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Rubiginosa (English Swcctbricr). A very hardy Rose, 4 to 6 feet high, with shining leaves 
which have a refreshing fragrance, and many small, pink, single llowers. Fruit orange- 
crimson, quite showy. Fine for hedges. Field-grown, 25 cts. each, S2 per dov.. 
ROSA rugosa. These Japan Roses are very hardy, rapid growers, attaining a height ot 5 or 
6 feet, rendering them available for impenetrable, ornamental hedges, for which purpose 
they are unexcelled. The foliage is rather thick in texture, and of the most glossy, luxu¬ 
riant green. Flowers are large, single and most perfect in form, followed by large, bright 
red or golden apples. 
R. rugosa rubra. Flowers very large, pink in color; fruit brilliant crimson. 25 cts. 
R. rugosa alba. Lovely pearly white flowers and bright golden fruit. 30 cts. 
Soleil d'Or (Golden Sun). This Rose, of recent introduction, is quite hardy and varying in 
color from gold and orange to reddish gold, much larger and finer than Persian Yellow. 
Strong plants, 40 cts. 
WICHURAIANA (New Japan Creeping Rose). A low, trailing species, its stems creeping 
on the earth as closely as an ivy, and forming a dense mat of very dark green, lustrous 
foliage. It is a rapid grower. The flowers are rather small, pure white, with golden yellow 
stamens. It is perfectly hardy, and very desirable for creeping over walls or covering 
unsightly places. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. The following are its hybrids: 
South Orange Perfection. Flowers double, white, in masses, soft pink at the tips. 35 cts. 
Manda’s Triumph. Fine glossy foliage; large clusters of double white flowers; sweet-scented. 
•35 cts. 
Universal Favorite. Foliage shining; flowers double, bright rose, fragrant. 35 cts. 
Pink Roamer. A vigorous grower, with bright foliage; the flowers are single pink, with 
white centers; very fragrant. 35 cts. 
Evergreen Gem. Flowers large, creamy white, qune double. Leaves dark green. 35 cts. 
Dorothy Perkins (see page 51) 
