The OMEI ROSE—A ‘Conversation Piece.” 
ROSA OMEIENSIS. (The Omei Rose.) 10 - 15 feet. 
May we say here that such terms as ‘’unusual’’ become somewhat thread- 
bare with too much usage. We would like to have reserved the word for 
the Omei Rose, to which unusual, and most of its synonyms—uncommon, 
curious, rare, odd, unique, extraordinary—certainly apply in big measure. 
The flower is small, white, and unimportant, except it is one of the few 
reses with only four petals. But the tall canes bear thorns or prickles, 
winglike and translucent, while young, which glow like fire, especially 
when the sun is behind them. The-effect is further beautified by the fern- 
like lush-green foliage. Guess we are over-working that expression 
“Conversation Piece’’ but Omei will talk to your garden visitors in a big 
way! eneZ.00 
R. SPINOSSISSIMA LUTEA. (Scotch Brier.) 5 - 7 feet. 
We have all been completely charmed by our acquaintance with this 
bright yellow Scotch Brier, which would be well worth growing alone 
for its blue-green lace-like foliage, much enhanced by the myriads of 
yellow blooms which cover the canes in spring (only.) Supply limited. 2.00 
R. WILLMOTTIAE. (Willmott Rose.) 5 - 6 feet. 
Somewhat similar to our favorite R. Moyesii, except more bushy in growth. 
The ruby-red single flowers are followed by a big crop of handsome seed 
hips in the fall. 2.00 
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“The fruit of the briar Rose when it is ripe maketh most pleasant meats and 
banquishing dishes, as tarts and such like; the making thereof I commit to the cun- 
ning cooke, and teeth to eat them in the rich man’s mouth.” 
—GERARDS HERBAL, 1633 
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