1906

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 79.

[image] BABY PRIMROSE.

PRIMROSE.--The Baby.--(Primula Forbesi.)--It is a wonderfully free blooming plant, commencing to flower as soon as born. It forms a dense rosette of somewhat fleshy leaves from which spring the flowering stems, twelve, fifteen and even twenty inches tall, supporting three tiers or whorls of dainty flowers of a delicate rosy lilac, with eye of pale gold. The flowers are not more than a half inch in diameter, but they are produced in great abundance from September until June. Each 10c.

[image] MEXICAN PRIMROSE.

Mexican.--Is a perpetual bloomer, in flower all times of the year, a good specimen showing always from ten to thirty large saucer shaped blossoms two to three inches across, of several beautiful colors. Each blossom keeps perfect many days before fading and when it droops others are out to take its place, and this succession of beauty is continued. Ea. 10c. Obconica.--A lovely perpetual blooming primrose. The flowers are of rose lilac, shading to white. Each 10c. Chinese.--One of the most popular flowers for winter blooming. Each 10c. PENTSTEMON.--One of the most beautiful and useful hardy perennials; produces large spikes of flowers as handsome as the most rare sorts of Gloxinias and greatly resembling them. Give good culture and it will bloom from July to October and attract much attention, as few persons have ever seen it. Each 15c, dozen $1.25. PANSIES.--Pansy plants are quite a specialty with us and we sell immense numbers of them every year. Our plants are grown from the very best quality of seed and are strong and vigorous and have beautiful large velvety flowers of all shades and colors known in pansies. Extra large strong plants, 50c per dozen; four dozen for $1.50 postpaid. Smaller size 25c per doz., five dozen for $1.00.

PLUME POPPY.--(Bocconia Cordata.)--Tall and stately, ornamental and sub-tropical in appearance with large, handsome foliage and large heavy plumes of white flowers on tall stems from six to eight feet high. Desirable for planting in the border or with shrubbery. Blooms continuously through July and August. Each 15 cents; dozen $1.25. PETUNIA--Double.--One of the grandest, most beautiful plants for massing, mixed borders and vases. The brilliancy and variety of its colors, combined with the duration of its blooming period, render it invaluable for garden decoration. Our stock is unsurpassed and includes the best blotched and fringed sorts. Mixed varieties. Each 10c, dozen 90c. Crimson Queen.--One of the best crimson petunias. Each 10c. Fantasa.--A handsome double white and purple petunia. Striking variegation. Each 15c. Fritz.--This is a decided novelty. The groundwork of the flower is a deep purple which is beautifully marked and penciled with cream, white and pink, the whole forming a most gorgeous combination. Each 15c. Helen Gould.--A beautifully fringed pink variety. Each 10c. Sea Foam.--A new double white fringed variety; unsurpassed among fringed sorts for purity of color, size, form and vigor of growth. Each 15c. Psyche.--White, suffused with pink and mottled purplish crimson. Each 15c. Snow Queen.--White varieties are always scarce; this is an extra choice new double white petunia which for profuse flowering qualities is unsurpassed; for keeping has no equal. Ea. 15c.

[image] PANSY GERANIUM.

PANSY GERANIUM.--This beautiful flower belongs to the Pelargonium class. The flowers are of medium size and have white throat. Each petal is shaded toward the center with a rich lavender pink and a dark maroon blotch in the center. Very handsome; will attract attention. This new and beautiful geranium is of easiest growth, dwarf in habit and literally covered with flowers, and as it requires little or no attention it is invaluable as a window plant. Colors and markings of flowers are most extraordinary. Each 25c. PALMS.--The most elegant and highly decorative of all plants and the low prices at which they are now offered place them within the reach of all. The following are the most desirable for house culture. Latania Borbonica,--or Fan Palm--One of the most popular varieties grown, prized especially for its beautiful, large, fan shaped leaves of deep glossy green. Each 25c; large plants by express, 50c. to $5.00. Kentia.--This is considered one of the hardiest and best palms in cultivation. A rapid grower. Each 35c; large plants by express, $1.00 to $5.00 each. Chamaerops.--Handsome fan-leaf palm of rapid, easy culture. Very valuable and useful for outdoors during the summer. Each 20c. Cycas Revoluta.--Sago Palm.--Magnificent plants of nobled [noble] an [and] majestic habit. Their heavy, glossy, deep green fronds resist alike the gas, dust or cold. Strong young plants are 50c. each postpaid; large specimen plants at $1.00, $2.50, $5.00, and $10.00 each, according to size, by express.

