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The Wonderful New Hardy Ever-Biooming
ROSE, EDWARD MAWLEY
° Raiser’s description: ‘‘By its marvelous outstanding qualities, is now
See First. generally regarded by rosarians as the greatest advance and most wonderful Cover Page | Rose yet raised. We have no hesitation in stating that it is the finest of all ver & | dark-crimson Roses, a true perpetual flowering Hybrid Tea, and the most
for beautiful variety the Rose world has yet seen. Gold Medal, National Rose 0 Society.” This grand novelty of Messrs. McGredy & Sons, they have very this aptly named Edward Mawley, in honor of one of the best-beloved of British rosarians. It is an enormous, big-petaled Rose, much larger than Melanie
ROSE Soupert; a Rose it resembles in form, but of the beautifu: rich color of a Louis
Van Houtte, only with a more velvety shading upon the inside of its petals. This Rose could not fail to receive the coveted gold medal of the National Rose Society.
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COLORS PRICE, 25 CENTS; TWO-YEAR, 50 CENTS.
Fila V. Baines’ Garden Set of Choicest Gladiolus
SEE FIRST PAGE OF COVER FOR THESE GLADIOLUS IN COLOR
N 1 MRS. FRANCIS KING—This has become the most well reflexed, forming an almost circular flower. The color is
0. popular and effective variety for cut flowers. The brilliant scarlet with three large white spots on the lower petals.
long, strong flower stalks with foliage, its effective flower spike Very showy. 5 cents each.
with a good line of reserve buds continually opening, with No 4 AUGUSTA—Opens delicate pink changing to pure e
flowers four and one-half inches across, five or six flowers well white; anthers are blue. Extra. 6 cents each.
spread out on the spike at the same time, its brilliant flame- — Brig sreamy-yellow, wi
pink color, places this at the head of all Gladiolus for garden No. 5 CARA RY anos cera FS ote wae
culture or when cut for house decoration. 5 cents each. showy. 6 cents each,
No 2 BARON JOSEPH HULOT—The only blue Gladiolus, N : 6 AMERICA—This beautiful variety with its soft 0 deep violet-blue, with well opened flowers. 6¢ each. O. lavender-pink color is considered to be the most
No 3 PRINCEPS—This Gladiolus is wonderfully popular beautiful and valuable variety in existence. The blooms are ° both in Europe and America. The flowers are five large and all face one way. More of this is sold than any
to six inches broad, the petals are very wide and rounded, other variety. 5 cents each.
: THE ENTIRE SET OF SIX ELLA. BAINES’ GARDEN SET OF CHOICEST GLADIOLUS, Special Offer No. 14 costine 33 cents, For ONLY 29 CENTS.
FANCY COLLECTION OF CHOICE LILY-CANNAS
SEE FOURTH PAGE OF COVER FOR THESE LILY-CANNAS IN COLOR No MRS. ALFRED F. CONRAD—A most remarkable va- amazing; a deep rich rose, almost a coral-carmine; soft and e riety, with exquisite salmon-pink flowers of largest lovely; one of the most beautiful Cannas grown. Four size in erect and abundantly furnished heads. So freely pro- feet. 20 cents.
duced as to keep up a superb showing of its fine bloom for CALIFORNIA—A pure rich orange or old gold. No months above the rich green foliage. This Canna ranks at the No. 4 other Canna ioe ies it. ROUREICcE Miercents: :
head of all the Cannas. Extra fine. Four feet. 20 cents. No 5 UNCLE SAM—The most stately of all Cannas: bears No METEOR—Immense trusses of large rounded flow- e three or four enormous bunches of brilliant orange- e
ers, Well displayed above the massive foliage; bril- scarlet flowers on each stalk. Received an award of merit liant crimson. Flowers keep well and are self-cleaning; ex- from the Royal Horticultural Society of England. Six feet. cellent. Four feet. 15 cents. {5 cents.
No 3 ROSEA GIGANTEA—FExira large flowers, borne in No 6 WEST VIRGINIA —Intense crimson-scarlet with e such great abundance that the mass of color is truly O broad yellow edge. Three and one-half feet. 10 cts.
‘ THE “FANCY” COLLECTION OF SI." CHOICE LILY-CANNAS, COSTING 95 CENTS, FOR Special Offer No. 20 onty 75 cents.
Ella V. Baines’ Superior Collection of Tuberous Begonias
FOR THESE BEGONIAS IN COLOR SEE SECOND PAGE OF COVER
Tuberous Begonias are grand for either in or outdoor culture. The soil should be one part leaf mould, or the turfy soil scraped from the bottom of old sod. Add one part good garden loam and one part sand. Mix well together. Where planted singly, give each tuber a five-inch pot, three tubers in a seven-inch pot is better. Out of doors give them a partially shaded position. They do well on the north side of a house. Water very cautiously until active growth starts, then gradually in- crease the amount. No plant will give more bloom.
No. 1 Brilliant bright red. 5 cents. No. A Charming rose color. Double flowering. 6 cents. No. 5 Rich clear yellow. 5 cents.
No. 6 Purest snow white. 5 cents. No. 3 eee rich golden-yellow. Double flowering. 6 No. 7 Red center, pink edge. Cristata type. 6 cents.
No. 2 Grandest of all pinks. 5 cents.
2 OF COVER, COSTING 38 CENTS, FOR ONLY 30 CENTS.
See page 35 for our general collection of all sorts of Tuberous Begonias, ineluding single and double flowered, Crispa and Cristata flowered.
Special Offer No 1 THE ENTIRE SET OF SEVEN CHOICE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS AS PAINTED ON PAGE °
O Everything named on this page, the Six Choicest Gladiolus, the Seven Superior Tuberous Special Offer No. 2 Begonias, the Rose Edward Mawley, the Six Fancy Lily-Cannas, costing, if ordered singly,
$1.91, costing if ordered in sets, $1.55. EVERYTHING SENT FOR ONLY $1.35.
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starting the plants, etc., on their journey.
GREETING
Since I have been in the flower business so many warm frvends have been made that at times I am completely over- . whelmed by the many nice things that are said about the way I AS conduct my business. Last Spring I kept up closer with the 7 shipping and forwarding of the orders entrusted to me than ever before, thus giving less cause for complaint in the delay of
Friends remember that if thousands upon
thousands of plant buyers wish their orders shipped the same week, that it is a
physical impossibility to comply with all.
of doing business.
FTowever, let others speak of my way
Again thanking you for past favors and trusting you will
speak a good word for my Plants, Roses, etc., to your friends and neighbors,
your flower loving friend,
MISS ELLA V. BAINES, The Woman Florist,
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
Federal Point, I'la., Oct. 1st, 1914.
Dear Madam:—The 500 Rose plants I ordered from you came to hand in perfect order—not a leaf wilted, and we are more than pleased with them. The packing was most excellent. My wife, who by the way is somewhat of a florist, helped to plant out the Roses, was delighted with them. How you can furnish such fine plants so cheaply is a wonder to me, and I shall make it a point to recom- mend you to any of my friends who need anything ia the flower Tine, Respectfully yours,
GEO. VW.
MY GUARANTEE
or Express Money Order. except for fractions of a dollar.
the year.
Oklahoma City, Okla., March 5th, 1914.
IT am delighted with my club order this spring, and the beauty of it is that I did not have to solicit. People would come and ask me if I was going to send in an or- der. When they saw my Roses bloom they would say T want you to order some for me next spring. :
Truly, MURS. LK.
i Columbus, Ohio, April 23, 197}. Received the Roses today in fine condition, and I iish to thank you for the fine specimens you sent me. They are the finest one-year plants I have ever received from anywhere. Assuring you of future orders, I am Respectfully yours,
W.. G._ McC.
That all Plants I ship shall reach their destination in growing condition at any season of Send your remittance by Postoffice Order, R : y ¢
When you send stamps, let them be one-cent stamps if possible; but please do not send stamps
egistered Letter, New York Draft
Get Up Club Orders Among Your Friends and
Secure Your Own Plants Free.
CLUBBING RATES—Do not include Collections or Special Of- fers in making up your Discounts, as it only applies to price per single plant or bulb.
Any person sending us $1.00 may select Plants, Bulbs and Seeds
from catalogue to value of 10 cents extra.
Any person sending us $2.90 may select Plants, Bulbs and Seeds
from catalogue to value of 30 cents extra.
Any person sending us $3.00 may select Plants, Bulbs and Seeds
from catalogue to value of 50 cents extra.
Any person sending us $4.00 may select Plants, Bulbs and Seeds
from catalogue to value of 75 cents extra.
Any person sending us $5.00 may select Plants, Bulbs and Seeds
from catalogue to value of $1.00 extra.
And for every dollar sent*above $5.00, select 25 cents extra.
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Price Set 1—Six ever-blooming Roses, six distinct colors........ 50c Set 2—Four Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses, four colors. .50c Set 3—Six new and rare Roses, all distinct............+- 50c Set 4—Two two-year-old Roses, all distinct......... - «1006 Set 5—Three ever-blooming, one Polyantha, one Climbing,
and one Hybrid Perpetual Rose, all fine plants .50e
Set 6—Six beautiful Roses, for winter blooming in the house.50c¢ Set 7—Five elegant Roses, suitable for cemetery planting.50¢ Set 8—Six prize-winning Chrysanthemums, all different.. .50¢ Set 9—Tour Dahlias, all different Colors. ........++eeeees 50c Set !0—Three Peonies, Red, White and Pink..........++-- 50c Set !1—Six lovely Fuchsias, each one a beauty.........-- 50c Set {2—Six elegant flowering Geraniums, all colors.......- 50c Set 13—Four Ferns, all different. .........eceeeeeeeeeeees 50c Set 14—Six choice flowering hardy Phlox cea OS, Set 15—Twelve magnificent Coleus of brightest colors...... 50c Set 16—Six lovely flowering Begonias; grand collection... .50¢
17—Fifteen pips of the exquisite Lily of the Valley... .50¢
18—Hight Vines and Plants, suitable for vases and Daskets rsresiac-acerereverersrarerers over eretere ovovererererererevetarevere 50c
READ THIS OFFER
Patrons often complain of the heavy express charges. We propose to pay all the expressage when the order amounts to $3.00 or more, to any point in the United States where there is an express office. Of course it will cost us lots of money, but it will be to the advantage of our patrons. You will have your plants laid down FREE at your doors the same as if the greenhouse was in your town or village. You will also observe our prices are low. No _ better stock offered in the country. Please call the attention of your neighbors and friends to our liberal offers, and get them to send their orders to us. Our Plants, Roses, etc., will be sure to please you. :
My List of 50c Bargain Sets
No Two Alike in These Sets. Do Not Include These Sets in Your Order When You Select Clubbing Rates. They areNet.
Price.
Set 19—Four new dwarf ever-blooming French Cannas; a reat, DALLA aioctacleesepetsisieleoicveieveivicemee inte ..50¢ Set 20—Seven fragrant monthly Carnation Pinks, all colors.50¢ Set 2!—Five choice Hibiscus, with their immense gorgeous Coloredw@flowers <ifepis}e seselcew folereltae meters ...50¢ Set 22—Six fine hardy Shrubs, all entirely hardy and a splendid) selection ssp asics ein phe Oc Set 23—ight assorted flowering plants, for pot culture... .50¢ Set 24—ifteen choicest, large flowered Pansy plants; will make ‘a fine display .n |.) ccna cea o. Fae ee mies 50c Set 25—Fifteen Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, bearing the most fra- grant, Of: flowers sere f)ciansnusae Sie onesie cae oe aerons 50c Set 26—Twenty-four beautiful flowering Gladiolus bulbs...50¢ Set 27—Twelve popular varieties of Flower Seeds. Quite a
number of our customers plant only Roses and other plants in their gardens, and neglect to use any flower seeds. To induce everyone to plant at least a few, we make the above liberal offer of 12 varieties, embracing one packet of each.50c
MISS) ELLA’ V. BAINES, THE WOMAN) FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 3
THE CREAM OF THE NEW ROSES
We here offer what is good in the New Tea and Hybrid Tea Roses. They are the best that England, France, Luxemborg, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Holland and America can produce.
you must try these New Roses.
ALEXANDER HILL GRAY (Alex. Dick- son, 1911.)—The re- spect of all Rose lovers warrants the issuing of a cham- pion Rose, and a Tea at that, to pay due homage to one of the world’s great- est Tea Rose grow- ers. It is wonder- fully floriferous, ev- ery shoot being crowned with a flower bud, which develops into a bloom of very large size, great substance and perfect forma- tion, with high pointed center from which the _ petals gracefully reflex. The best and largest pure yellow Tea Rose yet introduced. Its color is a solid deep throughout. “Marechal Niel’’- like lemon-yellow ; strongly tea scented. Gold medal N. R. S. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
AVIATEUR MICHEL MAHIEU-— (Soupert & Notting, 1913.)— Coral-red with vivid center, large, of perfect form; very fragrant; growth vigorous, very florif- erous. An _ invalu- able Rose for all purposes. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
BRITISH QUEEN (McGredy, 1912.)—We quote the introduc- er’s description: ‘‘Experts who have seen British Queen growing, agree that it is the finest white Rose in existence, surpassing in beauty and elegance of form all other white varieties. The freedom with which it blooms is remarkable. It is in flower from June until winter, and on well cultivated plants the blooms are a model of perfection. The type of flower is between White Maman Cochet and Frau Karl Druschki, with Tea Rose form and refinement; frequently in the bud state it shows a slight flush; this disappears as the flower opens into purest whiteness. It is a good grower and sweetly scented. Awarded a gold medal by the National Rose Society of England. Those who have had the pleasure to see this magnificent Rose blooming at Portadown will never forget the sight. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
CHANOINE BINET DE ROYS (Perdriolle, 1913.) — Brilliant crimson, shaded velvety crimson. Hardy and _ floriferous; one of the very best of this shade. Congratulations of the jury at Lyons. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
CHATEAU DES CLOS VOUGEAT (Pernet Ducher, 1908.) — Words are inadequate to describe, and pigments are not made which could reproduce the wonderful coloring and texture of this truly remarkable Rose. You have all been looking for the black Rose, and here it is. The most won- derful color and texture even seen in a Rose; looks as if cut out of heavy velvet with a color shading from deepest velvety maroon-red to blackish-crimson. We are sure it will become one of the most popular of garden Roses, quite in a class by itself, blooming continuously in crops closely following one another. It is of fine shape, good size and the richest colored of all Roses, being fifty per cent. darker than Prince Camille de Rohan and Jubilee; quite fragrant. With us the foliage of this Rose is absolutely resistant to black spot and mildew; in a class by itself for this reason alone. Keep your eye on this Rose, as it is a wonder; named after a vintage of famous old French wine. 25 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
CHRISSIE MACKELLAR (Alex. Dickson, 1913.)—A gorgeously beautiful Rose, combining in charming combination the fol- lowing tones, tints and colors: Crimson-carmine, deep rich ochrey-madder, becoming a delicate but bright orangey-pink as the flower develops. It is one of the most delightfully color-toned Roses we have had the pleasure of seeing. It is strongly and deliciously pure primrose-tea scented. 25 cents: two-year plants, 50 cents.
Double White Killarney.
To have what is good
COLLEEN (McGredy, 1914.) — Brilliant rose, shaded _ rose- pink with deeper rose-crimson veneer- ing and _ distinct ereamy - yellow ground, never fad- ing until the petals drop. The flower is quite full with enor- mous petals and high pointed center, forming the noblest
and most remark- able flower among Roses. Very free
blooming and smooth. Gold medak Rose of the National Rose Society of Eng- land 1913, 35 cents; two-year plants, 75 cents.
COLONEL GRUAU (Perdriolle, 1912.)— Vivid red in the center, outer petals shaded a_ glorious Bridesmaid - pink; large flowers pro- duced in profusion. Certainly a glorious Rose. 20 cents; two- year plants, 50 cents.
COUNTESS OF S H AF TESBURY (Hugh Dickson, 1911.)—This_ splen- did Rose is the most perfect type _ of Hybrid Tea. Its large and perfectly formed flowers are produced in endless profusion. In color it is bright silvery-carmine, flushed pale shell-pink at the edges of the petals, giving a delightful picotee effect ; the color at the base of the petals deepens with age to light cochineal-carmine. Fine for massing in beds. Awarded the gold medal by the National Rose Society. 20 cents; two- year plants, 50 cents.
CRIMSON QUEEN—A very strong upright grower, flower large and full. Color a rich bright velvety crimson. A grand garden Rose as it is always in bloom. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
DESDEMONA (Paul & Son, 1911,)—Clear opaque-pink with rose tints; flowers large, globular and double, opening into an immense flower of charming loveliness. Extremely fragrant. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
DORA HANSEN (Jacobs, 1912.) —Satiny salmon-rose. ter fawn. Outside of petals flushed red, tinted copper and yellow. Double, full flowers and continuous bloomer. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
DOUBLE PINK KILLARNEY—(Scott, 1910.) — The Killarney that will supersede the Killarney now grown. We have con- fidence in recommending this variety as a distinct improve- ment on the normal type, as it possesses from ten to twelve more petals than its parent. Awarded certificate of merit by the American Rose Society. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50c.
DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY—(Budlong, 1912.)—A_ pure white sport from White Killarney; has a much larger bud, double the size of the ordinary White Killarney; has many more petals than its parent. <A great forcing Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
DUCHESS OF NORMANDY (Le Cornu, 1913.)—Soft salmon- flesh overlaid with yellow. A grand Rose-viewed from any standpoint. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60. cents.
EARL OF GOSFORD (McGredy, 1912.)—Color dark crimson, heavily shaded after the style of Jubilee. A fine, strong grower; a Rose that will do particularly well in adverse climates ; very fragrant and destined to become a very pop- ular Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
EDITH PART (McGredy, 1913.)—Rich red with a suffusion of deep salmon and coppery-yellow with a deeper shading in the bud stage of carmine and yellow; very free flowering and fragrant. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
ELIZABETH (Benj. Cant, 1912.)—Deep rosy-pink, off lighter towards the outer petals. pointed -buds and _ flowers. decorative wherever placed. 50 cents.
Cen-
shading Large full and well A very valuable sort that is
20 cents; two-year plants,
4 MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. THE CREAM OF THE NEW ROSES—Continued
EDWARD MAWLEY (McGredy & Son, 1911.)—By its mar- velous outstanding qualities is now regarded by rosarians as the greatest advance and most wonderful Rose yet raised. We have no hesitancy in saying that it is the finest of all dark crimson Roses. <A true perpetual flowering Hybrid Tea and the most beautiful variety the Rose world has yet seen. This Rose was raised by McGredy, of Ireland, and named in honor of Edward Mawley, the eminent British rosarian. It received the much coveted gold medal of the National Rose Society of England. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
EUGENE BOULLET (Pernet Ducher, 1910.)—We were greatly pleased with the promise of this Rose last year, and are now fully decided as to its value as a red bedder. It is easily suited as to soil and position, and produces flowers in great abundance. The blooms are large and full of substantial form and texture. We fully expect this variety to rank at the very top of red garden Roses for massing. Color deep crimson and carmine. A sheet of gorgeous color. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
EUGENIE MUNCHEN (Ketten Bros., 1913.)—Buds long and pointed, opening up into a large, full flower. Color silvery lilac-rose, graduating into amber-white at the base of the petals, An excellent outdoor Rose. 25 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
FLORENCE FORRESTER (McGredy, 1914.)—Clear snow-white with a lemon tinge, as the flowers age they become a pure white, the blooms are even larger than Paul: Neyron. Its habit is absolutely perfect and the freedom with which it flowers is marvelous. We consider this Rose the grandest of all whites for bedding. For size and substance has no equal among Hybrid Teas. Is very sweetly perfumed. Gold. medal National Rose Society. 35 cents; two-year plants, 75 cents.
FLORENCE HASWELL VEITCH (W. Paul, 1911.)—Flowers brilliant scarlet, shaded with black; large moderately full flowers of excellent shape, with fine large petals of great substance. Has a remarkable fragrance. Very free flower- ing and of strong vigorous habit. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents
FRANCES “CHARTERIS SETON (Wm. Paul, 1911.)—Deep rose- pink; very large, full and of fine form and very sweet. Quite distinct. An excellent all around Rose. 20 cents; two-
year plants, 50 cents.
FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (Cook, 1914.) — The flowers are from large to very large, with sixty and more petals opening to a high center. A most magnificent red Rose. A grand Rose of very easy culture. 35 cents; two-year plants, 75 cents.
FRAU MARGRETHE MOLLER (Poulson, 1912.) — Dark rose, lighter on edge of petals; very large, very full, of perfect form; vigorous and very sweet. Fine for massing, forcing and cut flower purposes. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
FRAU OBERBURGERMEISTER PIECQ (Jacobs, 1912.)—Vivid
“Marechal Niel” yellow. Outer petals creamy-yellow;. of perfect form. Very large and double. A valuable novelty.
» 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
FREDA (Paul & Son, 1911.)—Old rose of a most distinct shade; very free and perpetual flowering. A grand Rose in every way. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
GENERAL SUPERIOR ARNOLD JANSSEN (Leenders, 1912.) —This Rose has all the good qualities of “Jonkheer, J. L. Mock” and “‘General Superior Janssen,’ and is just between them in color, being a deep glowing carmine, carried erect on stiff, robust stems. Very free and in every way a noble, first-class Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
GEORGE REIMERS (Soupert & Notting, 1910.) — Fiery-red, with shades of garnet and ruby reds commingled; more lus- trous than Richmond; large, perfectly formed flowers with massive petals; long bud; continuous bloomer. Will have a great future. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
GRANGE COLOMBE (Guillot, 1912.)—Growth vigorous; foli- age tinted purple; bud long and pointed; flower large, full and cup-shaped; petals large and imbricated. Color creamy- white, with salmon-yellow center, passing to white as the flower expands. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
HADLEY (Montgomery Co., 1914.)—Hadley is a development from a line of seedlings raised by Alex. Montgomery, IJr., the varieties used in this development being Liberty, Gen- eral McArthur and Richmond. In color it is a deep velvety crimson, retaining its brilliancy at all seasons of the year. The variety is double and buds are well formed. The fra- grance is excelled only by American Beauty. It is a strong, rapid grower and the flowers are borne on long, stiff stems. 30 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
HARRY KIRK (Alex. Dickson, 1907.) —A splendid Rose, of most robust growth, with free-branching habit, flowering freely and continuously; the blooms are large, with large, smooth petals of great substance, the form is perfect, the buds long and elegant. Color deep sulphur-yellow, passing to a lighter shade at the edges of the petals. Awarded a gold medal by the National Rose Society of England. This Rose is difficult to propagate, and will always, for this rea- son, remain high in price, although when once rooted and established is a good grower. $5 cents; two-year plants, 75 ¢
HELENE: *WATTINE (Soupert & Notting, 1910.)—White with lemon-yellow center, very double an "of the largest size, opening és flat ag a plate; o vigorous groWer and a very promising bedder. Has the beautiful forni of Malmaison. A charming novelty. 2C cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
HELEN TAFT (U. S. Botanical Gardens, 1914.) —A rich
cerise-pink. Flower very large. A free bloomer and will become as famous as a bedding Rose as is the variety President Taft. Growth very strong. Keep your eye on this variety. 35 cents; two-year plants, 75 cents.
HELVETIA (Heinzman, i912.)—This is a handsome Rose in
the style of ‘‘Farbenkonigin.’”” Inside of petals glossy pink, outside brilliant fiery-red. This color is constant, fragrant. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
H. E. RICHARDSON (Hugh Dickson, 1913.)—Color deep rich
velvety crimson. Large, full and beautifully formed flowers. Awarded gold medal N, R. S., also gold medal Irish Rose and Floral Society. 25 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
HERZOGIN MARIE ANTOINETTE (Jacobs, 1911.)—Very long
buds of pure orange or old gold; very large flower of per- fect form. Soupert & Notting, of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, say: “This is the finest yellow of all yellow Roses.” Gold medal, M. Gladbach; certificate of merit of the German Nurserymen’s Society; also prizes of honor at Leipsic, Sangerhausen and Zweibrucken. 20 cents; two- year plants, 50 cents.
IRISH FIRE FLAME (Alex. Dickson, 1913.)—One of Alex.
Dickson’s single Roses that is a good bedder. It makes beautiful buds that remain in shape a long time, having great. substance. It comes with long stems, and with its unique color, it forms a combination that at once places it in the front rank of all Roses. The color is old gold or coppery-yellow, flamed with ruddy-crimson. Certainly a most glorious Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
JONIKHEER J. L. MOCK (Leenders, 1910.)—This grand Rose
is the strongest growing in the Hybrid Tea class. The blooms, which are produced with the greatest freedom, are carried on stiff and erect stems, and are of the largest size, of perfect formation and highly perfumed. Color clear im- perial-pink; a glorious flower. Awarded two gold medals, one silver medal and five first prizes in Europe. We can confidently recommend this sterling novelty as a most yvalu- able addition. The largest flowers of all Hybrid Teas. A wonderful Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
KILLARNEY BRILLIANT (Alex. Dickson, 1914.)—The intro-
ducers are to be congratulated sixteen years after the ad- vent of Killarney in giving us this distinct novelty which is undoubtedly the best of the Killarney type. Killarney Bril- liant has the same habit of growth and the same freedom of bloom as its parent, while the flower is more double. The color is a very brilliant pink and varies like Killarney. In the garden in bright weather is clear pink, and in dull weather almost a crimson. Extra. 25 cents; two-year plants,
60 cents. KILLARNEY QUEEN (Budlong, 1912.)—A cerise-pink sport of
Killarney that for clearness and brightness of color has not
been equalled; exceptionally strong in growth, with foliage
that is perfect, being larger than Killarney and more glossy.
In size of petals Killarney Queen is larger than its parent,
ang for high grade bloom it is a very superior variety. Forces fine. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
KING OF SIAM (Brauer, 1913.)—Bright red of fine form and
of exquisite fragrance. Carried on long stiff stems, growth - very vigorous; hardy; very free and perpetual flowering. Fine all around Rose; none better. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
LADY DE BATH (Benj. Cant, 1911.)—A grand garden Rose.
Color, creamy-white, with golden-yellow markings in the cen- ter petals; extra fine. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
LADY DOWNE (W. Paul, 1911.)—A splendid bedding Rose,
with large handsome flowers on stout stems. For a Rose the color is quite peculiar, being a beautiful shade of buff. When fully open the center is deep yellow, and it matures finely into a pleasing light yellow shade. 20 cents; two- year plants, 50 cents.
LADY DUNLEATH (Alex. Dickson, 1913.)—A Rose with long
pointed chaste petals, an intermingling of deep ivory, creamy- white, with egg-yolk yellow zoned petals of extreme beauty. Intense but delicately and deliciously Persian tea fragrance. Especially valuable for garden decoration, being marvelously free and continuous blooming. 20c; two-year plants, 50c.
LADY HILLINGDON (Lowe & Shawyer, 1910.)—At the Detroit
Rose show in January, 1912, this was awarded the sweep- stakes over all yellow Roses. It has long willowy stems that are in no sense weak, as the buds are held upright; has a long slender pointed bud of brilliant deep golden-yellow, and a striking peculiarity of this Rose was that each day of the show this golden-yellow color became deeper yellow and more intense, unlike all other yellow Roses with which we are familiar, as invariably the tendency after being cut is to get lighter in color. This Rose at no stage of its development shows this lighter color as does Sunburst and other of the yellow Roses, but is always an even, Geer intense golden- yellow ; forces well. Awarded gold medal, N. R. S. 20. cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
LADY KATHERINE ROSE (Bide, 1911.)—A direct cross be-
tween ‘‘Antoine Rivoire’’ and ‘‘La Fraicheur.’”’ The color of this Rose is of the same delicate pink as ‘‘La Fraicheur,” with the same tnique markings in the petals characteristic of this beautiful Rose, retaining the delicious scent. This variety was growing in the midst of known varieties during the summer, and several leading Rose growers who saw it blooming were quick to pick it out. 20c; two-year plants, 50c.
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THE CREAM OF THE NEW ROSES—Continued
LADY MARY WARD (McGredy, 1913.)—Rich orange, shaded deeper apricot-orange, with a decided metallic flush. Very free flowering, with fine habit of growth. Sweetly perfumed, attractive and decorative. Gold medal N. R. S. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents. :
LADY PIRRIE (Hugh Dickson, 1911.)—A delightful garden Rose, of very distinct coloring. Stands at the top of the “Fancy Roses.’’ The outside petals are reddish-salmon ; in- side apricot, flushed fawn and copper. An ideal variety for bedding. Color, freedom of growth and abundance of bloom are bound to put this Rose in the very forefront of garden favorites. Awarded gold medal N. R. S. 20 cents; two- year.plants, 50 cents. ; : :
LADY REAY (Benj. Cant, 1911.)—An attractive bedding vari- ety. Color, deep rich pink, deeper in the center, shading off in the outer petals to silvery-white; very fine. 20 cents; two- year plants, 50 cents. :
LEMON QUEEN (Hobbies, 1913.)—Lemon-yellow. The build of the flower is a refined ‘‘Druschki.” The fragrance is de- licious and is a desirable attribute. A Rose par excellence. 25 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
LITTLE DORRIT (Paul & Son, 1912.)—Creamy-yellow, the outer petals heavily edged and splashed with vivid blood-red and coppery-rose; when quite open a beautiful silvery-pink, contrasting finely with the deep half open buds; most effec- tive, very free and perpetual. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50c.
LOUIS DE MONTARDY (Puyravaud, 1913.)—Vermilion-red, occasionally flushed with velvety red, reverse of petals sil- very-white; large, double and globular and very sweetly scented; growth very vigorous, free branching and very floriferous. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
LOUISE LILIA (Lambert, 1913.)—Deep blood-red, almost black, perfect form; delicate perfume. The color is most striking and effective. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MABEL DREW (Alex. Dickson, 1911.)—A truly magnificent Rose, superb in every respect. The blooms are large and full, carried on strong and erect flower stalks; the color is deep cream on first opening, passing to intense canary-yel- low in the center as the bloom develops; has the delicious, refreshing perfume of the Tea Roses. Awarded by a unan- imoug vote the gold medal of the National Rose Society. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MADAME BEATRICE EPHRUSSI (Nabonnand, 1912.) — Car- mine-rose shaded buff and tinted with copper with a beautiful center of distinct golden chamois; large, full, sweetly scented. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents. :
MADAME C. CHAMBARD (Chambard, 1912.) — Rosy-flesh, shaded salmon, and with touches of saffron, base of petals deep yellow. Sweet scented, long bud, opening well. Very free. Fine bedding Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50c.
MADAME CHARLES DUBREUIL (Guillot, 1913.)—Growth vig- orous. The color is a salmon-rose, shaded carmine on the reserve of the petals. Very large, full and of fine form.
= Extra. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MADAME CHARLES LEJUNE (Guillot, 1912.) — Growth vig- orous and upright. Large oval buds carried on erect stems. Flowers very large and very double; of globular form. Color, clear silvery-rose, with vivid center. 20 cents; two- year plants, 60 cents.
MADAME CHARLES LUTAUD (Pernet Ducher, 1912.) —A fine, vigorous grower, with erect branching habit.. Stems are almost thornless; foliage broad and nicely bronzed; bud very long and pointed on long stems. The bloom is large and full. Color, rich chrome-yellow, with rosy-scarlet on the outer petals. Has Marquis Sinety blood, but very dis- tinct from that variety. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MADAME EDMOND ROSTAND (Pernet Ducher, 1912.)—De- lightfully free. Strong grower, with but few thorns and small ones at that. Bud long and beautifully formed, open- ing into a surprisingly large, full flower with immense outer petals. Color, clear pink, with salmon shadings and red- dish-orange center, every tint clear and beautiful. The finest of the “‘Antoine Rivoire” type on account of its bril- liant coloring. A grandly beautiful Rose. 25 cents; two- year plants, 60 cents.
MADAME G. SERRUIER (Soupert & Notting, 1910.)—Mother- of-pearl white, beautifully flushed and tinted with baby-pink. The flowers are formed as perfectly as a Camellia flower. Blooms from June till winter comes. A fine Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MADAME JEAN LILLE (Dubreuil, 1913.)—A beautiful shade of pink with tones of flesh color, and a center of deep golden- yellow. A very free flowering Rose and extremely attractive. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents. 5
MADAME JULES BOUCHE (Croibier, 1911.) —A beautiful white, suffused with salmon-pink center, deeply shaded with virginal-pink; large and full. This Rose has won numerous medals and awards. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MADEMOISELLE BLANCHE MARTIGNAT (Gamon, 1904.)— Like so many of the good continental Roses, we just hap- pened to have the good luck to run onto this superior Rose by chance. Why it has been neglected so long is beyond our comprehension. The only solution to the question, ‘‘lost in the shuffle,” is probably the appropriate answer. Growth free and the foliage is quite distinct, both in shape and color. The shape is extremely long and pointed. It has a distinct light silvery color. The flowers are beautiful peach-
, Dink, with tints of yellow and crimson, the same colors as "geen in the Aurora Borealis, 20 cents; two-year plants, 50c.
MADAME LUCIEN BALTET (Pernet Ducher, 1911.) — Rosy- flesh, shaded yellow. Petals bordered carmine, large, full and globular. A very free blooming garden Rose. Distinct and useful. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MADAME MAURICE RAFIN (Bernaix, 1913.)—Center of flower
- bright carmine with beautiful ponceau-red reflexes, outer petals clear rose. Very large and carried on long, stiff stems. Growth vigorous. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MADAME P. EULER (Guillot, 1908.) — We place this Rose among the newer varieties so that particular attention may be called to it. Out in California and the Pacific Coast this Rose is so well thought of that it has been rechristened “Prima Donna.” The color is a lovely shade of vermilion- pink, changing to silvery-pink; petals undulated or waved on the edges; in a class by itself. We have every confidence in it as a sterling variety with an individuality that. was bound to command attention, and time is proving same not unfounded. Its size, fragrance, wonderful lasting qualities, freedom of growth and bloom with a distinctiveness from any other Rose could not help but win a commanding place. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MADAME RAVARY (Pernet Ducher, 1889.)—Not a new Rose, but not largely disseminated in this country. It is probable that more of this yellow Rose is planted in England, Ireland and the Continent than all other yellows combined. In growth and habit it is much like Madame Caroline Testout, and will always command a good price, being difficult to propagate. Long pointed buds of beautiful golden-yellow, opening to large, full orange-yellow flowers; very free flow- ering. Superb. 25 cents; two-year'plants, 50 cents.
