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•PETER HENDERSON &. CO., IMEW YORK 
NEW POLYflNTHfl ROSE, “ SNOWBALL.” 
N OVELTIES among Hoses arc always acceptable, and in “Snow¬ 
ball ” we have one of the most charming acquisitions imagin¬ 
able, of a dwarf, compact habit, with rich, green foliage, and 
a bounteous blooming quality which is really wonderful. Twenty-five 
to fifty blossoms, white as snow and resembling a Camellia in com¬ 
pactness and purity of color, are produced in large clusters, literally 
covering the plant, and emitting a sweet, delicate odor. As a pot or 
border plant, its abundance of flowers, vigorous constitution, and 
attractive fragrance give it advantages beyond all others in this sec¬ 
tion of Hoses. (See cut.) Price, first size, 60c. each, $6.00 per 
doz.; young plants, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. For other Polyantha 
Boses see page 136. 
CLIMBING W00TT0N” 
T HIS is a grand addition to our list of hardy ever-blooming climb¬ 
ing Hoses. It is a “sport” from that fine American-raised 
hybrid Tea Rose, Souvenir de Wootton (see page 140), and has 
the same large deep crimson flowers, richly perfumed. It is a very 
vigorous grower, clean and healthy, almost impervious to mildew, 
ever blooming, so that flowers may be expected from well-estab¬ 
lished plants throughout the season. Price, first size, 75c. each, 
$7.50 per doz.; second size, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz.; third size, 
20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 
NEW MANY-FLOWERED ROHE, “ SNOWBALL.” 
Gold Medal Rose. 
JUBILEE. 
I T is a true Hybrid Remontant Rose, 
perfectly hardy, blooming in the fall 
as well as in the early summer, very 
vigorous, large, dark green foliage, one 
of its distinguishing features; short- 
jointed, long flower stems, and branches 
freely, blooms most abundantly, three 
flowers and over on each shoot, the 
ideal habit for a hardy garden Rose. 
The flowers aro very large, reaching 
six inches across under good culture; 
outer petals partially reflexed and re¬ 
curved, the centre petals upright and very gracefully 
disposed, giving graco and finish without showing the 
centre; they last a long time when cut. The buds are 
long and rounded, the potals falling away gracefully, 
revealing the rich velvety texture. The fragrance is 
strong, delightfully rich and very lasting. 
Its Wealth of Color.—A pure red in its deepest tone, 
shading to deep crimson red and velvety maroon red 
in the depths of the petals. “The coloring is alive,” as 
one expressed it. " It fairly glows in its rich warmth 
of coloring,” another said. The rich velvety finish to 
the petals is all its own, and is not even approached by 
any other Rose yet introduced. It is admirable, unique, 
and, as Mr. F. Schuyler Matthews, the celebrated artist, 
said, “This Rose contains the darkest color, combined 
with pure color, of which nature is capable.” It re¬ 
quired centuries and the skill of the world’s hybridizers 
to produce this peerless Rose, perfect in all its attri¬ 
butes, peerless in its magnificent color, and it is fair to 
assume that it will again require the centuries to produce 
its equal-—if it ever is produced—for nature is not prolific 
in repetitions. (See cut herewith and COLORED PL A TE, 
page 141.) 
Price, first size, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz.; second 
size, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz.; third size, 15c. each, 
$1.50 per doz. 
