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50,^ears Experience 
INTERESTING ODDITIES — ROSES 
“A Sensation of the Century” 
★ THE BLUE ROSE (V eilchenblau) 
A newr Rose from Holland that originated from Crimson Rambler. 
1 1 l)cars semi-double flowers of medium size, in large bunches. The orig¬ 
inators describe the color as “reddish or rosy lilac when opening, changing 
lo amethyst or metallic bltie.” We have bloomed it inside and outside and 
(ind it as described and a very distinct novelty. Thoroughly hardy and a 
vigorous, tall-growing climber. Price, i-yr., 20c., postpaid; 2-yr., 45c.; 
Star size, 75c., by express. 
THE GREEN ROSE (Viridiflora) 
THE 
BLUE 
ROSE 
THREE INTERESTING SOUTHERN ROSES 
Cherokee. ^ strong grower. Flowers semi-double, and firm like pure white wax and 
- show well against the deep green leaves. Price, i-yr., 15c., postpaid; 2-yr., 
40c., by express. 
MAGAKTU'EY. a southern favorite. Beautiful large single white flowers, with glistening 
golden stamens; an exquisite sort and very fragrant. Price, l-yr., 25c., postpaid; 2-yr., 
50c., by express. 
MICROPHYIiLA (Red). Vigorous, dense - growing bushes of semi - climbing habit; 
nearly evergreen. Double red flowers. Very satisfactory for cemetery work. Price, i-yr., 
20c., postpaid; 2-yr., 45c., by express. 
An Oddity—the Very Thing for 
St. Patrick’s Day 
The wonderful Green Rose; a valuable 
curiosity. Petals of the flowers are same 
color as the leaves—a deep pea-green— 
a free bloomer. Price, i-yr., 15c., post¬ 
paid; 2-yr., 40c., by express. 
★ LEONIE LAMESCH 
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. Price, i-yr.. 20c., postpaid; 2-yr., 45c.; Star size, 
~ 75c., by express. 
“York and Lancaster.’’ (Damask.) A remarkably vigorous grower and per- 
- — fectly hardy. It is of rich historic interest, dating 
back to the Wars of the Roses between the Royal Houses of York and Lancaster; 
said to have originated when these warring factions became united, its color 
representing the white of the Yorkists and the red of the Lancastrians. Our 
illustration gives but a faint idea of its striking appearance; buds and flowers 
are wonderfully marked, red and white, sometimes blotched and sometimes 
striped, full and double. When established will last a lifetime. Price, i-yr., 
50c., postpaid; 2-yr., $1; extra 2-yr. size, $1.50, by express. 
★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 
with wide stripes of pure white, very attractive. Price, l-yr., 20c., postpaid; 
2-yr., 45c.; Star size, 65c., by express. 
★ ROGER LAMBELIN. A most remarkable Rose. The color, a rich glowing 
crimson, notched petals edged and banded with pure white like a picotee; rare and 
handsome. Price, i-yr., 20c., postpaid; 2-yr., 45c.; Star size, 75c., by express. 
The Green Rose 
(10 Colors) 
A Most Remarkable and Pleasing Novelty 
THREE HARDY 
VARIEGATED ROSES 
York and Lancaster 
Offer No* 137 above 3 variegated Roses, in 2-yr. size, for $1.73, 
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