MADEMOISELLE DE VALLE DE QUINTELLA (Schwartz, 1913.)—A very large and full flower of magenta-red, reverse of petals rosy-white striped carmine, base of petals golden- yellow. Growth very vigorous. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MADISON (Brandt Hentz, 1912.)—This is the ‘“money maker” among the cut flower Roses, and is a greatly improved Bride, and when we say improvement, we mean a genuine improve- ment. The best feature of Madison is that the foliage does not mildew. All know how badly the Bride mildews. Well, Madison is mildew-proof. Then after being planted and well established, Madison will cut as many flowers as Killarney, cutting steady each month in the year. Madison is a grand addition to our list of forcing Roses. Remember, that ‘‘Mad- ison” is the money maker. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MAMAN LYLY (Soupert & Notting, 1912.) — Delicate rosy- flesh: -Very large, splendid Malmaison form, freely and con- stantly produced. The best of all rosy-flesh colored Roses. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MARGUERITE MONTAVON (Soupert & Notting, 1913.)—Very large, of perfect form and of superb substance. Color a bright China Rose. On account of its extreme freedom of blooming this new Rose will take the lead as a commercial variety, and prove invaluable for exhibition and bedding purposes. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MARIE ADELAIDE GRAND DUCHESS OF LUXEMBOURG (Soupert & Notting, 1913.)—Flowers of a marvelously con- stant deep orange-yellow coloring. Elegant form, borne on erect stems; deliciously perfumed. This is a most superb Rose. Awarded gold medal at Nancy, 1912. Extra fine. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MELODY (A. Dickson, 1911.)—A most charming and decidedly beautiful Rose, which attracted the attention of all visitors to our Rose gardens during the past summer because of its marvelous free-blooming qualities. The blooms are of good size; the color is an intense, pure, deep saffron-yellow, with primrose edges, a delightful color harmony. A Rose of the highest merits. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MEVROUW DORA VAN TETS (Leenders, 1912.) —A chaste Rose of great beauty. The habit of growth is perfection, every shoot producing a bloom, a veritable pearl for garden decoration. The color is a deep glowing crimson; a flower you want to linger with, and which you visit again and again. This is another most valuable garden Rose sent out by that painstaking Dutchman, M. Leenders, of Steil- Tegelan, who has already enriched for all time our gardens with the grand varieties ‘‘Jonkheer J. L. Mock,” ‘‘Garten- director Hartrath’” and “General Superior Arnold Janssen.” Your friends will make no mistake in planting this Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MI-LADY (Pierson, 1913.)—A cross between “Richmond” and “J. B. Clark.” Color similar to “Richmond.” Large, full, well-formed flowers carried on stiff, erect stems. Very .fra- grant and a fine keeper. Has jumped into popularity as a forcing Rose, but is, we think, more suited as a garden Rose. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MILDRED GRANT (Alex. Dickson, 1901.) —Ivory-white, with an occasional flush of pale peach. High pointed center, with unusually large and massive petals, opening to perfectly formed flowers of enormous size and substance. Awarded the gold medal of N. R. S. We are the only firm in the United States offering this Rose on its own roots in young plants. It is a grand Rose. 50 cents; no two-year size to offer.
MONSIEUR R. ARNAUD (Perdriolle, 1912.)—Deep pink, shaded yellow and crab-red; very free flowering and exquisitely perfumed. A glorious Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
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THE CREAM OF THE NEW ROSES—Continued
MISS ALICE DE ROTHSCHILD (Alex. Dickson, 1910.)—Read what the introducer says: ‘“‘Not since the advent of ‘Marechal Niel’ has any Rose excited such admiration as this truly magnificent variety, which, as seen growing and flower- ing in our garden, was described by leading professional Rose grow- ers as a bedding ‘Marechal Niel,’ and up till the present time, our very best effort. A very flattering character, indeed. The color is rich, deep citron-yellow, which in- tensifies as the bloom expands. This color does not fade. The flow- ers are very large, full and of per- fect form, with high pointed center. The petals charmingly reflex. The growth is vigorous and erect, and it is free and continuous in bloom, deliciously fragrant (Marechal Niel perfume) ; superb in every respect.’’ Messrs. Joseph Campbell and Philip Kreigbaum, both of whom have spent the greater part of their lives with Roses, say: ‘Miss Alice de Rothschild is a wonder. You can put your last dollar on her being a winner.” 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MRS. AMY HAMMOND (McGredy, 1911.)—It has an extraordinarily deep, long, very pointed flower, probably the most perfect shaped and most graceful form of any Rose grown; has no equal among bedding or garden Roses. The color is a blend of ivory and am- ber shading; the amber color is most pronounced and develops to a bright apricot towards the base of the petals. Many blooms de- velop all over this apricot shading to such an extent that it is charm- ing beyond description. Will be known as ‘‘Everybody’s_ Rose.” Awarded gold medal. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MRS. ANDREW CARNEGIE (Cocker, 1913.) —Sent out by James Cocker & Sons, of Aberdeen, Scotland. This Rose is an epoch making flower, as an old Kentish grower put it, “9 nailer.” At the stand where Mrs. Andrew Carnegie was shown there was a big crowd around it all the time the show was open. Queen Alexandra admired it as she passed through the show in the morning before the great rush of the after- noon. One enthusiast describes it as having “lit up the whole show.” With its handsome shape and delicious fra- grance it combines a color that entrances. Pale lemon-yel- low at base of the petals shading to pure white. Won the gold medal N. R. S. 35 cents; two-year plants, 75 cents.
MRS. ARTHUR E. E. COXHEAD (McGredy, 1911.) —In this magnificent Rose we have a new and distinct color among Hybrid Teas, and one very difficult to describe; claret-red, shaded vermilion towards the edge, with a wonderful bright silvery sheen towards the ‘base of the petals, giving a dis- tinct illuminated effect to the whole bloom. A truly great variety. Awarded the gold medal of the National Rose So- ciety. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MRS, CHARLES CUSTIS HARRISON (Alex. Dickson, 1910.)— Is a Rose of great beauty and distinctness. The flowers are produced in wonderful profusion; the blooms are large, full and of globular form; the petals smooth, circular and of great substance; color deep crimson-pink on front of petals, crayoned deep crimson-carmine on the reverse side, a warm eolor that lights up well when held in varied positions of light, very highly perfumed. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50
cents.
MRS, CHARLES E. PEARSON (McGredy, 1913.) — A glorious orange-yellow, flushed and tinted with red, apricot and fawn, sweetly scented; a glorious Rose. Gold medal National Rose Society. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MRS. CHARLES HUNTER (W. Paul, 1912.) —A strong, vig- orous grower, with rosy-crimson flowers, changing to a pleasing rose as they fully expand. <A very bold flower, with large handsome petals, produced on strong, upright stalks. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MRS. CORNWALLIS WEST (Alex. Dickson, 1911.) —A truly magnificent and absolutely distinct Rose of huge size and great substance, with exquisite imbricated globular form. The petals are very smooth, shell-shaped, leathery and en- trancingly beautiful. The purity of the transparent deli- cate pink—which is between a shell and a rose-pink—on the purest white gives it an attraction all its own that it is difficult to convey. Awafded the gold medal, N. R. S. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MRS. E. ALFORD (Lowe & Shawyer, 1913.)—Color silvery- pink, large, full .flowers carried erect; strong grower and very free flowering. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
Prince Englebert Charles de Arenberg.
(See description on page 7.)
MRS. CHARLES RUSSELL (Montgomery, 1912.)—This won- derful new American Rose has taken the country by storm. No other forcing Rose except ‘‘American Beauty’ can com- pete with it when it comes to counting points. Stems three feet long, stiff and surmounted by grand rosy-pink blooms= of the largest size and build. Keep your eye on this Rose. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MRS. EDWARD J. HOLLAND (McGredy, 1910.)—The color is a beautiful deep salmon-rose, shaded lighter towards the edges; perfect in both shape and form, with an unusually high pointed center. The petals are of great substance and beautifully arranged, forming a model flower of exquisite beauty, because of the marvelous freedom with which it produces its blooms throughout the whole season. Will prove one of the finest. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50
cents.
MRS. FOLEY HOBBS (Alex. Dickson, 1910.)—This is beyond question the best Tea yet introduced, as it possesses in a most marked degree every quality necessary to constitute a good and perfect Rose. It is a veritable giant among Teas. The huge thick shell-shaped petals create a bloom of ex- ceptional merit; color delicate ivory-white, faintly tinged pink on the edges of the petals. Deliciously perfumed. This Rose stands without a rival. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50
cents.
MRS. FORDE (Alex. Dickson, 1913.)—A magnificent and ex- quisite Rose, whose large blooms, on erect flower. stalks, are of perfect form and finish with daintiest colorings, which are certainly unique among Roses, being stained or flushed purest deep carmine-rose on delicate rose-pink, with a zone of clear chrome-yellow at the base of each petal; refresh- ingly fragrant, being delightfully and distinctly tangerine- rose perfume. Awarded gold medal N. R. S. 25 cents; two- year plants, 60 cents. d
MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER (Lowe & Shawyer, 1911.)—This variety is a wonder for freedom of growth:and. bloom. No other forcing Rose can touch it on these two points. It throws up strong breaks in rapid succession, and a bench soon shows dense growth, every shoot tipped with a bud. The color is bright peach-pink and is carried on three and four- foot stems. This Rose has won awards every place shown, and in the past two years it has been exhibited in prac- tically all the shows, especially in the East and abroad. This Rose has made a record the past season that its intro- ducers should be proud of. You will make no mistake to plant Shawyer. From the point of quality and production easily the peer of any pink forcing Rose. Will be planted heavier than any other pink Rose and is destined to dis- pies ome of our old favorites. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents. 3
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THE CREAM OF THE NEW ROSES—Continued
MRS. FRANK BRAY. (Alex. Dickson, 1912.) — This is claimed to be a great advance on the lovely and justly esteemed ‘“Mme, Ravary,” which until now has the best of its color amongst the decorative or garden varieties. “Mrs. Frank Bray” during its several years’ trial pre- ceding its introduction, has proven immensely superior to its prototype, not only in vigorous growth, but also in color, which is a deep rich, coppery-ecru, developing as the flower opens to a very delicate coppery-fawn, with a shading of ivory shell-pink. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MRS. FREDERICK W. VANDERBILT (McGredy, 1913.)— Deep orange-red shaded with bronzy apricot-red; growth vigorous and very free flowering ; blooms large, of good habit and substance. Very fragrant. Silver medal N. R. S. 35 cents; two-year plants, 75 cents. 3
MRS. G. W. KERSHAW (Alex. Dickson, 1911.)—Glowing deep glossy pink; large, very full flowers; of fine form and very sweet; very floriferous; a superb and distinct variety. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MRS. GORDON SLOANE (Alex. Dickson, 1912.)—Pearly flesh-white which, as the flower develops, becomes a deli- cate coppery shrimp-pink in the center with creamy outer petals; reverse of petals electric copper on pure deep salmon-pink. The blooms are produced in marvelous pro- fusion; has a delicious fruit perfume. A truly charming Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents. ‘
MRS. HERBERT STEVENS (McGredy, 1910.)—In this mar- yelous variety we have probably the most important ad- dition to this class yet raised. The bloom is as long, and even more pointed than any of the ““Maman Cochet” fam- ily; faultless in shape and form; a flower of exquisite grace and refinement; color, white with a distinct fawn and peach shading towards the center; a sterling novelty of distinct tea fragrance; unsurpassed. Awarded the gold medal of the National Rose Society of England in 1910. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MRS. MUIR MACKEAN (McGredy, 1912.)—This is a Rose of very special merit. In all the range of colors among Hybrid Teas, it stands unique and quite distinct; bright carmine-crimson, without shading. A grand, bold, well-- built flower, perfect in shape and form; of the most modern type. Extra perpetual flowering. Everything about this Rose is pleasing and attractive; fragrant. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MRS. SAM ROSS (Hugh Dickson, 1912.)—Very large, full -flowers. Petals large, smooth, shell-shaped and slightly cupped, beautifully reflexed at the edges. A flower of the largest size and great refinement. A novel and uncom- mon shade of color. At once distinct and pleasing, but difficult to describe. It may be said to shade from pale straw color to light chamois-yellow, with a distinct flush of buff on the reverse of the petals. Very sweetly scented. Awarded the gold medal of the National Rose Society, Regent’s Park, London, July 7, 1911. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MRS. 7. HILLAS (Pernet Docher, 1913:)—Flower large and full, of elongated cup shape. Color deep chrome-yeilow, very bright and effective...A fine Rose of hardy constitu- tion. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
MRS. WALTER E. MARTIN (Reymond, 1918.)—A most beau- tiful flower of clear bright pink, reverse of petals rosy or blush-white; large, double, cupped shape. A very fresh color. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
NATALIE BOTTNER (Bottner, 1911.)—Color, delicate cream- yellow; a flower of wonderful finish in the way of “‘Kaiserin ;’ very vigorous, but nevertheless most floriferous. It combines the prominent qualities of the two celebrated Roses “‘Druschki’”’ and ‘‘Kaiserin.’”? This novelty is much superior to them. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
NERISSA (W. Paul, 1912.)—This Rose was given an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society of England. Why they did not give it a gold medal is beyond our ken. Golden- yellow, flushed white. An enormously large, full flower of fine shape, making a magnificent effect in the garden. Growth vigorous. This isa great Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50c.
OLD GOLD (McGredy, 1913.)—Vivid reddish-orange with rich coppery-red and apricot shadings; a continuous free bloomer, mildew proof. Very sweetly fragrant. Gold medal N. R. S. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
OPHELIA (W. Paul, 1912.)—When Ophelia was sent out on its message of Rose beauty to entrance the world, there was placed a tablet in the hall of Rose fame to Wm. Paul & Son that will grow brighter as the flight of time goes on. Its lustre will never tarnish or grow dim. A more enduring memorial than anything else in the world can give. Think what joy and happiness, yea, peace, this Rose will produce as the ages go by, and how modest Mr. Paul & Son were in their description, which we give verbatim: ‘‘Salmon-flesh, shaded with rose; large, and of perfect shape; of excellent habit, the flowers standing up well on long stiff stems and produced in great profusion. Excellent for forcing and a fine decorative variety. Growth vigorous.” Certainly a glorious Rose. Be sure to have “Ophelia” fixed in your memory. 35 certs; two-year plants, 75 cents.
PRESIDENT VIGNET (Pernet Ducher, 1911.)—Flower large, full and globular; on long stem. Color, deep carmine-red, shaded bright poppy-red. A charming garden Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents,
Sao Sunburst.
OTHELLO (Paul & Son, 1912.)—Deep blackish-crimson, with pronounced maroon shades; distinctive coloring; large, well- formed flowers. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
PRIMEROSE (Soupert & Notting, 1913.)—Melon-yellow dur- ing spring and summer, deeper in autumn, with apricot shad- ings, a most distinet coloring; large, double, of perfect form, with long. pointed buds; deliciously fragrant. Magnificent bedding Rose. Unsurpassed. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60c.
PRINCE ENGLEBERT CHARLES DE ARENBERG (Soupert & Notting, 1910.)—Without doubt the most promising red fore- . ing Rose in sight, a grand Rose of vigorous growth and freedom of bloom unapproached in any other variety; buds perfectly formed, developing into a perfect open flower of ideal form; no deformed buds. The color is a clear and lively red without tone of purple that kills all the other red forcers. The color is most pleasing and under artificial light wonderfully brilliant. Growers will make no mistake in planting this Rose heavily. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60c.
QUEEN MARY (Alex. Dickson, 1913.)—A uniquely beautiful Rose which enthuses the hearts of all who see it and ever holds them in its lovely sway. Its pure rich colorings, which are zoned deep, bright canary-yellow, on plenteous well- shaped petals which are crayoned with pure deep carmine. This extra touch of color gives a gloriously warm effect as the yellow and carmine do not commingle, the petals are ar- ranged in tip-tilted globular formation. It is most florif- erous and fragrantly primrose-tea perfumed. Awarded silver cup Festival of the Empire, Crystal Palace, London, and sil- ver gilt medal, N. R. S. 35 cents; two-year plants, 75 cents.
RECUERDO DE ANTONIO PELUFFO (Soupert & Notting, 1910.) —What Soupert & Notting say about this fine Rose: “Madame Melanie Soupert crossed with Madame Constant Soupert, light diaphanous yellow with pink edged petals, ex- ceedingly large, very double and of irreproachable form; free flowering until late in autumn; opens freely; combines all the delightful and prominent qualities of the parents; a strong, hardy Rose with nice long buds. A classical Rose and a wonderful Rose in many ways.’’ We indorse every word of the above. Our individual opinion is that this Rose has unquestionably come to stay. It is in the way of “Madame de -Watteville,” except that it has pronouncedly yellow shades and tones. A grand, beautiful Rose. Be sure and try this, it will please you. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
ROSE DU BARRI (B. R. Cant & Sons, 1911.)—-A very free and constant blooming garden Rose, of a beautiful pure ‘‘Rose du Barri’ color; exceedingly sweet scented. Extra fine. 20. cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
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THE CREAM OF THE NEW ROSES—Concluded
RENA ROBBINS (Hill, 1911.)—This is a grand garden Rose. Strong grower, producing its enormous flowers in the great- est profusion. Comes a bright yellow, changing to a pure white, with golden-yellow heart. Flowers of grand form and a mass of bloom throughout the summer until frost. Why the trade fights shy of this Rose is beyond our ken. Try it and you will become wedded to it. No prettier or better Rose in this list. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
ROBERT HUEY (Alex. Dickson, 1911.)—Messrs. Dickson sub- mitted a number of their promising seedlings for trial to Dr. Robert Huey, one of Philadelphia’s most enthusiastic and best-posted amateur Rose growers, from which he se- lected this variety to name after his son. The description following is by Dr. Huey: “‘A strong, vigorous grower, giving extra fine stems for cutting; color bright carmine shaded deeper on the outer petals; flowers large, full and of good substance; buds pointed; the largest and finest of the red- colored Hybrid Teas; should have a rich, deep soil and good feeding.”” 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
ROBIN HOOD (Hill, 1911.)—This new Rose has a glorious searlet color that is at once soft and bright and lasting; the bloom is full and of the beautiful build of the H. P.’s. It is a grand grower, heavy caned and profuse in foliage. Flowers very freely produced. We feel sure this will prove a delightful companion for General McArthur and Rhea Reid. Robin Hood captured the first prize at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s June Flower Show for best red Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
SAINT HELENA (B. R. Cant & Sons, 1912.)—A beautiful cream color flushed with pink and quite blush in the center, golden-yellow at base of the petals. Flowers of good size and delightful fragrance. A decided acquisition as a garden Rose. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
SALMON RICHMOND (Paul & Son, 1912.) — Cherry-salmon color and immensely free blooming; particularly good in autumn. A fixed sport from the well-known Richmond. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
SOUVENIR DE E. GUILLARD (Chambard, 1913.)—Large, full, sweetly scented flowers carried on long, stiff flower stalks. Color saffron, shaded coppery-carmine. Growth very vigor- ous and very floriferous. Awarded first-class certificate Lyons. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
SOUVENIR DE MADAME E. MULNARD (Dubreuil, 1913.)— Inside of petals saffron-fiesh, outside brilliant carmine with silver reflex. Large and very full. In the style of Madame Abel Chatenay, but with more vigorous and with. larger flowers. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
SEABIRD—A delightful garden Rose with vigorous free branch- ing growth, flowering freely and continuously on long up- Tight stems. Flowers of medium to large size, of fine form and good substance. Color clear primrose-yellow, paling with age to creamy-yellow. A splendid bedding Rose and altogether a grand variety. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
SOUVENIR DE MARQUES SOUREIRO (Ketten Bros., 1913.) — Lincoln-red on a coral-red ground, base of petals Indian- yellow. Large size, fairly full, elongated bud opening well. Growth vigorous and very free flowering. 25 cents; two- year plants, 60 cents.
SUNBEAM (B. R. Cant & Sons, 1913.)—Deep yellow with peach shadings, opening to fawn-yellow with peach shading. Very beautiful. A fine decorative Rose. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
SUNBURST (Pernet Ducher, 1912.)—This magnificent giant yellow Rose is a fine forcer; it stands head and shoulders above all others of its color and will rank with American Beauty and the Killarneys in value and grandeur. It has long, pointed buds, which can be cut tight for market. The color is orange-copper or golden-orange and golden-yellow; edge of petals lighter; all intense shades, extremely brilliant in effect. Some call the color cadmium-yellow. It makes no difference what you call its color, it is the yellowest of all Roses in the ever-blooming class. Belongs in the class of big Roses; has created a sensation wherever shown. Yes, and something more must be said about this Rose. It puts all the yellows to sleep when it comes to bedding in the garden. The golden-yellow color stays right with the flower until it fully finishes. Better get acquainted with ‘‘Sunburst.” 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
TITO HEKEKYAN (Soupert & Notting, 1912.) — Rosy coral- red, shaded yellow. Center vivid coral-purple and deep car- mine. A distinct new coloring. Very large flower of fine shape. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
VERNA MACKAY (Alex. Dickson, 1912.)—This is a beautiful delicate ivory sulphur-buff, changing to bright lemon-yellow as the flower expands. The flowers are carried on erect stems and are borne in marvelous profusion. The growth is vigorous, of free branching habit, every shoot being ter- minated by a sweetly perfumed flower. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
WHITE TESTOUT (Bide & Son, 1911.)—This is identical with Madame Caroline Testout, except that the color is pure
white. <A 25 cents; two-year plants, 60
grand novelty. cents.
The “Excelsior” List of New and Choice Ever-Blooming Roses for Outdoor Planting or House Culture
Price, {0c each, 3 for 25c; any 7 of your own selection for 50c; any [5 for $1.00.
to us, we will send 9 for 50c, or 20 for $1.00. greater profusion of flowers, owing to their size.
AGRIPPINA—Bright red; very free bloomer. ALLIANCE FRANCO-RUSSE—Golden-yellow flushed crimson. ANDRE GAMON—Pure rosy-carmine; large, full, globular. ANTOINE RIVOIRE—Rosy flesh on yellow ground; grand. ANTOINE VERDIER—Bright glowing pink; very free bloomer. ARCHDUKE CHARLES—Deep carmine, reverse silvery-pink. AURORA—Bright pink; very double and sweet; fine garden Rose. BEAUTY OF STAPLEFORD—PBright, rich rosy-crimson. BESSIE BROWN—Creamy-white flowers of immense size. BETTY—Coppery-rose ; flushed golden-yellow ; glorious form. BLUMENSCHMIDT—Rich lemon-yellow; often tinged pink. BON SILENE—Crimson-rose, with sheen of silver. BRIDESMAID—A grand pink Rose for all purposes. BURBANK—Bright pink; a grand bedder; always in bloom. CARDINAL—Rich cardinal-red; full and very free. CAROLINE KUSTER—Light lemon-yellow flowers; superb. CATHERINE MERMET—Color a clear rosy-pink; large and
fine.
CHAMPION OF THE WORLD—Rich, deep rosy-pink; extra fine.
CHERRY RIPE—A deep, rich cherry-red; A No. 1.
CHRISTINE DE NOUE—A bright glowing crimson.
CLARA WATSON—Salmon-pink; a grand variety.
COLONEL R. S. WILLIAMSON—Satiny-white, blush center.
COQUETTE DE LYON (Yellow Hermosa)—Pure light yellow.
CORNELIA COOK—The old favorite white Rose; none better.
COUNTESS. OF DERBY—Center salmon, shading to delicate pink.
COUNTESS OF GOSFORD—Clear salmon-pink and _saffron- yellow.
CRIMSON CROWN-—Brilliant glowing velvety crimson.
DEAN HOLE—Light carmine, shaded salmon; extra fine.
DEVONIENSIS—Magnolia fragrance; a delicate creamy-white.
DORA—A beautiful peach blossom pink color.
DR. GRILL—Coppery Nasturtium-yellow, tinged with red.
DR. J. CAMPBELL HALL—Silvery coral-rose; suffused white.
If you leave the selection of the varieties
Large two-year-old Roses from this list; 25c each, or 5 for $1.00.
For general planting, more especially in open ground, this class excels all others. mail, bloom the first and each succeeding year from early spring until severe frosts.
One-year-old plants, such as we send by Two-year-old plants, of course, yield a
The flowers are noted for their exquisite coloring and delightful fragrance ; hardy . everywhere in open ground with protection of litter, leaves, evergreen boughs or similar materials. old Roses; the harvest of bloom they give the first year compensates for the trifling outlay.
Plant liberally of one-year-
Anyone can succeed with them.
DUCHESS DE BRABANT—Bright salmon-pink; an old fa- vorite.
DUCHESS OF ALBANY (Red La France)—A superb Rose.
DUCHESS OF WELLINGTON—Intense saffron-yellow; superb.
ECARLATE—The finest of all red bedding Roses.
EMPRESS EUGENIE—Deep, rich pink; very double; hardy.
ETOILE DE FRANCE—Clear velvety crimson; very rich.
ETOILE DE LYON—Bright sulphur-yellow; fine form.
EUGENE E. MARLITT—Bright carmine, with scarlet tones.
FARBENKONIGIN (The Queen of Colors)—Simply grand.
EEORENCE PEMBERTON—Creamy-white, flushed and shaded peach.
FRIEDRICHSRUHE—Color deep blood-red. Extra.
FREIHERR VON MARSCHALL—A grand, large, bright car- mine-rose.
F. R. PATZER—Creamy-buff with delicate warm pink.
GENERAL McARTHUR—A superb, deep, rich red Rose; new.
GENERAL ROBT. E. LEE—Orange-yellow ; shaded white; free.
GENERAL TARTAS—Color rich, deep rose; very fine.
GLADYS HARKNESS—Deep salmon-pink; fragrant.
GOLDEN GATE—White; most beautifully tinged pink.
GROSSHERZOGIN ALEXANDRA—Clear canary-yellow ; fine.
phgssH ERZOG FRIEDRICH — Bright rosy-vermilion; mag- nificent.
GRUSS AN TEPLITZ—Brightest red of all Roses; extra.
HECTOR MACKENZIE—Dark pink, changing to silvery-car- mine.
HELEN GOOD—Delicate yellow, suffused with pink.
HELEN GOULD—Bright watermelon-red; exquisite. -
HERMOSA—Beautiful bright pink flowers; an old favorite.
HUGO ROLLER—Rich lemon-yellow edged crimson.
ISABELLA SPRUNT—Charming light canary-yellow.
IVORY—Pure snow-white; very pretty bud.
JACQUES VINCENT—Clear coral-red, tinted yellow.
JOHANNES WESSELHOFT—A grand yellow Rose.
JOSEPH HILL—Salmon-pink, shaded with yellow.
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA—Pure white, tinted yellow.
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THE “EXCELSIOR”? LIST OF NEW AND CHOICE EVER= BLOOMING ROSES—Concluded
KILLARNEY—Clear rich deep shell-pink.
LA DETROIT—Shell-pink, shading to rose; elegant.
LADY ALICE STANLEY—Deep coral-rose, suffused pink.
LADY ASHTOWN—Deep rose shading to silvery-pink; extra.
LADY BATTERSEA—Long pointed buds of richest red; elegant.
LADY HELEN VINCENT—Delicate shell-pink, suffused peach.
LADY MARY CORRY—Deep yellow; distinct and fine.
LADY URSULA—Flesh-pink; large, full and perfectly formed.
LA FRANCE—Clear pink. The queen of all Roses.
LA TOSCA—Soft pink, tinted rosy-white; extra.
LAURENT CARLE—Brilliant velvety carmine; extra.
LE PACTOLE—Pale sulphur-yellow; free.
LE PROGRESS—Nankeen-yellow, golden-yellow buds.
LOUIS PHILLIPE—Dark crimson-maroon; good bedder.
LUCULLUS—Beautiful crimson-scarlet; free bloomer.
MADAME ABEL CHATENAY—Rosy-pink with lighter shadings.
MADAME CAMILLE—A remarkable shade of salmon; large.
MADAME CAROLINE TESTOUT—A grand, bright pink; extra large.
MADAME DE VATRY (Crecle Beauty)—A fine red.
MADAME DE WATTEVILLE—Rosy-blush, bordered crimson.
MADAME EDMOND SABLAYROLLES—Yellow, deep orange center.
MADAME GAMON—Soft apricot, suffused sunset rose.
MADAME HOSTE—Pale lemon-yellow, deeper center.
MADAME JENNY GILLEMOT—Saffron-yellow, opening pale yellow.
MADAME JOSEPH SCHWARTZ—White, delicately tinged pink.
MADAME JULES GROLEZ—Rose and satiny-pink; extra fine.
MADAME LEON PAIN — Silvery-salmon; center yellowish- orange.
MADAME LEON SIMON—Dark rose, with yellow center.
MADAME LOMBARD—Rosy-red, with silvery reflex; extra fine.
MADAME MARGOTTIN—Citron-yellow with red center; fine.
MADAME MAURICE DE LUZE—Deep rose-pink; cochineal center.
MADAME MELANIE SOUPERT—Saffron-yellow suffused car- mine,
MADAME PERNET DUCHER—Called the yellow Pres. Carnot.
MADAME SCHWALLER—Deep pink, deliciously fragrant.
MADAME SEGOND WEBER—A beautiful grand deep pink.
MADAME WELCHE—Amber-yellow, flushed with crimson.
MADEMOISELLE CECILE BERTHOD—Deep rich golden-yel- low.
MADEMOISELLE FRANZISCA KRUGER—Deep coppery-yellow.
MADEMOISELLE HELENE CAMBIER—Coppery-yellow; deep center.
MAGNAFRANG—Magnificent buds of crimson-scarlet.
MAMAN COCHET—No pink Rose can equal this one.
MARGARET—A clear delicate tint of silvery-pink.
MARIE DELESALLE—Deep cerise shaded carmine.
MARIE GUILLOT—The old standby for a pure white Rose.
MARIE VAN HOUTTE—Straw-yellow, flushed with crimson.
MARY COUNTESS OF ILCHESTER—A warm crimson-earmine.
MAY KENYON SLANEY—Charming blush-pink on crgam.
MELODY —Intense, pure, deep saffron-yellow.
METEOR—A grand, rich dark crimson; superfine.
MISS ALICE DE ROTHSCHILD—A rich, deep citron-yellow.
MISS CYNTHIA FORDE—Deep brilliant rose-pink.
MOLLY SHARMAN CRAWFORD—Pure dazzling white.
MRS. AARON WARD—A beautiful Indian-yellow color.
MRS. ALFRED TATE—Coppery-red and ochre-yellow.
MRS. ARTHUR ROBERT WADDELL—Clear, deep salmon- yellow.
MRS. BENJAMIN R. CANT—Deep, dark carmine; extra.
TENDER CLIMBING ROSE
MRS. DAVID JARDINE—Bright rosy-pink; shaded salmon. MRS. DEGRAW—Bright coral-pink ; fine bedder.
MRS. FRED STRAKER—Orange-crimson and silvery-fawn, MRS. GEORGE PRESTON—Delicate warm silvery-rose.
MRS. G. W. KERSHAW—Glowing, deep rose-pink; perfect. MRS. HUBERT TAYLOR—Shell-pink, edged with ivory-white. MRS. ISABEL MILNER—Ivory-white suffused pink.
MRS. ROBERT GARRETT—A grand deep pink with long bud. MRS. WALTER EASLEA—Glowing crimson-carmine ; lovely.
MURIEL GRAHAM—Pale cream, faintly blushed rose.
MY MARYLAND—Clear glowing pink; extra.
NITA WELDON—Ivory-white, edges of petals blush,
OLIVIA—Bright red; a grand garden Rose.
PAPA GONTIER—Rosy-crimson, fine long bud.
PAULA—Sulphur-yellow with ochre center.
PEERLESS—Pure white, with pale flesh center.
PERLE DES JARDINS—Clear golden-yellow; very rich.
PERLE VON GODESBURG—Pure white with yellow center.
TERRE GUILLOT — Enormous, rich crimson blooms; none ner.
PRESIDENT TAFT—The best pink garden Rose.
PRINCE DE BULGARIE—Coppery-yellow, golden center ; extra.
PRINCESS BONNIE—A grand, rich, bright red Rose.
PRINCESS SAGAN—The color is a rich velvety crimson; free.
PRINCIPAL A. H. PIRRIE—Silvery-pink; salmon center.
QUEEN BEATRICE—The finest of bright pink Roses.
QUEEN OF SPAIN—Delicate flesh-pink, deeper center.
RADIANCE—Brilliant rosy-carmine; extra fine.
RAINBOW—Pink, striped and splashed, bright carmine.
RHEA REID—Richest deep crimson; fine for garden.
RICHMOND—Pure bright scarlety-red.
ROSE GUBERT—Canary-yellow deepening at the center.
ROSEMARY—A beautiful Rose of shining silvery-pink.
SAFRANO—Bright apricot, shaded saffron-yellow.
SENATEUR MASCOURAND—Orange-yellow, deep and fine.
SNOWFLAKE—Snow-white, most profuse bloomer of all Roses.
SOMBREUIL—Pure white, tinged delicate pink; hardy.
SOUV. DE CATHERINE GUILLOT — Coppery-yellow, shaded orange.
SOUV. DE LA MALMAISON—Creamy-ficsh, rose center.
SCuvV. DE PIERRE NOTTING—Orange-yellow, bordered car- mine.
SOUVENIR DE PRESIDENT CARNOT—Dclicate fawn flushed
pink. SOUV. d@UN AMI—Bright pink; large and fine. SOUV. OF WOOTTON—Deep, rich red; large. SUNRISE—A combination of yellow and red; very pretty. SUNSET—Has the tints of a lovely golden sunset. THE QUEEN—Beautiful, large, pure white flowers; extra. TRIUMPH DE PERNET PERE—Magenta-red and rich crimson. UNCLE JOHN—A grand, bright pink Rose, of largest size. VISCOUNTESS FOLKSTONE—Pure white, faintly tinted fawn. WELLESLEY—Beautiful self-pink, very bright in color. W. E. LIPPIATT—Brilliant velvety crimson and maroon. WHITE BOUGERE—Pure immaculate white; very free. WHITE KILLARNEY—Pure white with a pink tinge. WHITE LA FRANCE—Pure white with shadings of fawn. WHITE MALMAISON—Pure white, shaded lemon-yellow. WHITE MAMAN COCHET—The greatest of all white Roses. WILLIAM NOTTING—Deep coral-pink; extra. WILLIAM R. SMITH—A lovely salmon-pink ; extra WILLIAM SHEAN—Purest pink, of the largest sizc. WINNIE DAVIS—Apricot-pink with Aurora Borealis tints. YELLOW MAMAN COCHET—Golden-yellow flushed crimson. YVONNE VACHEROT—Porcelain-white, retouched with red.
Newer Varieties and Some that are Scarce
These Roses are Suitable for Planting in the Southern States and on the
Pacific Coast.
ALINE SCHNEIDER—A fine climber. Canary-yellow with deep golden-yellow center. Its clear golden color gives it a place that is quite its own. Bloom large and double; sweeily scented. 15 cents; two-year plants, 40 cents.
CLIMBING HELEN GOULD—Probably no red Rose has held its place secure in the hearts of Rose lovers for so long a period as has the beautiful Helen Gould. We have now the pleasure of introducing this famous Rose in climbing form. Everybody is familiar with the warm watermelon-red color
of its charming flowers. This'is a grand climber. Be sure and try it. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents. CLIMBING LIBERTY (W. Paul & Son, 1909.) (C. H. T.)—A
climbing form of Liberty. Color brilliant velvety crimson ; flowers of good size and beautifully formed; a superb variety for any purpose, the blooms lasting well when cut; very free flowering. When you see-this dazzling rich Rose you will never foregt it. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
All Have Beautiful Flowers.
CLIMBING GRUSS AN TEPLITZ—An exact counterpart of the bush form of that superb Rose Gruss an Teplitz except that it is a vigorous climber. A perfect sheet of dazzling crimson when in bloom; first-class in every way. 15 cents; two-year plants, 40 cents.
