INTERESTING ODDITIES —ROSES 
“A Sensation of the Century” 
THE BLUE ROSE (Veilchenblau) 
A new Rose from Holland that originated from Crimson Rambler. 
It bears semi-double flowers of medium size, in large bunches. The orig¬ 
inators describe the color as “reddish or rosy lilac when opening, changing 
to amethyst or metallic blue.” We have bloomed it inside and outside and 
find it as described and a very distinct novelty. Thoroughly hardy and a 
Price, l-yr., 20 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 45 cts.; 
THE GREEN ROSE (vindifiora) 
An Oddity—the Very Thing for 
St. Patrick’s Day 
The wonderful Green Rose; a valuable 
curiosit} 7 . Petals of the flowers are same 
color as the leaves—a deep pea-green— 
a free bloomer. Price, i-yr., 15 cts., post¬ 
paid; 2-yr., 40 cts., by express. 
★ LEONIE LAMESCH 
(10 Colors) 
A Most Remarkable and Pleasing Novelty 
The blooms are medium size and very valuable and ten distinctly 
colored flowers are frequently shown on the bush at one time, varying 
from cochineal-red in the bud to glowing coppery red tinged with orange, 
when the flower opens. It is hardy as far north as Connecticut. Price’ 
i-yr., 20 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 45 cts.; Star size, 75 cts., by express. 
v igorous, tall-growing climber. 
Star size, 75 cts., by express. 
The Green Rose 
Plant Blue Rose in company with white or yellow flowers 
IRISH ELEGANCE 
We have here the most charming of all the large-flowered, single, Hybrid Tea 
roses. I he beautiful long-shaped buds are particularly attractive, being a. bronzy 
orange-scarlet, which assumes apricot hues as the flower opens. The blooms often 
measure 5 inches across and are produced continuously from early June till frost. 
2-yr. size, (budded), 50 cts., by express. 
THREE HARDY 
VARIEGATED ROSES • 
YORK AND LANCASTER. Flowers are 
marked red and white, sometimes blotched 
and sometimes striped. I-yr., 50 cts., post¬ 
paid; 2-yr., $1.00, by express. 
ROGER LAMBELIN. Rich glowing crim¬ 
son; petals edged with pure white, i-yr., 
2 5 cts., ppd.; 2-yr., 50 cts., by exp. 
A’VICK’S CAPRICE. A fine striped Rose of remarkable beauty. The flowers are 
large and elegantly formed, quite full and double. Color deep clear pink, striped 
white. Price, I-yr., 20 cts., ppd.; 2-yr., 45 cts.; Star size, 65 cts., by exp.’ 
THREE CHOICE SOUTHERN ROSES 
CHEROKEE. A strong growing, climbing rose, which produces immense 
quantities of flowers all over the bush. Flowers semi-double, and firm 
like pure white wax and show well against the deep green leaves, i-yr., 
15 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 40 cts., byjexpress. 
MACARTNEY. A southern favorite. The plants are evergreen, with dark 
shining foliage, and do best when trained against a south or east wall. Beautiful 
large single white flowers, with glistening golden stamens; an exquisite sort and very 
fragrant. Price, i-yr., 25 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 50 cts., by express. 
MICROPHYLLA (Red). Vigorous, dense-growing bushes of semi-climbing habit; nearly 
evergreen. Double red flowers. Very satisfactory for cemetery work. Price i-vr 20 
cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 45 cts., by express. ’ ’’ 
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