^ELECTIOK OF Hardy Dormant Roses 
The illuslralion below shows the plants after bexng established for several years. . , ^ ,, 
These are generally 
knmcv as “ grafted 
The brier has 
plants 
seven 
supplied. The illuslratton 
These Roses should be planted so that the part where the branches jotn 
with the stock will be three inches below the surface. 
Alfred Colomb. Carmine-crimson. A 
grand Rose in every way. Unexcelled 
in habit and profusion of bloom. 
Anna de Diesbach (Gloire de Paris), 
Rich carmine. A grand Rose. This 
fine variety is most useful either for 
garden purposes or for growing in 
pots in greenhouses. 
Baron de Bonstetten. Blackish crimson, vivid red shadings. Considere ^ by 
many to be the finest dark crimson Rose. 
Baroness Rothschild. Exquisite shade of satiny-pink. 
Clio. Delicate, satin-blush, with a light shading of rosy-pink at the center. 
Conrad F. Meyer. A fine hedge Rose. Beautiful silvery pink. 
Coquette des Alps. One of the best and freest-blooming of the hardy white 
Roses. It is finely formed, occasionally shows light blush when first opening. 
Eugene Furst. A grand Rose, fiery-red; flowers large and double. 
Frau Karl Druschki. Splendid buds and immense flowers, 4 to 5 inches across, 
perfectly double and delightfully fragrant, large, thick petals, very durable 
and handsome. Bright shining gieen leaves, elegantly veined; healthy vigorous 
grower, entirely hardy and a constant and abundant bloomer. The most beauti¬ 
ful and largest snow-white Rose now before the public. {See cut, page 142 ) 
Gen. Jacqueminot. Brilliant crimson. Most popular Rose. 
Hugh Dickson. A rich deep crimson, shaded scarlet; intermediate tones 
added give a brilliant effect. An exceptionally fine hardy red Rose. Rich and 
epicy fragrance, a vigorous grower and free bloomer. 
J. B. Clark. Brilliant crimson with intense scarlet lights on the upper surfaces. 
In size, form, color and texture it stands supreme in its color. It is very frag¬ 
rant. a vigorous grower, fine foliage. 
John Hopper. Bright rose with carmine center, large and full, esteemed by all 
who grow it as of the highest order. 
Jubilee. Deep, velvety-crimson with rich dazzling red tones. 
La France. Peach blossom pink shaded silvery rose. 
Margaret Dickson, White with pale flesh center; extra large 
flower of fine form and substance. A beautiful variety. 
Mrs. John Laing. Rich satiny-pink, large and full* deliciously 
fragrant 
Long, straight stems. 
Mme. Plantier. Pure white, blooms ,n clusters, fairly covering the plant. 
Magna Charta. Dark pink; one of the easiest Roses to grow. 
Mme Gabriel Luizet. Light satiny-pink. One of the best garden Roses. 
Mme. G. Bruant. Pure white. Rugosa foliage. Valuable for hedges, hardy and 
ever-blooming. 
Mrs. Sharman Crawford. Beautiful pink. Splendid habit and grand flowers. 
Marshall P. Wilder. Cherry-rose, mingled with c.amnnc. 
Paul Neyron. Deep, shining rose, very large flowers. 
Persian Yellow. Hardy yellow Rose. 
Prince Camille de Rohan. Dark crimson maroon, fiery red sh.adings. 
Ulrich Brunner. Cherry red. a grand rose; very free blooming. 
DORMANT PLANTS purchaser's selection. 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $18.00 
per 100. Full set of 27 sorts for $5.50. Cannot be supplied after .April loth. 
Price, for plants growing in 5 and 6-inch pots, ready April 15th. Extra Selected 
Plants 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. Second Grade of the above, fine plants. 50c. 
each. $4.50 per doz. Full set of 27 sorts, “ Extra Selected " plants for $12.00 
second grade for $9.00. 
vEio"*'gJsE. SOLIEL D’OR, or GOLDEN SUN. 
The coloring in the fully expanded flower is gloriously superb, Turneresque 
in its blending of reddish-gold, orange yellow, nasturtium-red and opaline- 
pink. Words are inadequate to describe the riotous luxury of rich, warm 
color contained in each bud and flower. Price, 1st s zc. largc^ 2 year old 
plants established in pots, ready April 15th, 75e. each, $7..50 per doz.; 
2d size, 60c. each, S6.00 per doz. Dormant 2 year plants supplied up to 
about April 15th, 50c. each. $5.00 per doz. 
SUMMER GARDEN COLLECTION. 
In this unique offer we group sixteen summer-blooming Roses of established 
merit, and send them, free by mail, for $1.00. As they are growing in 
pots they can be sent at any time, and may be kept in a sunny window. 
In pots, until time to plant out in the garden. Our pamphlet, “ Garden 
Culture of the Rose," will be sent free to those applying for it. This 
tells how to treat the plants when received and how to care for them 
thereafter. The plants offered are pot-grown and on their own roots. 
The 16 Roses, free by mail, for $1.00. If by express (buyer to pay charges), 
we can send them with all the soil on the roots; a great advantage. 1st six© 
plants by express, the full collection of 16 for $6.00. 
“ Queen Rose! with breath in which all sweets are drowned, with thee the pleasant summer’s crowned.” 