CLIMBING RICHMOND—In all respects except growth iden- tical with the normal type, from which it originated. The growth is most vigorous and of true climbing character. On account of its unique color and free flowering habit, it is an important addition to the climbing Rose section. Color pure rich scarlet. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
CLIMBING WHITE MAMAN COCHET—If there is one Rose that stands out in the affections of the people more than an- other it is White Maman Cochet. We grow many. thousand more plants of White Maman Cochet than any other variety. Here we have a climbing form that will become as popular a climber as its parent has as a bush Rose. Grand, huge white flowers, tinged pink. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50c.
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TENDER CLIMBING ROSES—Newer Varieties—Concluded
GAINSBOROUGH—We are proud of the fact that we in- troduced this Rose. Its delicate coloring is difficult to describe, being delicately tinged fawn, almost white and lustrous as satin. When in full bloom it resembles a large, fine, white fluffy Peony, but without a suggestion of stiffness, often measuring eight to nine inches in di- ameter. _ An. enthusiastic admirer from the state of Oregon describes it as a Rose reminding him of a beau- tiful girl wearing a light colored Gainsborough hat, orna- mented with white ostrich plumes, hence the suggestion of its name. Be sure and try this grand Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
GLOIRE DE. DIJON—Color buff, with orange center; very large and very double and full; the first to flower, and keeps on until the very last; the hardiest of any of the Tea Roses, and deliciously tea scented. Good in any situa- tion, either as a bush or pillar Rose. 20 cents; two- year plants, 50 cents.
MAMIE—A Rose that has been out for some time, but in the shuffle became lost. It has so many points of great excellence that we have resurrected it, and we predict that before many moons haye rolled around it will be planted largely. It is a strong grower with buds and flowers of the largest and most perfect shape and form. The color is exquisite, being a delicate fawn with heart of pink. One of the most be2autiful of light-colored Roses. Don’t forget this Rose. It will make a place for itself among the leaders. Since the above was written a couple of years ago, the demand for this Rose has ex- ceeded our facilities for producing it. It is simply in a class by itself. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MARECHAL NIEL—This is the old standby yellow Rose in the South, where it is hardy; indeed, it will bloom in any garden, but is not hardy in the North. Immense deep golden-yellow flowers with the deepest, richest tea fragrance of all Roses. 15 cents each; stronger plants, 25 to 50 cents, according to size; strong, one-year-old, $1.00; two years old, $1.50; three years old, $2.00.
PILLAR OF GOLD—The blooms are double to the center, of the largest size, and come in immense bouquets of from five to ten blooms on a single branch, and the effect throughout the blooming season is a perfect sheet of color. The color, ruoy-red suffused with golden-yellow, is a happy combination. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50c.
PINK PEARL—Shell-pink enlivened with salmon; -petals are very large and of great substance. A fine climbing Rose, being a fine autumnal bloomer. Award of merit, unanimously, Royal Horticultural Society. 25 cents each; two-year plants, 60 cents.
STRIPED REINE MARIE HENRIETTE—A Rose that has all the good qualities of Reine Marie Henriette.-
eil With this added qualification it is the most beautifully striped. is deep rosy-carmine, exquisitely striped vivid carmine; distinct and fine.
Climbing White Maman Cochet.
The color 25 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
TENDER CLIMBING ROSES—Standard Varieties
INCLUDING THE NOISETTES, CLIMBING TEAS AND CLIMBING HYBRID TEAS
Price, 10 cents each; three for 25 cents; any seven for 50 cents.
BARDOU JOB—Bright glowing crimson, shaded velvety black; almost single with very large petals; free bloomer. A Rose when once seen never to be forgotten.
CELINE FORRESTIER—Sulphur-yellow with deeper center; abundant bloomer; very pretty.
CLIMBING BELLE SIEBRECHT—An exact counterpart of Belle Siebrecht except its climbing habit; clear imperial or shell-pink. Gold medal N. R, S.
CLIMBING BRIDESMAID—Like Bridesmaid, but with climb- ing habit; clear pink.
CLIMBING CLOTHILDE SOUPERT—Identical with Clothilde Soupert except that it is a vigorous climber.
CLIMBING DEVONIENSIS—Creamy-white, blush center; full, fine form; distinct and good; fragrant.
CLIMBING KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA—Also known as Mrs. Robt. Peary. A strong climbing form of the beautiful variety of same name now so well known. Pure white.
CLIMBING KILLARNEY—An exact counterpart of Killarney in every respect except that it is of vigorous climbing habit; deep shell-pink. This will prove a great Rose wherever a climber is needed.
CLIMBING MADAME CAROLINE TESTOUT—A_ rampant climber. In flower identical with Mme. C. Testout. Beauti- ful glowing pink. You can’t beat it.
CLIMBING MADEMOISELLE CECILE BRUNNER—Rosy-pink on a rich creamy-white ground. This is the strongest grow- ing Rose of our entire list, barring none. We believe it to be the most vigorous Rose in the world.
CLIMBING MARIE GUILLOT—This Rose is also known as President Cleveland and Frances E. Willard. <A grand pure white Rose of great merit.
CLIMBING METEOR—A grand climber; color velvety maroon; very free bloomer.
CLIMBING PAPA GONTIER—A climbing sport of Papa Gontier, retaining its free flowering character. Color rich red; a beauty.
Large two-year-old plants, 35 cents each; three for $1.00.
CLIMBING PAUL NEYRON—Bright satiny-rose changing to Carnation-pink; fine bud and large, full flower.
CLIMBING PERLE DES JARDINS—A strong growing form of Perle des Jardins; color deep golden-yellow.
CLIMBING SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON — Clear flesh, edged with blush; large; very double; deliciously scented. CLIMBING SOUVENIR OF WOOTTON—A rampant climber,
bearing deep crimson flowers of the largest size.
CLOTH OF GOLD, or CHROMATELLA—Sulphur-yellow, deeper center; large and double.
DUCHESS DE AUERSTADT—This is a very fine Rose with large, full, perfectly double flowers; color, vivid nankeen- yellow. A fine climbing Tea Rose, and one that is very pop- ular on the Pacific Coast.
ELIE BEAUVILLAIN—A beautiful salmon-fawn; on the order of Gloire de Dijon.
JAMES SPRUNT—Deep cherry-red; very double and hardy.
LAMARQUE—White shaded lemon; large, very sweet scented ; an excellent varaiety.
MADAME JULES GRAVEREAUX—Deep yellow, center rosy- peach; large, full and very fine.
REINE MARIE HENRIETTE—Deep cherry-red. This Rose takes the lead as a climber from New Orleans to Philadelphia.
REVE d’OR, or GOLDEN CHAIN—Buff-yellow, very free bloom- er; very pretty. Strong grower; will do well in any situation.
RUTH VESTAL, or CLIMBING BRIDE—A lovely pure white climbing form of the Bride. We predict a great future for this Rose.
SOLFATARE — Fine, clear sulphur-yellow; fine, shapely bud with fully double open flower. Extra fine.
WILLIAM ALLEN RICHARDSON—Very deep orange-yellow ; medium size, but extremely showy and distinct; very attrac-
very large
tive. ZELIA PRADEL—Lemon-yellow changing to creamy-white ; very fine.
MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 1 NEWER VARIETIES
Polyantha, or Baby Rambler Roses
ini Roses derived from the Climbing Polyantha. AOR rae The plants are splendid for bedding, or as edgings for borders they are hardy. Whlie Europe has appreciated these Roses for years, America is just be-
entire plant with bloom all through summer and fall. Let us tell you something about these miniature Roses.
They are of dwarf habit and bloom so freely as to cover the
ginning to wake up to the fact that they have come to stay, and anyone who attempts to handle Roses without including this class will bump into something real hard. They are useful, either pot grown or for bedding purposes or for hedge effects. They com-
pletely hide the plant with bloom from early till late.
BABY ELEGANCE (Hobbies, 1913.)— An elegant new “Baby Rose.’”’ Has single flowers of a beautiful lilac- rose color shading to Irish Elegance- yellow. Long stem and free bloomer. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
BABY TAUSENDSCHOEN (Welter, 1911.) —This Rose was formerly named ‘‘Louise Welter.” Its flow- ers are large and so much like Tausendschoen that it has been re- christened “Baby Tausendschoen.”’ It is a bush form of the “‘Climbing Tausendschoen” or “Thousand Beau- ties,” having all the charm in the variable coloring in its flowers that its parent has, being firm white, delicately flushed pink, changing to deep rosy-carmine. This is a splen- did Rose. Try it. 20 cents; two- year plants, 50 cents.
BONNIE BELLE (Hobbies, 1913.)— Enormous trusses of dark cherry-red flowers. Unusually long buds for a Polyantha. Worthy of trial. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
CORONET (Wm. Paul, 1912.)—Yellow shaded with rose. Very fine and ef-
They are hardy.
fective and quite distinct. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
DEWDROP (Hobbies, 1913.)—Cherry- red; lasts a long time, grows easy. A very double Rose. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
ELLEN POULSON (Poulson, 1912.)—Dark brilliant pink, large and full, sweetly scented. Vigorous bushy habit, most flor- iferous. Very fine. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
ERNA TESCHENDORFF (Teschendorff, 1911.)—A sport from “Madame Norbert Levavasseur,’”’ which it resembles. with re- gard to habit of growth and foliage, etc. The flowers are of a deep crimson color, flushed with carmine, resembling the dazzling color of ‘“‘Gruss an Teplitz,”’ This variety does not lose its color in the hottest sun and has no purple shades. It has received many awards on the continent, and is said to be the darkest Polyantha in existence, It is much sought after in America to bloom in pots during the winter and for Easter time. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50c.
GEORGE ELGER (Turbat & Co., 1913.)—Golden-yellow buds opening to a deep clear yellow; growth upright, Very free flowering. Fine for massing and pot culture. This is the first yellow Polyantha and should become as famous as Mile. Cecile Brunner. 35 cents; two-year plants, 75 cents,
JEANNY SOUPERT (Soupert & Notting, 1913.)—Delicate Car- nation-white, of regular perfect form, produced in large, compact clusters. Very free flowering. A charming and beautiful Rose, 20 cents; two-year piants, 50 cents,
JESSIE (Merryweather, 1909.)—This new Baby Rambler is an ideal Rose for massing, bedding or for pot culture, The flowers, Which are produced in huge clusters, are of a bright cherry-crimson color which does not fade. Superb, The pest of all the Baby Ramblers for pot culture, {5 cents; two-year plants, 40 cents.
MEADOW SWEET (Hobbies, 1918.) —Salmon-rose, streaked with flashy orange threads; semi-double. Very fragrant. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents, ;
Baby Rambler Rose, Orleans.
A perfect sheet of bloom all summer long.
ORLEANS (Levavasseur, 1910.)—The showlest and prettiest of all the Baby Ramblers. This charming and dainty Rose is of beautiful rounded habit and is a huge bouquet of deep cerise or Geranium-pink with distinct showy center of pure white; florets not crowded but of beautiful arrangements, making as a whole a charming combination that cannot be beaten. The color is irresistible. The plant grows like a weed and the flowers are nearly “immortelle” in their last- ing qualities, We believe that they will outlast almost any other Rose in existence with their stiff paper-like texture. This pretty Rose has taken Europe by storm and will make a sensation as soon as known in this country. Awarded gold medal, {5 cents; two-year plants, 40 cents.
POMPON DE LYON (Dubreuil, 1918.)—Bright carmine-rose, of regular form, produced in large clusters. Growth robust and branching. Very free flowering, Extra fine. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
RODHATTE (Poulson, 1912.) (Little Red Riding Hood.)—Clear cherry-red, shaded deep crimson, with a lustrous finish, eomes in immense elusters, Very vigorous and free flowering, Fine for massing, The growth resembles the Hybrid Teas. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
WHITE MADEMOISELLE CECILE BRUNNER ( , 1914.) —This is identical with the pink form of that famous Rose, ‘Mademoiselle Cecile Brunner,” known to the cut- flower trade as the “‘Baby Pink Rose,” except the color is snow-white. This variety is destined to become as famous for use in floral work of all kinds as its parent. See de- scription of Mademoiselle Cecile Brunner. 25 cents; two- year plants, 50 cents,
-POLYANTHA, or BABY RAMBLER ROSES
Standard Varieties including the Hybrid Polyanthas.
They are hardy.
Price, 10 cents each, any six for 50 cents; two-year-old
plants, 85 cents each, or three for $1.00.
ANNA MULLER—This Rose is very much the same as the Crimson Baby Rambler, except in the color of its flowers, which are a shiny, brilliant pink produced in the greatest profusion in large clusters. It is a splendid companion to the other excellent members of this family. This is the orlg- inal pink Baby Rambler.
BABY RAMBLER, or MADAME N. LEVAVASSEUR—This is the original Baby Rambler, daddy of them all. It is in bloom all the time, flowers in large clusters of brightest crimson. It grows to a height of eighteen inches and hides the plant with its bloom. A most wonderful Rose.
CATHERINE ZEIMET, or WHITE BABY RAMBLER—This is surely a beauty and a great addition to the Baby Ramblers. Grows to a height of twenty inches and produces double pure white flowers in abundance. It has a fragrance similar to Hyacinths, of free, compact growth and very attractive.
It produces a sheet of white bloom that is certainly a sight worth seeing.
NOTE—The above three Roses, “Anna Muller,” ‘Baby Rambler” and ‘‘Catherine Zeimet,’’ are the original pink, red and white Baby Ramblers in the order named. They
* are hard to beat.
CLOTHILDE SOQUPERT (H. Poly.)—Known the world over as one of the very best of all bedding Roses. The only rival of “Hermosa” as a bedder and market pot plant. The color effect is beautiful ivory-white, shading towards the center to bright silvery-pink. Everybody’s Rose.
LE FONGEAU—Dark ted, blooms in large clusters. A choice variety. ;
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POLYANTHA, OR BABY RAMBLER ROSES—Concluded
Catherine Zeimet.
MADEMOISELLE CECILE BRUNNER (H. Poly.)—This is the popular Baby Pink Rose. In the past year or two this Rose has fairly jumped into popularity. It always was a popular outdoor Rose on the Pacific Coast, but recently even in the effete East and ev- erywhere in America they are planting it simply by the thousands for cut flowers. It has become quite the rage. It makes a handsome miniature Rose com- ing in sprays of three to five buds, and combines in beautiful effect with so many other flowers in all Kinds of floral work. Every grower should try some of these—not only in the greenhouse but in his gar- den. It is a very prolific bloomer and if carefully protected in the winter should be a money maker, both outdoors and under glass. The bud and flower are both handsome. Color blush, shaded light salmon- pink; distinct and desirable.
MOSELLA (H. Poly.)—Bears large flowers for this class; center of flower chrome-yellow ; edges of petals shading out to creamy-white. A fine bedding Rose.
MRS. WILLIAM H. CUTBUSH—One of the very finest types of the Baby Rambler Roses. It produces in constant profusion throughout the entire summer its pleasing delicate pink blooms in large trusses; also extra fine for pot culture.
MARIE PAVIE—Of good size; very full and double; borne in large clusters; white flushed with carmine; delightfully perfumed; a great bloomer.
PAQUERETTE—This is one among the very first Baby Rambler Roses sent out. The flowers are very double and pure white. This Rose has many favorites.
PERLE d’OR—Nankeen-yellow with orange center; very novel and beautiful. This Rose is dividing honors with “Mile. Cecile Brunner” as a cut flower, being planted very largely for this purpose. A charming miniature Rose.
PRIMULA—Considered by many to be the most popular of the Baby Rambler Roses. Grows to a height of two feet. Very hardy. Always in bloom. The color is the shade of the Lawson Carnation—beautiful car- mine-pink. For ourselves we are very fond of this Rose.
PRINCESS MARIE ADELAIDE—A grand Baby Rambler Rose. Flowers of good size. The color is a bright pink, flushed with yellow; extra.
SCHNEEWITCHEN, SNOW WITCH—An ideal sort for garden culture, having a round, compact habit, with very full trusses of evenly disposed flowers, which are perfect in form and semi-double. Color glisten- ing ivory-white, with golden stamens; extra.
Newer Varieties, and a
Hardy Climbing RoOSe€S rev that are scarce
Including the Ramblers, Cl. Polyanthas, Wichuraiana, Multifloras, Hybrid Noisettes, Setigera and Climbing Chinas.
These Roses are suitable for planting where they can climb on walls, fences, galleries, porches, pillars, pergolas, arches, etc.; in fact, wherever a hardy climber is required. This list includes Ramblers, Climbing Polyanthas, Wichuraianas, etc.
AMERICAN PILLAR—A single flowering variety of great beauty, which appeals to everyone. The flowers are of enor- mous size, three to four inches across, of a lovely shade of apple-blossom pink, with a clear white eye and cluster of yellow stamens. These flowers are borne in immense bunches, and a large plant in full bloom is a sight not easily forgotten. They last in perfection a long time, and are followed by brilliant red hips or berries, which are carried late into the winter; and as the plant frequently retains its lovely green foliage until the end of November, it forms a beautiful decorative subject throughout the autumn months. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
CHRISTINE WRIGHT—A most exquisite new Rose, a cross be- tween Caroline Testout and an unnamed seedling; it is of strong climbing habit, with large, heavy, dark green foliage, which is immune to disease. The flowers are double, from three and one-half to four inches in diameter, borne singly and in clusters, of perfect form, beautiful in the bud and in the fully expanded flower; in color a most refreshing bright wild-rose pink; it flowers profusely during June, and con- tinues more or less throughout the season. 20 cents; two- year plants, 50 cents.
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY—A seedling from American Beauty with Wichuraiana and Tea blood in its veins. The introducers say of it: ‘‘Same color, size and fragrance as American Beauty, with the addition of the climbing habit. Good foliage, and better blooming qualitites. One plant of this new Rose will produce twenty times as many flowers -in June as the old American Beauty, besides blooming occa- sionally during the summer. Blooms three to four inches across; has proved perfectly hardy and stands heat and drought as well as any Rose in our collection.” This Rose has already made its mark, and wherever it has been planted it has pleased until today we sell it by the tens of thou- sands. You lose if you are slow to take hold of “Climbing American Beauty.” It grows and blooms. 20 cents; two- year plants, 50 cents.
CLIMBING BABY RAMBLER, or MISS G. MESSMAN—This
is a true ever-blooming Crimson Rambler, for at this writ- ing (August 1st) it is in full bloom in the garden with enor- mous heads of richest crimson. There has been a widespread demand for a Crimson Rambler that would bloom more than once. Here you have it. Everyone knows how Baby Rambler is always in bloom. This is simply a climbing form of the Baby Rambler, embracing all its good qualities. 15 cents; two-year plants, 40 cents.
DR. W. VAN FLEET—Flowers when open run four inches and
over in diameter. The center is built high, petals beautifully undulated and cupped. The color is a remarkable delicate shade of flesh-pink on the outer surface, deepening to rosy- flesh in the center. The flowers are full and double, of deli- cate perfume; buds pointed. It very much resembles Sour. de Pres. Carnot in color. Superb. 15 cents; two-year plants, 40 cents.
HIAWATHA—This Rose is just coming into its own, being
largely forced in pots for Easter time and its good qualities as a grand outdoor climber are becoming known. There is no other Rose so brilliant as Hiawatha. It must be seen to be appreciated. Its flowers are about one and one-half inches across, and produced in long, pendulous sprays, with frequently from forty to fifty flowers on a spray. In color it is brilliant, ruby-carmine, with a clear white eye and a mass of golden stamens—a glowing combination of colors, which can be seen at a great distance, and which does not tire the eye as do masses of Crimson Rambler. The plant is of strong, vigorous growth, with bright green, glossy foliage, which js retained until late in fall. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
LE MEXIQUE—Delicate silvery-rose, turning to rosy-white,
reverse of petals light rose. Large for its class. Flowers full, opening well, produced in clusters. Continuous and perpetual flowering 25 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 13 HARDY CLIMBING ROSES—Concluded
RED DOROTHY PERKINS, or EXCELSA (W.) — It is a good deal to claim for a Rose, but we are within bounds when we describe Excelsa as a brilliant Crimson Rambler flower on glossy, varnished Wichuraiana foliage. The defects of Crimson Rambler are its unsightly foliage in unseasonable weather, and its defoliation by in- sects ; the infusion of Wichuraiana blood assures an ornamental climber which is nearly ever- green, and this will assure this lovely crimson- scarlet pillar Rose a place in every American garden, for it is quite hardy in addition to all its other fine points. The flowers are very dou- ble, produced in large trusses of thirty to forty, and almost every eye on a shoot produces clus- ters of flowers. The color is intense crimson- maroon, the tips of the petals tinged with scar- let. The finest of all Crimson Ramblers. 20 cents; two-year plants, 40 cents.
ROBY—Inside of the petals deep carmine, outside rosy-carmine on orange ground. Very free in clusters of thirty to fifty flowers. Very hardy and vigorous. 25 cents; two-year plants, 50c.
SHOWER OF GOLD (Paul & Son, 1910.) (W.)— This variety produces masses of flowers in large clusters. The color is a deep golden-yellow, with orange shadings in the center. Enormous lateral branches are produced, which are dense- ly clad with glossy green foliage that resists
disease. This fills the “long felt want’’ for a “Yellow Rambler.” 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
SILVER MOON (Henderson, 1910.) (W.)—Flow- ers very large, four and one-half inches and over in diameter. Pure white in color, petals of great substance, beautifully cupped, forming a Clematis-like flower. The large bunch of yel- low stamens in the center adds to its attractiveness. These flowers are borne on strong stems twelve to eighteen inches long and are delicately scented. The plant is a _ strong grower, with large, glossy bronze-green foliage. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
SOURCE DE OR (Turbat & Co., 1913.) (W.)—A most beauti- ful variety. Large for its class. Full flowers. Color golden- yellow. A great acquisition, producing large panicles of flowers. A decided beauty. 25 cents; two-year plants, 50c.
SWEET LAVENDER (Paul & Son, 1912.) (Mtf.)—Bright pale mauve or lavender, with golden stamens. Most distinct. Dense dark green foliage and many large bunches of flowers. Very vigorous. 25 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
TAUSENDSCHOEN, or THOUSAND BEAUTIES—A Climbing Rose that comes to us from Germany. The flowers upon first opening are the most delicate shade of pink ever seen in a Rose, might be described as a white delicately flushed pink changing to rosy-carmine. It gets its name from its many flowers and the variation in coloring; beautiful; will become
Tausendschuen, or Thousand Beauties.
as famous as Crimson Rambler or Dorothy Perkins. We wrote the above two years ago, and now we can add that this Rose is sweeping the country like a prairie fire. You can word paint all you want to and then you will have left something unsaid. Simply a wonder. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
WICHMOSS, or “BABY MOSS” (Barbier, 1912.) (C. M.)— This is a wonderful break in new Roses, being a cross be- tween the ‘‘Wichuraiana’” and ‘‘Moss Rose.” It has _ re- tained the scandent habit of the ‘‘Wichuraiana,”’ making long growths five to eight feet in length with the glazed Tesistant foliage, while the bud is heavily mossed in bright green and has the peculiar aromatic odor of the moss fam- ily. The flowers are borne in clusters that are a daybreak- pink in color, opening into bloom that is a good semi-double in fullness. A climbing moss is a wonder, and “‘Wichmoss” is the forerunner of an entirely new family of Roses; hardy. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
Hardy Climbing RoOSeS—Standard Varieties
Price, 10 Cents, Any Three for 25 Cents, Any Seven for 50 Cents. Two=Year-Old, 35 Cents, Three for 90 Cents.
ALBERIC BARBIER—Creamy-white with canary-yellow cen- ter; buds of orange-yellow. The flowers are semi-double in immense clusters. A very fine early flowering variety.
BALTIMORE BELLE —Blush-white; in large clusters. A splendid hardy climber.
CARGLINE MARNIESSE — This is a hardy Noisette Rose; blush-white ; very free bloomer.
CRIMSON RAMBLER — Bright crimson flowers produced in large clusters of pyramidal form; grand variety for pillars and arches and to train over porches; also makes a fine at- tractive hedge. Awarded gold medal, N. R. S.
DOROTHY PERKINS—A most brilliant shell-pink; the flowers are borne in large clusters of small double blooms and are very sweetly scented; quite first-class.
EMPRESS OF CHINA—Bright pink; in large clusters.
FLOWER OF FAIRFIELD—This is the much-heralded per- petual flowering Crimson Rambler; bright rich red.
FORTUNE’S DOUBLE YELLOW, or BEAUTY OF GLAZEN- WOOD—Yellow flaked with carmine; very charming color. This is a great Rose in California, where it is seen at its best, although suited for general planting.
GARDENIA—Bright yellow, cream color when open; very fra- grant and free; early flowering.
LADY GAY—Deep rich rose color, similar in all respects to Dorothy Perkins, but the flowers are large and the color deeper; late flowering.
MADAME ALFRED CARRIERE — Pure white suffused with yellow at base of petals; very free and fragrant; fine for arches and pillars. In Ohio this is a wonderful Rose, com- pletely hiding itself with flowers. In Oregon it grows to
the roofs of two-story houses, covering the entire side or end of a large sized house and simply a _ wilderness of
blooms.
MANDA’S TRIUMPH—Large clusters of double white flowers ; sweetly scented.
MARY WASHINGTON—Pure white, perfectly double, in im- mense clusters ; fine.
PHILADELPHIA RAMBLER — Glowing crimson, large clus- ters; fine; several shades darker in color than Crimson Rambler.
PRAIRIE QUEEN—The old standby red climber. It is so hardy that it delights in the climate of Alaska and Canada.
RUSSELL’S COTTAGE —Dark red, double and full;
hardy.
SEVEN SISTERS — Crimson to white and all intermediate shades; extra.
SEE eeee BELLE—Beautiful pink; free bloomer; an old standby.
TRIER—Large clusters of creamy-white blooms with dark yel- low anthers, flowering freely; quite hardy.
VEILCHENBLAU, “The Blue Rose’? — Opens a_pinkish-blue quickly changing to a violet-blue. A well-established plant when in full bloom has a startling effect on the beholder.
WHITE DOROTHY PERKINS—The best of all the white climb- ing Roses; as fine a white Rose as Dorothy Perkins is a pink Rose.
WILLIAM C. EAGAN—A grand climber producing in great abundance delightful rose-colored flowers.
YELLOW RAMBLER — Bright yellow; changing to canary- wellowi produced in pyramidal clusters of fifty or more
ooms,
very
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HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES
NEWER AND SCARCE VARIETIES
The first_Hybrid Perpetuals were grown from crosses between Hybrid China and Tea Scented Roses with Gallica and Bour- bon Roses. This is a beautiful class and cannot be too highly recommended, including, as it does, many of the hardiest early and late flowering kinds, and nearly all of the superb rich crimson, red and pink varieties which make such pleasing contrasts
to the yellow and white Teas. These are hardy.
AMERICAN BEAUTY—Not a new Rose, but a great favorite with everybody. It is the largest of all red--Roses.. Always scarce. We have_a_fine stock. 25 cents; two- year plants, 60 cents.
BARBAROSSA (The Red Frau Karl Druschki)—A noteworthy new Hy- brid Perpetual that has jumped into favor in a very,.short time. It is very large and full; color a brilliant tone of pure carmine-red ;*= very free bloomer, and deliciously fragrant. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
BARONESS ROTHSCHILD—An old Rose but hard to get hold of. The large blooms are grown on stiff, erect canes. Color clear bright pink, ~The foliage grows right up to the flower, and thus makes a bouquet of each individual bloom. 40-cents; two-year plants, $1.00.
CAPTAIN HAYWARD — This Rose ranks up at the top of the list. Mr. Crowell, the noted rosarian, claims for this the very best of all red Hybrids. Color deep glowing erimson, very bright and rich, of the largest size. We know of no red hybrid that in any way com- pares with it. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
CONRAD FERDINAND MEYER — This Rose has Rugosa blood in its make up and is classed by some as a Hybrid Rugosa; it’s the best Hybrid Perpetual you have ever known. This is a grand Rose, a vigorous grower, and free bloomer ; flowers large, perfectly double, cup-shaped. Color deep, bright, vivid, intense pink, with the pene- trating fragrance of the old June Roses. We have grown this Rose for four years, in sections of the country from Canada to the Gulf, and we have no hesitancy in say- ing after the most thorough and Tigid test that a Rose can be put to that this Rose is in every re- spect just what we claim for it. That is, the very best all around Rose ever introduced by anyone, and to this we make not a single exception. It grows vigorously, it blooms freely, is absolutely hardy, flowers of the largest size; the form is perfect, the coloring un- equaled and the fragrance de- licious. Can- you ask more? 20 cents; two-year plants. 50 cents.
CORONATION — The flowers, which are freely produced, are of im- mense. size... Color shading from flesh to bright shrimp-pink. This is undoubtedly much the largest Rose yet raised. Awarded the gold medal of the National Rose Society, silver medal of the Belfast show, and first prize of the Metropolitan show, Regent’s Park, London. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND-—A strikingly distinct and beau- tiful Rose of decided merit. The blooms are freely produced. Large, full and conical. The petals are unusually large, massive, smooth and erect, building up a flower which is a whorl of delight and possessing a sweet briar perfume. The color is certainly novel—delicate warm rose-pink, with lemon shading on the white base; extra fine. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI (White American Beauty)—Has be- come renowned and justly so. It produces flowers in the garden that are better than American Beauty when forced under glass. - The color is marvelously white, without a tinge of yellow or any other shade, a pure paper-white, hardy as an oak. We make a specialty of this wonderful Rose, our stock being absolutely true, this we guarantee. The true stock is exceedingly scarce. The one best hardy white Rose. 25 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
Frau Karl Druschki, the White American Beauty. GEORGE DICKSON—The introducers of this new Rose say:
‘This is the best Rose ever raised by us. We make this tatement advisedly and with a full sense of our responsibil- ity. The Rose is named after the senior member of our firm, who is now approaching his eightieth birthday. We are quite satisfied that within two years George Dickson will be the most popular exhibition Rose in existence. As near as we can describe it, the color is a velvety black-crimson, the back of the petal being heavily veined with deep pure crim- son-maroon. The petals are of splendid shape; of mag- nificent substance; delightfully smooth, and built to make the form of flower perfection. We have regularly had blooms of the highest exhibition standard quite five inches across. It has wonderful lasting qualities, not only as to the reten- tion of its color, but also in its shape and freshness. Awarded the gold medal of the National Rose Society of England, besides many other first awards at various shows in England and Ireland.” 25 cents; two-year plants, 60c.
HEINRICH MUNCH—Soft pink, very large and full; vigorous,
fine for forcing in pots and for garden culture. Took the sweepstakes prize at the Boskoop Rose Exhibition in June, 1913. This is claimed by many to be the pink Frau Karl Druschki. 25 cents; two-year plants, 60 cents.
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HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, Newer and Scarce Varieties—Concluded
HIS MAJESTY—The crimson Frau Karl Druschki. Another Rose classed by some as a Hybrid Tea. Dark deep crimson, shaded deep vermilian-crimson towards the edges. The blooms are full, of great size, having wonderful substance and depth of petals, with high pointed center. It is also one of the sweetest perfumed Roses in cultivation. Awarded gold medal, N. R. S., 1908. A grand all around Red Hybrid. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents. : :
KING GEORGE V—What Mr. Dickson himself says of this Rose: “The flower is very large and very full. opening freely; beautifully shaped; much resembling ‘Madame Jules Gravereaux’ in build of flower and petal. The petals are very abundant and nicely arranged. The color is quite unique amongst Hybrid Teas, being rich blackish-crimson, with deep velvety violet-flush, a striking and brilliant color, not burn- ing in the sun nor turning blue, as so many of our very dark Roses do. It is very free flowering and perpetual, and de- lights in a warm sun. The perfume is strong and very pleas- ing. This is one of the finest novelties which we have ever
- sent out and has elicited universal admiration wherever shown. Awarded the gold medal of the Festival of Empira Crystal Palace, London, June 29, 1911.” 30 cents; two-year plants, 65 cents.
NOVA ZEMBLA—A sport from Conrad F, Meyer, inheriting all the good qualities of its parent with the added merit that the flowers are pure white, full and sweet scented; very fine. A Rose that will be widely planted. 20 cents; two- year plants, 50 cents.
PINK FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI, or GEORGE ARENDS (Hinner,
. 1910.)—This is the wonderful ‘‘Pink Druschki.”” Do not con- found it with the much inferior sort ‘“Heinrich Munch,” which is being offered in some quarters as ‘‘Pink Druschki.” ‘This Rose we predict will have as large a following and be as widely planted in a very few years as the now famous “‘White Druschki.’”’, We have looked it over in the field and grown it in pots for the market, and we absolutely cannot detect a single fault in it or about it. The growth and make-up of the plants is superb, while the delicate pink color is unapproach- able. Thank you, Mr. Hinner. You haye enriched our Rose collection for all time. You know what some of you missed by delaying so long in getting acquainted with “Frau Karl Druschki.” Do not repeat this mistake with “George Arends.” 35 cents; two-year plants, 75 cents.
SACHENGRUSS—Delicate tender flesh, center deepening to a delightful carnation-pink with reflex of chamois. 20 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
Hybrid Perpetual Roses—Standard Varieties
All are Hardy. Price, 15 cents, any four for 50 cents; any ten for $1.00. 40 cents; three for $1.00; any six for $1.75.
ALFRED COLOMB—Bright rea, very large, full and globular; free blooming and fragrant; a grand Rose. an ‘ ANNE DE DIESBACH—The famous “‘Glory of Paris.’’ Bright deep clear pink, of largest size; fine bud and open flower. ANNIE WOOD—Clear red; very large and full; fine form;
fragrant.
AVOCA—Brilliant velvety crimson; buds very long.
BARON DE BONSTETTEN—Velvety blackish-crimson; large and full.
BLACK PRINCE—Deep blackish-crimson ; large, full and glob- ular; very free flowering. :
BOULE DE NEIGE, or BALL OF SNOW—Pure white, flushed rose; very floriferous. : d CAPTAIN CHRISTY—Delicate peachblow-pink, center richer in color; large and full. Abroad this Rose is classed with the
Hybrid Teas. :
CHARLES LEFEBRE—Fine brilliant velvety crimson; very large and double and of superb form; must take rank as one of the best.
CLIO—Flesh color shaded in the center to rosy-peach. fine, globular form; free bloomer and distinct.
COQUETTE DES ALPES—Pure white, delicately tinted blush on first opening. Ae
DUC DE ROHAN—A clear dazzling red; very brilliant and beautiful.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH—Very bright vermilion; extra large and full; a distinct and splendid variety. Should be in everyone’s garden.
EARL OF DUFFERIN—Rich velvety crimson shaded with dark maroon. Very large, full and fine form.
EUGENE FURST—Deep red shading to crimson; bloomer.
E. Y. TEAS—Very bright red; large and very full.
FRANCOIS LEVET—Deep rose, of large size, very free bloom- er; extra fine.
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT—Crimson-scarlet; large, full; very fragrant; exceilent.
GIANT OF BATTLES—Rich brilliant crimson-scarlet.
