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Edward (HUeit, Soulhwick, Mass. 
Roses 
Dorothy Perkins (see page G5) 
Rubiginosa (English Sweetbrier). A very hardy Rose, 4 to 0 feet high, with shining leaves 
which have a refreshing fragrance, and many small, pink, single flowers. Fruit orange- 
crimson, quite showy. Fine for hedges. Field-grown, 25 cts. each, S2.00 per doz. 
ROSA rugosa. These Japan Roses are very hardy, rapid growers, attaining a height of 5 
or () 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, luxuriant green. Flowers are large, single and most perfect in form, followed 
l)y 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 ((/olden 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, S2.50 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, wnth 
white centers; very fragrant. 35 cts. 
Evergreen Gem. Flowers large, creamy white, quite double. Leaves dark green. 35 cts. 
Climbing Roses 
Baltimore Belle. White, very double flowers in large clusters. The buds are slightly tinged 
with ])ink. 40 cts. 
Crimson Rambler (The Hardy Japan Climbing Rose). This Rose was introduced in 1893, 
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 6 to 9 inches from base to tip; 300 blooms have been counted 
on one shoot. The flowers remain a long time in fine condition. Seems to be well 
adapted to the entire country; should be in every collection. 50 cts. 