[image] FANTASA DOUBLE PETUNIA.

PELARGONIUMS.--Commonly known as Lady Washington Geraniums, and the improved large flowering sorts are undoubtedly the most beautiful of all geraniums. Is highly prized everywhere for house culture and for winter blooming. Mrs. Robert Saniford.--A grand, double white variety; the flowers are extra large, perfectly double and beautifully laced and ruffled; the color is glistening snow white, exceedingly beautiful. Each 25c. Victor.--Bright, cherry red with white markings at base of petals, upper petals heavily spotted with deep maroon. Each 20c. Captain Raikes.--A grand ruffled or fringed variety with very large flowers borne in large, finely shaped trusses. Color bright red, with light center, heavy maroon blotches in upper petals. Each 25c. Kingston Beauty.--This is one of the best varieties, large white and beautiful plum colored center that gives it an unique appearance. Each 20c. Dr. Andre.--A fine strong grower; light carmine-pink, marked and veined purplish crimson. Each 20c.

[image] KENTIA PALM.

RUSSELIA.--Elegantissima.--A pretty little plant producing hundreds of bright scarlet flowers. Each 10c. PLUMBAGO.--Capensis.--There is no plant in our greenhouse that has caused more exclamations of delight than these beautful [beautiful] heavenly blue Plumbagoes. They are most excellent pot plants, flowering freely at all times of the year. Flowers are borne in large clusters and are exceedingly beautiful in color. They are of very easy culture, growing in any situation as freely as geraniums. Each 10c. PASSION FLOWER.--One of the most desirable of all climbing plants. Will climb up a trellis 10 to 12 feet high in a season and cover it all over with pretty leafage and large clusters of handsome flowers. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches across and the colors a remarkable combination of red, white and blue shades. Each 15c. IRISH SHAMROCK.--A pretty little plant and quite popular with the Irish. Resembles clover in shape of leaf. Does well when grown either in the open ground or in pots and its neat foliage is quite attractive. Each 10c.

TAKE CARE OF THIS CATALOGUE. YOU WILL FIND IT COMPLETE AND VERY VALUABLE FOR REFERENCE.

80. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] STEVIA SERRATA

STEVIA.--Serrata.--A pretty flowering plant, largely grown by florists in pots for blooming in the fall and winter. Plants are of upright growth, eighteen inches in height, producing numerous sprays of small white florets, of delightful fragrance. Not hardy and therefore should be potted in the fall for winter blooming. Each 15c. Variegated.--A beautifully variegated green and white leaved variety of Stevia of great value for ribbon beds and borders. Each 15c; dozen $1.50. SANSEVERIA.--Zelanica.--There is scarcely a decorative plant listed that is more striking in foliage and habit than this and certainly none other that will stand as much downright neglect and hardship. It will grow in a dark, cool room or stand on the mantel in a heated sitting room. It will stand gas or dust and will go for months without a drop of water, yet remains as thrifty as ever. Singularly beautiful as well as easily grown. Erect, rigid, sword-like leaves which are thick and fleshy, dark green color, beautifully striped crosswise with white. Each 15c. SWAINSONIA.--White.--A beautiful new climbing plant. The habit of growth is extremely graceful, and the vine trained up at the side of a window, or on a trellis presents a lovely sight of light green, feathery foliage, and a splendid profusion of pure white sprays of flowers resembling Sweet Peas in form. Easily grown and under favorable conditions is almost a perpetual bloomer. Each 10c. Pink.--A beautiful, new sort, quite similar to above, except that flowers are a clear pink color. Each 15c.

[image] SANSEVERIA.