GLOIRE L’EXPOSITION DE BRUXELLES—targe, full, dark erimson; the deepest of the Hybrid Perpetuals.
GLOIRE DE MARGOTTIN—Very dazzling red, extremely showy.
GLOIRE LYONNAISE—Very large, full flowers. Color white, base of petals canary; Tea Rose perfume. An excellent Rose.
GUSTAVE PIGANEAU—Carmine-lake; very large. A grand garden Rose.
HUGH DICKSON —A vigorous free grower and _ perpetual bloomer with fine foliage; color brilliant crimson shaded searlet; large and fine form, opening well in all weathers. Very sweetly scented.
J. B. CLARK—Deep scarlet shaded blackish-crimson. unique Rose.
Large,
profuse
A most
Two-year-old plants,
JOHN HOPPPER—Bright rose, reverse of petals pale lilac; very large and double; free bleomer.
JUBILEE—A pure crimson with shadings, of maroon; a grand Rose from every point of view.
LOUIS VAN HOUTTE—Deep crimson shaded maroon, most vivid and distinct; large, full and fine form.
MADAME CHARLES WOOD—Bright cherry-red; extremely free bloomer. A grand garden Rose. 5
MADAM MASSON—This is a glorious Rose. the largest size. Sweetly scented.
MADAME PLANTIER — Extremely hardy; vigorous grower; completely hides itself-in June with its lovely pure white sweet-scented flowers; fine. This is strictly speaking not a Hybrid Perpetual, but we place it with the Hybrid Per- petuals for convenience sake.
MAGNA CHARTA—Bright rose, very large and double, of good form and fragrant; extra.
MARCHIONESS OF LORNE—Produces flowers of an exceed- ingly rich rose color, shaded in center with vivid carmine; extra fine.
MARGARET DICKSON—White with delicate flesh center: large of good substance; fine form. Awarded gold medal, N. R. S.
MARIE BAUMANN—Soft carmine-red; very large, full, per- fect form, free blooming.
MARSHALL P. WILDER—A great many persons will not give up to the contention that this is the ne plus ultra in red Roses. It certainly is a hummer and hard to beat. Deep, Tich glowing red.
MRS. JOHN LAING—A splendid Rose, perfectly hardy, with immense flowers; full and double; borne in great profusion, Color clear bright shining pink; exquisitely shaded. Awarded gold medal, N. R.S. Cannot be too highly recommended.
MRS. R. G. SHARMAN CRAWFORD—Clear rosy-pink; the outer petals shaded with pale flesh; one of the very finest Roses grown. Gold medal, N. R. 8.
PAUL NEYRON—Deep rose; flowers of immense size; indeed many claim this to be the largest Rose grown.
PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN—Deep velvety crimson-maroon, full and of good form and perhaps the best of all the hardy dark Roses.
ROBERT DUNCAN—Bright crimson flushed with rosy-lake; very floriferous; fragrant.
ROBERT LAMBELIN—Glowing velvety crimson; each petal dis- tinctly edged with pure white.
ULRICH BRUNNER—Cherry-red of immense size; fine form and most effective in the garden. Should be in everyone’s collection.
VICK’S CAPRICE — Large, full. Color bright satiny pink, striped white and carmine; a very distinct Rose.
The flower is of Color bright brilliant red; free bloomer.
MOSS ROSES
These are probably a sport of the Cabbage Rose.
The origin of the double Moss Rose is left to conjecture. been favorites, for what can be more elegant than the bud of the Moss-Rose and more delicious than its fragrance.
They have always Perfectly
hardy. 25 cents each, the four for 80 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents each, the four for $1.50.
ELIZABETH ROWE (Rowe, 1866.)—This is an old favorite with its large deep pink buds well mossed. A beauty.
HENRI MARTIN (Portner, 1863.) — Large full flower of deep red; well mossed; fragrant.
MOUSSELINE (Robert and Moreau, 1881.)—-Pure white flow- er, buds heavily and beautifully mossed.
PRINCESS ADELAIDE (Laffay, 1845.)—Deep blush-pink with buds that are thoroughly mossed.
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RUGOSA ROSES.
The Rugosa disease-resisting plants, 60 cents.
MADAME TIRET—Vivid red, outside silvery-pink. finely cup-shaped flowers. Continuous bloomer. NEW CENTURY—A grand Rose that is entirely hardy, bear- ing beautiful silvery-pink flowers in clusters. This Rose is
in bloom all the time. Extra fine for nurserymen.
Large,
Roses are natives of Japan, and are nearly all allied botanically to the microphylla Roses. bushes, almost evergreen in the coldest climate.
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They form sturdy,
Fine for hedges. 25 cents; two-year
Hardy everywhere.
SIR THOMAS LIPTON —The best pure white Rugosa Rose. Strong and vigorous; grows four feet high. Flowers perfectly double, pure snow-white. Fragrant, borne on long stems continuously throughout the season. Absolutely hardy eyvery- where. Splendid for hedging, cemetery and park work.
Pernetiana Roses or Austrian Briar
A new family of Roses; native of the south of Europe.
The varieties we offer are new, and were introduced by the great
French rosarian, Pernet Ducher, and Wm. Paul & Son, of England. “They resist the coldest weather and produce flowers in the greatest abundance with strange colors not to be found in any other section of Roses.
ARTHUR R. GOODWIN—This is a genuine “‘Pernetiana,”’’ and is perfectly hardy everywhere. The color is coppery orange- red passing to salmon-pink as the flowers expand. A superb combination of color; flowers medium to large and full. Should prove a most valuable Rose. As this variety grows from cuttings, we offer it on its own roots. 25 cents; two- year plants, 60 cents.
LOUISE CATHERINE BRESLAU —Coral-red shaded with chrome-yellow ; flowers very large, full and globular, pos- sessing large petals of great depth. Superb color of shrimp- pink, shaded with reddish coppery-orange and chrome-yel- low on the reverse of the petals. 35 cents; two-year plants, 75 cents. c
MADAME EDWARD HERRIOTT—“The Daily Mail Rose.” Winner of the gold cup, which was offered by the London Daily Mail, for the best new Rose, exhibited at the Inter- national Horticultural Exhibition, held in London, England, May, 1912 (this was the greatest horticultural exhibition ever held), and to be known as the Daily Mail Rose. In compe- tition with the world’s greatest rosarians this much coveted prize was awarded to M. Pernet Ducher for this wonderful novelty. It was again exhibited in London on May 1, 1913, at the exhibition of the National Rose Society of England, where it was awarded the society’s gold medal. This vari-
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ety is said to be the progeny of an unnamed seedling of Caroline Testout, and an unnamed variety of the Pernetiana class. The plant is a strong, vigorous grower, of spreading, branching habit, with numerous long thorns and bronzy green foliage. M. Pernet Ducher describes its color as follows: “Buds coral-red, shaded with yellow at the base, the open flowers of medium size, semi-double, are of a superb coral- red, shaded with yellow and bright rosy-scarlet passing to shrimp-red.”” One of our American correspondents, a friend of the introducer, who had the pleasure of testing it in this country, Says: ““A wonderful Rose. The bud is long, slen- der and pointed, the color is like sunshine on a copper-red metal.’’ $1.00 each; two-year plants, $2.00 each.
VISCOUNT ENFIELD (A. B.)—Coppery old rose, shaded with yellow. The inner petals are deeply tinted with carmine, while the center ones are sometimes striped with yellow. Flower large, full, elongated; very floriferous. 30 cents; two- year plants, 60 cents.
WILLOWMERE—Color rich shrimp-pink, shaded yellow in the center, and toning to carmine-pink towards the edges of the petals. Vigorous growth and erect branching habit. Long carmined, coral bud carried on long, stout flower stalks. Very large flower, full, and of elongated cup shape. A superb Rose. 35 cents each; two-year plants, 75 cents.
MISCELLANEOUS ROSES
AMOENA (The Pink Flowering Cherokee Rose) — This won- derfully beautiful Laevigata or Cherokee Rose was raised in California, and it will sweep the state like wild fire when it is once known. The flowers are the same as the white flow- ering Cherokee, except that the color is a glowing pink with golden-yellow center. Resembles huge apple blossoms. Stock searce. We have a fine lot. 15 cents; two-year-old, 50 cents.
DOUBLE LAEVIGATA (or the Double Flowering Cherokee)— A beautiful hardy Rose, bearing double white flowers; very fine. The foliage of this Rose is very distinct. 10 cents each; two-year-old plants, 50 cents.
LAEVIGATA (The Single White Cherokee Rose)—This is the famous Cherokee Rose so well known in California. Large pure white flowers with center filled with golden-yellow anthers. 10 cents; two-year-old plants, 50 cents.
MICROPHYLLA ALBA—A most vigorous grower; very hardy; bears semi-double flowers of a creamy-white. This is the Rose Keystone you hear so much about. 10 cents each; two- yyear-old plants, 50 cents.
RAMONA—This is a true Laevigata or Cherokee Rose. The same shiny evergreen foliage but with rosy-red flowers. Very much in the way of ‘Mrs. B. R. Cant’ as to color.
We now have the white, pink and red Cherokee, all extreme- ly desirable. Once seen never forgotten. 20 cents; twe- year plants, 50 cents.
WHITE. BANKSIA, or Lady Banks—A vigorous grower, in California growing to the top of tall trees and completely enveloping the entire tree; small double pure white flowers in clusters, with the true Violet fragrance. Indeed, if one were blindfolded, they could not detect the odor from Vio- lets. Very desirable. 15 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
WICHURAIANA, or MEMORIAL ROSE (Dr. Wichura, of Japan, 1886.)—It is difficult to conceive anything more ap- propriate, beautiful and enduring for covering graves and plots in cemeteries than the Hardy Memorial Rose. It creeps along the ground as closely as an Ivy. The flowers are produced in lavish profusion in July. They are single, pure white, with a golden-yellow disc, five to six inehes in circumference. It is also immensely y&luable as a Climbing Rose, for covering arches, fences, ete. 10 cents each; two- year-old plants, 40 cents.
YELLOW BANKSIA, or Lady Banks — Same as White Bank- sia, except color of bloom is sulphur-yellow. Has the same delicious Violet fragrance. 15 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents.
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SPLENDID
PEONIES
HARDY EVERYWHERE ‘Aristocrat of the Flowers”
‘“‘Peonies for Pleasure’’
This book of ‘‘Peonies for Pleasure” gives information on Peony history ; soil and plants to use; how and when to plant; fertilizers and how to apply, and describes the most ex- tensive planting of really valuable Peonies ever gathered .together under the sun; describes the old and the new, as well as the plebeian and aristocrat of the Peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the Rose in beauty, that is practically known to the amateur as simply a red, white and pink Peony, then send for “Peonies for Pleasure.”
Peonies Everywhere,
The gorgeous flowers, which rival the finest Roses in size, form and color, are produced in great
HE wonderful improvement made during the recent years in these old-fashioned hardy plants has brought them into re- newed popularity.
abundance.
even in the coldest climates; each year after planting they grow into greater value, producing more and more flowers. Try some of our fine Peonies, and see what grand flowers they are. head that there are only Red, White and Pink Peonies.
are not troubled with insect pests.
“T have Pink and White Peonies. claim, ‘‘How grand!
I have none like them.”
After once being planted they require little care and attention, thrive anywhere, and are absolutely hardy
They Get it out of your
To illustrate: at flowering time, people who visit our field will say, I desire only Red ones,’”’ but When they are shown the Pink and White they invariably ex- There is as much difference in Peonies as there is in Roses.
SIZE OF ROOTS
The size of roots offered in this catalogue are divisions of two to five eyes. We cannot .supply any other sizes in the spring time. patrons order by number as well as by name to avoid mistake.
We would ask that our
Special Collections of Peonies
To those who do not care for the nomenclature of the Peony we have made up several collections and here offer as an
aid to making selections. meritorious.
Collection A
This collection embraces the Peonies of merit that are a great bargain at the prices here quoted.
114—Agida ............ sececccee $0.35 98—Andre Lauries ............6 35
2—Berlioz Elaeataietsiat She/slefatezel ce 35 34—Charlemagne ....... O Gee 41—Duchesse de Nemours. 55 35 22—Duke of Wellington...... lols 235 27—L’Ecletante .............. ob 235 38—Fragrans ............. OOdB0 35
16—Madame de Verneville....... .35 123—Marie 31—Marie Lemoine... 6—Monsieur Krelage........... .35
Total. ...... cece ceeeeceee $4.20
Any six of Collection A for $1.80; the entire 12, Collection A, costing $4.20, for only $3.50.
Collection B
This collection includes a list of choice varieties at popular prices; much lower in cost than you can buy elsewhere.
132—Avalanche .......... seeeees $0.60 13—Agnes Mary Kelway..... Seprentt 200 102—Asa Gray............. a{eiore's -50
{28—Couronne d’Or.............. .50 25—Felix Crousse.............-- -50
{19—Doctor Boisduval........... oad. 9-50, 67—Golden Harvest..... Seishejale 1a -60 168—Livingstone ................ .60 {8—Mademoiselle Roussea4...... -60 276—Marguerite Gerard........... .60 35—Meissonier ............ Goda -50 30—Festiva Maxima............. -60
Total... .....ceeceeeecces $6.60
The six Peonies of Collection B, priced at 50 cents, for $2.50; the six priced at 60 cents for $3.00. The entire 12, costing $6.60, for only $5.25.
Patrons will find these varieties embrace a wide range of color and form, and are exceptionally
Collection C
This collection covers the entire range of form and color in the Peony. We challenge comparison as to their great beauty, and to the very low price we offer them; not a single Peony here will disappoint you.
12—Albert Crousse..... eeeeeceee $0.75 127—Claire Dubois........ eee ZS 93—Eugenie Verdier............ 75 9—Gigantea .............. sarete 75 100—James Kelway.............. 75 {0'—Madame Ducel.............. 75
7—Madame Emile Galle........ .75 246—Masterpiece 8—Mireille {53—Monsieur Dupont............ 75 48—Monsieur Jules Elie......... 75 78—Rubra Superba.............. .75
Total........... seeeeeees $9.00
Any six of Collection C for $4.00; the entire 12 for $7.50. :
Alphabetical List of Peonies
You may order by the number preceding the varieties or by name, or, better still, in ordering use both number and name.
114—AGIDA (Origin unknown.) A grand bright red Peony as in contradistinction to the crimsons that are so prevalent among
A fine color. 13—AGNES MARY KELWAY (Kelway, 1890.)
the reds. Very bright and showy.
early midseason.
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Deep violet-rose guard petals enclosing a thick collar of narrow cream-white - petals. collar a crown of same color as guards. in clusters; fragrant; tall and vigorous grower, an excep- tionally striking and handsome tricolor varaiety.
12—ALBERT CROUSSE (Crousse, 1893.)
35 cents. Crown type, each other. Within this Very free bloomer
50 cents. Bomb type; late.
Immense, very full convex bloom, as perfect in outline and contour as a Show or Fancy Dahlia flower, so perfect in shape is it that from stem to stem it forms a perfect ball. The petals are imbricated like a Carnation and overlap The color is as wonderful as its form, and is best described as an even delicate sea shell-pink without fleck or markings whatsoever; indeed it is rather a tint than a color or shade; in this regard it is indeed remark- able and unapproachable by any other variety. easily the six points of excellence.
Scores 75 cents.
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PEONIES—Continued
98—ANDRE LAURIES (Crousse, 1881.) Rosy-red; very free late bloomer; an old and well-known variety, considered very useful; probably the most widely planted. of any Peony. 35 cents. : 102—ASA GRAY (Crousse, 1886.) Large, full imbricated Rose- formed bloom; grand petals salmon-flesh; center yery full and perfectly formed; flesh-pink, delicately dotted and flaked with carmine and lilac; strikingly~ imposing and valuable; a most unusual sort. From the formation of the flower it is designated as a double-decker. 50 cents. 132—AVALANCHE (Crousse, 1886.) Crown -type; late mid- ~season. It has taken some people_-a number of. years to tumble to the fact that this is a first-class Peony. This magnificent variety opens like a Rose~bud. Color pure snow-white, with a few delicate pencilings of carmine on the edge of the central petals; very waxy and chaste; fra- grant. One of the most superb Peonies, in fact it-is unsur- passed by any other white Peony. 60 cents. 2—BERLIOZ (Crousse, 1886.) Enormous, full globular im- bricated bloom ; bright currant-red ; petals tipped silver. 35c. 34—CHARLEMAGNE (Crousse, 1880.) A Peony that has many admirers; blooms late. Color a delicate tint of lilac or
heliotrope. Grand. 35 cents. 127—CLAIRE DUBOIS (Crousse, 1886.) Rose type; late mid- season. Very large, double, globular flowers; convex and
tufted; petals incurved and laciniated, overlapping each other in a charming effect; color rich, clear satiny-pink with glossy reflex. Has the beautiful silvery sheen in a pronounced way seen in that wonderful variety Monsieur Jules Elie. A gem of the first water. How it is possible for anyone to be stoical enough to write a description of Claire Dubois without using a few adjectives is beyond our comprehension. You cannot say too much in her praise. Say all you can and then you have left something unsaid. 75 cts. 128—COURONNE D’OR (Calot, 1873.) Semi-rose type; late midseason. .This is the famous Crown of Gold. Immense, Very full, imbricated ball-shaped bloom. Solid and com- pactly built from edge to center. Color snow-white re- flecting golden-yellow stamens that show through the petals when looking at the flower from the side. These stamens light up the whole flower with a glow that is simply in- describable and which suggests the name “Crown of Gold.” Delicate carmine pencilings on edges of a few central petals. Incomparably lovely and one of the very choicest and best Peonies in cultivation. An enthusiast on seeing this variety blooming in our fields exclaimed, “‘Why, Crown of Gold is Festiva Maxima dressed up in her wedding clothes.” It is in our opinion the attainment of perfection in the Peony. 50 cents. 119—DOCTOR BOISDUVAL (Guerin, 1850.) This Peony is conspicuous among the reds by its brilliant velvety dark maroon color. The color is simply dazzling. Flowers very full and double. 50 cents. 22—DUKE OF WELLINGTON (Calot, 1859.) One of the grandest flowers in our whole collection. Very large, high built flowers of immaculate white. Simply grand. 35 cents. 41—DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS (Calot, 1856.) Superb cup- shaped; sulphur-white flowers, fading to pure white. In all Peonies there is nothing so exquisitely chaste and beau- tiful as this variety in the half open bud state; excels as a -cut flower. Don’t omit it. Late. 35 cents. 93—EUGENIE VERDIER (Calot, 1864.) (Syn. Pottsi Alba.) Semi-rose type; early. Do not confound the name of this variety and Eugene Verdier. Miss Jesse M. Good, who has devoted considerable time during the past ten: years to the study of the Peony while they are blooming, says: “Of all your six hundred varieties I place Eugenie Verdier first and foremost. know where to begin to enumerate them. It is a strong, healthy grower, with bloom on three to four foot stems. The flower is enormously large for a Peony. Then its loose petalage adds a distinctive charm never seen in the varie- ties crowded with petals. Its form is ideal, being flat, showing its great wealth of tints and blending of coloring to fine advantage. What about its color? Simply inde- scribable. It opens a fresh delicate hydrangea-pink with primary petals lighter, center flushed crimson. The flower hangs on in perfection for two weeks and often finishes with two-thirds of the flower paper-white, the other third in the center a decided hydrangea-pink. Words absolutely fail to convey an impression of its exceeding great beauty. Fragrant. Easily scores the six points of excellence.” 75 cents. 25—FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse, 1881.) All Peony enthusiasts are familiar with the fact that it is difficult to get a red Peony that is a self color—that is, a full,.rich, even shade of red without being suffused with a shade of another color. Felix Crousse fills the bill. A -rich, even, brilliant ruby- red, exceptionally fiery, bright and effective; very large, full bell-shaped bloom. We place this in the front rank of all red Peonies—nothing like it in color. 50 cents. 30—FESTIVA MAXIMA (Miellez, 1851.) This is not only the finest white in existence, but in most quarters it is re- garded as the queen of all the Peonies. Mr. Harrison says: “This flower has reached the ultimate beyond which we eannot go.’? It combines enormous size with wondrous beauty, often seven to eight inches in diameter; color snow- white, flecked with an occasional clear purple spot on edge of center petals; in addition, it is very fragrant; a glorious flower, impossible to describe; magnificent. 60 cents.
It has so many good qualities I hardly -
38—FRAGRANS (Sir Joseph Banks, 1805.) — Soft delicate pink, interspersed with salmon; an exceedingly good, per- fect bloom and a pretty flower; highly fragrant. 35 cents. 9—GIGANTEA (Syn. for Lamartine Calot, 1860.) Rose type; early midseason. Lemoine in 1908 sent out another fine Peony under name of Lamartine, and as Calot’s. variety
_ Was already well known under name of Gigantea we retain
-~ same to save confusion. Gigantea describes the size of the flower so well. Ward says: “‘This is the finest of all Peonies for cut flowers.” Enormous flowers: seven to eight inches across, occasionally it throws a startling flower ten to ~ twelve inches in diameter on long stems. If it has a fault it is that the stems in some instances do not support the enormous flowers. Color the most exquisite shade of bright pink or lilac-rose tipped with silvery-white, reflecting a sil- very sheen; has an agréeable spicy fragrance. Quite dis- tinct, fully as effective for decoration purposes as the larg- est and showiest Chrysanthemums. Gigantea is a ravish- ingly beautiful wild flower. A wonder. 75 cents.
_67—GOLDEN HARVEST (Rosenfield, 1900.) Very striking variety, producing large tri-colored blooms, the guard petals being blush-pink, with a distinct blush-white color, and deepening to canary-yellow, a few of the center petals tipped and striped with light crimfon. This Peony com- bines cream, gold, white, pink, salmon, peach and apricot, the total color effect of the flower creamy-pink; strong, deli- cate fragrance; a splendid bloomer; extra fine. 60 cents.
100—JAMES KELWAY (Kelway, 1900.) Semi-rose type; early midseason. This gentleman has been masquerading under the name of Lady Derby for several years. Let us tell you if any man may be called a peach, this one is entitled to it. A very tall, vigorous plant bearing flowers of gigantic size, a veritable giant among giants. Very double and full, borne in immense clusters. Color pure white overlaid with a flush of delicate bridesmaid-pink, tinged yellow at the base of the petals. In addition to its other charms it is surpassingly fragrant and places it in the front ranks of desirable Peonies, easily admitting it to the society of the “Best Forty.” A truly regal flower and should never be omitted from any collection, large or small. Easily scores the six points of excellence. Not more than one plant sold to any one person. 75 cents.
27—L’ECLETANTE (Calot, 1860.) Flowers double and full; color deep brilliant velvety crimson. Extra fine. 35 cents.
168—LIVINGSTONE (Crousse, 1879.) Rose type: late. Very full imbricated bloom; both buds and fiowers are large and beautiful. Color pale lilac-rose with sheen of silver; very free sure bloomer in clusters; upright, erect grower; fine cut flower variety. One of the prize winners. 60 cents.
16—MADAME DE VERNEVILLE (Crousse, 1885.) One of the most charming varieties on the market. Pure white, full and double. Extra. 35 cents.
{0i—MADAME DUCEL (Mechin, 1880.) Bomb type; mid- season. A very large, wonderfully built flower; broad guard petals; center bomb shaped like a huge ball; very double and compact. The closely set central petals are beautifully incurved as in a Chrysanthemum. The whole flower, both guards and bomb, a solid color of silvery lilac- pink or mauve-rose, very distinct and floriferous; holds its form and color to the end. Indispensable. Stands among the very first Peonies. 75 cents.
7—MADAME EMILE GALLE (Crousse, 1881.). Rose type; late midseason. Large, double, cup-shaped, imbricated flowers; color delicate sea shell-pink with touches of helio- trope and lavender. This is probably the most ethereally beautiful of all Peonies; inexpressibly grand. Not a new Peony, but scarce and rare. 75 cents.
18—-MADEMOISELLE ROUSSEAU (Crousse, 1886.) Large, full, finely shaped flower; sulphur-white with delicate blush center; extra fine. A prominent Peony experts on seeing this superb variety said that not a root of it should be sold for less than three dollars each. 60 cents.
276—MARGUERITE GERARD (Crousse, 1892.) Semi-rose type; midseason. Enormous, flat-shaped flower with broad petals blooming in clusters; color delicate hydrangea-pink, chang- ing as the flower ages to creamy-white. Many of the cen- tral petals and even the guards have minute dark carmine, almost black, flecks on the tips; fragrant. What can we say of this imposing wonderful fiower. Visitors to our fields pause in astonishment before our rows of this variety. It looks at you from any position or angle at which you may stand, and seems to say: “Did you ever see a flower so sensational or beauty so radiant? Verily, Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.’’ 60 cents.
123—MARIE (Calot, 1868.) Semi-rose type; late. Flat, com- pact bloom. Color white, washed or overlaid with lilac, changing to milk-white; guards flecked with crimson; collar same color as guards; golden-yellow staminoids or short, narrow petals surround the collar; petals shading to yellow at base. Fragrance pleasant; extra fine variety. 35 cents.
246—MASTERPIECE (Kelway, 1895.) Semi-rose type; early. Brilliant tyrian-rose; free bloomer. A very distinct and beautiful variety. Fine, tall grower; fragrant. 75 cents.
35—MEISSONIER (Crousse, 1886.) Deep, dark, rich red. In the cut flower market it is known as the American Beauty Peony; extra fine. 50 cents.
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PEONIES—Concluded
31—MARIE LEMOINE (Calot, 1869.) Enormous sulphur- white, massive bloom, delicately shaded chamois, with nar- row carmine edge; a sort the Peony enthusiast raves over, but is unfortunately very scarce. Without question the grandest of all white Peonies. You positively cannot afford to leave this variety out of your collection. It is a wonder. We have a fine stock. 35 cents.
8—MIREILLE (Crousse, 1894.) Rose type; very late. There are three distinguishing characteristics of this Peony that stand out clear and distinct. First, it is the only white Peony without markings, tints, shades, flecks or stamens whatsoever, being a pure immaculate paper-white; second, it is the largest of all white Peonies. When you see Marie Lemoine, which is one-third larger than Festiva Maxima, you exclaim, “Surely this cannot be a Peony flower; it is too big.””’ But look what is coming around the corner, the mammoth flower of Mireille, fully a third larger than Marie Lemoine; third, it is the latest blooming of all the white Peonies, a most desirable quality to commend it, as it ex- tends the blooming period. These three exceptionally fine points make this the most sought after of all the white Peonies for cut flowers. 75 cents.
{53—MONSIEUR DUPONT (Calot, 1872. Semi-rose type; midseason. Very large, well built, cup-shaped bloom, ivory- white; center petals splashed with huge drops of lively carmine and lit up with golden stamens at base of petals. The carmine dots on Mons. Dupont are larger and more showy than on any other variety where such spots occur. A truly royal flower. 75 cents.
OFFICINALIS SECTION
These are Earlier Bloomers than the Chinensis Section. They are the old May-flowering Peonies of our mothers’ gardens. Price, 30 cents each; the three for 75 cents.
OFFICINALIS RUBRA (FI. PI.)—The old-fashioned early deep crimson variety of our grandmothers’ gardens.
OFFICINALIS ROSEA (FI. PI.) — Very large, well-formed bloom, color deep pink; very brilliant and effective. :
OFFICINALIS ALBA—(Mutabilis.) White striped with pink.
PEONIES TO COLOR
Usually Called Mixed Peonies, all Double Fowering.
Our Peonies to color you will find unsurpassed. They are fine large flowers with rich colors; free bloomers. The roots we offer are strong. Be sure and try them. We have these Peonies in white, red, pink and-rose at 20 cents; three for 50 cents.
SEEDLING PEONIES
You do not know what colored flowers you will get, but every one will be handsome; many of them will be single and resemble huge butterflies of white, red, pink, crimson, etc., while others will be double. Be sure and try some of these seedlings. Do not ask us to send any special color, as no one knows the color until they bloom. 25 cents; three for 50 cents; seven for $1.00.
48—MONSIEUR JULES ELIE (Crousse, 1888.) Bomb type; early midseason. This is the king of all Peonies, and is without question M. Crousse’s masterpiece. Immense glob- ular, very full flowers. Color an ideal glossy lilac-pink, shading to deeper rose at the base, the entire flower over- laid with a sheen of silver that fairly shimmers in the sun- light. Monsieur Jules Elie is claimed by many to be the largest of all Peony flowers. On young, vigorous: plants we have had flowers eight and nine inches through. In fact they are so large and handsome that but few can realize they are Peony blooms on first seeing them. An unapproachable: variety from any standpoint. When cut in the bud, a good keeper, thus fine for cut flowers. Our planting comprises some twenty thousand plants of this grand Peony. Easily scores the six points of excellence. 75 cents. 6—MONSIEUR KRELAGE (Crousse, 1883.) Semi-rose type; late midseason. Deep currant or solferino-red with amar- anthine center. The French hybridists evidently spilled their paint pot after producing this superb variety, as there is nothing in Peonies of its color. Large, flat flowers as big as a plate; perfect in outline. Grand in every way. 35 cents.
78—RUBRA SUPERBA (Richardson, 1871.) brilliant crimson; very large, full late. 75 cents.
Magnificent rich and double; elegant;
TREE PEONIES
This is a remarkable species, developed from Peony Mouton, a native of China and Japan. In habit of growth it is not un- like a deciduous shrub—the growths are short and stocky, the
plant eventually attaining a height of four or more feet and of large circumference; the foliage is quite handsome, and the immense flowers, Which usually appear some two weeks ahead of the herbaceous class, are most remarkable for their im- meuse size and gorgeous colorings. Splendid for grouping or for specimen plants on lawns. While a hardy plant, it will be found desirable to give it some protection in very cold latitudes. All shoots springing from the base should be rubbed off. We offer any color desired, our choice of varieties only, at $1.25 each.
REMEMBER
That so long as We can ship Peonies safely during the spring months we will do so; after it becomes too late we will file your order for them and ship in the fall time.
NEW HARDY EVER-BLOOMING CARNATIONS
Price, Two Carna- tions
50 Cents
Hardy Carnation,
The New Hardy Ever-Blooming Carnation,
‘“* MARGARET WHEELER”’
Let Mr. Joseph Wheeler, of Oklahoma, describe this wonder- ful plant: “Its chief merits are: Color. Bright rose-pink at base of the petals shading to cream on edges. Size will average 2% inches in diameter without removing buds. Very full flower but seldom breaks the calyx. Strong vigorous grower; perfectly hardy in this latitude.’”’ Let us add that it blooms all summer long, covering itself with its beautiful pink flowers and has the glorious clove fragrance in a marked deerce.
Think of it! A hardy ever-blooming pink Carnation for your garden. For plants to bloom this summer, 40 cents each, two for 65 cents; strong plants, 60 cents each.
The New Hardy Ever-blooming Carnation,
‘“CRIMSON KING’’
Everybody has asked for a Carnation that would live out in the garden during the winter. We have pleasure in offering this new plant, as it will fill the bill. It is absolutely hardy,
standing the Canadian winters in the yard. It blooms all sum=- mer long, never a day that you cannot cut blossoms. The color is a rich crimson, the fragrance is delicious, For plants to bloom this summer, 25 cents; strong plants, 50 cents.
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BEAUTIFUL LILY=CANNAS
Cannas are called the poor man’s Orchid because one may possess a perfect riot of color in his yard or garden for the
minimum of both outlay and labor.
They grow rapidly and bloom luxuriantly throughout a long season, requiring merely or- dinary hoeing and weeding, and they always respond to plenty of water.
Soak the ground thoroughly. Planted in beds of any
formal shape, in rows or in front of porches and foundation walls, their rich, tropical foliage and gaudy bloom will repay their
care and the insignificant trouble of winter storage.
Novelties in Green-Leaved, Truss-Flowering Cannas
In the Truss-flowering Cannas, the individual flowers are smaller than in the Orchid-flowering Cannas, but more of them open at a time, thus making a truss of bloom of great effectiveness.
DUKE OF YORK—Not the newest Canna, but the best pink. It blooms prodigiously. Immense heads of large individual florets. A clear, even pink, with throat of cream and broad- ly edged with a border of gold. Extremely beautiful and fascinating. 414 feet. 20 cents.
FIREBIRD—This is by all means the very best red flowered Canna; gigantic trusses of immense flowers with petals 214 to 3 inches and over across. The color is a clear glistening scarlet without streaks or spots of any kind. Don’t fail to
y it. 4 feet. $1.00 each.
GLADIOFLORA Remarkable for the unusual shape of the flowers, which look like large Gladioli. Petals are rounded and so wide they overlap each other. Color is carmine-rose, edged with gold; beautiful. 314 feet. 20 cents.
GUSTAV GUMPFER—An ideal bedder, possessing the prac- tical qualities of compact growth, free and continuous bloom- ing, and self-cleaning habit; uniform flower; heads well above the foliage. Color, the richest kind of orange-yellow; extra. 314 feet. 15 cents.
HALLEY’S COMET—A striking addition to the galaxy of Star Cannas. Flowers large, of blazing scarlet. The throat is pure yellow, and with a narrow thread of pure yellow around each wavy edged petal. 314 feet. 20 cents.
HARRY LAING—Large, well rounded flowers of a rich glow- ing scarlet suffused with orange. 5 feet. 20 cents.
HUNGARIA—This Canna catches the eye insistently and de- mands attention. The petals are round and waxy made up into big round trusses. Its color forcibly suggests the well known ‘‘Paul Neyron” Rose, and is unquestionably the most attractive and fascinating pink Canna ever produced. 31% feet. 20 cents.
JENNIE WALLS FAHNLINE — This glorious combination of pink and primrose arouses enthusiasm always on account of its immense flowers and dainty coloring and unique mark- ings. The tips of the petals are flashing carmine-pink which shades towards a throat of soft primrose delicately dappled pink, each petal faintly edged with gold. Effect is dainty, artistic and fascinating. 4% feet. 50 cents.
KATE F. DEEMER—The grand flowers open a rich oriole- yellow, which gradually gives place to turkey-red in throat of the flower, this in striking contrast with the rest of the blossom, which turns almost white. Thus two colors of flow- ers will be on the same stalk at one time. This makes a fascinating combination, and is -the most unusual of all Cannas. 4 feet. 20 cents.
LOVELINESS—tThe color of this exquisite Canna is most dif- ficult to describe. Bright ruby-red will convey the entrancing loveliness of this most charming variety. 3 feet. 25 cents.
MAID OF ORLEANS—Ground color {s rich cream over which is shaded and mottled in beautiful fashion an attractive enchantress-pink; flowers very large; extra fine. 414 feet. 50 cents.
MARVEL—Flowers a bright scarlet-red, edged with gold on inside of petals, outside of petals yellow streaked with scar- let, giving the whole flower an illuminating effect, as of light seen through stained glass, of striking effect. 314 feet. 25 cents.
MRS. ALFRED F. CONARD—A most remarkable variety, with exquisite salmon-pink flowers of largest size in erect and abundantly furnished heads. So freely produced as to keep up a superb showing of its fine bloom for months above the Tich green foliage; extra fine. 4 feet. 20 cents.
