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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. 
I i n • i Came in possession of its name because of the un¬ 
improved KambOW usual combination of colors to be found in the 
^Tea) 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. 
i he plant is a vigorous grower and those wishing something distinct in 
roses should not fail to plant the Improved Rainbow. 
| i »i Originated by Henderson in 189 8 and is one of the most beau- 
JUDlieo tiful 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. 
IT \ , \r • • This is one of lhe grandest of the white 
ivaisenn Augusta Victoria roses made so by the beautiful buds, of de- 
(Hybrid Tea) 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. 
Originated in 1898 by A. Dickson and is one of the most pop- 
ISJllarney ular roses grown. 
(Hybrid Tea) The bush is unuually hardy, a rapid grower, with bronze 
colored foliage. The buds are deep, long and pointed, with heavy petals. 
Blossoms are large, of flesh color and pale pink, delicately blended and highly 
fragrant. 
The buds and flowers grow on long stems which make them particularly 
adapted for cut-flower purposes. 
I n . Originated by Breitmeyer, in 1904, and taken from all stand- 
La Uetroit points, is one of the grandest roses grown. 
(Hybrid Tea) The bush is a strong, sturdy, upright grower almost con¬ 
tinuously in bloom. Blossoms are of a delicate shell pink color, overspread 
with rose, beautifully formed and large in size. 
Both in bud and open flower it is of striking appearance. 
I i d «. Commonly known as Red Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. It 
.Lady rSattersea is a remarkably free bloomer producing an abundance of 
(Hybrid Tea) flowers on long strong stems. 
The buds are of excellent form, long and deep, opening out in full, showing 
blossoms of a rich red color, to advantage. 
The bush is a sturdy, upright grower with excellent clean foliage. ' Par¬ 
ticularly adapted for cut flower uses. 
* Produced in 1867, by Cuillot, raised from seed of a Tea rose. 
La r ranee This rose has gained widespread popularity and this is not to 
(Hybrid Tea) be wondered at for when seen in full bloom it is a sight not 
to be soon forgotten. 
The plant is a hardy grower sending forth strong, woody canes supporting 
an abundance of large, globular blossoms of a pleasing silvery rose color 
highly scented and the petals are very gracefully reflexed. The foliage is espe¬ 
cially adapted for cut-flower purposes. 
One of the most popular of the climbing varieties. The blos- 
Lamarque soms are of pure white color, tinted -with a sulphury yellow cen- 
(Noisette) ter, well formed and highly scented. 
The plant is a strong rapid grower with heavy dense foliage and being a 
profuse bloomer is particularly valuable for planting around pergolas, trellises, 
porches, etc. 
I One of the finest crimson scarlet colored roses grown. The bush 
Liberty is a strong vigorous grower and bears an abundance of well- 
(Tea) formed flowers. 
This variety is a free and continuous bloomer and is a valuable addition to 
the rose garden. 
- - ^ I. _p Introduced by Pernet-Ducher in 1890 and to 
Mme. Caroline 1 estout those on the Pacific Coast it needs no introduc- 
(Hybrid Tea) tion as it is very extensively grown here. 
It is of hardiest nature and under very trying conditions produces an 