SAXAFRAGA.--(Strawberry Geranium)--The well-known, much used old basket plant with long, strawberry-like runners. Each 10c. WANDERING JEW.--An old, well-known trailing plant, nice for growing in hanging baskets, vases, pots or window boxes. Several varieties with variegated foliage. Each 10c, 4 for 25c. WAHLENBERGIA, or Bush Clematis.--A plant of wonderful beauty which blooms profusely all summer. White and various shades of blue. Each 15c. STEPHANOTIS.--Floribunda.--One of the most charming hot house climbers, growing rapidly, with long deep green foliage, and producing clusters of pure white deliciously fragrant flowers. Does finely for house culture, blooming all summer. It is not hardy, but should be kept partially dormant in the house during the winter. A really beautiful decorative plant when properly trained on trellis and a plant rarely seen. Each 25c. IMPATIENS SULTANA.--Beautiful flowering plant producing waxy, bright flowers almost continuously, winter and summer; suitable for either pot or garden culture. Plant of compact growth and almost a perpetual bloomer. Each 15[c]. SMILAX.--A well-known handsome climber and the most popular of all vines with the florists. Each 10c. VINCA MAJOR.--Elegantissima.--One of the handsomest vines in existence for growing in window boxes, hanging baskets, trailing from pots, rockeries, etc. The long trailing stems of glossy green leaves are broadly margined and variegated with white and they are always bright and pretty. Plants are of the easiest culture, will stand neglect and mistreatment and grow very rapidly. Does well either in a sunny place or in the shade. Blue flowers. Each 10c, doz. $1.00, large size 25c. Harrison.--Similar to above but with darker variegation. Each 10c, doz. $1.00. MAMMOTH VERBENAS.--Everybody likes Verbenas, as no one can help enjoying the sight of a nice bed carpeted with dark green leaves and brilliant blossoms. We have a large stock of the large flowered varieties which bloom freely and are of the finest colors. We can furnish separate colors or nicely assorted just as you prefer at 10c each, 75c per dozen.

[image] MAMMOTH VERBENAS.

[image] SWAINSONIA.

SANTOLINA.--A very pretty dwarf growing little plant. The foliage is finely cut and of a silver gray color, thus making it particularly useful and valuable for edgings and ribbon beds, as it contrasts finely with plants of darker color or larger leaves, like Coleus. Each 10c, doz. 75c. SOLANUM.--Jasminoides Grandiflorum.--This beautiful plant is of trailing habit, but if desired it can be cut back to a bush form. It has star-shaped flowers borne in large clusters or panicles, frequently a foot across. They are pure white with a violet tinge on the back; is equally a good bloomer in summer and winter and is wonderfully effective when planted to cover a low wall or trellis, showing hundreds of magnificent panicles of bloom which remain perfect a long time before fading. Each 10c, doz. $1.00. STROBILANTHE.--Royal Purple.--An excellent bedding plant as well as a beautiful foliage plant for pot culture. It forms a compact bush eighteen inches high with leaves six to nine inches long, of beautiful metallic purple, shading into light rose with a light green margin, a combination unapproached by any other plant. The flowers are violet blue, borne in immense racemes. Each 15c. SEDUM.--(Stone Crop.)--Six varieties. Each 10c, doz. 75c.

SELAGINELLA.--A beautiful low growing, moss-like plant. Fine for ferneries or planting in moist places. Ea. 10c, doz. $1.00. SALVIA.--Mrs. Chas. N. Page.--One of the finest of all bedding plants, being completely covered during the summer and autumn with long spikes of dazzling scarlet flowers, remaining in bloom until cut down by frost. Each 15c, per doz. $1.50. Chance.--A novelty with beautifully striped red and white flowers. Each 10c, doz. $1.00. Golden.--Handsome yellow leaved variety with brilliant scarlet flowers. Each 10c, doz. $1.00. Silver Spot.--Foliage green, spotted clear white. Each 15c, per doz. $1.25. Clara Bedman.--A dwarf early and very free blooming variety, the plants appearing to be almost completely hidden by the mass of brilliant scarlet flowers. Each 10c, doz. $1.00.

[image] ELEGANTISSIMA VINCA.

PLANT HALL'S JAPAN HONEYSUCKLE, IT IS A PERFECTLY HARDY CLIMBER OF DELICIOUS FRAGRANCE.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 81.

ROSES. We consider these not only the most popular, but also the most satisfactory of all flowers, and therefore we make roses a leading specialty and are now devoting more space in our greenhouses and more land in our fields to roses than ever before, as the trade has each year far exceeded our stock. As we do not grow cut flowers and our rose growing is exclusively for the production of young plants we are enabled to use the best and most healthy wood in our propagations and not stems that have been exhausted by forcing for flowers. Our plants are grown on their own roots and are strong, healthy and vigorous. The varieties we list are the choicest selections out of several hundred varieties. We omit all inferior sorts and such kinds as experience has proved to be not generally satisfactory. The two year old plants offered are outdoor grown dormant plants of most varieties. Roses are sent by mail or express prepaid in perfect condition to the most distant parts of the United States and we guarantee safe arrival. Directions for rose culture sent with every package. One doz. of any variety at price of ten.