OLYMPIC—A captivating shade of orient-red with center flamed a lighter shade as though overcast with a sheen of silver; immense heads of gigantic flowers. Superb. 4 feet. 50 cents.
QUEEN HELEN—Immense flowers that are as large as the Orchid-flowering Cannas. Color golden-yellow evenly and distinctly spotted red. This Canna ranks right up with King Humbert. We have no hesitancy in saying there is no better Canna grown. 444 feet. $2.00 each.
ROSEA GIGANTEA—Extra large flowers, borne in such great abundance that the mass of color is truly amazing; a deep rich rose, almost a coral-carmine; soft and lovely; one of the most beautiful Cannas grown. 4 feet. 20 cents.
SPLENDOR — Two or three gigantic bloom heads on each stalk, the flowers well spread out, of an intense scarlet color. Magnificent. 25 cents.
UHLBERG—FEntirely distinct and one of the finest flowering varieties we have ever grown. The flowers expand very full and are of a soft rich carmine color. 3 feet. 35 cents.
UNDINE—Bright orange-scarlet, broadly bordered with golden- yellow. The color is best described as a fanciful figure in scarlet and gold. The best of all gilt-edged Cannas. 4 feet. 20 cents.
WILLIAM BATES—Very large pure yellow flowers, very freely produced ‘and held well above the foliage in trusses of great size. 25 cents.
Special Offer No. 66 (een. toiase. “truss-nowering
Cannas costing $7.80, sent for only $6.00 net.
Standard Varieties of Green=Leaved, ar uss-Floweriae Cannas
PRICE, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE,
ALPHONSE BOUVIER—Brilliant deep crimson red. 5 feet.
BEACON—Great impressive heads of rich cardinal-red. 3% feet. [5 cents.
BEAUTE POITEVINE—Bright crimson-scarlet, a splendid bed- ding Canna. 31% feet.
BLACK PRINCE—Very large flowers of intense deep, velvety maroon. 4% feet.
BRILLIANT—One of the most striking yellow variegated Can- nas ever offered. The yellow is a peculiarly bright waxy shade with two curling tongue-like petals of fiery-red that appear to dart from the center. 31% feet. 15 cents.
BUTTERCUP—A _ profusely BIGOMINe: dwarf Canna of pure “Buttercup’”’-yellow. Planted with the reds, makes a strik-
or cardinal-
ing combination. 3 feet. 15 cents. CALIFORNIA i ange or old gold. No other Canna color like it. 4 feet. 15 cents.
COMTE DE BOUCHARD—Golden-yellow, spotted red. did when planted in solid beds. 4 feet.
COMTE DE SACHS—Clear scarlet, the brightest of all red Cannas. 41% feet. 15 cents.
GRIMSON BEDDER—Dazzling crimson-scarlet, well displayed above the foliage. A conspicuous bedder. 31% feet.
DR. ROBERT FUNCKE—As bright as scarlet sage; large heads. 41% feet. 15 cents.
DUKE OF MARLBORO—One of the darkest flowered Cannas grown; rich crimson-maroon. 4 feet. FEUERMEER—A brilliant fiery scarlet,
feet. 15 cents.
Splen-
remarkably fine. 4
10 CENTS EACH; $1.00 DOZEN.
FLAMINGO—Bricht orange-scarlet. 4 feet.
FLORENCE VAUGHAN—Rich golden-yellow, thickly peppered with bright red spots. 3% feet.
GARAM—Large bright carmine-red flowers freely produced. Very distinct. 4 feet. 15 cents.
GENERAL MERKEL—Scarlet, suffused with orange; base and edge of flower marbled with golden-yellow. 4 feet.
GLADIATOR—A very showy bedding Canna, with large flow- ers of brassy-yellow, speckled in bright red. The long cen- ter petal and lower petal are a solid dark red, making a most striking contrast to the predominating yellow. 314 feet.
J. D. EISELE—A flaming scarlet overlaid with orange in trusses of enormous size. Constant bloomer. 34 feet.
JEAN TISSOT—A rich shade of scarlet in large trusses. One of the brightest and best. 4 feet.
JULIUS KOCH—Most brilliant blood-red. 3 feet.
KARL KIRSTEN—It throws its trusses of bright poppy-red high above the foliage. The combination of freedom and bright color makes this an exceptionally desirable sort for massing. 5 feet. 15 cents.
LOUISE mort rosy-pink, delicately dappled with red; free. 414 feet.
MADAME BERAT—Pure soft pink flowers. Extra. 3 feet.
MADAME CROZY—The popular bright scarlet, with narrow thread-like margin of golden-yellow. The first dwarf ever- blooming French Canna sent out, and very few dealers have the true variety now. 3 feet.
MARTHA WASHINGTON—Color clear,
bright rose-pink; & prodigious bloomer. 344 feet.
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Standard Varieties of Green=Leaved, Truss=Flowering Cannas—Concluded
MEPHISTO—A brilliant deep, rich red; a wonderfully satis- fying Canna. 3% feet.
METEOR—Immense trusses of large rounded flowers, well dis- Played above the massive foliage; brilliant crimson. Flow- ers keep well and are self-cleaning; excellent. 4 feet. 15 cents,
NIAGARA—Fine trusses of rich crimson, with a border of deep golden-yellow. 3 feet.
PAPA NARDY—A grand Canna with glowing red flowers. Has never been surpassed. 4 feet.
PAUL MARQUAND—Rich salmon-red; an old time favorite.
344 feet. PHILADELPHIA—Dark crimson; dwarf.
A fine variety to lant in front of taller growing sorts.
2% feet.
PILLAR OF FIRE—Bright crimson-scarlet. Borne in erect spikes like blazing torches; fine. 6 feet. PR NCE WIED—Fiery velvety blood-red. 3 feet.
QUEEN CHARLOTEE— Color a wide ragged band of canary- yellow, bordering a center of scarlet suffused carmine.
3% feet. RICHARD WALLACE—A light shade of canary-yellow, almost an ecru, with delicate flecks of red; a lovely Canna. 4 feet.
ROBERT CHRISTY—Very free bloomer; a beautiful orange- scarlet. SECRETAIRE CHABANNE—A distinct and pleasing salmon;
a fine bedder. 3% feet. TARRYTOWN A great favorite; soft currant-red flowers; fine bedder.
VENUS—The color is a gay rosy-pink with a mottled and
doppia border of creamy-yellow; splendid bloomer; extra. eet.
WEST VIRGINIA—Intense crimson-scarlet with broad yellow edge. 3% feet. 15 cents.
WILHELM GREISINGER—Bright yellow, thickly studded with scarlet; the center petal all red, the lower petal red broken up throughout by wavy threads of gold. 31% feet.
The foregoing 42 Standard Varieties of Green-leaved iiuss-Aowering Cannas, costing $4.75, sent for only $4.00 net.
Special Offer No. 33
BRONZE-LEAVED, TRUSS=-FLOWERING CANNAS
Bronze-leaved Canna, King Humbert.
Price, unless noted otherwise, 10 cents each; $1.00 per doz.
BRANDYWINE—Produces a magnificent display of brilliant red flowers. 31% feet.
DAVID HARUM—Bright vermilion-scarlet, mottled with deep red and with crinkly edged petals. 3% feet.
DR. BUDINGER—Brilliant scarlet of large size. 4 feet.
DR. E. ACKERKNECHT—Carmine-lake suffused with deep carmine, a distinct new shade. 4 feet. 20 cents.
EGANDALE—A favorite bronze-leaved sort with soft cur- rant-red flowers; fine. 3% feet.
JUPITER—Rich red flowers with silver sheen at center. 6 feet.
Special—KING HUMBERT
The Best of All Cannas
In this grand Canna we have a combination of the highest type of flower with the finest bronze foliage. It has flowers as large as the Orchid-flowering Cannas. Six inches across, in trusses of gigantic size; of a brilliant orange-scarlet with bright red markings. The foliage is broad and massive, of a rich coppery-bronze; bold and effective. ‘‘King Humbert” is the one ideal Canna. 4% feet. 15 cents.
{KOROS—tThe color is unusual and attractive, a fine shade of orange-scarlet streaked and dotted with cochineal-car- mine. 4 feet. 15 cents.
MOUNT ETNA—Magnificent dark purple foliage with large bold erect trusses. Color intense brilliant velvety crimson. {5 cents
MRS. GEORGE A. STROHLEIN—Large amaranthine-red with massive bronze foliage. 5 feet.
PRESIDENT MEYER —A glorious Canna with large flowers in immense trusses. Color, rich cherry-carmine. 4 feet.
SHENANDOAH—Its combination of salmon-pink flowers and reddish-bronze foliage is very pleasing. 3% feet.
WM. SAUNDERS — Flowers bright crimson-scarlet, often measuring five inches across. This is without question the best bronze-leaved scarlet Canna. 4 feet. 20 cents.
Special Offer No. 44 eee crime Cate
nas, costing $1.65, sent for only $1.25 net.
GIANT ORCHID-FLOWERING CANNAS
A distinct race of Cannas noted for their immense Orchid- like flowers, often measuring six to seven inches across. The
individual blooms of the Orchid-flowering Cannas are much larg er than in the truss-flowering Cannas.
ering Cannas are green leaved except New York and Wyoming.
ALLEMAN!IA—Ground color yellow, heavily dotted and over- laid with blood-orange. 5 feet.
ATLANTA—Brilliant orange-red, a vivid flame color. 5 feet.
AUSTRIA—Pure yellow with crimson markings in throat. A beautiful shade; the color of light. 44 feet.
FREDERICK BENARY—Immense flowers ; currant-red bordered yellow and pronounced orange throat. 5 feet. 15 cents.
INDIANA—Glistening golden-orange, lightened by flecks of old gold and daintily flecked and penciled with deep rose. Single blossoms often seven inches across. 5% feet. {5 cents.
LONG BRANCH—Bright crimson, bordered golden-yellow; ex- tra fine. 5 feet. 20 cents.
LOUISIANA—Flowers like beautiful Orchids; size often more than seven inches across and every inch a vivid scarlet. 5 ft.
MRS. CARL KELSEY—Full heads of enormous flowers. Orange- scarlet wondrously flaked and striped with golden-yellow. 6 ft.
MRS. KATE GRAY—tLarge flowers, six inches across. Color rich orange-scarlet, finely flaked and streaked with golden- yellow tints. 4% fee
Grand Bargain Offer No. 7
All of the Orchid-flow-
Price, unless noted otherwise, 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen.
NEW YORK—Bronze. Has five to six stalks of flowers at once on every well-fed plant, with flowers five inches across. Color bright scarlet. 414 feet. 15 cents.
PENNSYLVANIA—Intense vermilion-scarlet or pure red. The flowers are immense, often seven inches across. 51% feet.
UNCLE SAM—The most stately of all Cannas; bears three or four enormous bunches of brilliant orange-scarlet flowers on each stalk. Received an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 6 feet. 15 cents.
WYOMING—Flowers a true orange-scarlet, without shades of crimson; very velvety and often five to six inches in diam- eter, that flutter in the breeze like glistening silken flags. We consider this a grand Canna. 4 feet.
Special Offer No. 55 fivering Cannas, costing
$1.60, sent for only $1.25 net.
We offer the Eighty-eight Cannas: named in this Catalogue, costing $15.80, for the small sum of $10.00, net. You will then have everything that is good in Cannas at the minimum cost.
Try our Grand Bargain Offer No. 77.
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Beautiful House Ferns your none During Winter
There are no plants grown that are more desirable for the house than the following fine decorative Ferns. They are easily grown, free from insects and disease, and thrive well in the ordinary temperature of the iiving room. See that the plants have plenty of drainage and are kept well watered; never let dry out for any length of time. Every one of these Nephrolepis Ferns is entirely distinct in every way. That we are headquarters for Ferns is evidenced by the choice assortment that we offer. No other firm offers so many distinct and choice varieties. Try us for Ferns.
Warning! Do You Know About the White Fern Scale IF YOU DON’T YOU HAD BETTER GET ACQUAINTED.
About every dealer in the land has this White Fern Scale. That’s what is making your Ferns look so sickly, and what is so serious about the whole matter is that even the big growers think it is a fly, and even then do not know how to rid themselves of it. It is a scale, and the most vicious insect that ever attacked any plant. It is the most difficult to get rid of. Our stock is clean because we know how to prevent it and we also know how to get rid of it, should our stock ever become infested. You pp Be to attempt to grow Ferns that have this scale, because you will fail; your plants will never look right. Buy our clean Ferns. :
NEPHROLEPIS SPLENDIDA
The Big Four Fern
We place this grand variety first and fore- most of all the Ferns. It is the most won- derful of them all, and is the first and only genuine combination Fern ever sent out, and is now offered for the first time. It combines the good qualities of the four most popular sorts. It has the grace of a “Bos- ton,’”’ the wavy effect of a ‘‘Roosevelt,” the fluffy effect of an “Ostrich Plume,” and the uniqueness of the “Fish Tail.” Some fronds will be straight ‘‘Boston,” others will be true ‘Roosevelt,’ in others the ends of the pinnae will be feathery ‘Ostrich Plume,” while in others the ends of the pinnae will be the genuine “Fish Tail.” Then again some fronds will have in a marked degree all of these desirable traits, forming a combination without parallel among Ferns. It-well deserves the name of “Big Four Fern.” Everyone who sees it goes “‘daffy” about it. This is without ques- tion the most splendid of all the Nephrolepis. Be sure and try it. Young plants, 25 cents;
strong plants, 50 cents; extra strong plants, Ba “ ” 75 cents. The ‘Gold Medal Fern.
(For description see page 24.)
The Grand New Dwarf Nephrolepis
“Teddy Junior” S
“Teddy Junior,’’ the Fern for every household—This magnificent | Fern has never before been of- | fered for sale by any florist or catalogue firm. It is a sport from }| the now famous Roosevelt Fern, _|and while its habit of growth is to produce a shorter frond it re- tains all the valuable characteris- tics of the parent plant. The fronds] are broad and beautifully tapered | from base to tip; they droop just enough to make a shapely, grace- ful plant, permitting it to finish with a fine full center and perfect symmetrical spread. The pinnae are. distinctly undulated, giving the fronds an attractive wavy|. E Ree appearance, which adds material- Photo of “Teddy Junior.” ly to their charming decorative = effect, and thin, scraggy foliage is never seen in this variety. ‘‘Teddy” will produce about four times more fronds than any other Fern ever introduced, finishing with fifty to sixty fronds in a four-inch pot, while twelve to fifteen is the average number other varieties will “produce in the same size pot. It is such a compact, vigorous grower that it will ar - thrive under most adverse conditions making an exceptionally rapid growth and
Fronds of ‘Teddy Junior,” the Wonderful producing a plant of rare beauty and perfection in the average dwelling house
New Fern, 1 without special care or attention. Owing to its habit of producing the great quan-
tity of massive foliage in small pots, this Fern makes the finest pedestal plant
ever produced, and will prove indispensable for decorating dining room or library tables and numerous other places in the home where limited space will not permit using large pots or varieties with.longer fronds. As a table decoration, Fern growers can appreciate the commercial value of a dwarf variety that Will produce forty to fifty fronds twelve to fifteen inches long in a four-inch pot. Such plants could readily be disposed of and every grower can produce them from “Teddy Junior” with as little care and expense as they can gtow other varieties. Young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents; extra strong plants, 75c.
Nephrolepis Roosevelt
THE “Roosevelt Fern’
It is our good fortune and great pleasure to offer this wonderful new Fern. In genera] character- istics it resembles the world- famous Boston Fern, but it will sweep that Fern from the boards for two reasons; it produces many more fronds than the Bos- ton, thus making a_ bushier, handsomer plant. In faet, it is the best Fern for florists’ use ever introduced. Roosevelt will make a better plant in a six-inch pot than any other Fern in a ten-inch pot. That is what will make you money every time. The usual size to sell the Boston Fern is from a six-inch pot. Well, let us tell you that in a_ six-inch pot of the Roosevelt and the Bos- ton there is no comparison. The Roosevelt doubles the fronds of a Boston in a _ six-inch pot, thus making a- much more finished plant, and, therefore, more sal- able. The pinnae are beautifully undulated, giving the Roosevelt a pronounced wavy effect seen in no other Fern; as the plant ages this effect becomes quite distinct. Our sales of Roosevelt have ex- ceeded two hundred and fifty thousand plants, a far greater number than was ever sold of a new Fern. Young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents; extra strong plants, 75 cents.
The “Philadelphia Lace Fern.’’
Nephrolepis Elegantissima THE ‘“‘PHILADELPHIA’’ FERN
The small size pinnae, or leaflets, are subdivided into perfect miniature fronds; the side pinnae stand at right angles to the midrib of the fronds, on edge instead of flat, giving both sides of the main frond the same beautiful appearance. It is im- Possible to conceive of the beauty and grace of this wonder- ful Fern from description. Young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents; extra strong plants, 75 cents.
Nephrolepis Scholzeli THE ‘‘CRESTED’’ FERN
It is a sport from Scotti, possessing the merits of that most popular variety, but with the pinnae subdivided, giving it a fine crested appearance. The fronds, like in Scotti, stand
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The “Crested Fern.”
erect, with a graceful arch forming a plant of ideal shape, and they never break down, giving the plant a ragged appearance as is so often the case with other plumed forms; furthermore, the loose, elegant arrangement of the fronds, allowing a free circulation of air through the foliage, prevents the center of even the largest specimen from becoming defective or yellow. The smallest salable plants perfectly express the type, and in every size are models of beauty for table decorations. Young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents.
Nephrolepis Todeaoides THE “LONDON”? FERN
_A feathery fronded variety similar to the Ostrich Plume va-
riety, the fronds_being more stiff and erect and the pinnae more finely divided. A fine Ostrich Plume sort, and we recom- mend it in all respects. Young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents; extra strong plants, 75 cents.
Nephrolepis Piersonii
THE “GOLD MEDAL FERN’’
This Fern received a gold medal from the Society of Amer- ican Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists at their meeting in Asheville, N. C., 1902, and is the only gold medal ever awarded by them for any plant whatsoever. An entirely new form of the Boston Fern. The pinnae subdivide, making miniature fronds which are superimposed on the main fronds, looking as if two or even three were condensed in one, giving the plant a graceful, feathery and plumy effect. Young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents; extra strong plants, 75 cents.
Nephrolepis Superbissima
THE ‘‘FLUFFY RUFFLES FERN’”’
This new Fern is quite different from all other Ferns. Its distinguishing characteristics are its dark green foliage, darker than any other Fern, its dense growth being much more com- pact, and its irregular shaped fronds which give it the name of “Fluffy Ruffles Fern.’”’ The fronds are very heavily imbri- cated, the pinnae overlapping and are so formed as to resemble miniature Ferns, giving it the appearance of a Fern within a Fern. The plant is very sturdy in its habit and the fronds firm and rigid, never break down, so that it will stand more knocking around than any other Fern. Young plants, 35 cents; strong plants, 75 cents.
Nephrolepis Whitmanii THE “OSTRICH PLUME FERN’’
A great Fern. In fact, it is a plant that appeals to everyone, and on that account will prove a much more valuable and profitable plant than the Boston Fern, which has had the most phenomenal sale of any decorative plant that has ever been grown, but which cannot be compared to the Ostrich Fern for beauty and general effectiveness. Everyone who has seen it is charmed with it. As someone has expressed it, ‘“‘There is noth- ing like the Ostrich Plume Fern in cultivation. In decorative effect it so far outdistances the original variety that there is positively no comparison to be made. We consider it the most valuable novelty that has been introduced in many, many years.” It has taken gold medals wherever shown. Young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents; extra strong plants, 75 cents.
Nephrolepis Goodii
THE “BABY’S BREATH FERN’
This has the finest foliage of all the Ferns. It is so deli- eate that a lady on seeing it exclaimed, ‘‘Call it the Baby’s Breath Fern, as it is so dainty in texture that a baby’s breath would set its fluffy foliage in motion.” The fronds are very fine and filmy, on which account it has been called by some the Lace Fern. It is an improved variety and the best of its type. Nothing is daintier or more exquisite than well-grown specimens in any size. Our reputation for it that no Fern in existence can compare with “‘Baby’s Breath” in fluffiness. Youna plants, 25 cents; strong plants, 50 cents; extra strong plants, 75 cents.
The “Newport Fern.”
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The ‘‘Fish Tail Fern.”
Nephrolepis Davallioides Furcans
THE “FISH TAIL FERN”’
This is a grand Fern, entirely distinct from any of the other varieties of Nephrolepis. Throughout the South and especially at New Orleans this Fern takes precedence over all others. The ends of the pinnae are so formed as to resemble a fish tail, giving the fronds a crested appearance, very ef- fective. It grows into the most shapely plant of any of the Nephrolepis. Grand for house culture. Young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents.
Nephrolepis Scotti THE ‘“‘NEWPORT FERN’?
Of much dwarfer and bushier growth than the Boston Ferns. The fronds droop gracefully, and are not as long and heavy as the Boston. It is a rapid grower, and to see it in all stages of growth from a runner in the bench to a fourteen-inch pot specimen will convince you that it will be in great demand as a house Fern. This has always been a favorite variety. Young plants, 25 cents; strong plants, 60 cents.
Nephrolepis Elegantissima Compacta
THE ‘‘TARRYTOWN FERN”?
_ The fronds are considerably shorter than those of Elegantis-
sima, and throw a great many more crowns, making it a very bushy, compact, symmetrical plant. It forms a round mass of foliage that makes it particularly desirable and valuable. One of the really great Ferns. Young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents.
Nephrolepis Exaltata
THE “SOLD ORIGINAL SWORD FERN’’
This is the “old original Sword Fern,” the daddy of them all, the one plant from which all the Nephrolepis we offer sprang. It is en- tirely different from any of its progeny, hay- ing narrow fronds that are long and of very erect growth. For this reason it is more largely used as a centerpiece in vases than are any of its descendants. Young plants, 15 cents; strong plants, 40 cents.
Nephrolepis Whitmanii Compacta
THE “PARLOR FERN”’
of the “Ostrich characteristics
This is a condensed form Plume Fern’ with valuable added which are not evident in the parent, the pinnae subdividing, making miniature fronds, which are superimposed on the main fronds, looking as if two or more were con- densed in one. Graceful beyond description. Young plants, 20 cents; strong plants, 50 cents; extra strong plants, 75 cents.
the famous ‘‘Baby’s Breath Fern.’’ This Fern has such fine delicate foliage that it is suggestive of the finest filigree work in silver and gold done by the jeweler, hence it has been christened the ‘Filigree Fern.’ It is beautiful beyond description. Young plants, 25 cents;
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from the ordinary Sword Fern in having much longer fronds, which frequently attain a length of six feet. These arch and droop over very gracefully, on account of which it is frequently called the Fountain Fern. , This drooping habit makes it an excellent plant to grow 4 as a single specimen on a table or pedestal. This Fern should not be compared to the Ostrich Plume Fern, as they are of an entirely different growth; both have
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Nephrolepis Amorpohli THE “FILIGREE FERN”
A most charming Fern, very much on the order of
rong plants, 50 cents; extra strong plants, 75 cents. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis
THE “BOSTON FERN”
In the vicinity of Boston no other plant is so exten- vely used as this graceful Nephrolepis, which differs
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Dwarf Ferns in Fern Dish. Elegant table. decoration.
DOUBLE GERANIUMS—The Best There Are
The ‘“‘Boston Fern’ Nephrolepis Bostoniensis.
DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES
We have selected a few of the hardiest and most satis- factory varieties for filling Fern dishes, than which there is no prettier table decoration. 10 cents each; or we will send seven distinct Dwarf Ferns for 60 cents; or thirteen dis- tinct Dwarf Ferns for $1.00. These will make a full Fern dish for the dining table that will be a joy to your heart.
10 cents each, except where noted; any six priced at 10 cents for 50 cents.
LPHONSE RICARD—A most beau- tiful shade of bright vermilion ; large flowers and enormous trusses ; a grand variety.
EAUTE POITEVINE — Beautiful shade of shrimp-pink, gradualiy shading to white; a universal avorite.
tiful florets and enormous trusses of pure white. Stands the sun
dazzling scarlet with a _ pleasing soft, velvety finish on a saffron ground. Excellent. The trusses are so freely produced as to nearly conceal the foliage.
ETERANTHE, or Double General Grant—Color of the flowers is a light vermilion-red of a most pleasing shade. The flowers are absolutely perfect in shape, con- tour and make-up, trusses excep- tionally large and borne in_ im- mense spherical balls, often measur- ing eight inches in diameter. It does finely in the open ground, and is perfectly reliable as a bed- ding Geranium of the _ highest merit. It makes a compact, dense growth, and has all the qualities that go to make the perfect bedder that it is. Fine also in pots. The very finest scarlet bedder. :
UBERT CHARRON—Center white; each petal is edged with rosy-red. A lovely flower. 15 cents.
JEAN VIAUD—This is the best large-flowering double pink
Geranium in cultivation. Anyone seeing a specimen truss cannot fail to become enthusiastic over it, pronouncing it the largest and finest Geranium in cultivation. The flowers are borne on bold trusses of enormous size, almost spherical, and as many as sixty florets have been counted on a single truss. The color is the richest deep pink, shading near the base of the petals to light pink, the base of the upper petals creamy-white.
LA FAVORITE—In this Geranium we believe we have the finest double white Geranium in cultivation. The flowers are borne in large trusses of the purest snow-white, retaining this pure whiteness even in the height of summer, and for winter blooming they are all that can be desired. Do not fail to add this charming variety to your collection.
MADAME BARNEY — A profuse bloomer; florets of enormous size; color a deep, pure pink. <A perfect bedder. 15 cents.
MADAME JAULIN—A_ continual bloomer; color _ daybreak-pink, shading to a delicate peach-pink ; enormous trusses.
MADAME LANDRY—A distinct sal- mon-pink with a slight scarlet shading. Enormous trusses and florets borne on long stems.
MADAME RECAMIER—A strong and vigorous grower, bearing double snow-white flowers; grand. 15
cents.
MARQUIS DE CASTELLANE—This is a deep solferino in color. It has a splendid habit, and the color is decidedly unique and bright for a Geranium. An exceptionally striking variety.
MARQUIS DE MONTMART—This is known as the blue Gera- nium; it is more strictly speaking a rich purple; a strik- ing color. 15 cents.
MISS FRANCES PERKINS—A constant bloomer of a charm- ing deep rose-pink color, with a distinct white throat; stands the climate well.
MRS. LAWRENCE—This is one of the finest Geraniums. The color is an artistic shade of bright satiny salmon-pink, slightly tinged white. 15 cents.
S. A. NUTT—This is the darkest and richest Geranium’ known. It is very bright, dark, deep, rich, velvety maroon, an excellent bedder and a perfect pot plant. One that must find its way into every collection.
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SINGLE GERANIUMS
None Better Than These Varieties 15 cents each. Will send four Single Geraniums, our selection of varieties, for 50 cents.
ALBION—One of the finest single whites. Pure in color; im- mense in size; circular form.
DRYDEN—A most gorgeous flower borne profusely; bright cochineal-red, shading to pure white throat.
GENERAL GRANT—The old standby as a bright red bedding Geranium. It is a mass of scarlet all summer. It has no
superior.
JULIA MARLOWE—Broad overlapping petals of bright scar- let. A splendid round flowered variety.
L’AUBE—Enormous sized trusses, large, round florets, pure snow-white, retaining its pureness the entire season.
MADAME MOSNAY—A magnificent shade of red. petals shaded violet to white center; unsurpassed.
MADEMOISELLE ANASTASIE LECADRE—Rich crimson car- mine-lake, shading through a maculated effect to a pure white center. Extra fine.
MRS. E. G. HILL—A profuse bloomer of a soft light salmon. Each petal bordered with rose-salmon. Exquisite.
PAMELA—Immense round flowers, with a large, pure white center, shading through a maeulated effect to a broad, dis- tinct outer margin of crimson-lake.
Upper
SWEET-SCENTED GERANIUMS
10 cents each; the three for 25 cents.
LEMON—The foliage is pronouncedly lemon-scented.
NUTMEG—Foliage has true nutmeg fragrance.
ROSE—The famous sweet rose-scented Geranium; very fra- grant.
IVY-LEAVED GERANIUMS
These have a trailing habit, and are extra fine for basket, vase or porch box work. 15 cents each, two for 25 cents, ihe five for 50 cents.
CAESAR FRANCK—Color is a magnificent shade of soft rich crimson, with an exquisite shading of tender rose at the base of petals.
INCOMPARABLE—A glorious bright red.
JOAN DE ARC—Fiowers perfectly double; color pure snow-
white.
MRS. BANKS—Flowers large, semi-double; color a pleasing shade of bluish-white, upper petals feathered Neyron pink. Exceptionally strong and vigorous.
RYCROFTS SURPRISE—Charming bright clear pink.
PELARGONIUM, or LADY WASHINGTON GERANIUMS
The grandest of all flowering plants; do not resemble the common Geraniums in any particular, neither in foliage nor flower ;
more beautiful in every way.
We here offer twelve distinct sorts, every one entirely different in color and every one a beauty.
The Lady Washington Geraniums are the handsomest of all flowers—once seen, never forgotten. 25 cents each, except where noted; three for 60 cents; the entire set of fifteen beautiful sorts costing $3.90, for only $3.00.
AMERICAN BELLE—A lovely American Beauty rose shade with large black blotch.
BRIDEGROOM—Rosy-blush with maroon shading. crimped flowers. -
DOROTHY—It is a perpetual blooming variety, usually com- mencing to bloom in December or January, and continuing throughout the spring and summer. The throat and edges of the petals are pure white each shaded toward the center with rich carmine-pink, with a glowing crimson blotch on each. We have always been unable to supply the demand, but now have a fine stock of plants to offer.
EMANUEL LIAS—Beautifully mottled rose and white, each petal elegantly fringed or crimped.
EASTER GREETING—This new ever-blooming Pelargonium was shown at Mannheim horticultural exhibition in Germany. Planted out as a bedding plant and bloomed continually un- til late in the fall. It will prove the forerunner of a new race of everblooming kinds, as it rivals the Orchids in beauty. The following description is from the German introducer, Carl Faiss: ‘This new species is the earliest of all Pelar- goniums, with enormous florets and clusters, having light green foliage and of dwarf, robust growth. It blooms from March until fall. The florets are of a fiery amaranth-red, with five large, regular shaped spots. The first and only kind to bloom as well bedded out as in pots, and to do so all summer.
Beautiful
Pansy Geranium, MRS. LAYAL
A Wonderful Plant
This new and wonderful Pansy Geranium is of the easiest growth, dwarf in habit, and literally covered with flowers all the time, and as it requires little or no attention, it is in- valuable as a Window plant. The coloring and markings of the flowers are most extraordinary—light pink, white, dark purple, black, etc., almost rivaling the Pansy in uniqueness of flower. It is this combination of coloring which obtained for it the popular name of Pansy Geranium. Strong plants, ready to bloom, 20 cents each; three for 50 cents.
New Pansy Geranium BRIDESMAID
Same as above, but the color is a beautiful lavender bor- dered white. An entirely distinct color, and in every way as fine as Mrs, Layal. 20 cents; three for 50 cents.
The Two Pansy Geraniums for 35 Cents
GLORIOSA—Beautiful pearly-white petals; solid blotch of lavender on upper petal.
KING OF SPAIN—Reddish-purple, with lighter center, fine bold flower ; very showy.
LORD MAYOR TRELOAR—Bright rosy-red with a very efiec- tive maroon blotch on the upper petals; edge of petals lighter color, center of flower white.
LINDA—Rosy-salmon ; two upper petals black spotted; a grand
sort.
LUCY BECKER—This is a fine companion for Easter Greeting, being even more free flowering than that fine variety. Color a charming Neyron-pink. 30 cents.
MADAME THIBAUT (The New Double Pink.) The flowers are three inches in diameter, perfectly double, of the bright- est pure pink, beautifully ruffed edges; very free in bloom.
MADAME VIBERT—Blackish-maroon bordered fiery-red, each petal edged with deep magenta.
MRS. ROBERT SANDIFORD (The New Double White.)—The flowers are three inches across, of the purest snow-white and perfectly double and very free in bloom. You cannot imagine anything prettier.
PRINCE BISMARCK—Gigantie flowers with from six to ten petals; color rich royal-purple with velvety black blotches ; the large clusters rise gracefully above the beautiful foliage. Makes a striking appearance. 35 cents.
SURPRISE—Large black blotches on upper petals with fiery- red edge surrounded with broad white bank with bright red spot in center.
The Wonderful Pansy Geranium
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HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX
This is one of the most easily grown hardy ‘perennials, and the large number of beautiful varieties now offered makes it especially desirable. These noble flowers are not only beautiful as individuals, but the cheerful appearance of our gardens dur- ing the summer and autumn months is much indebted to them. They succeed in any position or soil, and can be used to advantage either as single specimens in the mixed border or as large clumps or beds on the lawn. To produce the best results, however, they should have a rich, deep and rather moist soil, and let each clump have a space of from two to three feet in which to develop. They will continue to thrive for several years with little attention, as is attested by the fine clumps about old homesteads. The case with which they are cultivated, their enfire hardiness and the extended time of blooming, combined with the varied and beautiful coloring, make them especially valuable for garden planting. The Perennial Phlox usually commence to bloom in early summer, and are brilliant with color until after several frosts have come. They are admirably adapted for cemetery planting, also for a low hedge or screen to hide old fences and unsightly objects. Plant Phlox; they take care of themselves and get better each year.
10 Cents Each, Seven for 50 Cents, Fifteen for $1.00.
ALHAMBRA—Rich mauve; distinct. BEAUTY—Delicate silvery-pink; a most beautiful sort.
BERANGER—Ground color white, delicately suffused with rosy-pink and distinct amaranthine-red eye.
COQUELICOT—A fine pure scarlet with crimson eye.
ECLAIREUR—Clear rosy-magenta, with large lighter halo; large florets and magnificent bedder.
HUXLEY—A rich lavender; color fine.
INDEPENDENCE—An excellent large-flowering early pure white; none better,
INSPECTOR ELPEL—A startling variety, color deep salmon; florets extra size; will please everybody.
JULES CAMBON—Clear magenta with large distinct white star in center of each floret ; superlatively rich and fine.
KOSSUTHK—Deep reddish-violet with deeper eye.
LE MAHDi—Dark purple-violet.
L’ESPERANCE—Clear rosy-lilac; large white eye distinctly rayed; large florets and an even bloomer,
LOTHAIR—Clear, even carmine, deep crimson eye.
MACULATA—A bright magenta; very free and desirable.
NIOBE—A rich velvety purple; none better.
PEACHBLOW—A beautiful flower; color resembles peach bloom.
PANTHEON—Large, clear, deep, bright pink with faint halo; a charm- ing variety.
PHARON—Clear rosy-lilac, white eye.
RUBUS—A parti-colored variety, rosy-red shading to white.
R. P. STRUTHERS—In our estimation the very best Phlox grown to- day—it has no faults. Color, clear cherry-red, suffused with salmon shades; deep red eye; fine large truss. Color is so clear and clean that each individual floret stands out as distinct as a cameo.
VON HOCHBERG—Extra large beautifully formed trusses of flowers.
meen The ideal crimson Phlox, the richest of its color.
