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[New and Notable Roses of 
suffused with rose, the opening flowers shaded with yellow and 
tawny buff, centres deep bright yellow ; large and full, globular. 
This very distinct and handsome rose is of vigorous growth, good 
habit, and is exceedingly hardy; it produces its blooms with extraor¬ 
dinary profusion even for a Tea Rose; the petals are large and of 
great substance, and we know of no variety that holds its flowers 
so long in good condition, both on the plant and when cut. 75 
cents, $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
" An exceptionally fine tea-scented rose which promises to be of 
immense value both in the garden and on the exhibition stage.”— 
Gardeners' Magazine , May 19, 1888. 
Sunset. Orange yellow ; a strong and vigorous grower, resem¬ 
bling in habit and foliage the celebrated Pcrle des Jardins, and 
blooming quite as freely as that most excellent variety. 25 cents 
and 50 cents each. 
Pierre Guillot. This variety is probably the strongest growing 
of all the Hybrid Tea Roses, and for summer blooming is the best 
of all. It is brilliant crimson color, with delicious hybrid fragrance, 
equaling in these respects the well-known Jacqueminot. It is very 
double, producing beautiful flowers all summer long. 25 cents and 
50 cents each. 
Pride of Reigate. Soft rosy carmine, distinctly striped with 
white; the flowers are of very large size and fine form. It is a 
Hybrid Perpetual, and of course is entirely hardy ; a vigorous 
grower and free bloomer. $1 each. 
Madame Gabriel Luizet. This, although not a strictly new 
rose, is new enough to be comparatively little known. It is one of 
the most beautiful roses in the world, and we give it this promi¬ 
nence that its merits may become fully known to our customers. 
The color is a most lovely shade of delicate silvery pink. The form 
is peculiarly graceful and makes it one of the most distinct of roses. 
It is entirely hardy. 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 each. 
Gloire Lyonnaise. This new French rose is the nearest ap¬ 
proach to yellow yet obtained in the Hybrid Perpetual class, and 
created quite a sensation among rosarians. Color white, tinted 
with yellow ; full and of good shape ; habit good ; in form of 
flower and fragrance resembling a Tea Rose ; quite distinct and 
entirely hardy. 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 each. 
Brilliant. This new Hybrid Perpetual is of but moderate size, 
but extremely brilliant in color ; flower bright scarlet crimson ; full 
petals; a vigorous and healthy grower. $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
Lady of the Lake. Beautiful peach color, very distinct ; large, 
full and of very fine globular form, a moderate grower and of 
hardy constitution. 75 cents and $1 each. 
Marshall P. Wilder. This new Hybrid Perpetual is of vigor¬ 
ous growth and healthy foliage ; flowers large, full and well 
formed; cherry carmine in color. In wood, foliage and form of 
flowers it resembles Alfred Colomb, but excels that famous variety 
in vigor, hardiness and freedom of bloom. A really splendid rose. 
50 cents, 75 cents and $1 each. 
Lady Sheffield. Brilliant, rosy cerise, becoming lighter as the 
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flowers open ; beautiful and distinct shade of color; petals large 
and of great substance; flower large, full and of perfect form; 
foliage handsome. $1 each. 
Rosy Morn. Delicate peach color, richly shaded with salmon 
rose ; very large, very full, fine petals, nicely scented and perfect 
in shape. The foliage is abundant and handsome, growth vigor¬ 
ous, habit very good ; the wood is slightly thorny. 75 cents and 
$1 each. 
Lady Mary Fitzwilliam. We wish to call special attention to 
this splendid Hybrid Tea Rose for out-door culture. It is one of 
the most lovely large pink roses in cultivation, deliciously fragrant 
and flowers throughout the season, and, with slight protection in the 
winter, is entirely hardy. 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 each. 
Madame Etienne. Rosy pink on edge of petals, shading to 
light rose ; centre sometimes a flesh white ; outer petals very large 
and nicely arranged with smaller inner petals ; large bud of fine 
form, and very fragrant. A most persistent bloomer. 
Susanna Blanchet. Color flesh-salmon, shaded rose and white; 
long pointed buds. A free-blooming and beautiful rose; a superb 
bedding variety. 25 cents and 50 cents each. 
Papa Gontier. Rich brilliant scarlet. A most distinct and 
lovely rose ; resembling somewhat the old Bon Silene, but it is 
double the size ; very beautiful when in the bud, and the flowers 
retain their fine color when fully expanded. It is an excellent 
summer bedding rose; very handsome dark foliage ; an exceedingly 
strong grower and profuse bloomer. 25 cents and 50 cents 
each. 
Queen of Queens. Hybrid Perpetual; vigorous ; pink, with 
blush edges, large and full, of perfect form, and a true perpetual- 
flowering rose, every shoot being covered with a flower bud. A 
new style of flower among Hybrid Perpetual Roses, being a cross 
between a Hybrid Perpetual and the Maiden’s Blush, distinct, 
equally good as a garden and exhibition rose, and decidedly the 
finest rose of its color. First-class certificate from the Royal 
Botanic Society. Figured in the Florist , September, 1883. 75 cents 
and $1 each. 
The Bride. A pure white rose of large size and most perfect 
form. The buds arc pointed and the ends of the petals are slightly 
curved back, giving it a most chaste and elegant appearance. This 
variety has the most delicious tea fragrance, and is a strong-grow¬ 
ing, free-blooming rose, either for summer or winter flowering. 
25 cents and 50 cents each. 
Marechal Niel. Of this superb and well-known dark golden- 
yellow rose we have a large and splendid stock, both on their own 
roots and budded. It is a magnificent greenhouse climber for 
training on the rafters and for out-door culture in the South. 25 
cents, 50 cents, and very large plants, $1, $2 and $3 each. 
Wm. Allen Richardson. Orange yellow, of medium size. A 
very full, showy and distinct rose. A good greenhouse climber, or 
a splendid rose for out-door culture in the South. 25 cents, 50 cents, 
75 cents and $1 each. 
The Cream of 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses. 
There are probably about five hundred varieties of Hybrid Perpetual Roses current in the trade ; of these we have 
selected the following list as the very best, and we think it large enough to supply the wants of any rose garden, and the 
inexperienced can select from it with the certainty of not getting a poor variety. The prices given here are for strong plants 
grown in pots, so that they can be transported any time during the spring and summer months, and we can supply them 
all the year. In the month of November we can supply dormant roses from the open ground at much lower prices. Our 
experience has been that a large proportion of dormant roses planted in the spring die, and consequently we do not offer 
them at that season. These roses are perfectly hardy, and may be left out during the winter without the slightest danger 
of injury. We can supply any of these roses, purchasers’ selection of varieties, at $4, $5, $S antf $10 per dozen ; $20 to $70 
per hundred ; according to size. We can also supply smaller plants, if desired, of a majority of the varieties at $2 and $3 
per dozen ; $15 and $20 per hundred ; but do not recommend them, except to experienced growers. 
Abel Grand. Clear silvery rose; glossy, large and full. 50 
cents and 75 cents each ; $5 and $8 per dozen. 
Abel Carriere. Velvety crimson, with fiery centre. Of better 
form and finish than most of the dark sorts. Shy in autumn. 50 
cents and 75 cents each. 
Alfred Colomb. Brilliant carmine crimson ; very large, full and 
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