PREFACE TO TENTH EDITION. 
The alphabetical arrangement of varieties, which we adopted in former editions, has 
given such general satisfaction, that we have concluded to employ it in the future. We 
aim to make our Catalogue as accurate in description and information as is possible, en¬ 
deavoring to avoid exaggeration, and preferring not to say enough, rather than to over¬ 
praise. The descriptions are necessarily brief, but we trust they are sufficiently full and 
comprehensive for all purposes. The letters which are prefixed, show to what class each 
kind belongs. The age of the varieties is also given. If any hints as to treatment and 
culture are desired, they will be found under the proper head. 
THE PLANTS which we offer of the hardy sorts are dormant from the open ground, 
one or two years old on own roots or one year old budded on the Manetti. Where the 
stock of certain varieties consists nearly or wholly of budded plants, it is so stated. In 
case nothing is said, it is to be inferred that the plants are on their own roots. A correct 
understanding of this point will save much inconvenience to all concerned. Varieties be¬ 
longing to the tender classes are growing in four and five-inch pots, unless otherwise stated. 
FOR THE PRESENT SEASON we have a very large and fine stock of strong 
Budded Plants, of the following most distinct and valuable varieties: Abel Carriere, Alfred 
Colomh , Anne de Diesbach, Annie Woody Baroness Rothschild , Charles Margot tin, Common 
Moss, Comtesse Cecilc de Chabrillanl, Countess of Oxford, Comtesse de Serenye, Crested Moss, 
Duke of Tech, Edward Morren , Eliza Boelle , Etienne Level, Eugenie Verdier, Fisher Holmes, 
Francois Michelon, Glory of Cheshunt, Gracilis Moss, Harrison's Yellow, Hippolyte domain, 
Jean Liabaud, John Hopper, Laneii Moss, Ixl Hosiers, Louis Van Houtte, Mabel Morrison, 
Madame Edward Ory, Madame Gabriel Luizet, Madame Hardy, Madame Noman, Madame 
Victor Verdier, Magna Charta, Marguerite de St. Amande , Marie Baumann, Marie Rady, 
Marshall P. Wilder, Paul Neyron, Persian Yellow, Pierre Notting, Prince Camille de Rohan, 
Prince de Portia, Rev. J. B. M. Camin, Salet, Victor Verdier, White Bath, White Baroness, 
Xavier Olibo and others. 
We have besides, a full supply of those sorts which can be grown from cuttings, and 
which are therefore on their own roots. 
The Polyantha or Miniature Roses are rapidly growing in favor and will certainly be¬ 
come very popular so soon as known. We strongly recommend them to all Rose lovers. 
Since the last edition of this catalogue was issued, a year ago, we have had under 
trial many new varieties but our experience thus far does not justify us in placing them in 
the catalogue ; only one variety has been added, viz.: Her Majesty, and our experience 
with that is not satisfactory. f 
EXHIBITION OF ROSES. A grand display of several acres of roses may be seen 
on our grounds the last three weeks in June and two first weeks in July. Visitors will be 
welcomed. This is a rare opportunity to study the comparative merits of the various sorts. 
ELLWANGER & BARRY. 
