NILES, ALAMEDA CO., CAL. 
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Having determined to keep fully up with the times in the propagation of 
this beautiful flower, we have greatly enlarged our facilities to supply the 
ever-increasing demand, and can now offer a collection such as cannot be 
found elsewhere on the coast, and in but few other establishments on the 
continent. The plants offered are strong and vigorous, have been grown 
entirely in the open ground, and consequently will not require the careful 
nursing necessary to those propagated under glass in three months’ time 
and sold at low rates. They cannot fail to give entire satisfaction the first 
summer after planting. From November to March they can be shipped in 
a dormant state packed in moss. Varieties marked with a (*) can be had 
budded in tree form, (usually called standards ,) on a single stem three to 
four feet high. In conclusion, we would advise our customers to have their 
orders forwarded by express or freight, whenever possible, as we can then 
send much better and larger plants than if sent by mail. 
NeW J^oses. 
Although the offerings in the way of “New Roses” for the past year have 
been as numerous as ever, none, however, beyond the following four have 
reached sufficient prominence, or possess entirely the necessary qualifications, 
to warrant further propagation. We can confidently recommend those quoted. 
Price, 50 cents each; the four varieties, one of each, $1.50. Plants, 9 to 
12 inches high. 
Bridesmaid—A new Tea Rose of American origin, clear bright pink; a 
lovely color; identical with its parent, Catharine Mermet, excepting as re¬ 
gards color. 