[image] SOUVENIR DE WOOTON.

PROFUSION ROSE COLLECTION Six of the choicest new varieties for 75c. Described on inside front cover.

SUNRISE ROSE COLLECTION This collection described on the pink novelty pages of this catalogue comprise six of the most satisfactory sorts which we are offering this year for only 65c postpaid.

SOUVENIR DE WOOTON.--We put this first on our list as we consider it one of the most beautiful and satisfactory roses grown. Color a rich shade of velvety crimson, equal to the noted General Jacqueminot, deliciously fragrant, a constant and most prolific bloomer, and flowers frequently six inches across. Each 10c. Two-year-old plants 25c. GRUSS AN TEPLITZ.--One of the brightest colored roses grown. When first opened it is a dark rich crimson, quickly changing to a bright scarlet. Blooms continually; flowers good sized and fragrant. Each 15c; two-year-old plants 30c. HALLOWE'EN.--A beautiful new variety resembling the Meteor in shape, but the flowers are of dark crimson color, distinctly striped with pink and pure white. It is a hardy, ever blooming variety. Each 15c, two-year-old plants 30c. CHAMPION OF THE WORLD.--The champion bloomer. It is claimed that one plant of it will produce more flowers during the year than ten plants of any Tea Rose. Blossoms are perfectly double to the center, of good shape. Color, a degree of loveliness which few roses can equal; rich, deep, rosy pink. Each 15c; two-year-old plants 30c.

[image] RAINBOW.

[image] CHAMPION OF THE WORLD.

THE QUEEN.--It is pure snow white, makes good, finely-formed buds, is quite full, showing the center but slightly when fully open. The petals are thick and of good substance, opens well, is very sweet. Each 15c, two-year-old plants 30c. KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA.--The finest white ever-blooming hardy garden rose. Soft pearly white, lightly tinted with lemon in the center, just enough to relieve the white, remarkably fragrant, a healthy grower. Each 15c, two-year-old plants 35c. EMILE GONIN.--There was no rose at our place this year which attracted more attention than this grand new variety. Creamy white, tinted with orange yellow at the base of petals, while the tips of petals are reflected and broadly margined with bright carmine crimson. Each 15c, two-year-old plants 30c. PERLE DES JARDINS.--Fine straw color; very large and perfect. Blooms freely and we consider it one of the most satisfactory varieties. Each 10c, two-year-old plants 25c. GOLDEN GATE.--This is a beautiful free blooming and healthy Tea Rose that we can recommend to every one desiring large flowers, long stems and continuous bloom. The buds are long and pointed, opening out into a well shaped flower of creamy white, delicately tinged with golden yellow and bright rose color. Each 10c, two-year-old plants 25c. RAINBOW.--An elegant striped Tea Rose; strong, healthy growth and exceedingly free flowering habit. Color a lovely shade of pink, striped and mottled in a most unique manner with intense crimson, and elegantly covered with rich golden amber at center and base of petals. It makes beautiful buds and the flowers are extra large, very sweet, of great depth and substance. Each 15c, large two-year-old plants 35c. HERMOSA.--An excellent rose, blooms in fine clusters; large, very double and fragrant; color a beautiful clear rose. Each 10c, two-year-old plants 25c. BEAUTY INCONSTANT.--A wonderful new variety producing flowers of many shades of pink, red, crimson and yellow, all on the same bush at once, making a plant of indescribable beauty. Each 15c, two-year-old plants 40c. VERDIFLORA.--The wonderful green rose that cannot fail to attract attention and causes surprise wherever seen. It is a perfect flower with deep green petals and a free bloomer. A curiosity. Each 15c. PRESIDENT CARNOT.--Magnificent New Hybrid Tea Rose which we consider one of the daintiest and most charming and fragrant roses in cultivation. Color soft, creamy fawn, overlaid with delicate pink. As the rose expands it discloses a heart of most exquisite blending of cream and glowing pink. Each 15c, large two-year-old plants 35c. WHITE COCHET.--An exact counterpart of the beautiful Maman Cochet except that it is of the purest white. Very desirable. Each 15c, two-year-old plants 35c. COQUETTE DE LYON.--A most desirable bedding variety of light canary yellow color. It is unquestionably one of the finest yellow Tea Roses in cultivation for open-ground culture. The flowers are extra large, finely formed, deep and double. The buds are exceedingly graceful--long and pointed. Each 15c, two-year-old plants 35c. BRIDE.--A fine pure white cut flower rose. Very double. Ea. 15c, two-year-old plants 25c. BRIDESMAID.--Like above but a lovely shade of clear pink. Thousands of this variety are grown every year for cut flowers, and it is also very desirable for summer bedding out of doors. Each 10c, two-year-old plants 25c. SUNSET.--Beautiful old gold color shaded with coppery crimson, with sunset tints. Each 15c, two-year-old plants 30c. METEOR.--Large flowers of deepest glowing crimson. Each 10c, two-year-old plants 25c. FRANCISKA KRUGER.--The striking color of this handsome rose places it at once in the front as a bud producer in the open air. In its shadings of deep coppery-yellow it stands unique and distinct from all others. The flower, when open, is of good size and very symmetrical. Each 15c, two-year-old plants 35c.