VON LASSBERG—Purest white; individual flowers very large.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 60
The entire set of twenty-two distinct and beautiful va-
SPECIAL OFFER No. 62
The entire set of twenty-two distinct Phlox and the ten Best Phlox, costing $3.70, for on!y $2.50.
rieties, costing $2.20, for only $1.50.
Baines’ Collection of Ten Best Hardy Phlox
We grow each season half a million Hardy Phlox in fifty varieties. To those who want the best, try these. {5 cents each, the ten for $1.25,
BRIDESMAID—Pure white with large crimson eye. LE PROPHET—Bright violet-rose; brighter eye. B. COMTE—Brilliant rich French-purple. : , MRS. JENIXINS—The best white for massing; immense pan- ELIZABETH CAMPBELL — Very bright salmon-pink with icles: beautiful.
lighter shadings and dark red eye; one of the hand- OBERGARTNER WITTIG—Bright magenta with carmine eye;
GENERAL VON HEUTSZE—Immense trusses of very large guerand variety, flowers; color of the most brilliant salmon-red, with white eee SO ea Se eee Ming aeeaes ane center; simply grand. ; rn gas e : ; : HENRY MURGER White with crimson-carmine center; a WIDAR—Light reddish-violet with a very large white center _ beautiful variety. ; : which illuminates the flower.
CAPITOL PLANT FOOD VELVET SOD LAWN GRASS SEED s wah Composed of a variety of fine, dwarf, close-growing grasses, The essence of plant life, fine for living which on properly prepared, finely pulverized ground, will pro- plants, odorless. If you want to see your plants duce very quickly a neat velvety lawn and permanent sod. Has
hump, try this Capitol Plant Food. We recom- given universal satisfaction for the past twenty-five years. 30 mend it especially for plants grown in the | cents per quart.
house. So you test this food at small cost to THOMPSON’S ROSE NICOTINE
you. We offer a trial size, mailed with direc- Thompson’s Rose Nicotine ig put up in 60-cent (makes one
tions how to use for 30 cents postpaid. Will and one-half gallons spray) and 85-cent (makes six gallons) feed fifty plants one time and show you how cans, and the Fumigator is put up in 25-cent boxes. The it works. Larger package, making 160 pints, Fumigator can be used to fumigate plants to kill insects. Can only 50 cents postpaid. only be sent by express at above prices; we prepay expressage.
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OUR GRAND GARDEN DAHLIAS
No garden is complete without a show of these brilliant and stately autumn flowers, and nothing gives greater return
for so little money and care. plants. We grow and sell fifteen acres of Dahlias each year.
CACTUS DAHLIA
So-called from their resemblance to Cactus flowers. They are characterized by long, narrow, pointed, tubular and twisted petals of graded lengths, giving the flowers a striking and at- tractive appearance. Grand for cut flowers. Evcept where noted, [5 cents each. The entire set of twelve Cactus Dahlias costing $2.50, for $2.00.
AMOS PERRY—The best bright scarlet Cactus to date. Color purest flaming-scarlet, with long, narrow twisted petals of irregular formation. The blooms are borne well above the foliage in the utmost profusion. Certainly a beauty. 25 cents.
AURORA—Very free flowering; reddish-apricot suffused with flesh-pink shading lighter at the tips. 25 cents.
CHARLES CLAYTON—tThe strongest words of praise are not extravagant when applied to this wonderful new Cactus. It is the ideal in color, form, length of stem and general good habits, beyond which it would seem little could be hoped for. The color is a most intense crimson, so vivid as to dazzle the eye; superb. 20 cents.
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE—For perfection of bloom, erect- ness of stem, abundance of fiower, this variety has never yet been equaled. On several of the plants we have counted over 150 perfect blooms on one plant. Is there any other garden flower that can equal it? The color is a rich salmon- pink tinted apricot. 20 cents.
COUNTRY GIRL—Base of petals golden-yellow suffused with salmon-rose or old gold, which is deepest at the tips of petals.
FLORADORA—Deep, dark, rich wine-crimson, splendid shaped flowers on long upright wiry stems. Habit ideal of perfection.
J. H. JACKSON—This is without doubt the finest dark Cac- tus Dahlia. Its velvety black crimson-maroon shade is very striking. Large and perfect.
KRIEMHILDE—A most popular cut flower variety. brilliant pink shading to white in the center.
PRINCE OF YELLOWS—One of the best canary-yellows for cutting.
REV. ARTHUR T. BRIDGE—The colorings in this variety are extremely handsome, being a bright clear yellow, heavily tipped and_ suffused with deep rose-pink. 25 cents.
RHEINKONIG—(Translated the Rhine King.) Pure snow- white flowers of splendid form; five inches and over in diam- eter, of fine lasting qualities when cut. A fine garden Dahlia.
25 cents.
SPRINGFIELD—A new Dahlia of our own introduction. It is identical with Countess of Lonsdale except in two essentials. It has a darker stem and the flowers instead of being a sal- mon-pink as in Lonsdale, Springfield is a rich amaranthine- red. Its beauty cannot be described. No Dahtia blooms freer, no Dahlia is as pretty as Springfield. It lasts longer cut than any Dahlia we know. 35 cents.
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS
These come next to the Cactus as a cut flower. They are also very showy in the garden, being unusually free bloomers. They are more formal in make-up than the Cactus Dahlias, but not as formal as the Show varieties, being a happy medium between the two. Except where noted, 15 cents each. The en- tire set of twelve Decorative Dahlias, costing $2.35, for $1.90. BLACK BEAUTY—Deep velvety maroon, the blackest of all
Dahlias. 20 cents.
DELICE—Its beautiful soft yet lively color a glowing rose-pink together with its shape makes it one of the prettiest and most valuable of all Dahlias. 25 cents.
FRANK L. BASSETT—Color bright royal purple, shading to lavender-blue, an extremely early and profuse bloomer.
GOLDEN WEDDING—A giant flower. A deep golden-yellow, the same as found in the Golden Wedding Chrysanthemum: A gorgeous variety for the garden or for cut flowers. 25 ets.
JACK ROSE—(New.) A magnificent flower with perfect form. Color rich crimson-red with maroon shadings. Named for its counterpart among Roses, the famous “‘General Jack.”
LYNDHURST—One of the very best bright scarlets. Invalu- able for cutting, Large, perfectly formed, double to the cen- ter, with long stems. Charming.
MATCHLESS—Deep crimson, of large size; an early and late bloomer. This we consider one of the best ten Dahlias. Very showy in the garden. 20 cents.
MADAME A. LUMIERE—Ground color white suffused towards the ends of the petals with red, the tips pointed with bright violet-red. 20 cents.
MRS. J. GARDNER CASSATT—A new rose-pink Dahlia that hag attracted great attention. The flowers are of immense size. Said by many to be the finest of all deep pink Dah- lias. 25 cents. i
PERLE DE LYON—A splendid white variety particularly valu- able for cutting. Extra. 20 cents.
SOUVENIR DE GUSTAVE DOAZON—This is the largest of all Dahlias. A lovely shade of orange-red. A veritable giant among flowers. 20 cents. :
WILLIAM AGNEW —Intense glistening crimson-scarlet, of large size and gracefully recurving form. The most popular standard red.
Color a
We offer dry bulbs or tubers, but if stock of these becomes exhausted, will send started
SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS
These are the old-fashioned Dahlias of our mothers’ gardens. Perfect in shapeeand outline. Except where noted, [5 cents each. The entire set of twelve Show or Fancy Dahlias, costing $2.20, for $1.85.
A. D. LIVONI—A splendid clear pink, beautifully quilled.
ARABELLA—Primrose-yellow, tipped and shaded old rose and lavender ; very fine.
CUBAN GIANT—Flowers of great size, measuring six inches across. Color dark, glowing crimson, shaded maroon. Mag- nificent. 25 cents.
DOROTHY PEACOCK—The most exquisitely beautiful bright sea shell-pink Dahlia on earth. The flowers are of fine form, while the color is that beautiful live, clear pink that appeals to everyone. Whether as a plant in the garcen or for cut flowers, this new Dahlia has been the delight and admiration of all who have seen it. 25 cents.
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS—This is one of the most delicately beautiful of all Dahlias. Very large, perfect form, with long, thiek, quilled petals overlapping at the ends. White, slightly tinged and suffused delicate lavender. Ethereally beautiful. 20 cents.
LUCY FAWCETT—Sulphur-yellow, striped and spotted car- mine-rose. 20 cents.
PRINCESS VICTORIA—The earliest and freest flowering prim- rose-yellow.
QUEEN VICTORIA—Pure canary-yellow. bloomers. Good for cutting.
ROBERT BROOMFIELD—Pure snow-white. very freé bloomer. Grand for cut flowers. this variety.
RED HUSSAR—Pure cardinal-red; fine.
SUSAN—A beautiful delicate soft shell-pink of splendid form. 25 cents.
SYLVIA (or DolNy)—Flowers four to six inches in diameter: of fine form and full to the center, which is white, shaded to soft pink on the outer petals. In freedom of bloom next to Countess of Lonsdale. A magnificent Dahlia.
One of the freest
Of large size. A We recommend
- Po Se ceseas Cactus Dahlia, Countess of Lonsdale.
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PEONY FLOWERED DAHLIAS
A new family of Dahlias originating in Holland. The artis- tic flowers are very large and are best compared to the semi- double Peonies in form. The gayest of all Dahlias for color- ing. Price, except where noted, 25 cents each; the six Peony- flowered Dahlias, costing $1.60, for only $1.25.
BERTHA VON SUTTNER—Blush-rose tinted salmon-pink; fine.
GEISHA—‘The pride of the Peony-flowered Dahlias. ‘This most sensational variety is the showiest and most attractive of this type in existence. The wonderful flowers are renowned for their excellent qualities; being exceptionally beautiful in color, perfect in form, grand in appearance and immense in size. The color of this acquisition is remarkable and at- tracts everybody’s attention. It is a superb combination of brilliant scarlet and gold with an exquisite ring of rich, clear yellow at the center. Occasionally the first flower comes fully double, but all that follow show that beautiful golden center which combines to make this flower the most charming. Its form is very original, consisting of peculiarly twisted and curled petals. The effect of these phenomenal flowers is most pleasing, giving this variety the supreme place as the showiest Dahlia in existence. 35 cents.
GERMANIA—TIarge, fluffy, brilliant strawberry-red.
KING LEOPOLD—Light canary-yellow, shading lighter towards the edges.
MANNHEIM—Salmon-pink illuminated with golden sheen,
QUEEN WILHELMINA—The flowers of this grand variety are snow-white, with a center of golden-yellow. They look like huge butterflies on the plant. They are so light and airy. Extra fine.
CENTURY DAHLIAS
This is an entirely new race of single Dahlias. We consider today that the new Century Dahlias occupy first place where beauty of coloring and artistic effect is desired. Owing to their immense size, long stems, graceful carriage, combined with their purity of color, or the blending of colors, shades and tints, they entirely outclass all other Dahlias for cut flowers. Keep each variety when cut in a separate vase. Price, except where noted, 20 cents each; the four Century Dahlias, costing 90 cents, for 75 cents.
CRIMSON CENTURY—Rich deep velvety crimson shaded ma- roon With rose halo around yellow disc. 25 cents.
FRINGED CENTURY—Intense rosy-crimson with lighter edges of petals, fringed or cleft petals; blooms all summer; fine for cutting.
PINK CENTURY—Of a clear rose-pink color with long stems¢: a beauty.
VARIEGATED CENTURY—This, next to Geisha, is the gayest of all Dahlias. Dark oriental red with yellow tips and markings, A superior variety. Very showy. 25 cents.
SPECIAL DAHLIA OFFER No. 53
The entire forty-six distinct varieties of Dahlias as
catalogued, costing, if ordered singly, $9.55, sent for a re- mittance of $6.00, net.
The New French Hydrangeas
Let us tell our friends that these new French Hydrangeas are the most meritorious plants brough. out in years. have enormous trusses of bloom that completely hide the plant.
Philadelphia and in the Gulf and Pacific states.
When kept at a temperature of seventy degrees out of doors they bloom about June.
plants, 30 cents.
AVALANCHE—A splendid large white, which has made a repu- tation for itself during the past two seasons. An easy vari- ety to force.
BOUQUET ROSE—tIarge trusses of well-formed flowers, rosy- amber turning to bright pink; has proven a special favorite in the New York market this season.
E. G. HiLL—This is the newest one and the very best, and is by far the very best pink that we have yet tried; trusses of immense size. Color a most pleasing shade of baby pink that does not fade. Growth vigorous, foliage large and at- tractive. It is one of the easiest to force into bloom during the spring, coming into flower early.
GENERAL DE VIBRAY—A favorite wherever seen. large heads of bright rose-colored flowers. forcing variety.
LA LORRAINE—Very large flowers, pale rose, turning to bright pink; has become a general favorite during the past two years.
MONT ROSE—Immense panicles of clear flesh-rose, entirely distinct. One of the very best early flowering varieties.
MLLE. RENEE GAILLARD—Very large panicles of milky- white, irregularly dentated flowers, which is certain to be- come popular; it is entirely distinct. One of the best grow- ers of Hydrangeas says that this variety should really have been awarded the silver medal to Mme. Emile Mouillere last year as the best white.
MME. MAURICE HAMAR—A delicate flesh-rose color; a vig- orous grower, the individual flowers as well as the trusses - being very large; one of the easiest to force. Early.
MME, E. MOUILLERE—This has been the favorite white vari- ety in the New York market this year, very free flowering, of good size and form. Awarded silver medal at the National Flower Show at Boston last year. A great favorite with English growers, one London grower known to us handling over thirty thousand of this variety alone.
MOUSSELINE, the Famous Blue Flowered Hydrangea—With us a beautiful plumbago-blue. The introducer describes it as a beautiful mauve-rose with cream-colored center; the flower heads are large and held erect; a decided acquisition. tf you desire a beautiful deep blue Hydrangea flower get this one.
Very & A splendid early 2:
They They are half hardy and may be planted in the latitude of
They are also fine as house plants, blooming in the spring time about Easter. Fine young plants, 15 cents each; strong
SSS New French Hydrangea, Bouquet Rose.
OTAKSA—The well-known forcing Hydrangea; flowers large, of a beautiful unique pink.
RADIANT—Splendid rose-carmined flowers; entirely distinct. The best of the pinks.
SOUVENIR DE MME. E. CHAUTARD—One of the very best, of splendid erect habit; very robust. Fine sized heads of bright rose-colored flowers. One of the very best of the Bouquet type,
D The Entire Set of Thirteen New French Hydrangeas in young plants, costing $1.95, for Special Offer No. 48 only $1.50 net. The thirteen Hydrangeas in strong plants, costing $3.90, for $9.00.
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N FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
CARNATION PINKS The Divine Flower
OR beauty of flower and color, ease of culture, certainty and freedom of bloom, together with exquisite fragrance, this is
well called the “‘Divine Flower.”
Plants in the open ground or in pots quickly make large specimens, and when brought indoors in the fall produce an abundance of flowers throughqut the entire winter. buy them—grow them yourself. Pinch the plant back frequently during the summer season.
Carnation blooms are expensive; don’t In the fall bring indoors, place in
a four or five-inch pot, keep in a temperature or forty to fifty degrees at night, and they will yield an immense number of
flowers with splendid stems, ag fine as those sold by florists.
We offer the finest varieties in existence. Your order is incomple
If not pinched in they will bloom profusely during the summer.
te without some Carnations.
Excelsior Collection of Choice Carnations
10 cents each; three for 25 cents; seven for 50 cents; set of nine Excelsior Carnations, postpaid, for 65 cents.
AFTERGLOW—Very dwarf, and of a nice, bushy growth, fore- ing very long flower stems, each individual flower possessing a stem varying from three to eight inches in length. It has perfectly formed flowers; color a rich, bright rosy-red. We unhesitatingly recommend this sort.
ABUNDANCE—Flowers very large and perfest in form; color a bright rosy-pink, with salmon shading when the flowers are fully expanded. A very healthy grower and remarkably free bloomer. Plant dwarf, growing about fourteen inches high. This we consider one of the best pink varieties ever offered, and an excellent variety for pot culture,
BONFIRE—This is by far the darkest Carnation ever seen, and at the same time the most abundant bloomer. Brilliant dark red, shaded with richest maroon, fringed petals, nearly every flower being on a long stem. This variety surpasses in rich- ness of color the most perfect Jacqueminot Roses.
DELLA FOX —Its color is almost indescribable. Of a _rosy- orange shade, striped and flaked with carmine, never bursts its calyx, is very free and early flowering, and can always be cut with a long stem, a most desirable feature in the col-
ored Carnation nowadays. |
ESTELLE—One of the most fragrant Carnations we have seen. Color a clear, bright, glowing scarlet; a most continuous bloomer and distinct in color from any other sort offered. Greatly admired by all who have seen it growing here.
MORNING GLORY—This variety has been greatly admired wherever it has been seen for its desirable color, being a beautiful light pink satin color; flowers large size and very freely produced. Plant of grand habit and vigorous growth. It is a superb variety.
ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS—As large as the largest light
pink ever offered. A few blooms last season measured nearly four inches. It has taken first prizes wherever offered.
WHITCOMB RILEY—The ground color is the faintest blush, lightly penciled in soft pink. The bloom is fluffy in appear- ance, exquisitely beautiful in form. One of the grandest of all Carnations.
WHITE CLOUD—This is the largest white Carnation in culti- vation—often measures four inches in diameter. The flowers are of the purest white, with petals of great substance, mak- ing it one of the very best.
“Novelty” Collection of Choice New
MONTHLY CARNATIONS
“The Divine Flower’’
Price, {0 cents each; any three of your selection for 25 cents. This Novelty Collection of seven Monthly Ever-Bloom- ing Carnation Pinks, 50 cents.
VICTORY—Another grand new variety so distinct that it stands alone. Awarded the Lawson Gold Medal, also the S. F. Medal at the Carnation Society’s convention. The flowers measure three and one-half inches when well grown. Long, strong stems, two to three: feet. A healthy, vigorous grower. But its color—a glowing scarlet-crimson, intense and fiery with its rich ox-blood shadings, far and away beyond all other Car- nations.
ENCHANTRESS — The Great $10,000 Beauty. The great for- ward stride in Carnations is made more manifest in this than in any other since the advent of the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson. It was raised by the same grower, and he pronounces Enchantress superior to it. The flowers are three and one-half to four inches across-when well grown. The color is a superb shade of rosy blush-pink.
GAIETY—Color pure white, with a few narrow pink pencilings about the edge and through the flower. Size large and full, form very round and symmetrical. One of the best producers beginning to bloom early and continuing throughout the sea- son without intermission.
HER MAJESTY—Purity of color fairly glistens all over this flower. Form is simply perfect, size larger than any other white, stem the strongest and about thirty inches long. It is bound to become the standard white for both winter and summer bloom- ing, as it will start blooming July 1st and continue until the same time a year later.
LADY BOUNTIFUL—Largest flowers of the purest immaculate white: large sized blooms. Valuable for garden planting and for pot culture. Very sweetly scented with that delightful old- fashioned clove fragrance.
MAY DAY—This is the largest Carnation ever offered. It is a wonderfully free bloomer, considering the monster sizes the flow- ers attain. White, overlaid with pink, reminding one of the beautiful tints seen in Azaleas.
MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, The Sensational Carnation—The grand- est pink Carnation, a true exhibition variety. Bloom large and spreading, stem stiff; a good grower. All newcomers will have to meet comparison with the Lawson. Very free for so large a flower. The Lawson is the queen of a class all her own, just as American Beauty is among Roses. No grower can afford to be without it. Thirty thousand dollars was paid for this vari- ety; highest price ever paid for any flower.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 99—The 16 Carnations in both Nov
elty and Excelsior Collection caine $1.60 for $1.00 net,
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SET OF PRIZE WINNING “MUMS”
SPECIAL OFFER No. 52
THE 20 PRIZE WINNING ‘‘MUMS” COSTING $2.90, FOR $2.00 NET.
AUSTRALIAN GOLD—Deep golden-yellow with tones of bronze; of immense size; the petals are feathery, incurved and whorled. 15 cents,
BLACK HAWK—An extra fine deep crimson variety of the largest size; none finer of its color. 15 cents.
CHRISTMAS CHEER—This is one of the most brilliant Chrysanthemus. 20 cents.
CLEMENTINE TOUSET—The most wonderful of all white “Mums.” Pure snow white, often flushed pink; of immense size. 15 cents,
GOLDEN GLOW—Bright yellow of velvety finish. Flower five and one-half inches in diam- eter. 10 cents.
GOOD GRACIOUS—This is the grandest of all pink Chrysanthemums. Its name orig- inated from a lady on first seeing it, exclaiming “Good Gracious.’’ 20 cents.
GOLDEN WEDDING—Nothing finer among yellows; shines like burnished gold. The standard for measuring yellows; of mammoth size. [5 cents.
JOHN SHRIMPTON—A rich red that has many admirers; of the largest size. Extra. {5 cents,
LAVENDER QUEEN—A lovely shade of pinkish-lilac. Very desirable. {5 cents.
MAJOR BONAFFON—One of. the very best deep golden-yellow Chrysanthemus; beautiful flower, both in form and color; incurved. {5 cents.
MISS MINNIE BAILEY—One of the grandest all pink Chrysanthemums. In finish it is exquisite, showing not the slightest trace of coarseness. 10 cents.
MRS. JEROME JONES—One of the finest white Chrysanthemums ever raised; flowers of exquisite form and finish; grand. 10 cents.
Virginia Poehiman “Mum.” MRS. PERRIN—Still the brightest of all the pinks. Beauti- ROBERT HALLIDAY—Flowers of mammoth size and deep
fully formed. i0 cents. golden-yellow ; really a wonder. 10 cents. MRS. 0. P. BASSETT—A light lemon-yellow of the largest | SILVER CLOUD— F aaRoni size -Reranate norcents! Mak i eres delicate shade of peach-pink bordered NAGOYA—One of the largest and finest brilliant yellows in ~ the whole Chrysanthemum family. 1[5 cents. TIN OLA ap liga Lect and grandest of all white PERCY PLUMRIDGE—This grand variety has literally leaped isiabeag alter aa een: into popularity. Flowers are so large as to startle you. The VIRGINIA POEHLMAN—Claimed by many to be the very color shades from a few rows of lavender pearl to the rich- best white to date. Pure white faintly tinged pink. A most est pink. 15 cents. wonderfully beautiful Chrysanthemum. 20 cents,
Early Flowering Chrysanthemums
So many persons have asked for varieties of Chrysanthemums that would flower before frost comes in the fall. We here
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offer the very best early “Mums,” so you can see them flower in the garden. Price, 20 cents each; the five for 85 cents.
CARRIE—Brightest yellow; large and fine.
ESTELLE—Pure snow-white ; literally covers the plant.
GLORY OF THE PACIFIC—A lovely shade of brightest pink; large and fine.
MONROVIA—By far the best; very early; yellow, rich and
fine. OCTOBER FROST—Purest snow-white; fairly glistens in its purity.
Ostrich Plume Chrysanthemums
Below we offer a grand collection of these Chrysanthemums. The term “‘Ostrich Plume’’ is applied to this type on account of the feathery growth with which the petals are thickly covered.
PRICE 15 CENTS EACH HAIRY WONDER — Enormous terra-cotta, broad, spreading
Japanese variety, with extremely wide cupping and incurving
AUDREY (New)—Pure snow-white, ostrich plume. Elegant. petals, which are covered with glandular hairs. Reported as LOUIS BOEHMER—A most beautiful shade of lavender- the largest and best hairy ever exhibited. Habit, stem and pink, foliage perfect.
Hardy Pompon Chrysanthemums
These beautiful varieties are again very popular for outdoor bedding purposes. They are quite hardy, and with but a slight covering of leaves or coarse stable litter during the winter will take care of themselves after once planted, and produce an abundant, almost lavish, profusion of bloom; and the plants lend a coloration to the garden just at a time when other plants have been destroyed by frost and are looking their worst. Frost does not materially affect the flowering, and it will fre- quently happen that an armful of flowers can be cut after a sharp frost. Price, 15 cents each.
DINU A oovelakes very fine. KADAH—Clear magenta; extra fine. —Deep pink, tipped and edged white. sNe 1 i stad GOLDFINCH—Magnificent ; gold, shaded crimson; extra. MRS. VINCENT—Large; deep purplish-rose,
GOLDEN FLEECE—Large, bright lemon-yellow. RHODA—Bronzy-pink ; fine,
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FLOWERING BEGONIAS @®
Begonias are fine for pot culture indoors and to plant on the north side of the Wy house or other building, or in front of porch where they get shade. Ww
well as the flowers, are extremely ornamental, some being spotted and veined to give Begonias planted with Crotons give a wonderful foliage effect, and this is heightened with their lovely showy Except where noted, {0 cents each, six for 50 cents; the set of
a parti-colored effect that is quite striking.
flowers. sixteen costing $2.20, sent for only $1.75, net.
ALBA PICTA—Long, pointed, slender leaves, thickly spotted with sil-
very-white. Foliage small and elegant,
ALBA PERFECTA GRANDIFLORA—We doubt if there is a white-flowered 5 The foliage resembles Rubra in shape, but it is # lighter green, while the flower panicles are much handsomer.
variety that equals it.
pure white flowering Begonia of much merit.
ARGENTEA GUTTATA—It has _ purple-bronze leaves, oblong in shape, with silvery markings, and is in every way a most beautiful Begonia. Produces white flowers in bunches on ends of growth stems. Good for house culture.
CORALLINE LUCERNE, The Wonderful New Flow- ering Begonia— This new Begonia has simply taken everybody who has seen it by storm. There Was not a single lady or florist who visited our greenhouses the past spring that did not purchase this Begonia after they had seen it in flower. It certainly is a wonder. The blooms last from a month to six weeks, and are borne in immense clusters almost hiding the plant. The color is
bright coral-red, changing to a delicate pink. It is past the power of Fine plants, 25 cents; strong plants, 40
speech to describe it. A wonder. cents; extra strong plants, 60 cents each.
DECORUS—This is the white-flowering Rubra. white flowers.
FUCHSOIDES COCCINEA—This beautiful plant makes handsome specimens, with its graceful branches and pendulous flowers of bright scarlet.
floriferous.
GRACILIS LUMINOSA—A magnificent new specimen of the Se unperfiorens type, exceptionally sturdy and vigorous, and unquestionably one of the choicest bedding sorts in existence. Its flowers are large, perfect and plenti-
15 cents.
ful, and never out of bloom. Color, the brightest scarlet.
MRS. TOWNSEND—Here we have a grand new Begonia with broad metallic leaves; under side bronze-red. Flowers in large panicles of a beautiful pink color. A grand Begonia. {5 cents.
MARGUERITE—tLeaves a bronzy-green, somewhat resembling Metallica, but growing in more bushy form, and easier to handle when grown in pots. Large trusses of light rose- colored flowers freely produced. 15 cents.
MARJORIE DAW, New Trailing Begonia—This Begonia is dis- tinct from all other Begonias, for instead of growing upright it droops. It bears great clusters of large, shining pink flowers that droop from long stems, making a beautiful sight. For single specimen pot plants or for baskets and vases “‘Marjorie Daw” is proving one of the best plant introductions in years. 20 cents.
PICTA ROSEA—A wonderfully free growing Begonia of sterling worth and great beauty, The plant is very compact in growth, forming a dense, well proportioned bush with rich green foli- age, spotted with silver. The flower is a rosy-flesh color, shaded with a silvery-pink and enlivened with dense clusters of yellow anthers. One of the most wonderful flowering Be- gonias within our knowledge. It blooms continually. 15 cents.
PRESIDENT CARNOT—The leaf is of silky texture, and is
Very similar to it, but with
The foliage, as
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A Wonderful Blooming Begonia
Very
Coraline Lucerne, New Begonia,
beautifully spotted with silver; under side plush-red.
Very strong, free growing variety, that will succeed with any ordi- nary care, growing rapidly and sending out quantities of beautiful coral-red flowers in largen pendent panicles, 20 cents.
ROBUSTA—This is one of the most peculiar Begonias grown. The stalk, stem and under side of the leaf are Indian-red.
The_upper side of the leaf glossy olive-green. The flower is composed of two wide and two narrow petals, the wide ones being broadcast at the base and terminating in a round point, of a beautiful bright rose.
SANDERSONII—Bushy growing variety; glossy deep green leaves; fiowers in clusters of drooping scarlet, heart-shaped buds.
THURSTONI—The under side of the leaves is a rich purplish- red, the veinings very prominent, while the face or upper side is a bronzy-green, shaded with crimson and olive, with a peculiar glossy metallic luster over all. Flowers rosy- white, in large clusters well above the foliage. The plant has a fine habit. 15 cents.
VERNON—A deep rose flowering Begonia.
Suitable for pot culture or for bedding out.
Always in bloom.
Large Leaved
Rex or Painted Leaf
Begonias
Rex Begonias are grown exclusively for the great beauty of their foliage, which is large and beautifully variegated a
peculiar silvery-metallic gloss. make a specialty of this marvelous family of plants. sharp sand. strike the leaves when wet, and do not overwater the plants. 50 cents.
BEAUTY OF RICHMOND—Dark green crow’s feet center with broad band’ of silver, edged darker with silver dot. 20 cents.
BERTHA McGREGOR—Long pointed leaf with dcep notched edge, center of leaf is dark bronze in shape of palm leaf; body of leaf solid silver.
COUNTESS LOUISE ERDODY—Distinct from all other Be- gonias. The leaf has a metallic luster, dark silvery-white in the center; shading to coppery-pink toward the edges of petals. The peculiarity which distinguishes it consists in the fact that the two lobes at the base of the leaf do not grow side by side, but one of them winds in a_spiral-like way until in a full grown leaf there are four of these spiral growths lying on top of the leaf almost two inches high. 25 cents.
They make excellent pot plants, and are also effective for budding in shady corners. We They require light soil compound of rich loam, loose woods earth and They like a moist, warm atmosphere, and should be kept shaded during the summer. Except where noted, 20 cents each; three priced at 20 cents, for
Do not allow the sun to
DUCHESS DE BRABANT—A dark bronze with striking sil- very-white markings and margins very effective.
HIS MAJESTY—Extra large leaf of silvery-white, dark cen- ter of starry effect, edged with same dark shade.
KING OF REX (Magnifica)—Center and edge of leaf velvety emerald-green with a broad silver zone. The foliage is massive and yery striking. Everybody succeeds with it. Nothing handsomer.
LESOUDSII—This is the finest and largest of any of the Rex family. It is impossible to describe in words the beautiful markings of this magnificent Begonia. Has a long pointed leaf, smooth surface, a deep bronze center surrounded with broad delicate silver markings.
LORD PALMERSTON—Center and outer edge a deep olive- green divided by a band of bright pee-green with a decided metallic luster.
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REX OR PAINTED LEAF BEGONIAS—Concluded
LOUISE CLOSSON—This is the most brilliant colored of all the Rex Begonias: center of leaf a rich metallic-bronze with a luster all its own. This center is surrounded with a broad band of pink overlaid with a silvery sheen. Shines like satin. 25 cents.
MRS. S. H. MOON—One of the finest of the Rex family; a splendid grower and easy for the amateur to cultivate. The leaves are a combination of silvery-white, metallic-bronze and emerald-green. A beauty. None prettier.
QUEEN OF HANOVER—This is a great Begonia, producing leaves that are distinct from the other Rex in shape. Color, texture, etc., a silvery metallic-green distinctly marked. Simply grand. 25 cents.
QUEEN VICTORIA—A very beautiful Rex, the habit and growth is exceptionally free, making it an easy one to grow. Large, handsome leaves, strikingly marked with broad bands of alternating green, bronze and silvery-white.
RUTH FRIEDLEY—tThe greater part of the leaf of this vari- ety is a silvery-white spotted and streaked with dark green on the margin of the leaves, overlaid with a metallic luster through which is distinctly seen the rich coral-red effect when the light shines through the leaves. Elegant.
SILVER FLEECE—The entire leaf has a_ pinkish-metallic luster which makes it one of the most attractive varieties. The leaf is very large with a smooth edge and the plant is a vigorous grower.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 24
The entire set of fourteen distinct Rex Begonias,
costing $2.95, for $2.00.
o==2 TENDER
PLANTS o@=a
PLANTS IN THIS LIST WILL NOT STAND FROST.
Asparagus Plumosus Hatcheri The New Lace Fern
It would hardly be possible to praise this new type too much and it has already made a name for itself among the most critical growers. It is of very rapid growth, the fronds set closer on the stems than the very best type of Plumosus Nanus, making a fuller heavier string and when cut lasts longer in good condition than any other, and is just as good for bunching as the old sort. We will not be surprised if it quickly becomes the leading variety. 15 cents; strong plants, 40 cents.
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus The Lace Fern
This graceful climber has to a great extent taken the place of the once popular Smilax in all fine decorations. It possesses the advantage of being much more graceful—its foliage being finer than that of the most delicate Fern—and will last for weeks after being cut, the whole plant being of a bright, cheerful green. Excellent house plants, succeeding under almost any conditions; by pinching back may be grown as a plant. 10 cents each for fine plants; large, strong plants, 35 cents each.
e Asparagus Sprengeri The Emerald Feather Fern
A most desirable species, especially useful to grow as a pot plant for decorative purposes or for planting in baskets or vases. The fronds are frequently four feet long, of a rich shade of green, and most useful for cutting, retaining their freshness for weeks after being cut. It will make an ex- cellent house plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere and will succeed in almost any situation.. 10 cents each, three for 25 cents; strong plants, 25 cents.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 12
The three Asparagus for 30 cents. The three in strong plants for 85 cents.
Brugmansia, or Angel’s Trumpet
Here is a plant for the masses. It grows easily, blooms free- ly, and the flower is something to be proud of. The Brug- mansia blooms indoors in winter and in the garden in summer, The plant has large, tropical leaves, with blooms eight inches long by six inches wide at the mouth, resembling a trumpet, hence the name, “‘Angel’s Trumpet.”’ Pure white in color and as fragrant as a Jasmine. Fine plants, 25 cents.
e e New Giant Coleus, Christmas Gem (Brilliancy, or Dr. Ross)
Leaves immense, eight to twelve inches long, looks like a Rex Begonia, and just as beautiful. Cannot be excelled as a pot plant. The name aptly describes the appearance of this vari- ety, which belongs to the giant-leaved section; of strong, vig- orous habit, growing from two to three feet high, with leaves often nine to ten inches long, which are of bright carmine, shading off to a deep maroon, the margin being yellow and green, the whole leaf having a rich velvety luster. 20 cents; three for 50 cents.
The Wonderful New Coleus, Trailing Sensation
)This Coleus is an entirely new break, as no one ever before heard of a Coleus that trailed. It is the first and only one with this habit. The foliage is most glorious, having a large, dis- tinct center of bright pink or red, with a broad border of emerald-green. No plant is more suitable or showy for hang- ing baskets, window boxes, vases or for pot culture than this one, as its graceful branches hang in lovely festoons two to three feet in length. Coleus Trailing Sensation is in a class by itself. 20 cents each. Put several plants in a basket and see how lovely a plant may become.
