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We are happy to announce here that we have been named U. S. representative for the fi 
products of MR. F. L. SKINNER'S MANITOBA HARDY PLANT NURSERY at Dropmore, Mani- sa! 
toba. Mr. Skinner is an internationally known breeder of lilies and other hardy plants. ep 
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JUNE BLOOMING 
June blooming roses are the hard- 
iest of all and require no protection 
at all so far as the hardy varieties 
which we list are concerned. 
BETTY BLAND, a production of Mr. 
F. L. Skinner,. is outstanding among 
hardy roses. It bears masses of 
perfect bright pink roses of good 
size in June, and is most ornamen- 
tal with its glossy leaves and bright 
purple bark throughout the rest of Betty Bland 
the year. Grows 4 to 6 feet tall. 
Altaica Each, 60¢e; 5 for $2.50. Smaller 
size for Hedges each, 40c; 10, $3.50. 
DAKOTA PRAIRIE ROSE (rosa pratincola) is North Dakota’s state flower. A bush 1 to 2 ft. high bearing in profu- oy 
sion large single roses in color from very pale to rose pink. Bright with large scarlet roseberries later in the season, — 
Each, 40¢c; 5 for $1.75. Xe 
HARRISON’S YELLOW is perhaps the best known and most common June bloomer. 5 to 6 ft. tall, it is a perfect mass 
of bright yellow, double roses, 1 to 2 inches across, for several weeks in mid-June. Each, 65c; 5 for $3.00. 
BANSHEE is a very hardy light pink rose from eastern Canada. Blooms are large, very double and borne in profusion 
during much of June. Bush 2 to 3 ft. tall. Each, 60c; 5 for $2.75. 
DR. MEREKELEY. A Skinner rose. Bears large pink, very double flowers in late June and July. <A Siberian Rose of © 
great hardiness as well as great beauty. Price, each, $1.00. 
PIONEER HYBRID. A chance cross from our nursery with Rugosa blood. A short, 
compact, well shaped bush, covered with large double pink blossoms in June. 
Price, each, 60c. 
ROSS CLIMBING ROSE. The only really hardy rambler that we have found. Grows 
rather slowly but does not kill back. Blossoms are double and white. Named 
for Mr. Ross, Supt. of the Canadian Forestry Station at Indian Head, Sask., who 
found it. Price, each, $1.50. 
AGNES. The only yellow rugosa hybrid. Full double flowers of a lemon yellow 
color. 38 to 4 ft. tall, hardy, handsome. Each, 65c; 5 for $3.00. 
ROSA ALTAICA. A bush rose, 4 to 5 ft. tall, bearing large single, cream white 
roses with yellow centers in incredible numbers. The blooms last for several 
weeks and are followed by dark purple, ornamental fruits. Price, each, 75¢; 
5 for $3.50. 
PERPETUAL BLOOMERS 
The only really hardy bloomers of the 
Perpetual or repeating type are the Ru- 
gosa Hybrids which give us roses until ; Banshee 
well into autumn. Even they may kill 
back some or require some protection un- 
der extreme conditions, 
HANSA. Hardiest ef the class. Sturdy 
bushes; very dark red, double flowers 
continuously borne through the sum- 
mer. A fine landscape rose. Each, 60¢; 
5 for $2.75. 
AMELIE GRAVEREAUX. A smaller and 
more delicate plant. Flowers most dou- 
ble of the rugosa hybrids, bright red 
in color. Best of the class for cutting. 
Each, 60¢c; 5 for $2.75. 
GRUSS AN TEPLITZ. An extra hardy hybrid 
tea rose that has been sold under the names 
Prairie Queen, Prairie King, ete. It requires 
a little winter protection, but can be cut back 
in the spring and blooms on new wood. Price, 
each, 60c; 5 for $2.75. Hansa 
SIR THOMAS LIPTON. Best of the white Rugosa Hybrids. Two to 8 ft. tall, covered 
with a multitude of large, very double blooms most of the summer. Each, 60¢; 
5 for $2.75. 
GEORGE WILL ROSE. A hybrid with blood of Rugosa, hybrid tea and Aretie wild rose. 
Blooms early and often, a handsome double pink. Originated by Mr. Skinner, Each, 
75¢e; 5 for $3.50. ‘ 
GROOTENDORST, the Carnation Rose, is a continuous bloomer and represents a new 
type, a cross between rugosa and baby rambler. Red flowers are borne in clusters and 
resemble carnations in appearance. Each, 65¢; 5 for $3.00. 
BELLE POITEVINE is a sturdy, strong growing pink rugosa hybrid, bearing large bright — 
pink, very double flowers. Each, 60c; 5 for $2.75. y 



SARAH VAN FLEET produces large, very double flowers of an unusual pale pink shade. 
A strong bush with handsome foliage, 2 to 3 ft. tall. Each, 60c; 5 for $2.75. 
JOHN MeNAB. A new Skinner Rose, double pink flowers borne in great numbers in 
June and occasionally the rest of the Summer. Price, each, 75c. 
Sir Thomas Lipton RIDING MOUNTAIN, Another Skinner rose. Flowers are double and bright pink, foliage © 
shows rugosa blood. Small bush. Price, each, 75c. 
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