USE A TYRIAN OR SCOLLAY SPRINKLER TO SPRAY YOUR PLANT.

82. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] MRS. ROBT. PEARY ROSE.

CLIMBING ROSES. For porches and trellises nothing surpasses the climbing roses, especially the everblooming varieties. We recommend the two-year-old dormant plants for immediate effect. MRS. ROBERT PEARY, or Climbing Kaiserin Augusta Victoria.--The most remarkable new Rose of recent introduction. The flowers are extra large, full, deep and double. The buds are long and pointed. Color pure ivory white of delicious fragrance. Grows 10 to 15 feet in a single season. Each 20c. Strong two-year-old dormant plants each 50c. MANDA'S TRIUMPH.--A beautiful white climbing rose. It is a very rapid, sturdy grower, and bears a profusion of double, pure white, beautifully imbricated flowers; elegant for cemetery. Each 10c; dormant 25c. ENGLAND'S FAVORITE.--An ever-blooming climber of beautiful golden yellow color, shading to a rich copper color in the center. A striking, unique shade, sure to attract attention. Delightfully fragrant. Each 20c. RUSSELL'S COTTAGE.--Dark crimson, very double and full; Extra strong, rampant grower of iron-clad hardiness. Each 15c, dormant 30c. MARECHAL NEIL.--Very bright golden yellow; very large, full and perfect form; of vigorous climbing growth and a free bloomer. Not hardy. Each 15c, dormant 35c. PINK ROAMER.--Single pink with white center. Each 10c, dormant 25c. SEVEN SISTERS. Crimson changing all shades to white; blooms in clusters. Each 15c, dormant 25c. MARY WASHINGTON.--A hardy perpetual blooming climber, producing double snow white blossoms from June until frost. In this lovely rose our first president took special delight and named it after his mother, Mary Washington. The original bush can yet be seen at Mt. Vernon. Each 15c, dormant 30c.

RAMBLER ROSES. CRIMSON RAMBLER.--The most popular rose in existence as it is always satisfactory. Many instances are reported of 3,000 to as high as 19,721 flowers by actual count on one bush. It is exceedingly hardy. Flowers, with which the plant is covered in spring are produced in large trusses of pyramidal form and of the brightest crimson color. The blooms remain on the plant for a great length of time without losing their brightness. Each 10c, strong, dormant plants 25c. We have also a few extra strong four-year-old Crimson Ramblers at $1.00 ea.

[image] COPYRIGHTED 189? BY A.BLANC CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE

YELLOW RAMBLER.--Grand new variety like above except that it is golden yellow. One of the most satisfactory sorts. Each 10c, dormant 25c. WHITE RAMBLER.--Pure white, very fragrant. A beautiful, popular and satisfactory sort. Each 15c, dormant 25c. PINK RAMBLER.--Of shining rose color. Each 10c, dormant 30c. DOROTHY PERKINS.--A grand new sort remarkably like Crimson Rambler, but the flowers are more double and of a beautiful shell pink color. Very hardy. Each 10c, dormant 30c. PHILADELPHIA.--An improvement on the Crimson Rambler. Begins blooming two weeks earlier and color is brighter, more intense crimson. Each 15c, dormant 30c. HELENE.--Large and more double than Crimson Rambler. Color soft violet rose. Each 15c. SPECIAL.--Set of seven Rambler Roses for only 50c.