CAMELLIA JAPONICA
Camellia is considered the queen flower of the South, and is called the “‘Japonica.’”” During the month of May immense trees can be seen in full bloom, making the most gorgeous sights to behold. Their dark, shiny leaves contrast beautifully with the waxy-like blooms, which come in pink, white, rose, carmine and variegated shades. No garden is complete without them, as they are also quite hardy in the Southern States and require no protection or care. They are called the Royal Fam- ily of greenhouse plants. Time of blooming is in winter and in early spring. Requires a moderate and uniform temperature, with as little artificial heat as possible. When set with flower buds great care must be taken in watering—when left too dry the buds are sure to drop. We offer splendid plants, bushy, well-grown specimens, and all in splendid health. The varie- ties are the best extant, the pick of a continental collection. Plants two to two and one-half feet high, $1.00 each; the set of twelve distinct kinds for $10.00; any four for $3.75. All our Camellias are double-flowered. We can supply fifteen sorts other than the twelve named at same price, all fine varieties, by express at your expense.
CHANDELERI ELEGANS—tLively red, spotted pure white.
COUNTESS LAVINIA MAGGI—Pure white striped red.
DONKELAARI EUGENE LIZE—Clear red, spotted with white.
BUEN ESS DE CAZI—Carnation-pink, veined rose, bordered white.
IL TRAMENTO—Carmine striped white, very rich.
MARGHANTA CALEONIE—Fine red maculated with white.
MADAME LEBOIS—Clear red.
NOBILISSIMA—A better white than Alba Plena; much freer in bloom. Extra pure white. The grandest of all Camellias.
PRESTON ROSE—Color beautiful transparent rose; grand.
PRINCESS BACCIOCHI—Dark red.
PRINCESS CLOTHILDE—Clear pink, striped red.
SACO NOVA—Delicate transparent pink. Ethereally beautiful.
COLEUS—General Assortment
We have a collection of thirty kinds of the most distinct sorts. Leave the selection of varieties to us, as it is hard to describe the various tints. 5 cents each, any six for 25 cents, any twelve for 50 cents; twenty-five distinct varieties for $1.00.
These are all good bedders, standing the hot sun without losing their color. Price of Coleus by the hundred when sent by express, $3.50, you to pay the expressage.
CROTONS
Nothing can excel the beauty and richness of coloring that is found in this class of plants. They are beautiful pot plants for the conservatory, making very handsome specimens for decorative and exhibition purposes. They are used extensively as bedding plants, for which purpose they are exceptionally well adapted, They should be planted in full sun, in a posi- tion where they can be more liberally supplied with water, which develops the most wonderful coloring in the foliage. Un- doubtedly the most interesting and showiest bedding in our Springfield yards the past few years was made with this plant. They are fine for basket or vase work. Where we used to sell dozens we now ship thousands. Leave the selection of varieties to us. We can supply twelve choice kinds. Fine plants, 15 cents each; three for 40 cents; six for 75 cents; 12 for $1.25.
FUCHSIAS, or Ladies’ Eardrops
Price, 15 cents; the set of four for 50 cents.
BLACK PRINCE—This is, without question, the very finest Fuchsia grown for the amateur to cultivate. It makes a shapely bush, is robust in growth, free from disease and in- sects, and is probably the freest in blooming. We have seen specimen plants six feet in height and four feet across loaded with thousands of bright, buds and blossoms of a beautiful waxy carmine or pink color. Certainly a plant of easy
culture.
ENFANT PRODIGY—A grand Fuchsia; bright red sepals deep Bh le corolla.
MONSTROSA—Of the largest size; scarlet sepals, double snow- white corolla.
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TENDER PLANTS—Continued.
SPECIOSA—Habit erect and compact, presenting a decidedly neat and attractive appearance as a pot plant. The fine star-shaped flowers are produced in profusion, and begin when plants are quite young. The flowers are three inches or more in length; tube and sepals bright rose, corolla bril- liant carmine; it blooms quite freely.
LEOPARD PLANT (Farfugium Grande)
A decidedly- striking and effective plant. Is also known as the Leopard Geranium. Fine for house culture; easy to grow. Also fine out of doors, hardy as far north as Tennessee. Leaves ten to twelve inches across distinctly marked with creamy- white and yellow spots. 40 cenis each.
Leopard Plant.
[NEW PINK HIBISCUS, ‘‘PEACHBLOW’’
The flowers are double and from four to five inches in diam- eter, of a charming, rich, clear pink color, with small, deep crimson center, It is one of the freest flowering plant novelties recently offered. The color is an entirely new and beautiful shade, and it blooms abundantly and continuously during the summer and fall months. Large plants two and three years old make a magnificent show. It will give’ general satisfaction to those who grow it, either in pots or planted out in the garden. It- blooms well in the winter in the greenhouse or in any. sunry
window. 20 cents; strong, fine plants, 40 cents. CHINESE HIBISCUS Price, 15 cents each, any four for 50 cents. We have large
plants of Hibiscus, ready to bloom, for 35 cents. These are
handsome plants.
SINENSIS GIGANTEUS—This is a plant for house cultivation during winter or summer, or for planting outside during summer. It blooms at all times of the year. The plants branch freely and flower profusely, commencing to bloom when not more than a foot high. As a specimen plant for large pots it has an equal only in the Brugmansia. Its flowers are of enormous size, often eight to ten inches across, opening flat, and of such vivid crimson-scarlet -color that they can be seen from a long distance like a flaming torch. They can be wintered in the cellar or pit with perfect safety, and if one does not care to grow them all winter, one should have one or two for summer display.
GRANDIFLORUS—Rich, glossy cut-leaved foliage, literally cov- ering the plant with scarlet-crimson flowers.
SUB-VIOLACEOUS—Flowers of enormous size, beautiful car- mine, tinted with violet. Probably the largest flower of the Hibiscus family, and an unusually free bloomer. We take great pleasure in recommending this fine plant.
DOUBLE CRIMSON—This grand variety has immense flowers of the richest crimson; combined with glossy foliage; ren- ders it best of all.
AURANTIACUS—Large ‘and double with orange-colored flowers.
CARMINIATUS PERFECTUS—Full, round flowers of perfect shape and of a rich, soft carmine-rose, with a deep crimson eye; fully six inches in diameter.
COLLERII—Flowers buff-yellow, with a crimson-scarlet base ; peculiarly handsome and double.
VERSICOLOR—A variety combining in its flowers all the colors of the whole family, being handsomely striped crimson, buff, rose and white. Flowers eight inches in diameter.
SPECIAL OFFER—We will send the entire set of nine distinct kinds of Hibiscus, including Peachblow, for $1.25.
EMPEROR PANSIES
Our Emperor Pansies are the best the world produces. They are the choicest large-flowering sorts, both of European and American growers. It has been our aim to make this the finest strain of this favored flower in existence. 5 cents each, six for 20 cents, 35 cents per dozen, forty for $1.00, net.
“beautiful plant for pot
The Wonderful New LEMON PONDEROSA Our New Ponderosa Lemon is what we claim for it. Largest freest blooming, fruiting and most delicious of all Lemons.
Nothing that has ever been brought to our notice in the plant line has caused half the commotion that this wonderful Lemon has. It is a true ever-bearing variety. On a plant six feet high no less than eighty-nine of the ponderous Lemons were growing at one time. It was a beautiful sight to see. The tree was blooming, and at the same time had fruit in all stages of devel- opment, from the size of a pea up to the ripe fruit, showing it to be a true ever-bearer. Fruit has been taken from this tree weighing over four pounds. The Lemons have very thin rind for such large fruit. It is the juiciest of all Lemons, makes de- licious lemonade, and for culinary purposes cannot be excelled. We have the entire stock of this ponderous Lemon, and guaran- tee the trees to produce the same large fruit. No budding or grafting necessary. Ponderosa Lemon is sure to become popular when it is known. It fruits when quite small, and makes a lovely house plant. Everybody can grow his own lemons; it will fruit freely each year. Thrifty young plants, 15 cents each; strong one-year-old plants, many of which will fruit this year, 25 cents; strong two-year-old plants, 50 cents each.
The Beautiful Dwarf Ornamental OTAHEITE ORANGE
This valuable and distinct variety of the Orange family is a dwarf, compact grower, with glossy deep green foliage, which has a decided odor of the Orange Tree of Florida, and is ex- ceedingly floriferous, producing a wonderful profusion of pure white flowers of the most delicious fragrance, identical with the much-sought-for blooms of the Southern Orange groves. Otaheite fruits immediately after flowering, bearing fruit about one-half the size of the ordinary Orange, retaining in a marked degree their sweetness. This unique Orange cannot be equaled as a winter-blooming pot plant for house culture. Requires but little sunlight, and flowers and fruits when but twelve to fifteen inches high. As a pot plant this lovely dwarf Orange is one of the most novel and beautiful that can be grown. With a couple of plants of it you can have an abundance of the far-famed delicate and fragrant Orange blossoms. We have grown a large stock of clean, vigorous plants of this beautiful Orange that will bloom and fruit at once. We commend it to our friends as a novelty of sterling worth and merit. Fine plants, {5 cents each; strong plants, 25 cents each; extra large, strong plants, ready to bloom and bear profusely, 50 cents each.
OLEANDERS
These old-fashioned shrubs are becoming immensely popular again. We are growing and selling them by thousands. No plant makes more handsome specimens in tubs for the veranda or yard. Can be wintered in the cellar. Except when noted, 15 cents each; the set of four Oleanders for 50 cents. LUTEA—Has double primrose-yellow flowers of a lovely shade,
also fragrant. Scarce.
ROSEA—Has double pink flowers. The old favorite. Very sweet.
ROSEA VARIEGATA—Foliage is green, deeply edged with yel- low; pink fiowers. 20 cents.
LILIAN HENDERSON—Has double white flowers of the largest
size. Fragrance like the old double pink. Scarce. The four different colors of Oleanders for 50 cents. PEPEROMIA MUSCOSA, or Watermelon Begonia This is also known as: the Silver-Leaved Be- gonia. Here is a most‘
culture ; easy to grow and thrives anywhere; leaves deep olive-green, distinct- ly marked with silvery- white. Thick and waxy- like ; leaves distinetly var- riegated white and green,
and have the appearance —-~= eS of being powdered with awe 208 SS EES
a : Watermelon Begonia
SANSEVIERA ZEYLANICA, Zebra Plant
A beautiful plant, specially adapted for the decoration of drawing rooms and halls, as it stands dust and drought with impunity and requires scarcely any water. The leaves are beau- tifully striped crosswise, with broad white variegations on a green ground. It is a rare and beautiful plant, which should be abundantly grown for positions out of the reach of sunshine, where other plants will not thrive. It can be placed in any position in any room and do well. It has a singular beauty for decorative purposes which other plants do not posses, and it is useful both in winter and summer. For vases and baskets it is a fine center-piece, and grows splendidly out of doors during summer, Fine plants, 15 cents; two for 25 cents.
frosted silver. 15 cents.
MISS ELLA V. BAINES,
THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
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EVER-BLOOMING TRITOMA PFITZERII
The greatest bedding plant ever introduced, surpassing the finest Cannas for attractiveness and brilliancy, equal to the Gladiolus as a cut flower, and blooms incessantly from June un- til November. Plants perfectly hardy in open ground all win- ter south of Philadelphia. Further north they must be pro- tected or wintered in the cellar like the ordinary Tritoma. Just bury the roots in sand; nothing more is required. Should be planted out very early in the spring; and will commence growth and bloom at once, growing larger and finer every day. Plants show six to twenty grand flower stalks all the time, each holding at a height of three to four feet a cluster of flame col- ored flowers of indescribable beauty and brilliancy. Each clus- ter keeps perfect several weeks, and when it fades several more are ready to take its place. Fall frosts do not kill it or stop its blooming, and it is as brilliant as ever long after all other gar- den flowers have been killed. For cutting it is unsurpassed, and the beautiful long spikes keep several weeks in water. Strong plants that will bloom the first summer, !5c; 2 for 25c.
BEAUTIFUL AND FRAGRANT VIOLETS Of all the delightful perfumes that of sweet Violets is the
most delicate and pleasing. If grown in the house for winter
flowers they should be kept at a low temperature, as they will
not bloom freely where it is too warm. If left in the open ground during winter, protect with a covering of leaves.
Double White Perpetual-Flowering Violet SWANLEY WHITE, or Queen of Fragrance—Of all the white Violets, this is the best, either for pot culture in the house or bedded out. In pots it grows luxuriantly and is loaded with flowers. It is not an uncommon sight to see as many as fifty large flowers open at once, presenting a beautiful sight, their delicious perfume filling a whole room. 15 cents each.
LADY HUME CAMPBELL—A true ever bloomer. This is one of the finest of all double blue Violets. It is simply wonder- ful the number of beautiful flowers it produces. In color it is a shade of the richest intense blue. It is a charming con- trast with the white variety. [5 cents.
NEW IMPERIAL OR PARMA VIOLET This is, without question, the largest, richest colored and most highly perfumed of all the Violets. It blooms very freely, liter- ally bending the plant with its lovely blue flowers of the larg- est size. Its blooming season is longer than any other Violet. 20 cents; the three Violets for 40 cents.
TENDER PLANTS
ACALYPHA SANDERI—The comet plant.
ACALYPHA TRICOLOR—Fine bedding plant.
ACALYPHA TRIUMPHANS—Gorgeous foliage, fine bedder. Price of Acalyphas, fine plants, {5 cents; the three for 35
cents. Strong plants, 30 cents each. Each. ALOYSIA CITRIODORA LEMON VERBENA — The most fragrant foliagenot any plantas. cepsc tects one in eirnderd 10¢
ALYSSUM—Giant double-flowered. Pure white flowers.... 10c ANTIRRHINUM, or Snap Dragon — Four colors—white, yellow, pink and red. (Four for 30 cents)....-.....00. 10c BROWALLIA GIGANTEA—Flowers intense indigo-blue.... 10c CRAPE MYRTLE—Three colors, pink, crimson and purple. 10c CUPHEA PLATYCENTRA, or Cigar Plant................ 10c CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, the Umbrella Plant—A hand- some, pot plant, useful in vases, etc. (Four for 25c).... 8c
EUPHORBIA SPLENDENS, or Crown of Thorns.......... {5c GENISTA, or Gold Shrub—Golden-yellow flowers.......... {0c HELIOTROPE—In four separate colors. ...............005 10c IMPATIENS, or Sultana—Six-distinct colors. (Six for 50c) {0c
JASMINE MALAYAN, or Confederate Jasmine............ {5¢ JASMINE GRAND DUKE OF TUSCANY — Double white
DONS Shop oO Como 0d CO CODUOROR To DODD OCA BUOHOAGE soos (St rong two-year-old plants, 50 cents) JUSTICIA, the Pink Brazilian Plume Flower............. l5ce
In this list*we do not give extended descriptions, but our
customers will find many valuable plants embraced. These are suitable for house and garden culture. Each LANTANAS, or Shrubby Verbenas—(Three for 25c)...... 10c LANTANA, WEEPING—Fine for baskets and vases; laven-
CLETTLO WELSH Ure iste etetclee rates tle eater eee cae aete MYRTLE, SWEET, German or the Jew or Bride’s Myrtle
—The' leaves are ‘very’ fragrant) oo... cc. ee eae wees 25¢ PLUMBAGO CAPENSiS—Sky-blue flowers.............-- 20c PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS ALBA—White flowers............ {Se
PETUNIAS—Double flowering, four colors. (Four for 50c).. 15e PRIMROSE, NEW BABY, MALACOIDES — Light pink flowers ! PRIMROSE, CHINESE—Three colors—white, pink and red.. [0c PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA—Always in bloom... {0c do 6
SALVIA SPLENDENS—Brilliant scarlet........0........ c SALVIA LE PRESIDENT—Rich scarlet flowers........... 6c SALVIA SPLENDENS ALBA—Pure white................ 6c SALVIA SPLENDENS VARIEGATA—Variegated red and WATS BF BGG sp GOAN G0 CO UOOO RED Ola Git ah tb recietaere teks 6c SALVIA MRS. PAGE—A perfect sheet of scarlet.......... 6c
(Salvias 60 cents per dozen; 25 for $1.00) SAXIFRAGA SARAMENTOSA or Strawberry Geranium.... 0c SELAGINELLA—Low-growing fern-like Moss; elegant.... 0c ala Mammoth-Flowering—All colors. (Seven for
TENDER VINES AND CLIMBERS
These Make a Rapid Growth and Bloom Throughout the Summer; Are Very Showy
THE WONDERFUL GIANT MOONFLOWER
(Ipomea Maxima)
A Giant in Growth and Flower and Wonderfully Fragrant. This grand new Moonflower is a decided improvement over the old well-known variety Ipomea Grandiflora. The flowers are more than twice the size of the old variety, oftentimes measur- ing from six to seven and one-half inches across, and are pro- duced in such wonderful profusion that they completely cover the vine with a veil of glistening white. Its growth is very rapid when planted in good rich light soil, nothing to equal it as a tender vine for porch and lattice shading. Fine plants, 15 cents each.
New Moonflower, HEAVENLY BLUE—This makes a splendid companion plant to the White Moonflower. It is equally rapid in growth, and a much freer blooming variety than the white one. The blooms come in clusters of five to twelve, and at times almost hide the vines. The flowers are the most heavenly blue, with reddish-purple rays, and six inches across. Nothing is more beautiful. 10 cents.
IPOMEA GRANDIFLORA, the True Ever-Blooming Moonflower —It is called the Moonflower from its rare peculiarity of blooming best at night and on dull cloudy days, flowers pure white in great profusion. 10 cents each.
ANTIGONON LEPTOPUS, or the ‘‘Queen’s Wreath’’—Produces rose colored flowers in racemes two feet long, beautiful. 10c.
BOUGAINVILLEA SANDERIANA—The Chinese paper plant. Lovely clear lavender flowers. 20 cents.
GERMAN, or PARLOR IVY—A rapid-growing plant, well adapted for training in the parlor. Leaves glossy green and flowers yellow, in clusters. 8 cents each.
MADEIRA VINE—White flowers; exquisitely fragrant. 5 cents; three for {0 cents.
SMILAX—A lovely house vine. 6 cents.
TRADESCANTIA, or WANDERING JEW —Fine for baskets. Two distinct kinds. 10 cents.
VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA—Fine for baskets and vases; green and white foliage. 10 cents; large strong plants, 20c.
TENDER BULBS
TUBEROUS=ROOTED BEGONIAS
SINGLE FLOWERING—White, yellow, crimson, scarlet orange and pink. 10 cents, three for 25 cents; the six for 35 cents.
DOUBLE FLOWERING—White, yellow, crimson, scarlet, orange and pink. 15 cents, three for 35 cents; the six for 50 cents.
CRISPA—Giant blossoms of enormous size, with elegant fringed petals, with crisped or curled like appearance. Red, white, yellow, orange and pink. 15 cents, three for 35 cents; the five for 50 cents.
CRISTATA—New crested or plume-like, petaled Begonias of great beauty, red, white, orange, yellow and pink. 15 cents, three for 35 cents; the five for 50 cents.
CALLA LILIES Black Calla, ARUM SANCTUM—This is the famous Black Calla ; it grows so very easily and produces Calla Lily shaped flowers that in color are coal black. This Lily produces the blackest flower of any plant in existence. It is simply jet black; stock is scarce. 25 cents each, two for 40 cents.
Calla Ethiopica, EGYPTIAN LILY—This is the well known Egyptian Lily, or Lily of the Nile, with large white flowers, broad foliage, and it will prosper under very adverse circum- stances. Piants to bloom next winter, 15 cents; strong bloom- ing bulbs, 25 cents each.
New Dwarf Calla, LITTLE GEM—This Calla only grows about eighteen inches high, and is the freest blooming of all the Callas. The bloom is pure white. The following facts will convince anyone of its great superiority over the old sort. Of dwarf habit. The same plant will grow and bloom for years, and the quantity of bloom which a good plant will produce is astonishing. A large plant is hardly ever with- out one or more flowers. All in all, it is one of the most desirable plants we ever offered. 15 cents, two for 25 cents.
Golden -Yellow Calla, RICHARDIA ELLIOTTIANA—It has the game habit of growth as the ordinary white variety, with flowers of same size and shape, but of a rich, clear, lustrous golden-yellow color. Blooming bulbs, 35 cents.
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The New Godfrey Calla Lily, “DEVONIENSIS”’—Undoubtedly the finest thing ever sent out in the Calla line, and quite in- dispensable. Blooms all winter. Compared with the ordi- nary Calla, it gives three blooms to one; is snow-white and perfect in form. Blooms on very small plants, though it at- tains to a very large size with very large flowers. looming bulbs, 30 cents each; two for 50 cents.
Spotted Calla, RICHARDIA ALBA MACULATA—Plant with beautiful spotted leaves. It flowers abundantly during the summer months when planted out in the open border. It makes a fine plant for the center of vases. The flowers are shaped like those of a Calla, and are pure white, shaded with violet inside. Keep dry in the winter, and start in the spring like a Dahlia. Blooming bulbs, 10 cents, three for 25 cents; larger size, to produce a dozen blooms, 20 cents. SPECIAL OFFER No. 50—The six Calla Lilies costing $1.30
for $1.00 net.
GLADIOLI (See colored plate on cover page)
Our collection of Gladioli cannot be surpassed. They bloom all summer and are a delight both for the garden and indoor decoration, the flowers lasting a long time when cut. 5 cents each, except where noted. 3 SPECIAL OFFER No. 58—The entire eighteen varieties of
Gladiolus, costing $1.00, sent for only 75 cents. A great bar-
gain and you cannot beat this set of Gladiolus no matter
from whom you buy. AMERICA—Large flesh-pink tinted lavender. Extra. AUGUSTA—Opens delicate pink quickly changing to pure white with blue anthers. 6 cents. ANNIE WIGMAN—Pale yellow, dark blotch, superb. BARON JOSEPH HULOT—Deep rich indigo-blue. 6 cents. BRENCHLEYENSIS—Intense vermilion-scarlet; very brilliant. CANARY BIRD—Lemon-yellow, of good size and substance.
Extra fine. 8 cents.
EMPRESS OF INDIA—Rich dark red shaded royal purple. 6c. FAUST—Wine-red, immense flower.
GOLDEN QUEEN—4A rich fine yellow. 6 cents.
HALLE Y—Delicate salmon-pink; most beautiful. HOLLANDIA—Yellowish-salmon ; a grand fiower.
KUNDERDI GLORY—Delicate blush-white, crimson stripes ; petals are fringed, giving the flower a ruffled appearance. LILY LEHMAN—A charming white Gladiolus tinted rose. A
dainty flower. 6 cents.
MRS. FRANCIS KING—Flame-pink, large flowers; extreniely beautiful.
PINK BEAUTY—Deep rich glossy pink overlaid with sheen of glossy satin, pronounced red blotch.
PRINCEPS—The one Gladiolus par excellence. The best for cutting lasting longer; rich bright scarlet with pure white
blotches. Very showy and striking. WHITE GIANT—Large flowers of pure white; extra. 6 cents. WILLY WIGMAN—Creamy-white with large scarlet blotch;
very distinct and beautiful. 6 cents.
Pan=American Gladioli
(Gladioli, the Pan-American.) Our Pan-American mixture is the best in the world, and we want to say to you candidly that you have never seen Gladioli until you see these flowers. This mixture includes all the new strains, such as ‘‘Gray’s Inglesides,” ‘‘Burbank’s California Selects,” ‘‘Childsii,’’ and “Groff’s Hybrids.”” They are very tall and erect, often standing four or five feet high, with spikes of bloom over two feet in length. They branch freely, in most cases each stem producing three or four spikes of bloom, and bloom much earlier than
ordinary varieties. The flowers are of great substance and gigantic size, frequently seven to nine inches across. The form of both flower and spike is perfection itself, and they last in bloom a long time before fading, owing to their great substance and vigor. But the most remarkable feature is the coloring. Orchids cannot surpass them in varied and delicate shades, markings and blendings. Every color known among Gladioli is represented, and many never before seen, particularly blues, smoky grays and purple blacks, all having beautifully mottled and spotted throats made up of white, crimson, pink, yellow, etc., and in this peculiar network of charming spots and colors lies one of its special points of unsurpassed beauty. They far outrank all other Gladioli in size of spike, size of bloom, vigor, varied and magnificent coloring and freedom of bloom. By mail, we to pay postage, 3 cents each, 30 cents per dozen, $2.00 per hundred; by express, you to pay expressage, $2.70 per 100.
EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSES The Finest in Existence. All Blooming Bulbs DWARF EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSE—Year after year its popularity has increased until the demand for it has reached enormous proportions. It grows about eighteen inches high, blooms early and with the greatest freedom, matures perfect- ly. Flowers pure white, very double and of immense size, and intensely sweet. This is the sweetest of all Tuberoses. Fine, extra large, well-ripened bulbs, all sure to bloom, 5 cents, three for 10 cents, twelve for 35 cents.
AMARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA—Flowers are rich, dark scar- let. 20 cents.
AMARYLLIS EQUESTRE—(The Eagle Lily.) Color deep brick- red; extra fine. 20 cents.
AMARYLLIS. JOHNSONII—Dark red with a delicate white feather in each petal. 40 cents.
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM or Persian Violet—Fine for house culture, blooming in the winter. 15 cents.
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM or Elephant’s Ear—Fine for yards. Mammoth leaves. Good bulbs, 10 cents, three for 25 cents; large bulbs, 25 cents, six for $1.25; mammoth bulbs, 50 cents.
GLOXINIAS—Our strain is the best on the market. Start the bulbs at beginning of summer in a warm place. All colors. {0 cents each, three for 25 cents.
LILY, Milk and Wine—Flowers three to four inches in diam- eter. Striped white and carmine. 25 cents.
FAIRY LILY—Bears a great profusion of delicate pink flow- ers, very free bloomer and easy to grow, it is a wonder, try a few bulbs in a pan and you will never be without them. 10 cents each, three for 25 cents.
THE WHITE JAPANESE SPIDER LILY—The florets are dis- posed in rays and resemble an immense spider. Of large size, pure white and deliciously fragrant. Blooming bulbs, 25 cts.
MONTBRETIAS
Small bulbs that produce Gladioli-like flowers in the greatest profusion. The bloom and bloom spike resemble a Gladiolus, but the displays are entirely different, opening up an entirely new field in colors. They a.e used abroad by the hundred of millions. They are cheap, try them. Everybody can grow them. The six Montbretias for 10 cents; per hundred, $1.25. ETOILE DE FEU (Star of Fire)—Vermilion and scarlet.
FIRE KING—Bright scarlet; elegant; distinct.
GERBE D’OR (Golden Sheaf)—Golden-yellow; extra. METEOR—Rich crimson; very striking.
ROSEA—A clear rose, yellow throat, TRANSCENDENT—Dark orange, golden throat; superb.
HARDY VINES AND CLIMBERS
LARGE FLOWERING CLEMATIS
JACKMANII—This is perhaps the best known of the fine per- petual Clematis, and should have credit for the great popu- larity now attending this family of beautiful climbers, free in growth, abundant bloomer, producing flowers until frozen up. The flowers are large, and of an intense violet-purple, remarkable for their velvety richness. 50 cents.
BANGHOLM BELLE—This is the finest of all white Clematis. Flowers large, of a beautiful creamy-white. 50 cents.
DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH—This is, without doubt, the best of the double whites. Very free flowering; fragrant. 50 cents.
VILLE DE LYON—The color is bright rosy-red, entirely dis- tinct from any other sort. A persistent bloomer and strong grower, with large flowers. 50 cents.
GIPSY QUEEN—A unique shade of Clematis, a pretty laven- der-pink, a fine contrast to the strong-colored sorts. Rapid in growth and slender, graceful habit. 50 cents.
SIEBOLDI—A lovely shade of lavender; very beautiful and distinct. 50 cents. ;
SPECIAL OFFER—The set of six distinct large-flowering Clematis for $2.25; any three for $1.25. This is a bargain as the roots are large and strong. The best you have ever seen.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA
Covered in August and September with a sheet of clustered snow-white bloom of the most delicious fragrance. An arbor or portico over which this Clematis is trained is a wall of white for the time being, and it blooms when nearly all other vines have ceased blooming. Perfectly hardy; grows rapidly. Fine vines, {5 cents, two for 25 cents. plants to bloom this year, 25 cents each.
Strong two-year field —
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII (The Boston Ivy)—Clings firmly to any wall, building or tree. Green leaves in summer, chang- ing to red in the fall. {0 cents each; two-year-old plants, 25 cents; three-year-old plants, 40 cents.
CINNAMON VINE—Bears white flowers with fine cinnamon fragrance. 5 cents each; six for 25 cents.
ENGLISH IVY—This climber is in great demand for covering walls. Plant in the least exposed situation. 15 cents.
The Wonderful JAPANESE KUDZU VINE (Jack and Bean Stalk Vine)—This is the most rapid growing vine that any- one knows of. By measurement it has been known to grow twenty feet in a week. The foliage is large and tropical. It is entirely hardy. Everyone has trouble in getting nursery grown plants of this to grow. We have prepared and offer pot grown plants, the kind that have the crown to the plant and the ball of earth to the roots, and you try to stop them growing and see if you don’t run into a snag. This is proy- ing a great forage plant in the South. All kinds of stock prefer it to hay or other coarse feed. Try it. 20 cents each, two for 35 cents.
DUTCHMAN’S PIPE (Aristolochia Sipho) —A very rapid- growing hardy climber. The flowers are long and shaped like an old Dutch pipe. 35 cents.
HONEYSUCKLE AUREA RETICULATA—(Golden-Leaved.) A variety with beautiful variegated foliage of yellow, white and pink. 10 cents,
HONEYSUCKLE CHINESE EVERGREEN — Sweet-scented- Blooms nearly all the season; deliciously fragrant, flowers buff, yellow and white. 10 cents.
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HONEYSUCKLE HALL’S JAPAN—Sweet-scented. This is the most consistent bloomer of the class, being literally covered all summer with beautiful yellow and white flowers; very fragrant. 10 cents.
HONEYSUCKLE SCARLET TRUMPET, or Red Coral—A rapid grower, bright red with trumpet-sheped flowers. This is the old, well-known variety. 10 cents.
HONEYSUCKLE YELLOW TRUMPET—Golden, trumpet-shaped
flowers; fragrant. 10 cents. The set of five Honeysuckles for 40 cent:.
CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE—Pale purple flowers followed by scarlet berries. A rapid and desirable climber. 10 cents.
CHINESE WISTARIA—Desirable for porches, trellises, etc., and when in full bloom is truly magnificent. It flowers in early spring, in long, drooping racemes, resembling in size and shape a bunch of grapes. 10 cents; larg plants, 25 cents.
HARDY BORDER PLANTS AND BULBS
FOR HARDY CARNATIONS SEE PAGE 19
HARDY BEGONIA, EVANSIANA
Think of it! A hardy Begonia, one that stood twenty degrees below zero last winter, and came up and bloomed all summer. Another thing in its favor, it requires shade to grow in, at least partial shade. So many persons write us asking for plants suit- able for shady places. Well, Begonia Evansiana fills the bill. It is a wonderful, beautiful Begonia, having pendulous flowers in large racemes almost covering the entire plant. Color a spark- ling pink that is simply entrancing, Everybody will want a hardy, Begonia. It is also fine for pot culture. Price for plants or butbs to bloom this summer, 25 cents; three for 60 cents.
BURBANK’S SHASTA DAISIES
Shasta Daisies (New.) The Shasta Daisy is one of the most marvelous productions in the flower line that has ever been brought to the notice of floriculturists. It is the first of a new type which has been obtained by hybridization and rigid selec- tion through a series of years. Its first qualification is extreme hardiness. Second, it is perennial, blooming better and more abundantly each season. Third, it is not particular as to soil. Fourth, it blooms for several months. Fifth, the flowers are ex- tremely large and graceful, averaging about four inches in di- ameter, with petals of the purest glistening whiteness, which are borne on single, long, stiff, wiry stems. Sixth, the blooms
when cut remain perfectly fresh and in good condition for two weeks or more. 10 cents;
No other flower can compare with it in useful-
ness. three for 25 cents.
HARDY LILIES
LILIUM AURATUM (Golden-Rayed Queen of Lilies)—This is the grandest Lily grown, and a never-failing delight. The perfume is exquisite—light, yet penetrating. Also known as “Gold Banded Lily from Japan.” 25 cents.
CANDIDUM (The Ascension Lily)—The well-known hardy gar- den Lily. Snow-white, fragrant blossoms. One of the best and an established favorite. 20 cents.
GIGANTEUM (The Bermuda or Easter Lily)—Pot and treat the same as for Hyacinths. Each bulb will give from six to twelve flowers, in many cases many more. The flowers are fully six inches in length, of the purest white and of the most delicious fragrance. Fine bulbs, 25 cents.
LANCIFOLIUM RUBRUM—A beautiful bright rose, with a dark velvety crimson. 25 cents.
LANCIFOLIUM ALBUM—Very fragrant; large flowers; a pure white, with a green band running through the center of each petal; one of the best. 25 cents.
TIGRINUM FLORE PLENO (The Double Tiger Lily)—Bright orange, spotted black and very double. 25 cents.
TIGRINUM SIMPLEX (The Single Tiger Lily)—This is a great favorite. There is no better Lily grown. 20 cents.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 39—This set of seven lovely Hardy Lilies, all distinct, costing $1.65, sent for only $1.35.
Hardy Border Plant, IRIS GERMANICA
(German Iiris)—“‘The Fleur de Lis” of France
There is nothing prettier than the German Iris blooming from May 10th to June 10th. The colors are gorgeous, and they com- pletely hide the plant. Be sure and plant some German Iris. Perfectly hardy PALLIDA DALMATICA, or Heavenly Blue—Standards delicate
lavender; falls clear deep lavender; flowers very large and
extra fine. 25 cents. HONORABILIS, or Sans Souci—Standards golden-yellow, falls rich mahogany-brown; very effective. 15 cents.
spotted
Y Put four or five or a half dozen pips or bulbs in a pot,
PURPLE PRINCE—Standards intense deep violet-blue; velvety dark purple; exceedingly rich and striking. {5 cents.
FLORENTINE— Creamy -white, faintly flushed lavender; fra- grant and early. This is the Orris root of commerce, being used for the manufacture of toilet powder. The roots are delicately perfumed. 15 cents; four for 50 cents.
MADAME CHEREAU—Standards and falls white, elegantly frilled with a wide border of clear blue; very beautiful. 15 cts.
QUEEN OF MAY—A lovely shade of rosy-pink, tinted with
lilac; beautiful. 20 cents.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 41—The six German Iris for 75 cents.
Imperial Japanese Iris, IRIS KAEMPFERI
They are perfectly hardy, producing a dozen -flower spikes three feet in height, each spike bearing from two to four enor- mous blossoms eight to ten inches across and of the most deli- cate and beautiful colors, markings and combinations. They are in flower from June 20th till July 20th. They will thrive in almost any situation except where the water stands. The mean- ings of the Japanese names are translated. 20 cents each; three distinct varieties for 50 cents; set of eight fine sorts for $1.25. GEKKI-NO-NAMI (Moonlight on Waves)—Large double white ;
center gold and yellow.
