Edward Gillctt, Soutlncick, Moss. — Roses 
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Margaret Diokson rose 
Roses 
In the following list of Roses only those are mentioned that are particularly desirable 
on account of their hardiness, easy culture and beautiful flowers. I offer large, flowering 
plants (too large for the mail). They should go by express or freight and arc not prepaid. 
Anne de Diesbach. Flowers large, crimson, fragrant. 35 cts. 
Baby Rambler (Mme. Norbcrt Lavavasseur). This new Rose very much resembles the 
well-known Crimson Rambler, but is dwarf in habit, growing only about 18 inches 
high, bearing good trusses of bright crimson flowers from spring until stopped by frost 
in autumn. Quite hardy. Strong plants, 35 cts. 
Baroness Rothschild. Flowers large, light pink, deepening to rose, borne on long stems, 
and surrounded by fine clusters of dark green leaves. 40 cts. 
Crested Moss. Deep pink buds, with mossy fringe and crested. A beauty. Fine plants. 
50 cts. 
Fisher Holmes. Deep, glowing crimson; large, full and of fine form. Very fragrant. 40 cts. 
General Jacqueminot. This is probably the best known of all the Hybrid Perennials, and 
is without a rival in fragrance and richness of color. Crimson. 40 cts. 
Glorie Lyonnaise. A beautiful Rose, with leather-like foliage. Flowers creamy white, 
shading to lemon at the center. Very double. 40 cts. 
La France. A very popular Rose, large and beautiful, both in bud and expanded flower. 
Silvery rose in color, and deliciously fragrant. A great bloomer. 40 cts. 
La Reine. A beautiful clear bright rose-color, large and full. Very hardy. A standard 
sort. 40 cts. 
Louis Van Houtte. Rich crimson, heavily shaded with maroon. Medium size, double and 
well formed. High perfume. 40 cts. 
Madame Georges Bruant. This new, everblooming Rose inherits the beautiful foliage and 
hardiness of Rosa rugosa. Flowers double, in clusters, pure white, very fragrant; buds 
long and pointed. Blooms at intervals through the season; forms a stout, handsome 
bush. Hardy everywhere. 40 cts. 
Margaret Dickson. A fine white hybrid of good form. Fragrant and quite hardy. 40 cts. 
Madame Plantier. This grand variety stands at the head for general usefulness on account 
of its perfect hardiness and fine bushy form. It is largely planted in cemeteries and 
exposed positions. The flowers are pure white, and are borne in great abundance. 
25 cts. each, S2.00 per doz. 
Mrs. John Laing. Soft pink, large and full. Very fragrant. A great bloomer and of first 
quality. 40 cts. 
Paul Neyron. This is a Hardy Hybrid Perpetual, with very large, deep rose flowers. A 
strong grower, with very few thorns. Buds especially desirable. 40 cts. 
