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New Evergreen Roses (INTRODUCER’S DESCRIPTION) 
New Climbing Rose 
WILLIAM C. EGAN 
This is a new, distinct and very desirable 
candidate for a position in our list of choicest 
climbing Roses. Being convinced of its many 
excellent properties, I have grown a large stock 
of healthy young plants, and take special pride 
in their dissemination. It was raised by Mr. 
Jackson Dawson, of the Arnold Arboretum, Bos¬ 
ton, Mass., and is the product of Wichuraiana 
crossed hv General Jacqueminot, without any 
trace of either in the bloom. The hahit of the plant 
is sub-climbing, but vigorous and healthy, with bright glossy foliage. The flower is large and very full, resembling in shape, as well as color, 
the Souvenir de la Malmaison. Although only an annual bloomer, it remains in flower several weeks, and the large trusses of superb bloom 
are unusually attractive. Mr. Dawson considered this the best of all his numerous hybrids. It is unquestionably reliable and hardy at the 
north. Field-grown plants, strong and healthy, 2 years, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
New Climbing Rose, William C. Egan 
The most remarkable achievement and improvement of a new and distinct tvpe of Hardy Roses that has been made for a generation* 
The growth is remarkable for its freedom, a single plant, four years old, covering a space 240 square feet with long shoots, 12 to 25 feet in 
length, completely covering the ground with its 
bright glossy foliage and showy fragrant flowers. 
The foliage of all is leathery in texture, shiny, 
and not only proof against insects, but evergreen 
— that is, keeping the foliage all winter, a charac¬ 
teristic in Roses never before obtained. The 
flowers are produced most profusely, are all of 
large size, very fragrant, and can be easily used 
for cut-flower purposes, especially when in bud. 
The use of these Roses will be'unlimited-for 
covering graves, to cover roots, stumps and 
stems of trees, walls and trellises, and also for 
forcing as pot-plants during spring, especially 
for Easter. • 
JERSEY BEAUTY (Wichuraiana X Perle 
desJardins). Extremely vigorous grower; foliage 
shiny, thick, of leathery substance. Flowers 
singly or in clusters of two to four; large, single, 
three inches in diameter, opening pale yellow, 
with clusters of bright yellow stamens, which 
gives it a most striking appearance ; fragrant, 
and produced in greatest profusion, covering the 
plant entirely, and having the appearance of a 
yellow Cherokee Rose. Most striking variety of 
the set. 
EVERGREEN OEM (Wichuraiana X 
Madam Hoste). The most wonderful grower of the 
set. Foliage fine rich bronze color, closely matted. 
Flowers produced singly on stems; yellow, buff 
in bud, opening to almost white, two or three 
inches in diameter, perfectly double, and of a 
delightful sweetbrier fragrance. 
GARDENIA (Wichuraiana X Perle des 
Jardins). Strong grower, with large green foliage. 
Flowers produced singly on stems one-half to 
one foot long. When in bud hardly distinguish¬ 
able from Perle des Jardins. Bright yellow, and 
when open cream color; 3 to 3 % inches in diame¬ 
ter, incurving toward evening to perfect imita¬ 
tion of gardenia or cape jessamine as to shape 
and color, hence its name. Flowers are delight¬ 
fully fragrant and produce freely. Grand Rose 
for any purpose. 
NOTE. — These Roses have not proven ever¬ 
green in my garden, but they are very beautiful. 
Prices for the above new Roses, 2-year-old plants, 
30 cts. each, $3 per doz. 
New Hardy Yellow Rose, “SOLEIL D’OR ” (Golden Sun) 
A very promising new Rose. The first of a new race of Roses originated by M. Pernet-Ducher, and called Roau Pernetiana. It is the 
result of a cross between the well-known Persian Yellow and the Hybrid Perpetual Antoine Ducher, and is characterized by M. Pernet as a 
perpetual flowering variety. We append the description of the originator: "This magnificent variety, like the Persian Yellow, is perfectly 
hardy.. It retains a good deal of the character of the Persian Yellow, the hark of the wood being reddish, the thorns very fine, the foliage 
more ample, and the leaves, of a beautiful clear green, are closer together. Its growth is robust, very vigorous, making plants three feet in 
height. The flowers are large, full and globular, measuring 3K inches across, and fragrant; buds conical-shaped; color superb, varying 
from gold and orange-yellow to reddish gold, shaded with nasturtium-red. The color stands the sun well.” This should be a valuable Rose. 
Price, 85 cts. each. 
A Notable Rose, ROSA RUBRIFOLIA (The Red-Leaved Rose) 
Is little known, but deserves the greatest popularity, both on account of its foliage and flowers. The foliage is reddish purple, better 
than most of the purple-leaved shrubs, and this foliage, combined with a multitude of single pink flowers, make a unique effect not obtain¬ 
able with any other plant that I know* of. The place for this Rose is in shrubbery or on the lawn, as it is a free, vigorous grower. It can 
also be used advantageously for naturalizing on rough, rocky and hilly land. It is of the easiest culture, and will grow in almost any soil or 
situation. Price, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100; small plants, 20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $8 per 100. 
