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Of Special Merit.
(^\ I YBRID PERPETUALS are considered the most valuable of all hardy plants. They are
H — I distinguished by their vigorous, upright growth and large, bold flowers, frequently
I I measuring 5 to 6 inches in diameter. They thrive and succeed in all localities and are
entirely hardy in any part of the country, and will live through severe Winters with a
light protection of leaves or coarse manure. Some varieties do not bloom until the second year,
but when fully established they all bloom freely at the usual time, early in the season, and con-
tinue to bloom during the Summer and Autumn months. Hybrid Perpetuals will bear a con-
siderable amount of hardship and neglect, but improve greatly with good cultivation and rich
soil. They should invariably be planted in open ground, as they are not suitable for house cul-
ture. We have by far the choicest collection of Hybrid Perpetuals in the country, and recommend
those described below as the best varieties for general cultivation. Remember, our Roses are
strong plants, and none are grown in pots less than 2^4 inches in diameter, and many are grown
in 3-inch pots.
r.OI/^P of all Roses on this page, except where noted, 30 cts. each; any 3 for 50 cts.;
r rvB^ti 7 for !»1; two-year-old plants, 35 cts. each; 3 for S.1; $3.50 per dozen, by
Express at purchaser's expense. Only varieties naarked with a star (*) can be furnished
in twro-year-old i)lants.
Abel Carriere.
A Grand Old Rose.
One of the best; flowers are extra large,
very double, full and sweet ; color dark
crimson, passing to velvety maroon.
Anna Alexieff.*
Flowers are very double and full, exc^ed-
ingly sweet; noted for their clear bright pink
color.
Alfred Colomto.*
Justly celebrated as one of the very finest;
extra-large round flowers, very double and
full ; color clear cherry red, passing to bright
rich crimson ; very fragrant.
American Beauty.*
The Largest, Sw^eetest and Best of all
Hardy Koses.
This is perhaps the grandest and most
beautiful Rose now known. It is a genuine
Hardy Ever-blooming Rose. For immen-
sity in size, rich color, exquisite form and
delicious fragrance it stands without an equal.
It is a quick and bushy grower and a continuous
bloomer; makes magnificent buds and large,
deep, double flowers, and is valuable both for
house and garden culture. Color is a rich rosy
crimson, shaded and veined in the most charming
fashion ; fragrance is wonderlully sweet, not sur-
passed by any Rose we know.
SPECIAL NOTICE.— The true stock of Amer-
ican Beauty Rose is both scarce and valuable. We
guarantee all the plants we send out to be true
to name, so that all those who have never see./
this superb Rose can order with a certainty t. .t
they will receive fine young plants, stocky, stro.ig
and sturdv, absolutely true to tzame. 25 cts. each ;
3 for 60 cts.; 5 for $1; strong two-year-old plants,
50 Cts. each.
Antoine Mouton.*
Color beautiful bright clear pink; reverse of
petals silvery rose ; very sweet ; in fact, an unusual
Rose in every way.
Baronne de Bonstettiu.*
Splendid large flowers, very double and full ;
rich dark red, passing to deep velvety maroon ; highly