ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT—Roses. 
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Roses 
Open Ground Roses are our specialty in the ornamental line. We import all the new varieties of seeming merit 
and give them a careful test, retaining only the best. The same course is pursued in regard to new roses of American 
origin. So our patrons can rest assured that our collection includes only the best varieties. 
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING, PRUNING AND FERTILIZING. 
Any good garden soil is suitable, but should be well fertilized with decomposed stable manure. Keep the soil 
free from weeds and stir frequently during the summer. Mulching in fall with stable manure is beneficial. A small 
amount of bone meal or good fertilizer applied in summer is advisable. 
When Planting cut off all but two or three of the strongest branches; cut these back to 8 inches. Plants thus 
cut back will transplant better and produce finer flowers. 
Pruning. After the first killing frost most of the varieties should have two-thirds of the past year’s growth cut 
off. As a general rule the more vigorous the variety the less it should be pruned. Remove all decayed wood. 
Climbing Roses should have only their side branches shortened in ; do not disturb the main stem. 
We frequently receive complaints from our patrons, who order late in the spring: they state that the flowers 
produced on their roses are very inferior and do not come up to description. We would state that perfect flowers 
cannot be expected from plants set out late in February or March, and which produce blooms before they are well 
established. But if these plants are allowed to grow until the following fall, and if they receive proper treatment, 
there will be no cause for complaint. 
Insects. For “aphis,” “thrips” “rose slugs,” and other insects infesting roses, spray plants with a solution of 
Sulpho-Tobacco Soap. 
For Rose Slug spray with hellebore or insect powder. For rose leaf hopper spray with insect powder, tobacco 
decoction or kerosene emulsion. 
Mildew. This is caused by extremes of heat and cold, or by a continuance of damp, cold weather. Sprinkle the 
plants with water and dust them with sulphur or soot, or spray with Bordeaux mixture. 
Roses on their Own Roots—for Open Ground 
Cultivation. 
All the Roses in this Collection are E verblooming, except those specially noted in separate lists. 
PRICES-GENERAL COLLECTION OF BEST VARIETIES. 
Purchaser’s selection.25 cents each, $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100. 
Our selection, in 50 or 100 varieties. 2.00 for 10, 15 per 100. 
HYBRID REMONTANT 
.John Hopper. Bright rose, with carmine center; large 
and full; profuse bloomer. 
Magna Cliarta. Pink, suffused with carmine; large and 
very full. 
Mme. Alfred Carrlere. Pure white, sometimes slightly 
tinged flesh. Free and constant bloomer and vigorous grower. 
Madame Plan tier. (Hybrid Noisette). Pure white, of 
medium size; foliage rather small. Desirable variety for mass¬ 
ing. In early spring flowers are produced in great abundance. 
NOISETTE. 
And Other Climbers 
Climbing Clothilde Soupert. (New) This variety 
originated in our nurseries. We have given it a 
thorough trial and can recommend it with the utmost confi¬ 
dence. In color and form it is similar to its pareut, the well 
known Clothilde Soupert, but flowers are larger. A constant., 
bloomer after first year, as it flowers best on old wood. 
Vigorous grower, and has resisted a cold of 20 degrees below 
zero. This is a great addition to our list of Climbing Roses, and 
is becoming one of the favorites. 
Crimson Rambler. A vigorous growing Climbing Rose, 
producing a profusion of small crimson flowers in trusses. It 
is a most showy plant while in bloom', during April and May. 
Dorothy Perkins. This is said to be a Hybrid of Wichu- 
raiana and Madame Gabriel Luizct. It is a vigorous and ram¬ 
pant climber. The foliage is of a deen green, leathery texture, 
and remains on the plant nearly all winter. The flowers are 
from 1 to 1)4 inches in diameter, and are borne in clusters 
from 10 to 30, and are very double, of a beautiful shell pink 
color. Remains in bloom for several weeks. A most desirable 
new climbing rose. Most effective for planting on terraces and 
slopes. Strong field grown plants, 25 cents each, $2.00 per 10, 
$15.00 per 100. 
E. V. Hermanos. Deep rose, salmon center; large flower; 
very double. Vigorous grower. 
Woodland Margaret. White; vigorous climber. 
POLYANTHA ROSES 
The varieties of this class, which have only been introduced 
within a few years, are crosses between the Japan type and 
teas. They are everblooming, producing a profusion of clusters 
of very small but very double flowers. Growth slender and 
dwarf. 
Clothilde Soupert. Flowers 1)4 inches in diameter, beauti¬ 
fully formed; white, with rose or light carmine center; a con¬ 
stant bloomer; a desirable variety for cemeteries. 
Marie Favie. Pale rose, changing to white. This variety 
is unsurpassed for a low hedge, and nothing could be more 
desirable for cemeteries. It is the most profuse bloomer of all 
the Polyanthas, and is continually in bloom from early spring 
until frost. It is hardy in the Northern States. Strong, field- 
grown plants $8 per 100. ✓ 
In addition to the al>ove list, we can supply a limited number 
of about fifteen other good sorts. 
TEA ROSES 
Varieties of bushy and dwarf habit, of delicate structure; 
profuse bloomers; fragrant and desirable. 
Ron Sllene. Deep salmon, rose and carmine. Free 
bloomer. Only good in bud. 
Bridesmaid. The most popular pink Tea Rose grown. A 
beautiful shade of bright pink. An improvement on Catherine 
Mermet, of which it is a sport. 
Comtesse de Rreteuil. Salmtfn rose-shaded peach. 
Duchesne de Brabrant (Comtesse de Labarthe). Pink, 
shaded with carmine-rose. An old favorite. 
Gruss an Teplitz (Crimson Hermosa). Rich scarlet, 
shading to a velvety crimson as the large flowers mature. 
Very fragrant. Free, strong grower. Profuse bloomer. 
Isabella Sprunt. A sport of Safrano. Light yellow. 
Madame Camille. Rosy salmon; very large flowers; rather 
coarse. A flue bloomer and very satisfactory variety. 
Madame Etienne. Bright rosy flesh. Very fine. 
Madame Franclsca Kruger. Blush, salmon center. Very 
desirable. 
Madame Jeanne Sisley (China). White, slightly tinged 
pink. Flowers of large size, very full. 
Maiuan Cocliet. Coral piuk, beautifully shaded rose. 
Mrs. Degraw. Light Rose. 
Safrano. Buff; fine in bud. 
Vicomtesse de Wautier. Bright rose-tinted, white and 
dark rose center. 
White Maman Cochet. Snow-white, sometimes faintly 
tinged blush; otherwise identical to Maman Cochet, of which 
it is a sport, 
In addition to the above, we can supply a limited number of 
twenty-five other varieties. 
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