Hardy 
Rose 
Gardens 
"It tossed its head at the wooing breeze; 
And the sun. like a bashful swain. 
Beamed on it through the swaying trees 
With a passion all in vain.— 
For my rose laughed in crimson glee. 
And hid in the leaves in wait foi me." 
—James Whitcomb Riley. 
T would be impossible to exaggerate the beauty of the rose. The very name suggests beauty 
and fragrance. It is the flower we love the best and deserves all the affection and care we be¬ 
stow upon it. To have roses all summer is now a possibility, even with but a small garden. 
Our list comprises reliable, hardy varieties, producing a large range of colors, which will bloom 
from spring till November. It is a question of careful selection and we will gladly assist you. 
Prices, except where otherwise noted, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
Rose Gardens for Rose Lovers 
Until within the last few years rose culture, 
as applied to rose gardens, can hardly be said to 
have found itself, but a splendid beginning has 
been made and we devote special attention to the 
designing and planting of rose gardens. A warm, 
sunny spot, protected from storms and bleak 
winds, is necessary to secure the best results. 
Hedges and shrubberies afford an ideal shelter, 
but should not be near enough to rob the roses 
of nourishment. A strong, rich clay or loam, well 
drained, bountifully enriched, together with the 
proper selection of varieties will insure beauty 
and fragrance in abundance. We are pleased to 
answer all inquiries promptly and to give such 
information as may be needed. 
HYBRID PERPETUALS 
A large group of hardy, strong growers, com¬ 
prising all shades, the most beautiful in cultiva¬ 
tion, easy of culture, the most popular and reliable 
for the multitude of planters. Most of the va¬ 
rieties listed arc grown on their own roots. 
Alfred Colomb. Brilliant carmine-crimson; large, 
globular. Very fragrant. 
Anne de Diesbach (Glory of France). Carmine; 
large, hardy and fragrant. 
| American Beauty. Large, globular; deep pink, 
shaded with carmine; delicious odor; has proved 
to be a most desirable variety for forcing in 
greenhouses. 
Caroline de Sansal. Clear, delicate flesh color; 
fine form, a strong grower, and one of the best 
of its color. 
Captain Hayward. Bright scarlet; blooms all 
summer; very fragrant. 
Chin Chin (Good Morning). China Rose. A 
new color in China roses, being a soft yellow 
when it opens, changing to ivory white when 
older. The plant is vigorous and floriferous. 
It produces its flowers in abundance on long, 
stiff stems, and is suitable for the florist and 
amateur. The China roses arc commonly called 
“Monthly Roses,” as they bloom the entire 
season, and are always reliable. 50 cts. each; 
$6 per doz. 
Clio. Flesh color with rosy pink center; fine 
globular form; strong grower; handsome foli¬ 
age. 
Coquette des Blanches. Pure white, sometimes 
faintly tinged with pink; blooms profusely all 
summer. 
Earl of Dufferin. Rich crimson, shaded with dark 
maroon; large flower. 
Fisher Holmes. Rich, velvety-crimson-carmine. 
Fragrant. 
Frau Karl Druschki. Fine white; large, perfect 
flower; strong grower. 
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