. Lord Penzance's Hybrid Sweet Brier MEMORIAL OR EVER- GREEN ROSES (Rosa Wichmaiana, The type of this group of Roses, Rosa Wichura- iana, is of Japanese origin, and flowers during June and July. This, as well as the varieties that have originated from it, are of a trailing habit of growth, very hard)-, and are recommended for covering graves; hence one of its names—Memorial Rose—climbing over walls, arbors, stumps of trees or for trailing over rocks or rough ground; in fact, anywhere where a climbing Rose can be used. The foliage is of a leathery texture, of a beautiful shining green, and not
. Lord Penzance's Hybrid Sweet Brier MEMORIAL OR EVER- GREEN ROSES (Rosa Wichmaiana, The type of this group of Roses, Rosa Wichura- iana, is of Japanese origin, and flowers during June and July. This, as well as the varieties that have originated from it, are of a trailing habit of growth, very hard)-, and are recommended for covering graves; hence one of its names—Memorial Rose—climbing over walls, arbors, stumps of trees or for trailing over rocks or rough ground; in fact, anywhere where a climbing Rose can be used. The foliage is of a leathery texture, of a beautiful shining green, and not only proof against all insects, but is retained on the plants almost the entire winter, making them practi- cally evergreen. Evergreen Qem. Flowers buff, changing to creamy white, very double, foliage dense, of rich bronzy-green. Gardenia. Buds bright. yellow, opening double flowers of a cream color, incurving towards evening to the shape and of the color of a Cape Jessamine; hence its name. Pink Roamer. Strong grower, with clusters of single, bright, rich pink flowers and almost white centre; orange-red stamens. South Orange Perfection. Dwarf, trailing habit, double flowers, blush- pink at tips, changing to white. Triumph. Double white flowers produced in clusters; sweet-scented. Universal Favorite. Flowers very double, of a pretty rose color. Wichuraiana. Beautiful fragant single pure white flowers, with yellow stamens, followed in fall with bright red berries. Strong two year-old plants, 30 cts. each; § per doz.; $ per 100. Set of 7 sorts, $ MOSS ROSES. A class of Roses which are much admired. The beauty of the flower consists in the delicate mossy covering which surrounds the bud, and gives to the opening flower a unique appearance. LORD PENZANCE'S HYBRID SWEET BRIERS. A correspondent of "Gardening" says of this class: " Mv col- lection of these beautiful hybrid Roses bloomed finely this season. The flowers are large and clear in color, and
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