BALTIMORE BELLE.--Double blush white, large clusters covering plant with bloom. Each 10c, dormant 25c. PRAIRIE QUEEN.--An old standard that will always be popular. Bright rosy red, large flower. Each 10c, dormant 25c.

FAIRY ROSES. Small roses which are marvels of grace and beauty; bloom in clusters of 25 to 50 on a single stem. MOSELLA.--A choice novelty. Flowers very double, ball shaped. The petals are tinted white, on beautiful light yellow ground. Each 15c. PRINCESS BONNIE.--A rich solid crimson. Each 10c. LITTLE WHITE PET.--A pure white; of perfect shape. Hardy. Each 10c. MIGNONETTE.--Clear, soft pink, passing to white. Flowers full and double. Each 10c. CLOTHILDE SOUPERT.--This hybrid polyantha Tea Rose is one of the most popular. White, shaded pink. Each 10c.

[image] A.BLANC MOSELLA FAIRY ROSE.

EVERGREEN MEMORIAL ROSES. These hardy roses creep over the ground like ivy. The leaves are glossy dark green; profuse flowering; used extensively in cemeteries, rockwork, etc. WHITE MEMORIAL.--(Wichuriana.) The finest rose for cemetery planting. Has dark green leaves and creeps on the ground like an ivy, rapidly branching and covering any surface. The flowers are single, pure white; hardy. Each 10c, dormant 25c. EVERGREEN GEM.--Flowers are creamy white, changing to pure white and of a delightful Sweet Briar fragrance. Each 10c, dormant 25c. SOUTH ORANGE PERFECTION.--Produces multitudes of the most perfectly formed double flowers; color soft blush pink at tips. Each 10c, dormant 25c. GARDENIA.--Buds bright yellow, open flowers, cream color, 3 to 3½ inches in diameter. Delightfully fragrant. Each 10c, dormant 25c. JERSEY BEAUTY.--Extremely vigorous grower, flowers large, single, 3 inches in diameter, opening pale yellow, with clusters of bright yellow stamens. Each 10c, dormant 25c. UNIVERSAL FAVORITE.--The blooms are very abundant, of large size, double, of a beautiful rosy-pink, and very fragrant. Each 10c, dormant 25c. Set of 6 Memorial Roses for only 50 Cents.

[image] MARY WASHINGTON ROSE.

ORDER YOUR ROSES EARLY AND SET THEM OUT EARLY TO SECURE LOTS OF FLOWERS.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 83.

[image] MRS. JOHN LAING.

BEAUTIFUL HARDY ROSES. The most satisfactory of all flowering plants, making a permanent improvement which is constantly growing in value. The lower priced roses below named are growing plants, from 2 or 2½ inch pots, while the larger sizes are strong, hardy, outdoor grown plants which have been kept dormant. These can be planted outside early in the spring, before it is safe to set out plants that are growing in pots, and are ready to begin blooming almost as soon as set out. Should our stock of dormant plants be exhausted we will send strong two-year-old plants which have been kept growing in pots. Our experiments prove that the following are the most satisfactory varieties for general use and we have discarded all others. Remember--we prepay the postage or express charges on all plants at prices named. GLORIE DE MARGOTTIN.--This grand new hybrid perpetual rose is believed to be one of the very finest varieties. Flowers are very large, symmetrical, very full and deliciously scented. The color is clear, dazzling red. It is certainly one of the most brilliant roses ever seen. It is a free bloomer and a vigorous grower, of great beauty and wonderful color. Each 15c, dormant 40c. AMERICAN BEAUTY.--One of the best and most valuable roses, both for garden and house culture. Color rosy crimson, exquisitely shaded and very handsome. Extra large full flowers and fine buds, a constant bloomer. Each 15c, dormant 35c. BARON DE BONSTETTEN.--The Black Rose.--Rich, dark red, passing to a deep velvety maroon, nearly black. Large, highly scented. Each 15c, dormant 35c. DINSMORE.--We cannot praise this enough. Always in bloom, with large, finely imbricated flowers, rich, bright crimson; bushy and compact. Each 15c, dormant 30c. MRS. JOHN LAING.--This rose for outdoor planting is undoubtedly the finest. Color a beautiful, soft pink, with most delicious fragrance; very double and of large size. A constant bloomer. Each 15c, dormant 30c. JUBILEE.--A grand hardy perpetual blooming variety. Color dark crimson shaded velvety maroon, flowers sometimes six inches in diameter. Each 15c, dormant 30c. GENERAL WASHINGTON.--Color brilliant crimson, very rich and beautiful; large, perfectly double and a free bloomer. Each 15c, dormant 30c. VICK'S CAPRICE.--Perfectly hardy. Flowers are large, soft, satiny pink, distinctly striped and dashed with white and carmine. Each 15c, dormant 30c. CAPTAIN CHRISTY.--Very double; color fresh, delicate pink. Each 15c, dormant 30c. FISHER HOLMES.--Dark, rich scarlet, shaded deep crimson. Large, velvety, very fragrant flowers. Each 15c, dormant 35c. CLIO.--Very large, flesh color with rosy pink center. Each 25c, dormant 50c.

