. Dingee guide to rose culture. ^^Sturdy as Oak" Rugosas For years we have advocated the planting of this class of new and rare Roses, which are now becoming so popular. They can be used in so many ways that they are almost indispensable. They make sturdy, compact bushes, four to six feet high, which are ver>' ornamental, owing to their dark, shiny, rich green, wrinkled, leathery foliage. Free from insects and disease, thrive under almost any condition and hardy as an oak. Also excellent for hedges or cemetery planting. Some bloom all sum- mer, but all produce in the fall the beautiful
. Dingee guide to rose culture. ^^Sturdy as Oak" Rugosas For years we have advocated the planting of this class of new and rare Roses, which are now becoming so popular. They can be used in so many ways that they are almost indispensable. They make sturdy, compact bushes, four to six feet high, which are ver>' ornamental, owing to their dark, shiny, rich green, wrinkled, leathery foliage. Free from insects and disease, thrive under almost any condition and hardy as an oak. Also excellent for hedges or cemetery planting. Some bloom all sum- mer, but all produce in the fall the beautiful orange-red or crimson seed pods, producing a striking effect. SIR THOMAS LIPTOX_The best pure white Rugosa Rose. Strong and vigorous; grows 4 feet high. Flow- ers perfectly double, pure snow white. Fragrant, borne on long stems continuously throughout the season. Hardy. Fine for hedging, cemetery and park work. CONRAD FERDLXAND MEYER_StrnnP grower; per- fectly hardy; flowers very large; well filled. Silvery rose. Very fragrant. ROSA RUGbSA RUBRA_The, popular hedging Rose. Crimson flowers are large and single, followed by glossy red berries. ROSA RUGOSA ALBA—Identical with the preceding, but the flowers are white and produce yellow berries. Price of Rubra and Alba, each; 4 for 50c; two-year-old plants, 35c each, . per dozen. NEW CENTLRY—Bright, rosy pink, with red center, with petals widely bordered with creamy white. MAD. GEORGES BRLANT—Buds are long and pointea; flowers glistening white and fragrant. Price of Rugosas, except where noted, strong, one-year- old plants, 20c each, 3 for 50c; larger size, 30c each, 2 for 50c, postpaid; two-year-old plants, 50c each. New and Rare Wichuraiana Roses All are new ^X'ichuraiana Hybrids of American origin, hardy in all sections, and are literally Tea Roses with climbing or trailing habit and undeniable hardiness. All bloom in clusters. All Roses under this heading, 15c each, any 4 for 50c; larger size, 20c each, 3 for 50c
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