KUMOMA-NO-SORA (Sky Amidst the Clouds)—-White edged and flushed with blue, center banded yellow.
KUMO-NO-GBI (Band of Clouds)—Crimson-amaranth, lighter; lavender center, with base of gold.
GFISHO.UI (Fairy’s Gown)—Deep mahogany-red, base of petals ighter.
KUMA-FUNGIN (Excited Bear)
falls
shaded
Large deep violet-blue ;
fine.
SENJO-NO-HORA (Bottomless Cave) —Blotched and violet-red, center of purple and gold.
SHICHIUKWA (Flower in Wine)—White bordered amaranth, center flushed gold.
ISO-NO-NAMI (Shallow Waves)—Fine porcelain-blue, blotched deeper, center rosy-lilac flushed with gold.
LILY OF THE VALLEY
The Lily of the Valley is one of those delicate, sweet little flowers that not only easily wins our love, but keeps it forever. and in i In. the spring transfer Fine pips, 5 cents; 35 cents per dozen.
AQUILEGIA, or Columbine—All colors. 10 cents.
ACHILLEA, THE PEARL—Pure white flowers in immense clus- ters; fine for cemetery planting. 10 cents; three for 25 cents.
COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA — Golden-yellow, invaluable for cytting. 10 cents; three for 25 cents.
DIGITALIS (Foxglove)—Gloxinia- like flowers; fine colors. 10 cents; three for 25 cents.
DELPHINIUMS OR LARKSPUR
Indispensable to the herbaceous garden, their long, showy spikes of flowers persist from June till frost and furnish the most satisfactory blues to any color scheme, ATTRACTION—Delicate lavender-blue, pure mauve center, in-
side of petals shaded pink. White bee; very attractive. 40 cents.
BELLA DONNA—Pure sky-blue; white bee, fine for cuttting. 20 cents.
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT ford-blue, suffused lilac, white bee. 25 cents.
FORMOSUM—A lovely celestial blue. 20 cents.
KING OF DELPHINIUMS—One of the finest Delphiniums with flowers of enormous size. Dark gentian-blue with royal purple center; white bee; extra. 50 cents.
LAMARTINE—A glorious plant for the border. blue shaded indigo-blue. Extra. 25 cents.
LIZE VAN VEEN—Pure Cambridge-blue, shaded with porce- lain-blue; white bee. 30 cents.
MADAME VIOLET GESLIN—Very bright blue, center. 25 cents.
MRS. CREIGHTON—Deep cornflower-blue with plum center. Brown bee. 35 cents.
MOERHEIMI—Pure snow-white. Elegant. 50 cents.
PERSIMMON—Sky-blue, light canary-yellow center; bee. Elegant. 30 cents.
QUEEN WILHELMINA—Soft lavender-blue flushed with rose. White bee. Very conspicuous. 25 cents.
very veined
reddish-
about four er five weeks they will flower. them to the garden.
assorted
Bright gentian-blue shaded rich ox-
Deep Prussian
light mauve
glistening dark
sulphur
TRUE BLUE—Intense Cambridge-blue overlaid with azure- blue. Black eye. 40 cents. SPECIAL OFFER No. 82—The thirteen Delphiniums, costing
$4.15, for only $3.50, net.
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MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
HARDY BORDER PLANTS AND BULBS—Concluded
DICENTRA SPECTABILIS, or BLEEDING HEART—I5 cents.
EULALIA JAPONICA ZEBRINA (Hardy Grass)—Striped across the leaves: fine plume. {0 cents.
EULALIA JAPONICA VARIEGATA (Hardy Grass)—Striped white and green; bears elegant plumes. 10 cents.
EULALIA GRACILIS UNIVITTATA (Hardy Grass)—Makes im- mense clumps; very graceful. {0 cents; the 3 grasses for 25c. FUNKIA SUBCORDATA GRANDIFLORA (The White Plantain or Day Lily)—Pure white lily-shaped, fragrant flowers. [5 cts. FUNKIA MEDIO VARIEGATA—Green and white foliage with
lavender flowers. 10 cents.
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA (Blanket Flower)—The center is dark red-brown, petals marked with rings of brilliant crim- son-orange and verimilion. 10 cents; three for 25 cents.
HOLLYHOCKS, MAMMOTH DOUBLE FLOWERING—We offer four colors. Will bloom the first year. 20 cents each; 4 for 60c.
HEMEROCALLIS FLAVA (The Lemon Lily)—This is entirely hardy, and bears flowers of a lemon-yellow color.. Very de- sirable. 10 cents; three for 25 cents. :
HIBISCUS CRIMSON EYE—Belongs to the family of mallows, flowers six inches across; color pure white with pronounced eye of deep crimson. 10 cents.
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS—lLarge spikes of pure white. The Hardy Hyacinth. 5 cents; six for 25 cents.
LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal Flower)—Rich fiery-car- dinal flowers; strong plants, often producing ten to eighteen spikes twelve to twenty-four inches long. 10 cents.
PLUMBAGO LARPENTAE or Lady Larpent—Deep royal blue flowers. This is an elegant plant. 10 cents; three for 25c.
HARDY SCOTCH or SWEET MAY PINKS —These are the pinks of our mothers’ gardens; all colors. 10 cents; three distinct colors for 25 cents.
NEW HARDY SCOTCH PINK “HER MAJESTY’’—Pure white flowers ; fine for cemetery. 10 cents; three for 25 cents.
MYOSOTIS PALUSTRIS, FORGET-ME-NOT—Everybody’s fa- vorite. 10 cents.
PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUM (Bush Clematis)—A free flowering plant covered with flowers that resemble?somewhat the Clematis; two colors, deep blue and pure white. 10 cents each; the two for 15 cents.
RUDBECKIA LACINIATA (Golden Glow)—Grows six to eight feet high, bearing hundreds of double yellow blossoms; it is very desirable. 10 cents; three for 25 cents,
SAGE HOLT’S MAMMOTH—A variety of unusual substance, strong flavor and superior quality. 10 cents; three for 25c. STOKESIA CYANEA or CORNFLOWER ASTER—Grows 18 to 24 inches high, flowers lavender-blue; four to five inches in diameter, borne from June to October. {0c; three for 25c. HARDY BLUE SALVIA (Caryopteris Mastacanthus)—A grand plant bearing rich lavender-blue flowers. Be sure and try
this plant, it will please you. 10 cents.
SWEET WILLIAMS in choicest new varieties, all shades, 10 ets.
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA (Spanish Dagger)—Blooms every year, bearing long stalks surmounted with large umbels or heads of white flowers. 10 cents each; larger, 25 cents.
SWEET WILLIAM—A fine collection of all colors—White, scar- let, maroon, red on white ground, violet on white ground, Holborn Glory or Auricula-flowered. 10 cents; three for 25 cents; seven for 50 cents.
HARDY DECIDUOUS SHRUBS AND TREES
AZALEA MOLLIS—The most brilliant and showy of all hardy shrubs, exceeding even the Rhododendron, and entirely hardy without protection in all situations. The bloom, which varies in color from the intense rosy-crimson to lemon-yellow, liter- ally covers the compact, spreading plant, forming a huge bou- quet, and which remains in perfection for a long time in May and June. Massed they produce an effect that is actually brilliant and dazzling. Plants ready to bloom. 50 cents; three for $1.25.
BUXUS (Ornamental Box)—Sempervirens. and bordering walks, ete. A handsome shrub with deep green foliage. This is not as dwarf as the Sempervirens Nana, but we find it so much more vigorous and hardy that we advise planting this and trimming to height required. 5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen, postpaid; by express, purchaser to pay expressage, $3.00 per hundred.
CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS (Carolina Allspice or Sweet Scented Shrub)—A most desirable shrub. The wood is fra- grant, flowers of a rare chocolate color, having a peculiar agreeable odor that is very penetrating. They blossom in June and at intervals afterwards. Fine plants, 10 cents; strong two-year-old plants, 25 cents.
CYDONIA JAPONICA (Japan Quince)—Has bright scarlet flow- ers in great profusion in the early spring; one of the best shrubs. _ Fine plants, 25 cents.
DEUTZIAS—Their fine habit, luxuriant foliage and profusion of bloom render them among the most beautiful of shrubs. They flower the latter part of June.
DEUTZIA GRACILIS—Dwarf habit. Covers itself with pure white bell-shaped flowers. 15 cents each; strong plants, 25 cts.
DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA—Same as above but pink flowers. {5 cents each. :
DEUTZIA CRENATA, FI. Pl.—Flowers double white, tinged with rose. 15 cents; two-year plants, 25 cents.
DEUTZIA PRIDE OF ROCHESTER—Large double white flow- ers. {5 cents; two-year plants, 25 cents.
DEUTZIA LEMOINEII—Habit dwarf and free flowering; dou- ble white flowers. 15 cents; two-year plants, 25 cents.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 5!—Five Deutzias for 60 cents.
New Hydrangea “‘HILLS OF SNOW’’—This is the great new hardy shrub that has come to gladden our yards and gardens. We place it first and foremost of all shrubs. It makes a per- fectly round symmetrical bush that is covered from June to August with handsome large pure white flowers. Be sure and plant this new hardy shrub, it will please you greatly. Young plants, 15 cents each; two for 25 cents. Strong two-year-old plants, 40 cents each; three for $1.00. Large specimen plants to bloom at once, 75 cents each.
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA—A great favor- ite, and there is nothing finer or more showy, whether for planting in large masses in parks or for single plants on the smallest lawns. Blooms profusely from July until frost, in immense white panicles, tinted with pink and then with brown in the fully matured flower. The plant should be cut back each spring fully one-half of the past season’s growth, as the flowers are much finer if the plant is treated in this manner. The flowers are much finer and larger if grown in a good, rich soil, but the plant is so hardy and easily grown that success is almost certain in any kind of soil and in any situation. Young plants, 15 cents, three for 40 cents. Strong flowering plants for immediate effect, two years old, 35 to 50 cents, according to size.
HIBISCUS SYRIACUS (Althea or Rose of Sharon)—Also known as the Hollyhock shrub, belongs to the Mallow family. These are the most beautiful shrubs we have in our collection. The flowers are of large size, very double and full of various bril- liant and. striking colors. They bloom freely during August
Useful for edging
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and September, when scarcely any other shrub is in bloom. Six varieties: Jean d’Arc, double white; Boule de Feu, double red; Paeoniflorus, double pink; Violet Claire, double violet; Bicolor Hybrida, double variegated ; Snowdrift (Totus Albus), single, pure white—this is the best of all Altheas. Twelve to eighteen inches high, {5 cents, two for 25 cents; the set of six for 60 cents; fine plants two feet high, well branched, 20 cents, three for 50 cents, the set of six for 90 cents.
JASMINE PRIMULINUM (New.) This is a grand new hardy Jasmine of bushy growth; star-shaped yellow flowers. Try this plant. 20 cents.
PHILADELPHUS (Syringa, Mock Orange) . These are invaluable shrubs blooming in June. 15 cents; two-year plants, 25 cents. PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS (Garland Syringa) — Pure white flowers, highly scented. PHILADELPHUS GRANDIFLORUS (Large-Flowered Syringa) —Has very showy large white flowers, delicate fragrance.
LEMOINE’S NEW PHILADELPHUS
MANTEAU d’HERMINE (Cape of Ermine)—Dwarf growth with long, slender branches densely covered from base to top with sweet scented double flowers of creamy-white. In fact the flowers are borne in such great profusion as to totally ob- scure the plant. 25 cents.
MONT BLANC—The branches of this beautiful variety are cov- ered with white flowers that are deliciously fragrant. <A grand species. 25 cents.
NOTE—tThe above two new Philadelphus are away ahead of the old varieties. Being dwarf they are superb for hedge planting.
SYRINGA (Lilac)
Well known beautiful shrubs, indispensable in every collec-
tion. It is doubtful if anything in the whole range of flowering
shrubs surpasses these in grace and elegance, or in hardiness
and usefulness. As decorative plants on the lawn or in the
border they are without a peer. All of the Lilacs are de-
liciously fragrant. One-year plants of Lilacs, 12 to 18 inches
high, 25 cents each; two-year plants, branched, 18 to 24 inches,
50 cents each; the set of nine Lilacs, in one-year-old plants,
for $1.75; in two-year-old plants the nine for $3.50.
ALPHONSE LAVALLE—Double dark blue shading to violet. Extra large panicles, beautiful.
CHARLES X—A strong, rapid growing variety with large, shin- ing leaves, trusses large, rather loose ; reddish-purple.
DR. STOCKHART—Single wine-red. Extra fine trusses.
JOSIKAE (Hungarian Lilac)—A fine distinct species, with dark shining leaves and purple flowers in June after other Lilacs are done flowering. Extra fine.
MADAME CASMIR PERIET—Very large, creamy-white ; superb.
MADAME LEMOINE—A superb double flowering white variety ; can’t be beat.
MARIE LEGRAYE—Large panicles of single white flowers. The finest white Lilac.
MICHAEL BUCHNER—Very large, erect panicles of pale lilac ; superb.
PERSICA ALBA (White Persian Lilac)—Delicate white fra- frant flowers shaded with purple, rare.
PRESIDENT GREVY—A beautiful blue. very double and very large. of the finest Lilacs.
SOUVENIR DE LOUIS SPAETHE—Long panicles of large indi- vidual flowers, dark purplish-red; very distinct. Superb.
VILLOSA—Color light pink, almost white, one of the latest to bloom; very showy.
Fine plants,
Individual flowers The panicle is magnificent ; one
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HARDY DECIDUOUS SHRUBS AND TREES—Concluded
VULGARIS (Common Lilac)—Bluish-purple flowers. A stand- ard variety. Always good. VULGARIS ALBA—Common white Lilac, very large trusses of
cream colored flowers. Extra.
SPIREA
(Meadow Sweet.) These are beautiful shrubs of the easiest culture, very desirable for planting on the lawn in groups or as single specimens. Their blooming extends over a period of three months. One-year, 15 cents each; strong two-year-old plants, 25 cents each.
ANTHONY WATERER—This beautiful gem makes a low, com- pact bush and is covered nearly the whole growing season with large umbels of deep crimson flowers which measure nearly a foot across. When scarcely three inches high it be- gins to bloom, and_therefore is seldom out of flower. As a pot plant or for growing in the open ground, nothing can equal it. Perfectly hardy, it is unquestionably one of the really meritorious plants that we cannot have too many of.
PRUNIFOLIA FI. Pl. (Bridal Wreath)—A beautiful shrub from Japan, with double pure white flowers like white daisies in May. Keeps in flower a long time and justly merits to be placed in the front rank among flowering shrubs.
VAN HOUTTEI—At the flowering season in May and early
June, the plant is covered with a mass of large white flowers, presenting a beautiful appearance. Very hardy; one of the finest shrubs in the catalogue.
SNOWBALL (Viburnum)
(Viburnum Opulus Sterilis)\—Guelder Rose. A well known favorite shrub of large size, with globular clusters of pure white flowers. The snowball of our mothers’ gardens. Blooms in May. One-year plants, 15 cents; two-year plants, 25 cents.
WEIGELA (Diervilla)
They produce in June and July superb large trumpet-shaped flowers that almost hide the plant. They are very desirable
for the border or for grouping, and as specimens on the lawn.
One-year plants, 15 cents; strong two-year plants, 30c each.
CANDIDA—A vigorous, erect grower, flowers pure white and produced in great profusion in June, and the plants continue to bloom through the summer, even until autumn.
EVA RATHKE—A charming Weigela flower, brilliant crimson. A beautiful distinct clear shade.
ROSEA—An elegant shrub with fine rose colored flowers of erect compact growth. Blossoms in June,
ROSEA NANA VARIEGATA—Of dwarf habit and possessing clearly defined silvery variegated leaves. Flowers nearly white. It stands the sun well.
HEDGE PLANTS
We here name the most suitable plants for hedges
BERBERIS (Barberry)
(Thunbergii.) From Japan. A pretty species of dwarf habit. Small foliage changing to a beautiful coppery-red in autumn. A slower grower than the privets, but needs no trimming and is a feast for the eye when full grown. One-year plants, 15 cents each; $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred.
LIGUSTRUM PRIVET
AMURENSE (Amoor River Privet)—This is a very graceful plant, requires little trimming. The leaf is small and round- ed, plant branching, has not the stiff or formal effect that the California Privet has. Two-year, eighteen to twenty-four inches, branched, 10 cents each; 75 cents per dozen, postpaid; by express, purchaser to pay expressage, $5.00 per hundred.
OVALIFOLIUM (California Privet)—This makes when pruned a very formal hedge, will grow almost anywhere thriving where other plants refuse to grow. Two-year, 18 to 24 inches, branched, 10 cents each; 75 cents per dozen, postpaid; by ex- press, purchaser to pay expressage, $5.00 per hundred.
CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS
Any Six Packets Priced at 5 Cents Sent for 25 Cents
F Price per pkt. Abrus Precatorius—West Indian Weather Plant........... 5e
Achillea, The Pearl—Hardy ; pure white double flowers.... 10c Ageratum—Imperial dark blue.....................-20-. 5c Ageratum—Imperial pure white................000cc0ecee 5e Adlumia Cirrhosa—Allegheny Vine, or Mountain Fringe... 5e Agathea Ceiestes (Blue Daisy)—Hardy perennial......... 10c Alyssum, Sweet—The old favorite; very fragrant.......... 5e Alyssum, Little Gem—New dwarf variety................. 5e Ambrosia—Foliage and_flowers very fragrant............. 5c Anchusa Capensis—Cape Forget-Me-Not................-- 5e Antigonon Leptopus, or Mountain Beauty................. 5e Antirrhinum, Tall Mixed—Tall Snapdragon; all colors.... 5¢ Antirrhinum, Dwarf Mixed—Dwarf Snapdragon; all colors. 5e Aquilegia, Double Mixed—All colors of Columbine........ 5e Aquilegia, Single Mixed—aAll colors of Columbine......... 5e Aristolochia Sipho—‘‘Dutchman’s Pipe,” fine............. 10c Arabis Alpina—Hardy white perennial.................... 5c Aster Victoria—Apple-blossom pink...................... {0c Aster Victoria—Crimson on white........................ {0c Aster Victoria—Indigo-blue on white..................... 10c Aster Victoria—Light blue ......... 000.000... c eee eee eee {0c Aster, Imperial Dwarf Mixture—All colors................ 10c Aster, Dwarf Snowball—A pure white ball................ 10c Aster, Dwarf Fireball—Brilliant scarlet................... {0c Aster, Imperial Tall Mixture—All colors.................. {0c Aster, Japanese or Tassel—Resembles a Chrysanthemum... [0c
Aster, Giant Branching—Pure white Aster, Giant Branching—Clear pink....... Aster, Giant Branching—Darkest crimson Aster, Giant Branching—Light blue....................... Aster, Giant Branching—Royal purple
Aster, Giant Branching—Delicate lavender................ [0c Aster, Giant Peony-Flowered—All colors, mixed........... {0c Aster, Giant Comet—Snow-white, delicate lavender, dark blue;rclear=pink andsmixed! each). fa..0.....028).. 2 10c ‘Aster, Yellow Queen—A fine sulphur-yellow color......... {0c Aster, Washington or Jubilee—All colors mixed........... {0c Aster, Queen of the Market—Earliest of all: five colors... [0c Aster, China or Common Mixed—In twenty colors......... 5¢ Aster, Cocardeau or Crown Asters—All colors; mixed..... {0c Arctotis Grandis—African MilaceDaisysereeeticr eee 5e Anemone (Wind Flower) —Hardy Mixeducolorsessenmieeeiee 5e Ampelopsis Veitchii—(Boston Ivy.) A hardy climber..... 5e Balsam Apple—A rapid and pretty climber............... 5c Balsam, Camellia-Flowered—aAll colors, mixed............ 5e Balsam, or Touch-Me-Nots—Lady Slippers: all colors..... 5e Bird of Paradise—Orange-red ; flowers in clusters......... Se Calendula, or Pot Marigold, Mixed—aAll colors........... Se Coreopsis Grandiflora Lanceolata—Hardy yellow.......... 5e Campanula—(Canterbury Bell.) Double mixed........... Se Campanula—(Canterbury Bell.) Single mixed............ 5e Campanula, Cup and Saucer—Mixed..................... Se Candytuft—Mixed colors ...........0 0 ccc ce ceeeeeeeeeee 5c¢ Candytuft, Snow Queen—Pure white..................... Se
Price per pkt.
Candytuft, New Dwarf Hybrid—Mixed color.............. 5c Candytuft, Odorata, or Sweet-scented—Old favorite....... 5c Cannas—The dwarf French ever-bloomers, mixed......... 10c Carnations, King of the Scarlets—Glowing scarlet......... 25¢ Carnations, Giant Marguerite—Mixed colors............... 25¢ Carnations, Double Mixed—All colors.................... 20c Centaurea Imperialis—Mixed colors............-........-. 5e Centaurea Cyanus—Ragged Sailor, Cornflower, Blue Bot- tle, Bachelor’s Button, mixed colors..................- 5e Centaurea Gymnocarpa—Dusty Miller.................... 5c Centaurea Candidissima—Dusty Miller................... Se Celosia Cristata, or Coxcomb—Glasgow prize dwarf variety.. 5¢ Celosia Cristata, or Coxcomb—Tall mixed ................ Se Celosia Cristata, or Coxcomb—Dwarf mixed .............. 5e
Centrosema Grandiflora—(Butterfly Pea.) Hardy vine.... 10c
Chrysanthemum Annual—Mixed colors................... 5e Chrysanthemum Annual, Morning Star—Yellow........... 5e Chrysanthemum Annual, Coronarium—Double white....... 5c Cobea Scandens—Bell-shaped flowers; climbing........... 5¢ Cosmos—(Early Hybrids.) Mixed colors................. 5e Cosmos, Giant Mixed—All colors...................0.2-% 5e Cypress Vine—Mixed seed; fine climber.................. 5e Coleus——Minestsmixed acy, hi as ea ee ES 10c Cucumber, Wild—A rampant climber; fine for shade...... 5e Dahlias, Double Best Mixed—All colors.................. 10c Dahlias, New Century—All colors............... 002-0005 {Oc Dahlias, Cactus-Flowered—All colors..................--- {0c Datura, or Horn of Plenty—(Or Angel’s Trumpet). Mixed. 5e Deiphinium (Larkspur)—Annual mixed...............+-+- 5c Delphinium (Larkspur)—Perennial mixed..............--- 5c Dianthus, or Hardy Japanese Pink—All colors............ 5e Dictamnus Fraxinella—(Gas Plant.) White flowers....... 5c Dolichos—Hyacinth Bean, or Scarlet Runner............. 5e Digitatis—(Foxglove.) All colors, mixed...............-. 5c Double Daisy—(Bellis Perennis.) Hardy; all colors...... 0c Daisy, Shasta—New, fine, large pure white................ {5c Eschscholtzia— (California Poppy.) All colors, mixed.... 10c Euphorbia Variegata, or Snow-on-the-Mountain.......... 5e Forget-Me-Not, or Myosotis—Mixed colors..............-. 5ce Freesia—Pure white winter bloomer................----+: 5e Gaiilardia, or Blanket Flower—Mixed colors.............. 5e Gourds, Ornamental—All kinds, mixed............. ese Gypsophila—(Angel’s Breath,) Hardy; mixed colors...... 5e¢ Godetia, or Satin Flower—Choicest varieties.............. 5c Helianthus, or Sunflower—Mammoth Russian............. 5e Helianthus, or Sunflower—Globosus Fistulosus............ 5e Helianthus, or Sunflower—Miniature........-...........- 5e Hibiscus, Crimson Eye—Hardy; white, crimson eye....... 5ce Hibiscus Hybrida—Hardy; all colors mixed............... 5e Hollyhocks, Mammoth Allegheny—Mixed colors........... 10c Hollyhocks—Rainbow mixture of prize Hollyhocks........ {0c Heliotrope—Very fragrant; all colors, mixed.............. 5e Ipomea, Heavenly Blue—The blue Moonflower..........-.- 5e Ipomea Grandiflora Alba—The white Moonflower........-.. 5e
Kochia Scoparia—Summer Cypress; elegant bush......... 5e
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CHOICE FLOWER
Price per pkt.
Kudzu Vine—(Jack and the Bean Stalk.) Hardy yine.... [0c
Lathyrus, or Everlasting Pea—Hardy, very sweet, mixed.». [0c Lavender—The old-fashioned Sweet Layender............ 5c Lobelia—The choicest mixed colors 5c Lantana, or Shrubby Verbena—All colors 5c Lemon Verbena—V ery fragrant; lemon-scented folia 5c Marigold—Dwarf French mixed: all the good Varieties. 5e¢ Marigold Eldorado, or Dahlia-flowered—Best of all....... 5e Mignonette, Giant Machet—Giant, fragrant flowers..... 5e
Mignonette Odorata, or Sweet Mignonette—All colors mixed 5c Morning Glories—Conyvolvulus Major, common Morning
Glory; “Mixed A a a Re tae eee aa 5e Morning Glories, Japanese—aAll colors, mixed............. 10c Morning Glories, Brazilian—Very remarkable; mixed...... {0c Mirabilis Jalapa—Marvel of Peru, or Four O’Clock....... 5e Nasturtium, Dwarf Ladybird—Golden-yellow.............. Se Nasturtium, Dwarf Chameleon—Crimson and bronze...... 5e Nasturtium, Dwarf, Empress of India—Crimson-scarlet.... 5c¢ Nasturtium, Dwarf Spotted King—Orange, spotted maroon. 5c Nasturtium, Dwarf, Tom Thumb—All colors, mixed........ de
Per ounce, 20 cents.
Nasturtium, Tall, Giant of Battles—Sulphur, spotted red.. 5c
Nasturtium, Tall, Lucifer—Richest dark scarlet........... 5c Nasturtium, Tall, Sunrise—Magnificent pure yellow....... 5e Nasturtium, Tall, Mme. Gunther’s Hybrids—aAll colors..... 5e
Per ounce, 20 cents.
Nasturtium, Majus Tall—All colors, mixed. (Oz. 20c).... Se Nasturtium, Canary Bird Flower—Charming VinOsannagnsn 5c Nigella—(Love- in-a-Mist, or Devil-in-a-Bush)........... 5c Nicotiana Sanderae—All colors................--.02e00-- 10c Oenothera, or Evening Primrose......................... 5e Oxalis=wixed) tall Rcolorstion ccc see ee aes 5c Pansy, Imperial German—Best; all colors................-. {0c Pansy, Peacock—Fancy flowers; mixed...............s.++ {0c Pansy, Victoria Red—Beautiful deep red.................. {0c
Pansy, Giant Trimardeau—A fancy strain.... Pansy, Sweet-scented—All Colors SMIxe dma eee el Pansy, Snow Queen—Pure white .......0.........0....0- Pansy, Midnight—Glossy black color
Pansy, Azure Blue—Very fine; a beautiful shade......... 5c Pansy, Bronze Color—A new and striking color............ 5c Pansy, Cliveden Purple—A rich dark purple.............. 5e Pansy, Dark Blue—Rich and lasting...................... 5e Pansy, Fawn Color—A beautiful shade of fawn........... 5e Pansy, King of the Blacks—Almost coal black............ 5e Pansy, Mahogany Colored—aA beautiful color............. 5¢ Pansy, Marbled Rose—Handsome combinations of color on various grounds: FESS a nents nie teenie Cena Se Pansy, Yellow Gem—Generally true to color.............. 5e
Pansy, Brilliant—Bright coppery colors, not strictly red... 5e Pansy, Striped and Mottled—Fine and exceedingly beauti-
Nn AOR GIa IG oon COMO ood Gu se d.oe 338 ote. Ho. oboe 55 Se Pansy, Violet Queen — White border, somewhat resembling
thes fancy, Geranium’: ee eyes Weteiiiere a ctetete ecohe ate uriave teens 5¢ Pansy, White Wings—White with black eye............... 5e Pansy, Yellow Margined—A beautiful color, with margin or
belt of iyellow.a...feniss PRR he RS TR. aoe ree 5c Any six varieties of Pansies priced at 5 cents for......... 25¢ Pansies, Extra Fine Mixed—All the preceding sixteen ca-
Lieties< Mixed Sanitactsete chetenerteletetohalens ctteere tee sede pe {0c Petunia, Grandiflora—The largest and best of all......... I5e Petunia, Large-Flowered, Mixed................-......... 5¢ Petunia, Howard Star—Velvety crimson, with star........ 10c Perennial Phlox—Hardy; all colors; mixed............... [5¢ Phlox Grandiflora—Mixed large-flowering ; all colors...... 5c Phlox Coccinea—Lovely scarlet Phlox.................... 5e Phlox Cuspidata, or Star of Quedlinburg—Odd........... 5e Phlox Golden Harvest—Richest yellow. ..............0000- 5e Phlox Snowdrift—Pure immaculate white................ Se Phlox Pink Beauty—Large clear pink.................... de
SEEDS—Concluded
; Price per oA Phlox Nana Compacta—Dwarf ;
all seolors3:3)-.,. ae ees Phlox Drummondi—Finest mixed..........-....... +--+. +e 3 Poppy, the Shirley—New; very popular.................. 5e Poppy, Snowdrift—Double ; pure’ whitel is fee nee 5e Poppy, Golden Gate—Lovely variegated colors............ 5c Poppy, Firedragon—Deep scarlet......................-: Se Poppy Nudicaule, or tceland Poppy—Yellow............. Sec Poppy, Extra Fine Mixed—All colors.................... Se Poppy, Oriental—Hardy perennials; mammoth flowers..... 10c Portulaca—(Rose Moss.) Double mixed; very bright..... {0c
Primula, or Chinese Primrose—Winter bloomer............ {5¢
Primula Obconica Grandiflora—Winter bloomer; mixed.... 10c Primula Forbesi—-(Baby Primrose.) Winter bloomer..... {5c Primula Veris Grandiflora—(Cowslip.) Mixed colors..... 10c Primula Vulgaris—The true yellow Primrose............. 5e Pink Picotee, or Hardy Pink—All colors.................. {5c Pyrethrum—Feverfew, double white....................-- 5e Ricinus—(Castor Oil Plant.) Mixed.............2...... 5c Rudbeckia Bicolor Superba—Hardy perennial; elegant..... 5c Salpiglossis—All colors, mixed.....................--0-5 5c Schizanthus—(Poor Man’s Orchid.) Beautiful............ 5c Salvia Splendens—Scarlet Sage; deep scarlet............. 10c Scabiosa, or Mourning Bride—All colors, mixed.......... 5e Stokesia Cyanea—(Cornflower Aster.) Hardy; elegant.... [5c Smilax—aAn elegant house vine.....................-+--: Se Stock, or Gillyflower—Dwarf German, all colors.......... 10c Sweet William—Double giant- flowered ; mixed)! 7US ik. aaa 5e Spencer Sweet Pea, Aurora—White and salmon........... 10c Spencer Sweet Pea, Beatrice—White, pink and buff........ 0c
Spencer Sweet Pea, Emily Eckford—Mauve............... Spencer Sweet Pea, King Edward—Scarlet................ Spencer Sweet Pea, Mrs. Sankey—White.......
Spencer Sweet Pea, Zephyr—Light lavender
Sweet Pea, Apple Blossom—Bright rosy-pink and red...... 5¢ Sweet Pea, Butterfly—White, edged lavender.............. 5e Sweet Pea, Blushing Beauty—A peach-blossom tint....... 5e Sweet Pea, Black Knight—Deep maroon.................. Se Sweet Pea, Blanche Ferry—Extra early pink and white.... 5c Sweet Pea, Captain of the Blues—Best blue to date....... Se Sweet Pea, Coquette—Primrose-yellow, shaded lavender.... 5c¢ Sweet Pea, Countess of Cadogan—Effect bright blue....... 5e Sweet Pea, Dorothy Eckford—Grandest pure white........ Se Sweet Pea, Dainty—White, with pink edges............... 5e Sweet, Pea; Eirefly—Rich scarlet \o-50- 402. cee eee eee 5e Sweet Pea, Gray Friar—Watered purple on white......... 5c Sweet Pea, Hon. Mrs. Kenyon—Best yellow to date....... Se Sweet Pea, Janet Scott—The best pink; magnificent....... 5c Sweet Pea, Lady Grisel Hamilton—Best giant pink........ 5e Sweet Pea, Lottie Hutchins—Cream ground, flaked........ Se Sweet Pea, Loveiy—A beautiful shell-pink ............... Se Sweet Pea, Maid of Honor—W hite, edged lavender........ Se Sweet Pea, Majestic—Deep pink, wing deep rose.......... 5e Sweet Pea, Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain—White striped rose... 5e Sweet Pea, Prince of Wales—Brightest rose.............. 5e Sweet Pea, Stella Morse—A true apricot shade........... Se Sweet Pea, Salopian—The best dark red................. Se Sweet Pea, White Wonder—Often 6 to 8 blooms on a stem. 5e Sweet Pea, all the above named sorts, per ounce.......... {0c Sweet Pea, Best Mixture, per pkt., 5 cents; per ounce...... {0c Thunbergia—(Black-Eyed Susan) ..............--..----- 5c Verbena, Odorata—Pure white..................-.------- 10c Verbena, Fine Mixed—All colors..............-.--+-+----> 5e Verbena. New Mammoth-Flowering—All colors............ 10c Violet, Mixed—All colors.........0....5.05...2002-0e0-=-* {0c Vinca Alba Madagascar—(Periwinkle.) White........... 5c¢ Vinca Rosea Madagascar—(Periwinkle.) Rose............ Se Wall Flower—Double mixed; all colors...........-.--..05 5e Wild Flower Garden—Everything for a wild garden....... 5e Zinnia, Crested and Curled—aAll colors..................- 5e Zinnia Elegans—Choicest double; all colors............... 5e Zinnia Plenissima—Double; extra large.................. {0c Zinnia, Tom Thumb—Dwarf, all colors................... 5c
SURPRISE COLLECTION ONLY ONE DOLLAR By Express at Purchaser’s Expense
We usually have at the end of the selling season a number of choice plants that we have grown a surplus of. will send us a dollar, we will after June 1, 1915, send a fine lot of plants that will be a surprise to you.
express, we can send many more plants than if it goes by mail. prise Collection of plants. and everyone was pleased with them.
Garden Implements
Rubber Sprinkler. RUBBER PLANT SPRINKLER —Indispensable for floral work and window gardening. Used to apply Thompson’s Rose Nicotine.
kovaluatte when once tried. Used for dampening clothes or sprinkling in any way.
The selection to be strictly our own
Some Very Useful Articles for the Ladies Who Work
Solid Steel Trowel.
To those who If your order goes by
So send us a dollar, and after June 1, we will send you the Sur-
We sold over five hundred of the Surprise Collection last June,
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Excelsior Weeder.
By mail, $!.10; by express, $1.00
ROWEL, SOLID STEEL—Absolutely the best trowel in the world. One solid piece of steel, and will outwear several of the or-
dinary sort. 75 cents, prepaid; by express, 60 cents.
EXCELSIOR WEEDER—A very useful little tool for weeding seed beds, stirring the ground, etc.
25 cents. postpaid.
THE SPRINGFIELD (OHIO) PUB. CO.
AND PRICE SEE FIRST PAGE.
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