JOHN HOPPER.--Flowers large, regular and full. Color brilliant rose, shaded rich crimson; very sweet. Each 15c, dormant 35c. GENERAL JACQUEMINOT.--One of the grandest roses in existence, as nothing can surpass them in beauty. Color a rich dazzling scarlet, shaded with deep velvety crimson, a superb glowing color. Each 15c, dormant 30c. MAGNA CHARTA.--Color dark pink; very pretty. Each 15c, dormant 30c. PAUL NEYRON.--Double flowers of shining carmine pink. Largest rose known, and one of the most prolific bloomers. Tho [The] plant is an exceptional grower, making shoots 4 to 5 feet high in a single season. We heartily recommend this if a hardy, pink-colored rose is desired. Each 15c, dormant 30c. ULRICH BRUNNER.--Rich glowing crimson scarlet; flowers of exquisite shape. Each 15c, dormant 30c. COQUETTE DES ALPS.--Flowers large and full, finely formed and pure white. Profuse bloomer. Each 15c, dormant 30c. MAD. MASSON.--Color a distinct bright rose. Each 15c, dormant 30c. MAD. CHARLES WOOD.--Bright fiery scarlet, passing to rosy crimson, shaded maroon. Each 15c, dormant 35c. PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN.--A fine rose of rich velvety crimson, passing to maroon, shaded black. Each 15c, dormant 35c.

[image] WHITE LA FRANCE

[image] GENERAL JACQUEMINOT ROSE.

SET OF LA FRANCE ROSES. La France roses are certainly the nearest perfection of flowers. Distinctive characteristics of the set are the true La France fragrance and beautiful form. Hardy. LA FRANCE--Beautiful form in bud and in full bloom very large, full and globular; a constant bloomer; color pink or silvery rose--a satiny sheen as it has been termed. Each 15c, dormant 30c. WHITE LA FRANCE.--Identical with LaFrance except color. It is pearly white, sometimes tinted fawn. Each 10c, dormant 30c. STRIPED LA FRANCE.--Rich, creamy pink with silvery gloss, the whole beautifully etched and streaked with carmine. Each 15c, dormant 30c. RED LA FRANCE.--(Duchess of Albany.)--Deep rosy pink hue. Very large, double and of superb form. Each 10c, dormant 35c. Set of Four La France Only 40 Cents, dormant $1.00.

BLACK PRINCE.--Very dark, rich velvety crimson, passing to intense maroon, shaded black. Each 15c, dormant 35c. MADAME PLANTIER.--Flowers borne in great profusion, pure white, hardy as an oak, and as certain to grow as grass. Blooms in June. Each 10c, dormant 25c. HARRISON'S YELLOW.--One of the finest pure, deep yellow hardy roses ever grown. Dormant 40c. ENGLISH SWEET BRIAR.--Flowers are bright pink; single, but the exquisite fragrance of the flowers, the leaves and young branches in spring frequently perfume a whole neighborhood. Each 15c, dormaut [dormant] 40c.

MOSS ROSES. Acknowledged queen of all roses; moss-covered stems and buds show off delicate loveliness of blossom; hardy. CRESTED MOSS.--Deep pink colored buds surrounded with a mossy fringe; fine. Each 20c, dormant 35c. CRIMSON GLOBE.--Fine large flowers, deep, rich crimson, richly mossed. Each 15c, dormant 35c. WHITE MOSS.--Beautiful. Each 15c, dormant 35c.

[image] CRESTED MOSS ROSE.

TEN HARDY DORMANT ROSES, ALL DIFFERENT, OUR SELECTION FOR $2.00.