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Hugh Dickson Hugh Dickson is a very consistent bloomer and is well 
. k -d thought of by rose growers. As the season advances 
(Hybrid Perpetual) the flowers appear in greater abundance and for this rea¬ 
son is extensively used for home decorating. 
The plant is of the hardiest nature sending out strong canes, covered with 
large handsome foliage, and very large flowers, brilliant crimson in color 
shaded with scarlet, highly scented. The buds open out full showing each 
petal to advantage. 
Improved Rainbow Came in possession of its name because of the un- 
/a , \ usual combination of colors to be found in the 
'T ea ) flowers. 
It is of larger size and different marking than the ordinary Rainbow. The 
flowers are of a flesh color flecked with rose and carmine while that of the 
Rainbow is penciled. This rose is entirely different from any other variety 
and attracts attention wherever grown. 
The plant is a vigorous grower and those wishing something distinct in 
roses should not fail to plant the Improved Rainbow. 
Jubilee Originated by Henderson in 1898 and is one of the most beau- 
/'WvKrJ/i roses grown having a color of unusual beauty varying 
(Hybrid Tea) from scarlet red to a dark crimson. 
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society has the following to say with 
regard to this rose: ‘That in competition with hundreds of others it was the 
most beautiful rose shown in fifty years.” 
The bush is a strong grower, very healthy, and produces an abundance of 
large, full, delicate blossoms of unusual fragrance. 
Jubilee 
Kaiserln Augusta Victoria 
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria This is one the grandest of the white 
/TT-_t- • j Tv*'* roses made so by the beautiful buds, of de- 
J“y a Aea ' cidedly pointed shape, and large double 
blossoms, delightfully fragrant and creamy white in color. 
. The blossoms and buds supported on long stiff canes, offset with deep 
rich green foliage, are unexcelled for their keeping qualities and are exten¬ 
sively used for cut flower purposes. The plant is a strong sturdy grower. 
Killarney Originated in 1898 by A. Dickson and is one of the most pop¬ 
ular roses grown. 
(Hybrid Tea) The bush is unusually hardy, a rapid grower, with bronze 
colored foliage. The buds are deep, long and pointed, with heavy petals. 
