. A robust grower, and 
especially desirable, but difficult to propagate. 
Beautiful clear pale rose, tinted with white. \ cry 
large and double. 
Baronne Prevost (Desprez, 1S42). One of the finest 
old varieties, of very robust growth, and an abun¬ 
dant bloomer. Beautiful pale rose, large and full. 
Captain Christy (Lacharme, 1874). A beautiful, 
large, full Rose, very tender flesh -colored. Best of 
its tint. Moderate grower. 
Caroline de Sansal (Desprez, 1849). A fine grower 
and free bloomer. Color pale flesh, prettily shaded , 
large and full, with a flattened surface. One of the 
finest old varieties. 
Charles Lamb (W. Paul, 1SS5). Vigorous ingrowth, 
with handsome foliage and hardy habit. Elegant 
bright cerise-red ; beautiful in bud. Blooms through 
the summer. 
Climbing Jules Margoltin (Cranston, 1875). A very 
vigorous sport from the old Rose Jules Margottin. 
Bright cherry-rose; fine form; freely produced. 
One of the best pillar Roses. 
Climbing Victor Verdier (G. Paul, 1S71). Another 
excellent pillar Rose of strong growth, with showy 
rosv carmine flowers, large, full and abundant. 
Clio (VV. Paul, 1S95). An extra fine new variety of 
strong growth and a free bloomer. Flesh color, 
shaded ‘in the center with rosy pink: of globular 
form and very large. Has received two first-class 
certificates. 
Coquette des Alpes (Lacharme, 1S57I. A free grower 
and abundant bloomer. Almost pure white; 
medium size, good form. Belongs to the Hybrid 
Noisette class. One of the very best of five whites. 
Crown Prince (W. Paul N Soil, 1SS0). Growth 
vigorous; flowers bright purple shaded with crim¬ 
son; very large and double. A free bloomer, and 
said to force well under glass. 
Duke ol Edinburgh (W. Paul S: Son, 1S6SI. Of free 
growth and bloom. Brilliant scarlet-crimson, 
shaded with maroon; large and full. 
Duke of Teck (G. Paul, 1SS1). Raised from Duke 
of Edinburgh. A free grower and bloomer. Bril¬ 
liant crimson-scarlet, of globular form, and very 
showy. 
Elisa Boelle (Guillot, 1S70). A moderate grower. 
White, slightly tinted with rose, changing to pure 
white; of medium size and fine, full form. 
Eugene Furst (Soupert & Notting, 1S76). A new 
free-blooming Rose of large size and tine form; 
velvety crimson, shaded with a deep tint. Beautiful. 
Francois (Level, 1881). Grows vigorously and 
blooms abundantly, especially during autumn. 
Color clear pale rose; size medium. 
Captain Christy. 
