TLdlvard Qillett, Southlvick, Massachusetts 
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ROSLS 
Crimson Rambler Rose 
Rosa 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. 
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. 35c. 
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. 
CLIMBING ROSES 
Baltimore Belle. White, very double flowers in large clusters. The buds are slightly 
tinged with pink. 40 cts. 
Crimson Rambler (The Hardy Japan Climbing Rose). This Rose was introduced in 
1S93, and has proved a decided novelty. It is a vigorous grower, making in 
some cases shoots 15 feet long in a season. The flowers are small, but grow in 
large, glowing crimson bunches, measuring from 6109 inches from base to tip; 
300 blooms have been counted on one shoot. I he flowers remain a long time in 
fine condition. Seems to be well adapted to the entire country; should be in 
every.collection. 50 cts. 
