LARGE ROSES. 
We claim that we send out larger and finer Roses 
than any other firm in the business. Our smallest 
size is larger than the plants usually sent out by the 
mailing trade throughout the country, and our cold 
system of growing Roses makes them infinitely better. 
THREE SIZES. 
We grow our Roses in three sizes. This gives purchasers 
the opportunity of procuring a plant of large size which will 
make a show at once, or smaller plants at prices which place 
them within the reach of all. Our Roses are graded as 
follows: 1st size are usuall} 7- 15 to 20 inches high and bran¬ 
ched; 2d .size, 10 to 15 inches, and 3d size, 5 to 10 inches. 
HARDY ROSES. 
The hardy Roses, unless where it is so stated in the description, are 
not ever-blooming. They only produce one crop of flowers, in June, with 
an occasional bloom in autumn. This applies to hardy climbing (except 
where noted in description) as well as bush Roses. 
EVER-BLOOMING ROSES* 
The Hybrid Tea and Monthly Roses are ever-blooming, but are not entirely hardy in 
our Northern climate. The smallest size (the third) of our Roses in the Tea or Monthly 
section should bloom the same season they are planted, but the larger plants flower earlier 
and produce more throughout the season. The small size (the third) of the hardy Roses, 
both bush and climbing, rarely bloom the same season they are planted. 
PLANTING TIME. 
No question is asked more frequently by our customers than: “When is the best 
time to plant Roses?” The broad extent of our country renders it impossible to give 
any specified date in answer; midspring is the best time, generally speaking, and it is 
better to be a little early than late. Dormant Roses should be planted as soon as the 
frost leaves the ground and it is dry enough to cultivate. 
FREE INSTRUCTIONS* 
We will send, free of charge, to any one ordering Roses who applies for same, our 
pamphlet of instructions on “The Garden Culture of the Rose.” This gives in a concise 
manner the principles of Rose culture in the garden. 
A MAGNIFICENT, 
HARDY EVER- 
BLOOMING ROSE 
“ MAGNAFRANO.” 
FAIRLY ENTITLED TO BE CALLED 
“The EVER-BLOOMING ‘JflGK’ ROSE.” 
After a more extended and thorough trial of this grand variety, we feel we cannot say too much in praise of it. Raised 
by crossing the well-known and ^valuable “Magna Charta” and “Safrano,” it is named' after both parents, using a portion 
of the name of each. It combines the hardiness and vigor of the former with the free-blooming habit and delightful fragrance 
of the Tea Roses. The flowers closely resemble “Magna Charta” in size and fullness, but are more double; color,'clear deep rose. 
It is a strong, healthy grower, a constant and abundant bloomer. It is one of the healthiest Roses we have; strong, bushy habit, 
with foliage like the “General Jacqueminot,” but free from the diseases peculiar to Hvbrid Perpetual Roses, and as free-blooming 
as a monthly Rose; flowers 4 to 5 inches across. ( See cut.) Price, 1st size, 60c. ach; 2d size, 50c. each; 3d size, 20c. each, $2.00 doz. 
